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How the food industry learned to use the language of wellness to sell products that have nothing to do with health
Tension: The funniest person in a friend group is often the one carrying the most unacknowledged pain, because their humor creates an illusion of resilience that prevents anyone from checking on them. Noise: Society classifies humor as a…
Sainsbury's boss issues new Iran war food price warning - echoing rival Tesco
Sainsbury's has warned the Iran war 'will impact both our customers and our business' - echoing a similar message from rival Tesco. The supermarket giant said the exact impact remains 'very uncertain' and revealed it has adjusted its profit…
Extreme heat pushing global food systems to the brink, UN agencies warn
The joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) finds that extreme heat is already causing half a trillion work hours to be lost each year, with impacts set to intensify as…
Flights, food and fuel: What you need to know about the latest inflation figures
Dharshini DavidDeputy economics editor It's becoming clearer how a war thousands of miles away is hitting pockets here in the UK, with the latest figures showing inflation has risen to 3.3% largely due to higher fuel prices. With warnings of higher…
Swinney opens door to 'voluntary' food price cap scheme
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. First Minister John Swinney has opened the…
RFK Jr. says he would support a potential ban on junk food TV ads
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday said he would support a potential ban on junk food advertisements on TV in the U.S. That effort would likely draw fierce backlash from major food manufacturers. But Kennedy also…
This fast-food chain just hired a 'Chief MAHA Officer'
A burger joint obsessed with beef tallow fries is going all-in on the MAHA agenda. Steak ‘n Shake, a fast casual burger destination with 391 locations nationwide, just announced that a former Trump administration official will join the…
The 36 Best Food Gifts for Mother's Day
Making brunch is a go-to move on Mother's Day — but if you can't be with her (or if you want to do a little something extra), an edible gift is sure to be a hit. Since we've written a lot about drinks, specialty ingredients, sweet treats…
World food systems 'pushed to the brink' by extreme heat, UN warns
Extreme heat is threatening the world's food systems, with farmers unable to work outside, livestock experiencing stress and crop yields falling, putting the livelihoods of more than a billion people in peril, the UN has warned. Experts said food…
How rising corn prices could push U.S. food inflation higher
The economic shock from the war in Iran is spreading through global supply chains, and the next pressure point may be food. Energy prices surged first as the conflict disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and…
NFL Draft: Joshua Josephs relies on family, faith and food to carry him to next level
Joshua Josephs spent four years playing at the University of Tennessee. Before that, he played at North Cobb High School. Now, he waits to find out where his career will take him next during the 2026 NFL Draft, airing live Thursday through Saturday…
Whole Foods Market Debuts Line Of Robert Hall Wines, The First Domestic Regenerative Organic Certified Wines On Its Shelves
Robert Hall ROC Certified Cabernet Sauvignon When Caine Thompson flew out to Austin to pitch Robert Hall Winery's new Regenerative Organic Certified wines to Whole Foods Market, he arranged a wine tasting for its buyers. The tasting included only…
Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warn
Extreme heat is pushing global agrifood systems to the brink, threatening the livelihoods and health of more than a billion people, according to a new report by the U.N.'s food and weather agencies. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The United…
Food and Drink
The best and latest food writing from The Stranger The popular Broadway bar Bait Shop is officially looking for a new home. There has been some talk about this possibility for a while because, over two years ago, the owners, Mike Leifur and Jonah…
5 big food trends in Sweden
In Sweden, consumers are prioritising affordability, with private label thriving in the country even for 'sophisticated' products. Meanwhile, Swedish consumers are attracted to high-protein products, value sustainability and want 'enhanced…
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