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nytimes.com - Jan Dutkiewicz - Opinion | Ultraprocessed, Industrial Food Is Fine
Opinion | Ultraprocessed, Industrial Food Is Fine
The New York Times

|We Shouldn't Want to Eat Like Our Great-Great-Grandparents https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/opinion/food-industrial-local-organic.html Between the social media influencers extolling the benefits of local, organic and natural food, and the…

japantimes.co.jp - Japan's ratio of household spending on food hits 44-year high
Japan's ratio of household spending on food hits 44-year high
The Japan Times

Japan's ratio of household spending on food hit a 44-year high in 2025, reflecting elevated food prices, according to an internal affairs ministry survey. According to the latest Family Income and Expenditure Survey released Friday, the ratio…

scmp.com - Lo Hoi-ying - Hong Kong food poisoning cases linked to raw oysters spike to 27 in 1 week
Hong Kong food poisoning cases linked to raw oysters spike to 27 in 1 week
South China Morning Post

Hong Kong's health authorities are investigating two food poisoning clusters linked to five people falling ill after eating raw oysters, with the city recording 27 cases in the first week of February alone. Officials also warned residents on Sunday…

thestar.com.my - Waylon Cunningham - For many, this year's Super Bowl features a salad - and food companies are racing to react
For many, this year's Super Bowl features a salad - and food companies are racing to react
The Star Online

Feb 8 (Reuters) - Pizza, pasta or Chinese take-out ‌used to be the go-to Super Bowl spread for Marla Senzon's family - until the Florida retiree began taking a GLP‑1 appetite‑suppressing medication two years ago. This Sunday…

thehindubusinessline.com - Why consumers don't know they need fortified food, and how the industry can change it
Why consumers don't know they need fortified food, and how the industry can change it
BusinessLine

Across the world, the fight against malnutrition is often discussed in terms of food availability. Yet the real challenge lies not in quantity, but in quality. Globally, more than two billion people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, which are…

mercurynews.com - Anne Gelhaus - Peninsuala restaurants, food fests serve up fungi, pho and wasabi
Peninsuala restaurants, food fests serve up fungi, pho and wasabi
The Mercury News

An attendee does some curated foraging last month at the annual Big Sur Fungus Face Off at Big Sur Lodge, where local chefs vied to create the best mushroom-based dishes from freshly foraged ingredients. (Photo by Laura Ness) Terry's Restaurant +…

bhg.com - Sophia Beams - Whole Foods Has the Sweetest Limited-Edition Treats in Store for You This Valentine's Day
Whole Foods Has the Sweetest Limited-Edition Treats in Store for You This Valentine's Day
Better Homes & Gardens

Still in search of the perfect sweet treat to devour this Valentine's Day? Whole Foods has so many limited-edition Valentine's items to love. You can't go wrong with a traditional box of chocolates, but you'll find many more one-of-a-kind treats…

aljazeera.com - Yashraj Sharma - From blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba
From blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba
Al Jazeera

A US oil blockade is causing a severe energy crisis in Cuba, as the government has been forced to ration fuel and cut electricity for many hours a day, paralysing life in the communist-ruled island nation of 11 million. Bus stops are empty, and…

redstate.com - Becca Lower - Former Champ Takes a Bite Out of Processed Junk in Poignant New Clip for RFK Jr.'s Eat Real Food Push
Former Champ Takes a Bite Out of Processed Junk in Poignant New Clip for RFK Jr.'s Eat Real Food Push
redstate.com

'Iron' Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight boxing champ, was for many years the butt of nonstop lame jokes in the wake of his fight with Evander Holyfield in 1997, in which he bit off part of the opponent's right ear- and took a lunge at the left…

today.com - 70 Super Bowl Food Deals: Score Major Savings on Game-Day Grub
70 Super Bowl Food Deals: Score Major Savings on Game-Day Grub
TODAY

Whether you're rooting for the New England Patriots or the Seattle Seahawks, everyone wins when you get to chow down on a Super Bowl feast. If you're hosting a Super Bowl party on Feb. 8, you're probably looking for some menu inspiration. Or…

irishtimes.com - Sheila Wayman - What we all need to know about eating in a world of ultra-processed foods
What we all need to know about eating in a world of ultra-processed foods
The Irish Times

“ Ultra-processed food linked to harm in every major human organ.” “Hidden food additives linked to early death.” “Ultra-processed foods may help explain rising bowel cancer in under-50s.” The headlines…

today.com - Chipotle Is Giving Away $1M in Free Food During the Super Bowl: How to Get Your Entree
Chipotle Is Giving Away $1M in Free Food During the Super Bowl: How to Get Your Entree
TODAY

Super Bowl ads are seen by millions of captive viewers, but they can also cost millions of dollars. With that in mind, Chipotle says it's investing its money in free food for customers instead of a costly commercial this year. The fast-food chain…

mylondon.news - Stewart Carr - Food critic wows X users as he reveals his favourite bite in South London
Food critic wows X users as he reveals his favourite bite in South London
My London

Celebrated food critic Jay Rayner wowed followers on X when he was asked to name his number one restaurant in Southeast London this week - and he answered with an unexpected shout-out to a much-loved local venue. Rayner, who spent over 25 years at…

bristolpost.co.uk - Ellie Kendall - Food spots we love in case you need inspiration this Pancake Day
Food spots we love in case you need inspiration this Pancake Day
Bristol Live

Pancake Day is loved by many a foodie and family. For some, pancakes are the ideal breakfast dish, or the perfect lunchtime snack. And for a fair few of us, they can be an absolute nightmare to make, especially under the pressures of Shrove Tuesday…

straitstimes.com - Bugs in food and sickness haunt immigrants held in Texas
Bugs in food and sickness haunt immigrants held in Texas
The Straits Times

A detention centre in rural Texas has become a harsh symbol of US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, with disease breaking out among the throng of people held, including some families who entered the US legally. The Dilley Immigration…

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