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A lot of the world’s most expensive foods get smuggled, but not always for the same reasons. And some smugglers even say they have legitimate reasons for illegally cashing in. We take a look at six of world’s most expensive foods we’ve covered and why they are smuggled. For all of them, the high prices come with high demand. This creates a big incentive for smugglers, who are looking for ways to cut corners and cash in. So why are smugglers targeting these foods? And how are governments and food producers fighting back? 00:00 – Intro 00:51 – Maple Syrup [See More…]

From a special strain of seaweed harvested in Korea to cricket bats made exclusively from a specific type of wood — we traveled the world to uncover the stories behind some of the world’s most valuable items. 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:28 – Tourbillion Watches 00:13:05 – Cricket Bats 00:26:51 – Gamtae 00:39:23 – Kanzuri 00:52:13 – Seeing Eye Dogs 01:06:06 – Inkstone 01:19:37 – Oak Barrels 01:34:19 – White Flower Shiitake Mushrooms 01:46:48 – Pedal Harps 01:58:43 – Cement Tiles 02:14:13 – Credits —————————————————— #expensive #luxury #businessinsider #soexpensive MORE BUSINESS INSIDER VIDEOS: Axel Springer CEO Talks Trade, Trump, AI, And [See More…]

Functional or “healthy drinks,” claim to calm you down, boost your energy, or improve brain health. Celebrities from Katy Perry to Bella Hadid have embraced them. But are they actually worth it? 00:00 – Introduction 00:31 – What Are ‘Functional Drinks?’ 01:00 – The Added Benefits Of Probiotics, Adaptogens, Nootropics, And CBD 01:31 – How Red Bull Started The Functional Drinks Industry 02:23 – The Appetite For A Healthy Diet Instead Of Ultra-Processed Foods 03:00 – Hacking The Gut-Brain Connection To Improve Mental Health And Well-Being 03:21 – How Brands And Celebrities Flock Into ‘Functional Drinks’ 03:47 – The Rise [See More…]

From the popular apple the Cosmic Crisp apple that took 22 years to make, to Japanese grapes that sell for up to $450 a bunch, we traveled the world to learn how fruits are bred to perfection. 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:23 – Cosmic Crisp Apples 00:05:26 – Ruby Roman Grapes 00:12:39 – Miyazaki Mangoes 00:22:11 – Pitayas 00:33:55 – Durian 00:40:40 – Golden Kiwis 00:51:18 – Bananas 01:03:33 – Buddha’s Hand 01:16:47 – Credits —————————————————————————————————————————————————— #apples #grapes #businessinsider MORE BUSINESS INSIDER VIDEOS: Axel Springer CEO Talks Trade, Trump, AI, And The Future Of Media | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6VoUD_E-r0 Money Lessons [See More…]

From a 100-year-old chocolate factory in New York City, to warehouses in Madagascar producing most of the world’s vanilla, we traveled the globe to learn how some of the most popular favorite sweets are made. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:22 Vanilla 00:17:03 Cocoa 00:29:11 Chocolate 00:41:33 Wagashi 00:52:44 Twinkies 01:04:05 Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream 01:09:12 Cheesecake 01:19:29 Peeps 01:25:09 Strawberry Donuts 01:30:21 Beignets 01:34:12 Açaí 01:45:51 Mānuka Honey 01:51:45 Macarons 01:57:02 Cannoli 02:03:31 Mochi 02:08:17 Chocolate Chip Cookies 02:11:25 Frozen Custard 02:15:20 Italian Ice 02:19:33 Clotted Cream 02:26:19 Gelato 02:33:44 Baklava WATCH MORE BIG BUSINESS VIDEOS: Why Do We Need Animals [See More…]