Food Industry News

San Francisco compares ultra-processed food industry to big tobacco in landmark suit

Comparing the industry's tactics to those of Big Tobacco, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu filed what he called a “first-of-its-kind” lawsuit against several of the nation's largest ultra-processed food manufacturers. Chiu…

Curveballs: Food For Thought

Coffee prices hit an all-time high in 2025, though tariffs only partially explain the recent increase. Brazil is the world's largest coffee bean producer; with Vietnam, they are responsible for 55% of global sales. US-based companies like J.M.

Crackdown on illicit additives improves food safety

By Wang Xiaoyu | China Daily | Updated: 2019-12-03 07:44 China has uncovered about 78,000 food safety violations since June in a crackdown on the illicit use of food additives and the sale of counterfeit or substandard food products, the State…

What to know about the administration's plan to withhold states' money to manage SNAP food aid

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said this week that the federal government would start withholding money to help run the SNAP food aid program from states that don't provide data on participants, including their immigration status. The…

Best things to eat in Chaoshan, a food paradise in China's Guangdong province

Chaoshan, a region in the eastern part of China's Guangdong province, is known for its unique culture and food. For chef Huang Jinghui, the essence of the region's cuisine is rooted in the salt air of Huilai county, on the coast just south of…

Dog food recall map shows new warning in 14 states

Fromm Family Foods has issued a recall for 300 cases of Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe dog food due to fears the product may be contaminated with plastic. Newsweek reached out to the company via email on Wednesday night for comment.

'One bite and he was hooked': from Kenya to Nepal, how parents are battling ultra-processed foods

The scourge of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is global. While their consumption is particularly high in the west, forming more than half the average diet in the UK and the US, for example, UPFs are replacing fresh food in diets on every continent.

Mankind Pharma forays into cat food segment, launches PetStar Delight

Mankind Pharma has expanded its PetStar portfolio with the launch of PetStar Delight, marking the brand's entry into the cat food segment. The company introduced PetStar dog food in 2022. The launch comes at a time when India's cat food category is…

I Tested 7 Top-Rated Food Dehydrators to Find the Best for Preserving Food and Making Snacks

Our top pick from Magic Mill is easy to use without any prior dehydrator experience. It has easy-to-clean stainless steel trays, a temperature range from 95°F to 176°F, and an optional “keep warm” setting. The quietest food…

Eating for pleasure may boost health, say experts - here are 6 foods to try

Living well may have less to do with strict diets and more to do with choosing high-quality foods you enjoy, experts say. New York-based registered dietitian Kelly Springer, founder of Kelly's Choice, said joyful eating can lower stress, improve…

How one Seattle organization is turning food waste into plant food

For Maria Perez, joining a project to reduce food waste in Washington wasn't just a job. Her journey with the Duwamish Valley Sustainability Association (DVSA) began when she was 14 and enrolled in a youth program that sparked her interest in…

Demand at Denver mobile food markets jumps as volunteers help keep families fed

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Snowflake, Salesforce, Hormel Foods, Five Below and more

Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Salesforce — The software company raised its fourth-quarter revenue guidance, sending shares nearly 2% higher. Salesforce now expects revenue between $41.45 billion and…

Nestlé and other food firms sued by the city of San Francisco

The food companies have flooded the country with “addictive, highly processed foods with low nutritional value”, according to a statement from the San Francisco city attorney on Tuesday (local time). For the city, the…

CBD in food and drink: Inside the regulation holding it back

CBD has a lot of market potential, especially in drinks. Yet novel food regulation from the EU is preventing it from reaching its full potential. Regulatory strictures on the ingredient show no sign of letting up.