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Speed dating for trucks' saves money for food charity
The food distribution charity Felix spent £5.6m last year collecting surplus produce, and getting it to the community organisations it supports. Richard Smith, director of food innovation at Felix, said: 'These are costs we cannot cut.
Hull food inspectors under pressure due to staff shortages
David McKenna East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Concerns have been raised about the ability of a council's food safety team to complete all inspections due to staff shortages. A report due before Hull City Council's communities scrutiny commission on…
Hull food inspectors under pressure due to staff shortages
Concerns have been raised about the ability of a council's food safety team to complete all inspections due to staff shortages. A report due before Hull City Council's communities scrutiny commission on Thursday said the team was operating at only…
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…
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…
Ultra-Processed Foods: Understanding The Health Dangers And Risks
A new global study reveals that consuming ultra-processed foods significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular events, cancer, obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases, urging a shift towards healthier dietary choices. Daily consumption of…
The rise of private label functional foods
Private label has embraced numerous popular food trends. One of these is functional foods. Private label products are boasting high protein and fibre, and targeting gut health and brain health. Could private label beat brands in this area?
UK government wants families to stock up on food. Here's what to buy
UK households are being urged to stock up on essential items in case of emergencies, according to reports. A new public information drive is set to encourage people to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks and hostile state action. The…
13 best supermarket butters to slather on your toast, taste-tested by a food writer
Best supermarket butter overall Sainsbury's Taste the Difference West Country farmhouse butter Read review Kerrygold pure Irish salted butter Read review Trewithen salted butter Read review Best spreadable supermarket butter Anchor salted butter…
Food sovereignty is about more than farming
An aerial view of Smith's Parish showing the limited amount of agricultural land in Bermuda Last year, I hosted a farm tour in Southampton for the Department of Culture. As we travelled between farms, I shared two facts that stop people in their…
Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with severe drought, potentially threatening global food security
El Nino is part of a natural climate cycle of warming ocean temperatures, but this year's is expected to reach new extremes of drought, heat waves, flooding and other climate-related disruptions in South America, Africa and Asia. Southeast Asia is…
Women in Gaza are being traded for food, forced to marry their rapists: UN
Women in Gaza are being traded for food and forced into marriages with their rapists, according to a pair of reports from the United Nations — underscoring the critical importance of President Trump's Board of Peace in the war-torn enclave.
Cutting ultra-processed foods may improve symptoms of depression
A preliminary study led by UC San Francisco adds to growing evidence that reducing ultra-processed food may improve symptoms of depression. Published Sept. 23 in JAMA Psychiatry, the study, which is funded by the National Institutes of Health, is…
The Michelin-cred chef serving amazing French food in a Santa Cruz bookstore
Eight years ago, Nick Hahn had never worked in a restaurant and had zero culinary training. Now, having cooked at fine dining establishments like Nobu in Chicago and Michelin-starred n/naka in Los Angeles, he is the executive chef at a Santa Cruz…
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