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Gaza: Only three per cent of cropland available to grow food
Satellite images published on Tuesday in news analysis from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and UNOSAT, the UN Satellite Centre, indicate that just three per cent (448 hectares) of the shattered enclave's farmland remains usable. In…
Yes, you can bring your own food into Fenway
In Fenway Park during the bottom of the third inning of a May game, lifelong Red Sox fan John O'Friel found himself with a predicament. It wasn't what beer to order or how to grab the attention of the hawker with the Fenway Franks. It was how to…
Derelict Peterborough railway shed likely to be home to food hall
A derelict railway goods shed is due to be sold by Peterborough City Council and turned into a food hall. The neglected building in Fletton Quays is being promoted as a catalyst for further regeneration of the area, which includes luxury flats, the…
Dog food brand recall after reports of suspected eye issues in pets
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A luxury dog food brand has issued a recall after…
UK supermarket with shortest fresh food shelf life named
UK food prices have increased by around 2% over the past year. Although this is a much slower rate of increase than during the sharp food-price inflation between 2022 and 2024, grocery costs remain significantly higher than they were several years…
'Picky bits' on the menu as British shoppers snap up picnic food in heatwave
Shopping baskets took on a decidedly summery complexion during last month's heatwaves as consumers filled up on a British picnic staple: picky bits, and grocery inflation slowed. Spending rose on foods such as potato salad, olives and coleslaw…
Popular pet food recalled after 3 dogs got sick in latest U.S. salmonella scare
The ongoing salmonella outbreaks that have taken grip this summer have now reached dogs. Oma's Pride, a raw pet food brand based in Avon, Connecticut, has issued a voluntary recall on 639 bags of its Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe due to…
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Swiggy expands leadership roles across Instamart and Food Marketplace
Swiggy has expanded the leadership mandates of three senior executives across its Instamart and Food Marketplace businesses. Himavant Kurnala has been appointed chief growth and product officer, Instamart; Nitesh Garg has been appointed chief…
Food Shortage and Energy Crisis Ahead?
A number of of news reports warning about coming food shortages and increased food prices have emerged over the last few days. The stated culprits for this coming crisis, we are told, are war and weather. Independent journalists and outlets such as…
MTY Food Group: Reasons Why Mr. Market Is Wrong On This Restaurant Operator (TSX:MTY:CA)
MTY Food Group trades at just 6x FCF, offering a 16% FCF yield and deep value for a historically cash-generative, diversified, asset-light franchisor. Cold Stone Creamery and Wetzel's Pretzels alone are conservatively worth nearly MTY's entire…
B&G Foods: The Turnaround Is Risky, But Failure Looks Priced In (NYSE:BGS)
B&G Foods remains a Strong Buy, as its current valuation reflects capitulation rather than true potential, despite recent refinancing at an 11% rate. Recent debt refinancing and a dividend cut free up capital, positioning BGS for a turnaround under…
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WPP Media wins integrated media mandate for LT Foods' Daawat
WPP Media has been appointed as the integrated media partner for LT Foods' flagship brand Daawat in India, following a mandate covering media strategy, planning, buying and activation. The agency will handle the brand's end-to-end media operations…
Designing food for a hotter world
Rows of tomato saplings stand in a room packed with cameras. Just a few weeks old, they're under constant surveillance as scientists monitor them for tiny changes in color, temperature and photosynthesis. These plants are growing in a chamber…
EU food production down amid droughts
Agricultural producers across the EU have warned of sharp drops in yields after Europe has been hit by successive heatwaves this summer. Economists have said the losses are likely to push food prices higher in the coming months. June and July were…
Marfrig Global Foods Showing Some Operational Improvements, But Volatility Remains Issue
Stephen Simpson 20.97K Followers Marfrig Global Foods faces macro and commodity headwinds, but management is executing relatively well amid slow deleveraging and margin pressure. Second-quarter results were mixed, with North American beef…
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