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Food insecurity rising amid concerns about Middle East effect on prices
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. Food insecurity is rising in the UK as concerns mount…
Unilever Considers Potential Separation of Food Assets
Unilever Plc, the maker of Hellmann's mayonnaise, is in the early stages of considering a separation of its food assets as it looks for ways to further streamline its sprawling portfolio, people with knowledge of the matter said. The Anglo-Dutch…
Can food really boost serotonin? Here's what the science says
You might have heard serotonin referred to as the 'happy hormone' – but it does far more for us than support our mood. Serotonin is a chemical messenger (or neurotransmitter, to use its proper name) found in the gut, brain and other parts of…
Fred Sirieix's new matchmaking experiment shows food tastes spark romance
They say food is the way to the heart – and now celebrity maître d' Fred Sirieix has put that theory to the test. The matchmaking Frenchman teamed up with Charles Spence, professor of multisensory flavour science at Oxford University…
What are the best foods for a hangover, scientifically?
The day after indulging in maybe one too many a libation with friends or family, my body seems to instinctually crave a big bowl of pho. The Vietnamese staple's light but perfectly salty broth, tender slices of flank beef, and crisp bean sprouts…
US diesel tops $5 a gallon in worrying sign for shipping and food costs
U.S. diesel prices have surged dramatically, sparking fears that escalating costs will ripple through the economy — affecting groceries, shipping and construction — as the war in Iran stretches into its third week. On Monday, the…
Food insecurity rising amid concerns about Middle East effect on prices
Food insecurity is rising in the UK as concerns mount about the effect the Middle East crisis will have on supermarket prices, a charity has warned. The Food Foundation said 12% of UK households experienced food insecurity in January, including 6.3…
Loaded crisps: four recipes for the 'perfect finger food' - ranked from best to worst
Ready salted, prawn cocktail, pickled onion and smoky bacon – crisps are undoubtedly the nation's favourite snack food, subject to a variety of staple and sometimes suspicious flavour varieties. According to one recent report, they were the…
Grubhub drone food delivery to begin in New Jersey with pilot program. Here's how it works.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work. Flashback: Walmart starts using autonomous drones in new…
The 7 Best Polyphenol-Rich Foods to Fight Inflammation
Anti-inflammatory diets are top of mind for everyone, but one cannot create any meal plan that addresses this issue without polyphenol-rich foods. Polyphenols are naturally occurring plant compounds found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, tea…
DoorDash Expands Beyond Food to Deliver Family Travel Essentials
Even the most meticulously organized parent — the one with color-coded packing cubes and a shared Notes app checklist — has that moment on vacation: the split-second realization that the one thing your kid absolutely needs is sitting…
Celeb chef finds out if food preferences matter in relationships
THEY say food is the way to the heart – and now celebrity maître d' Fred Sirieix has fronted a scientific experiment which put that theory to the test. The matchmaking Frenchman teamed up with Charles Spence, professor of multisensory…
Is Fresh Dog Food Easier to Digest?
Fresh dog food is something millions of pet parents feed their pups every day. Whether fresh dog food is easy to digest is also something pet parents wonder. It's a fair question, especially if you have a picky eater, a dog with a sensitive tummy…
Salmonella fears spark Costco recall of meatloaf meal kits. Are any other food products impacted?
Attention Costco members: If you recently stocked up at Costco, you're going to want to check your fridge. The warehouse club retailer is recalling select packages of its popular Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze meal kit. According to…
Why Traceability Is the Future of Natural Food
Walk through the natural food section of any supermarket and the shelves are full of promises. Raw forest honey. Single origin spices. Farm sourced grains. The language suggests purity and authenticity. But for most consumers, there is very little…
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