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Food industry calls on Andy Burnham to make food security a national priority
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Food industry calls on Andy Burnham to make food security a national priority
Food industry giants including Tesco and Danone have joined charities to call on Andy Burnham to make food security a national priority alongside energy and defence. The letter, also signed by Sainsbury's, Aldi, Waitrose and Co-op, charities…
Nostalgia Strategy Gives Food Brands an Edge
Pizza Hut is embracing elements of its earlier identity, including its iconic red-roof aesthetic many consumers love and remember, reviving a familiar experience. The food & beverage industry has spent decades chasing the next big thing. Consumers…
Unhealthy foods: Should multibuy offers on be banned?
People are being asked for their views on proposals that could see the end of multibuy offers on certain food products which are deemed unhealthy. The Department of Health (DoH) said obesity is one of the biggest public health challenges facing…
Popular fast-food chain open since 1969 closing 350 stores
A major fast food chain will be closing 350 stores after first opening in 1969. Wendy's, has over 7,000 locations worldwide with more than 5,830 stores in the United States. However, as part of its new plan, roughly 350 of these will be shutting…
Burnham urged to make food security a priority after farmers warn of shortages
Major food industry players including Tesco and Danone have joined a broad coalition of charities to demand Andy Burnham makes food security a national priority alongside energy and defence. The letter, also signed by supermarkets Sainsbury's…
They are getting fooled': How ultra-processed food is made to look healthier
Ever wondered why it's so hard to stop at eating just one potato chip, one piece of chocolate or one piece of fried chicken? Former food technologist Min Sheen Tan said that's no accident. 'It's the bliss point … the irresistible trifecta of…
A global food poisoning bug is getting worse. Scientists just found the culprit
Global chicken numbers have increased seven-fold since the 1960s, but with the rise of the bird population has come faster-paced, wider-reaching farming practices that experts now fear have fueled a more than 100-fold increase in the spread of the…
Household food basket rises in July as civil society warns of deepening food insecurity
The index found that the basket rose by R28.11 month-on-month and R87.81 compared with the same month last year, highlighting the continued pressure on low-income households despite relatively subdued headline inflation. Image: Ayanda Ndamane /…
Starbucks' Next Challenge: Making Sure All of Its Food Is Available
Starbucks believes that more cafe labor and behind-the-scenes technology is helping its U.S. customers get their drinks faster. Speedy order fulfillment is key to the coffee giant's turnaround efforts, now in its second year under Chief Executive…
Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis?
A hunger crisis is brewing in Uganda as the country battles its worst drought in decades. Crops across the country have failed, and families are losing loved ones as the crisis deepens across the country's northeastern region and the wider Horn of…
UPF legislation raises stakes for food labeling and child-directed marketing
The Senate HELP Committee advanced legislation requiring warning labels for some ultra-processed foods and restricting child-directed advertising. Here's what it means for food companies.
Cyclospora Outbreak 2026 Foods to Avoid and Map as 45 States Hit With Parasite Cases
Cyclospora, the nasty parasite known for causing “explosive diarrhea,” has sickened an estimated 18,000 Americans this summer so far. Amid investigations into the source of recent outbreaks, iceberg lettuce has emerged as a possible…
Major food retailer with 4m customers plunges into administration - 'meat was rotten'
Customers complained of rotting meat before a food business entered administration A major food retailer has plunged into administration after customers complained of rotting meat and lenders lost confidence. Muscle Foods, known for premium meat…
Debtor Nation: More Americans Going Into Debt Just To Buy Food
A new survey finds that nearly two-thirds of working-age adults use credit to purchase their groceries, with many finding it increasingly difficult to pay it off. The survey, published by the Urban Institute in mid-July, was conducted in December…
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