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Should organic food be so expensive?
Organic food often costs more than conventional food because it is more expensive to produce. Farmers have higher labor costs, costly infrastructure, and strict certification requirements under the widely trusted USDA organic label. While large…
How Iran War Is Shaking Up Food Supply Chains
The arid Persian Gulf is hardly the world's breadbasket. Yet the conflict in the region is sending shockwaves through the global food industry — from growers to packaging firms and distributors — with major implications for food…
Food for thought: Is your diet ageing you?
One of the challenges with the sheer availability of food in today's world is that lots of us end up spending many of our waking hours eating. Whether it's full meals, snacks or desserts, scientists have found that it's not uncommon for us to be…
The Dollar May Be Weak But You Can Still Eat Great Food Cheaply In Europe
12 February 2026, Italy, Rom: A plate of pasta carbonara, a typical Italian pasta dish, stands on a reatuarant table. Photo: Christoph Sator/dpa (Photo by Christoph Sator/picture alliance via Getty Images) dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images…
Big Food Companies Revamp to Keep Up With Newcomers
This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to Bloomberg's Retail Monitor. Every Friday we'll deliver you clear insights on industry trends, headwinds and emerging opportunities. Sign up now if you're not already on the list. The food business is…
Rent costs and food poverty among voting concerns in Hastings
Helen CattSouth East political editor With some vibrant neighbourhoods and a proud fishing history but also some of the highest levels of deprivation in England, the seaside town of Hastings has many sides. On 7 May, voters in the town and in…
Steak 'n Shake's first MAHA officer is trying to make fast food healthier
“It's definitely not customer choice. It's definitely not customer demand,” he added. He argued that fast food should be simple. “I think everyone has the central theme of ingredients that you can pronounce, and it's real…
Food inflation may jump to 7% as energy prices rise, firms tell Bank of England
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. UK firms have warned they think food inflation could jump…
Steak 'n Shake, Cracker Barrel, and the most feared man in fast food
Biglari has a knack for, as he sees it, taking a chisel to troubled companies. “We Michelangelo'ed Steak 'n Shake,” he wrote in one year's shareholder letter, explaining: “The sculpture is already complete within the marble…
Wheat at Highest Since 2024 as Drought Stokes Food Inflation
The US's major variety of wheat jumped to the highest in almost two years on deepening concerns over crop conditions, with about 70% of the production area now under drought. Hard red winter wheat, used to make bread, rose as much as 1.1% on…
Food inflation may jump to 7% as energy prices rise, firms tell Bank of England
UK firms have warned they think food inflation could jump as high as 7% this year as they increased their inflation outlook for the next year, according to Bank of England data. It came as Bank officials also found that the conflict in the Middle…
When it comes to convenient food and drink options, Japan is the king
Visit anything from a market stall to one of its hundreds of Michelin-starred restaurants, and you quickly realise why Japan is a gourmand's delight. As if the mix of cultural customs, sightseeing, gadgetry and speedy trains isn't enough to lure…
Joy Bauer Serves Up Healthier Comfort Food for Brunch and Lunch
Some days just call for comfort food, and these recipes hit the spot in the very best way. I'm serving up an all-star lineup: a veggie-forward pizza that delivers all the cheesy goodness (with a lower-carb twist), flavor-packed Thai peanut lettuce…
Indy Health District market administers the medicine of homegrown food
A push to help Indianapolis residents live longer is bringing fresh produce, free health screenings and community resources to five north side neighborhoods. Why it matters: Residents within the Indy Health District's (IHD) 1,500-acre footprint are…
Pub to scrap serving food due to rising costs
A Nottinghamshire village pub has announced 'with a heavy heart' that it won't be serving food in the future. The Chestnut in Radcliffe-on-Trent, will close its kitchen on Monday, May 11. The pub, in Main Road, serves all the classics such as fish…
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