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bbc.co.uk - Wendy Hurrell - Speed dating for trucks' saves money for food charity
Speed dating for trucks' saves money for food charity
BBC

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.

bbc.co.uk - David McKenna - Hull food inspectors under pressure due to staff shortages
Hull food inspectors under pressure due to staff shortages
BBC

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…

bbc.co.uk - David McKenna - Hull food inspectors under pressure due to staff shortages
Hull food inspectors under pressure due to staff shortages
BBC

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…

fastcompany.com - Fast Company Custom Studio - Why a food and drinks giant is betting big on crop science
Why a food and drinks giant is betting big on crop science
Fast Company

Forty-five billion. That's how many potatoes are used every year to make Lay's, Ruffles, and other snacks produced by food and beverage giant PepsiCo. These potatoes are a crucial link in PepsiCo's global supply chain, so it's in the company's best…

rediff.com - Text Feed - Ultra-Processed Foods: Understanding The Health Dangers And Risks
Ultra-Processed Foods: Understanding The Health Dangers And Risks
Rediff.com

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…

independent.co.uk - Rebecca Whittaker - UK government wants families to stock up on food. Here's what to buy
UK government wants families to stock up on food. Here's what to buy
The Independent

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…

independent.co.uk - Emma Henderson - 13 best supermarket butters to slather on your toast, taste-tested by a food writer
13 best supermarket butters to slather on your toast, taste-tested by a food writer
The Independent

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…

standard.co.uk - Josie Clarke - Dog food brand reports investigation found no link with eye problems in pets
Dog food brand reports investigation found no link with eye problems in pets
Evening Standard

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. An independent investigation has found no link between…

royalgazette.com - Food sovereignty is about more than farming
Food sovereignty is about more than farming
The Royal Gazette

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…

pbs.org - Edna Tarigan, Associated Press - Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with severe drought, potentially threatening global food security
Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with severe drought, potentially threatening global food security
PBS

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…

sfgate.com - Anh-Minh Le - The Michelin-cred chef serving amazing French food in a Santa Cruz bookstore
The Michelin-cred chef serving amazing French food in a Santa Cruz bookstore
SFGATE

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…

lex18.com - Drew Amman - 'It's such a big need:' Glean Kentucky works to distribute food to individuals experiencing food insecurity
'It's such a big need:' Glean Kentucky works to distribute food to individuals experiencing food insecurity
LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY (WLEX)

Lexington, KY- Glean Kentucky is working to eliminate food waste and end hunger across the commonwealth by rescuing surplus produce and redistributing it free of charge to people experiencing food insecurity — but rising fuel costs are…

foxnews.com - Sadie Chafe - Costco food court item packs more protein than anything else on the menu, but there's a catch
Costco food court item packs more protein than anything else on the menu, but there's a catch
Fox News

One of Costco's newer food court additions is packing more protein than anything else on the menu — but a dietitian says shoppers should look beyond the eye-catching number. The Rotisserie Chicken Chef Salad, which Costco highlighted among…

dailyiowan.com - Camryn Theisen - Recent food recalls bring new attention to local farmers
Recent food recalls bring new attention to local farmers
The Daily Iowan

Over the summer, multiple food recalls have caused concern for customers across the country. From lettuce and other greens to fresh fruit, many products have been pulled off Johnson County shelves because of potential health risks. Cyclosporiasis…

independent.co.uk - Josie Clarke - Dog food brand reports investigation found no link with eye problems in pets
Dog food brand reports investigation found no link with eye problems in pets
The Independent

An independent investigation has found no link between Years dog food and suspected cases of dry eye in pets, the brand has said. Years said an investigation led by independent experts had found no contamination, toxins or other safety issues in…

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