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Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply
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…
How to safely defrost food fast (and why it matters)
As a recipe developer and cookbook author, I've frozen and thawed thousands of foods, learning lots in the process. The lessons are important ones too: if you get it wrong, your food might not be safe to eat. That said, we all know how frustrating…
Will the ceasefire have any impact on UK fuel and food prices?
Immediate, but temporary, relief. That's the initial economic response to news of a two-week ceasefire: stock markets across the globe rallied, while the price of crude oil plunged. But there is less optimism over how much this will feed through to…
Food and fuel prices could take months to return to normal, experts claim
Rocketing food, flight and fuel prices may take months to return to normal despite the two-week ceasefire in Iran, experts say. President Trump announced a pause in Operation Epic Fury prompting the price of crude oil to fall. Tehran agreed to halt…
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…
Reviews of New Food: Hormbles Chormbles
As a longtime gym-goer, I am the target audience for all manner of protein-packed bullshit. Protein coffee? Can't start the day without it. Protein salsa? Pass the chips. At the height of my weightlifting fixation, there were years when the…
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…
Armanino Foods: Growth Initiatives Are There, Execution Now Matters (OTCMKTS:AMNF)
Armanino Foods (OTC:AMNF) leverages quality-driven foodservice sales, supporting attractive 8-10% growth and industry-leading margins. AMNF's growth initiatives target deeper penetration with existing customers, new sauces, and international…
B&G Foods: Cheap For A Reason, But Too Cheap To Ignore (NYSE:BGS)
B&G Foods (BGS) is undergoing a major portfolio transformation, aiming to reduce leverage and improve margins amid industry headwinds. BGS expects FY26 net sales of $1.655–$1.695 billion and relatively flat Adj. EBITDA but strong Adj.
Another fast-food franchise owner has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Will the burger joint close any locations?
It's a tough time to own fast-food restaurants. Franchisees for popular chains such as Applebee's, Subway, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have filed for bankruptcy recently, and another has joined them. Multiple entities associated with Friendly…
Fast food giants pushing chicken sales
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Wednesday's business headlines with Jane King, who has the latest on corn season starting early and fast food giants pushing chicken sales. Farmers are wasting little time getting the 2026 crop in the…
Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A retreats from decade-old egg pledge as bird flu hits supply
Nearly a decade after making a high-profile food sourcing pledge, Chick-fil-A says it may not meet its own deadline. The chain may fall short of its promise to consumers to switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of 2026 — citing ongoing…
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