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upi.com - Hormuz disruption sends shock through oil and food supply chains
Hormuz disruption sends shock through oil and food supply chains
UPI

May 10 (Asia Today) -- Supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran war are spreading beyond oil markets into global food and chemical industries, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted, according to reports Friday from…

bbc.co.uk - Stewart Whittingham - Food packer sacked for eating stolen peanuts in Gousto factory
Food packer sacked for eating stolen peanuts in Gousto factory
BBC

A food packager for food recipe box firm Gousto was sacked after she ate peanuts stolen on the factory floor, an employment tribunal heard. Barbara Lisowska was fired for gross misconduct for endangering customers with food allergies in May 2024.

bbc.co.uk - Jessica Lane - My sister spent £1,000 a month on drink from food delivery apps
My sister spent £1,000 a month on drink from food delivery apps
BBC

Campaigners who want restrictions on the sale of alcohol through food delivery apps are working with the charity behind Dry January. Alex Hughes, 31, started a petition calling for a ban following the death of her sister Zoe, who is thought to have…

psychologytoday.com - Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC - 4 Things People With Food Allergies Need You to Know
4 Things People With Food Allergies Need You to Know
Psychology Today

Have you ever attended a birthday party and noticed a parent anxiously watching their child during the eating portion of the event? Chances are, they're navigating life with a child with potentially life-threatening food allergies. For those who…

bbc.co.uk - Tom Jackson - Cambridge food refill van promises 'zero effort' shopping
Cambridge food refill van promises 'zero effort' shopping
BBC

Most people want to reduce the amount of single-use plastic packaging they use, but some struggle to prioritise this while shopping, according to the co-founder of a Cambridgeshire zero waste company. Alice Lightowlers, 33, said she and her partner…

bbc.co.uk - Tom Jackson - Cambridge food refill van promises 'zero effort' shopping
Cambridge food refill van promises 'zero effort' shopping
BBC

Tom Jackson, in Cambridge and Joanna Taylor, Cambridgeshire Most people want to reduce the amount of single-use plastic packaging they use, but some struggle to prioritise this while shopping, according to the co-founder of a Cambridgeshire zero…

redstate.com - Ben Smith - BlackRock, Vanguard Under Scrutiny Again - This Time Over America's Food Supply
BlackRock, Vanguard Under Scrutiny Again - This Time Over America's Food Supply
redstate.com

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper is urging federal regulators to investigate Sysco's proposed acquisition of Restaurant Depot. The merger, Harper warns, could hand even more influence over America's food supply chain to Wall…

zerohedge.com - Tyler Durden - Vegetable-Oil Inflation Sends World Food Prices Higher
Vegetable-Oil Inflation Sends World Food Prices Higher
Zero Hedge

The benchmark for global food commodity prices rose for a third consecutive month in April, hitting its highest level since early 2023, as Middle East supply disruptions, elevated energy costs, and tightening supplies of certain agricultural…

smh.com.au -  Emily Craig - The foods that Alzheimer's experts want us to cut back on
The foods that Alzheimer's experts want us to cut back on
The Sydney Morning Herald

When planning our weekly food shop, we think about what we're in the mood to eat, what veg is in season and who we're feeding. Now, experts want us to add another consideration to that list – which items in your basket will increase your…

foxnews.com - Kelly McGreal - Costco fans erupt after beloved food court item replaced by high-calorie newcomer
Costco fans erupt after beloved food court item replaced by high-calorie newcomer
Fox News

Costco's new chicken tenders are gaining attention online — but shoppers aren't exactly sold. A TikTok video showing the oversized tenders has racked up thousands of views, with users reacting to both the portion size and calorie count. The…

aljazeera.com - Maziar Motamedi - Food inflation hammers households in war-hit Iran
Food inflation hammers households in war-hit Iran
Al Jazeera

Tehran, Iran – Skyrocketing inflation is jeopardising food security among households in conflict-hit Iran, new figures show, as diplomatic efforts to end the war launched by the United States and Israel intensify. “The people must…

jpost.com - JERUSALEM POST STAFF - Global food supply threatened by ongoing Iran War
Global food supply threatened by ongoing Iran War
The Jerusalem Post

The war involving Iran has driven up fuel and fertilizer costs across parts of Asia, forcing farmers to reduce planting and raising concerns over crop yields later this year, The Washington Post reported on Saturday. The disruptions have hit…

mumsnet.com - Stripping back the marketing on unhealthy foods
Stripping back the marketing on unhealthy foods
Mumsnet

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bleedingcool.com - Gavin Sheehan - Nerdy Food: Keebler Introduces Three New Chips Deluxe Cookies
Nerdy Food: Keebler Introduces Three New Chips Deluxe Cookies
Bleeding Cool News

Posted in: Nerd Food, Pop Culture | Tagged: Ferrero, Keebler Keebler has a brand-new set of cookies out as they are taking them to a bigger chocolate level with the Chips Deluxe flavors Keebler unveils three new Chips Deluxe cookies: Brownie, Fudge…

buzzfeed.com - Sydney Mills - We Bet You Can't Identify Where These 15 Asian Foods Actually Come From
We Bet You Can't Identify Where These 15 Asian Foods Actually Come From
BuzzFeed

This quiz travels across Asia, the Pacific, and the diaspora through famous dishes, regional specialties, and foods with surprisingly layered origin stories.

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