Food Industry News

Japanese food-makers ramp up U.S. investment as demand grows

Japanese food-makers are accelerating their investments in the United States, such as by building new factories and expanding existing facilities, amid growing popularity of Japanese cuisine among U.S. consumers. Japanese makers are also seeking a…

How to spot the difference between processed and ultra-processed foods on labels

SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Walking into a supermarket or convenience store, canned tomatoes, kimchi, and frozen edamame sit alongside ice cream, crisps, and instant noodles—all labelled as 'processed foods.' But their effects on health…

3,800 Hong Kong food outlets offering up to 30% off to celebrate National Day

From restaurants and hotels to cafes and market stalls, Hong Kong's catering industry has banded together to offer discounts of up to 30 per cent at more than 3,800 outlets to celebrate National Day on October 1. Food and catering businesses said…

World heads into food crises 'blind' as U.S. aid cuts squeeze UN food agency, experts warn

Other nations will have to fill a funding gap at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization as Washington pulls back, said a former European Union commissioner who is now running to lead the world's biggest food agency. The funding shortfalls mean…

Hormel Foods Corp. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

Shares of Hormel Foods Corp. HRL slid 2.02% to $19.92 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.75% to 7,706.03 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling 0.68%…

Chuseok food delivery booms as orders for holiday menus soar

Ordering food through delivery apps has become an everyday routine in Korea, and the trend is rapidly reshaping how people prepare for traditional holidays, as demand for Chuseok dishes soars on delivery platforms. On Thursday, the first day of the…

Industry ties widespread among authors challenging ultra-processed food classification

A growing body of research links higher consumption of ultra-processed foods with poorer health. Much of that research relies on a food classification system called Nova, which categorizes foods by the degree and purpose of industrial processing.

India tightens proposed food warning labels in setback to industry

NEW DELHI: India toughened its stance on proposed warning labels for packaged foods on Wednesday (Sep 23), saying products high in salt, sugar or fat would carry red warning symbols even if only one of those ingredients exceeded limits, dealing a…

More of these foods raises the risk of serious illness - and even death

There's now even more evidence that eating ultraprocessed foods is bad for your health. A diet that has more cookies, chips, cakes, pizza, hot dogs and other salty and sweet goods – such as candy-filled grilled cheese sandwiches – can…

Trade shocks put food and beverage margins under pressure, FCC reports

REGINA, SK, Sept. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- Tariffs and trade disruption are shifting the outlook for Canada's food and beverage manufacturers from resilience to risk management, according to a mid-year update from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Economics. Sales…

17 Of The Weirdest Food Facts That'll Stick In Your Brain For Literal Years To Come

Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges

Some Samsung smart fridges stopped working on Tuesday due to a firmware update. Korean outlets were the first to report the problems, which affect Samsung's Bespoke AI line of fridges. Star News Korea, per a Google-provided translation, said that…

Here's Everything You Missed at the Food Party of the Year

Eater Off Menu was a wild, food-filled fever dream in a fairytale setting If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Hilary Pollack is the deputy editor at Eater. She has more than 15 years of…

Food regulator FSSAI bans fake paneer

2 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google The country's apex food regulator, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, has proposed to amend its regulation to prevent the sale of analogue products as ‘paneer' — a…

Older Adults Are Sharing The Food 'Norms' They Grew Up With That Are Foreign To Anyone Under 30

'Yeah, companies pushing 'fat-free' everything with tons of other unhealthy crap added to make it taste better. Eggs were bad, butter was bad, etc. Now, we know better, but the damage was done.' Note: Some responses have been edited for length…