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Start-up businesses paying no rent in Birmingham food hall
Five small businesses are trading rent-free at a Birmingham food hall under a unique model aimed at combining global flavours and support for entrepreneurs. The Art Quarter Food Hall in Digbeth is giving new enterprises the chance to experiment…
Start-up businesses paying no rent in Birmingham food hall
Ben Godfrey, in Digbeth and Clare Lissaman, West Midlands Five small businesses are trading rent-free at a Birmingham food hall under a unique model aimed at combining global flavours and support for entrepreneurs. The Art Quarter Food Hall in…
Heartbreaking purpose mums have started leaving food outside their homes
Hard-up families on estates in one of London's most deprived boroughs are now leaving food outside on balconies — because they cannot afford to use fridges. The cost of living remains a challenge for households across the UK, an issue…
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ixigo, ConfirmTkt integrate Swiggy for on-train food delivery
ixigo Trains and ConfirmTkt have partnered with Swiggy to integrate its ‘Food on Train' service, enabling passengers to order meals directly within the ticketing apps. Through the integration, travellers can access a network of over 40,000…
MOO: Investing Across The Global Food Supply Chain
Agribusiness investing spans the entire global food supply chain beyond traditional commodity exposure. Population growth, climate pressures and supply chain disruption are reshaping agriculture as an investment theme. The VanEck Agribusiness ETF…
New NTU AI model tracks food freshness in efforts to reduce waste, boost food security
SINGAPORE: Supermarkets and wholesalers may soon be able to keep produce fresh for longer while reducing food waste, with the help of a new artificial intelligence tool developed by Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The model created by the…
Food trucks return downtown for 14th season
Downtown's food truck scene, with more than 80 vendors in rotation, returned this week to Cadillac Square for its 14th season. Why it matters: The trucks draw big lunchtime crowds downtown each spring and summer. State of play: The weekday…
Save 35% on your food shop with this Ocado discount code
To help you reduce the cost of your groceries, our team of deal hunters is sharing the best ways to save, from the latest Ocado discount codes to seasonal promotions, saving you up to 50 per cent on your food shop essentials. If you've never…
New NI employment bill 'would hit agri-food sector hard' - UFU
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has warned that a proposed workers' rights bill, as currently framed, “risks causing serious damage” to the agri-food sector and family farms. The UFU has written to Northern Ireland's Minister for the…
Hormuz blockage threatens the global food supply - why grocery price hikes are coming
The global energy crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is only the beginning of the economic cost of the war with Iran. I study how institutions affect businesses and supply chains, and I expect food prices to rise next, with high…
Discovering Rome Through Its Food
Some travelers try to see as many monuments as possible in just a few days, while others prefer to wander aimlessly. But there is a way to discover Rome that combines both: through food. Roman cuisine is more than just famous dishes; it is an…
The Mamdani vs. City Council Budget Food Fight Helps No One
Less than 100 days into their terms, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and leaders of the City Council have turned the city's budget process into a political street fight in ways that will hurt the everyday New Yorkers they are supposed to be helping. Bloodying…
California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say
Researchers found that California's minimum wage hike for fast food workers led to 'negative outcomes' such as automation and reduced work hours. The researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz suggested in a report published in March…
Food Companies Backslide on Promises to Reduce Pesticides
At the end of March, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its annual Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, which includes the Dirty Dozen list of the most commonly contaminated fruits and vegetables. The 2026 report found 75 percent…
BREAKING: Time Out Australia's Food & Drink Award 2026 shortlists have just dropped
The 2026 nominees for Time Out's Food & Drink Awards, for both Melbourne and Sydney, have just gone live. Time Out's local food writers and editors eat out – a lot! – so we can bring you recommendations on restaurants and bars that…
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