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Tess Owings

I have nearly a decade of professional journalism experience. I previously have worked as an associate editor and web content producer and now I freelance for a B2B publication, Ratchet+Wrench, and The Food Institute.

Publications

  • The Food Institute
    66 articles

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  • Coffee: America’s Most Popular Beverage
    1 May—The Food Institute
    Roughly 66 percent of U.S. adults drink coffee on a daily basis, which is a rise of nearly 7 percent compared to 2020, according to the Spring 2025 National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) report. That’s more than any other beverage, including bottled water. The average drinker consumes an average of three cups per day. Does that sound like you? “Coffee holds a unique place in Americans’ daily lives—no other beverage is such a beloved and prominent touchstone,” National Coffee Association (NCA)...
  • Policy Heats Up: Hot Foods Act Poised to Modernize SNAP
    9 Apr—The Food Institute
    Bipartisan representatives recently reintroduced the Hot Foods Act bill, which would allow hot food purchases through SNAP (formerly known as food stamps). Currently, the SNAP program limits purchases to cold food or food that must be prepared at home. For example, a frozen chicken may be purchased, but not a rotisserie chicken. “Millions of American families rely on SNAP daily to put food on the table. It simply doesn’t make sense to restrict them from using their benefits to buy hot meals,”...
  • The 10 Most Innovative Restaurants, Dining, Food Services
    31 Mar—The Food Institute
    Fast Company recently released its picks for the most innovative companies in restaurants, dining and food services for 2025. Let’s take a look at the top 10, counting down to the number one pick. 10. Oyster Master Guild: This company earned a spot on the list by going all in on their namesake ingredient – oysters. The restaurant offers diners an education on oysters and professional certifications for those connoisseurs that wish to learn as much as possible. 9. Bite: This company is adding...
  • The Secret Sauce Behind Dave’s Hot Chicken’s Meteoric Rise
    25 Feb—The Food Institute
    Dave’s Hot Chicken is hot in every sense of the word. The chain was recently named America’s Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain by Technomic and currently has more than 700 locations in the pipeline. Dave’s Hot Chicken also has over 200 million organic views on TikTok, has the highest Instagram followers per restaurant of any national fast-casual brand, and has seen sales increase 156% over the past year, according to a press release. “Dave’s Hot Chicken has one of the greatest origin stories...
  • Lowering Biological Age: The Next Health & Wellness Craze
    22 Jan—The Food Institute
    Turning back the clock on aging may be as easy as changing your diet and exercise routine–when it comes to your biological age, at least. What exactly is your “biological age,” and how does it differ from the number of years you’ve truly been alive? It’s a term that refers to physiological health. Let’s examine, with the aid of experts. … Why is This Trending? “Reversing biological aging, and exploring other rejuvenation therapies, has gained momentum because of groundbreaking advancements in...