fermented

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On 1 May, Japanese foodmaker Mizkan, which makes a popular fermented soybean snack, suspended sales of some of its products and raised prices for others due to a shortage of polystyrene containers.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

And while baijiu—a liquor made from fermented grains—has long been integral to Chinese culture and is prized as a luxury gift, especially among older businessmen, the fiery spirit isn’t as popular with the younger generation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Brazil has suspended the import of dried and fermented cocoa beans from the world's largest producer, Ivory Coast, where the sector is in crisis amid falling exports.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

As of 2025, sales of fermented products, such as sauerkraut and kimchi, have increased as more Americans seek to improve their overall gut health, The Wall Street Journal reported in November.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

Some of the fermented starch is used to make plastic.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan