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Food influencers’ appetite for brand endorsements

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Who wields the real influence when it comes to the world of social media food influencers?(Eaters Collective / Unsplash)

In recent years, the trend of social media food influencers has significantly shaped what we eat and how we eat it.

On the one hand, unearthing hidden gastronomic gems and cooking hacks make food influencers a source of endless kitchen inspiration.

But the pursuit of popularity and paid endorsements with food brands raise significant questions about credibility and who wields the real influence.

New York based food writer Alicia Kennedy explores.

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  • Alicia Kennedy Food and culture writer

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