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Big Tobacco may have jump-started the ultraprocessed food industry
If you have ever felt like you couldn't stop eating your favorite sweet treats and savory snacks, that's by design. The tobacco industry had a heavy hand in the growth of ultraprocessed food in the U.S. And despite no longer being involved, its…
Taste the Philippines: Bacolod's slow-food ethos and sustainable future
Negros Occidental is also known as the “Land of Sweet Surprises” and that much is apparent as soon as we touch down in the provincial capital of Bacolod after a 90-minute flight from Manila on a balmy October afternoon. The air is…
Canada's hidden infrastructure is alive: Why the future of food depends on soil biology
Soil is easy to ignore because it sits beneath everything else. Yet this thin, dark layer is one of the most sophisticated biological systems on Earth. Soil is a dynamic interface where minerals, roots, fungi, bacteria, moisture and organic matter…
Put some respect on aeroplane food
What's the deal with aeroplane food? I can tell you with scientific imprecision: the cabin pressure makes everything taste bland, the dry air mangles your olfactory capacity, which also makes everything taste bland, and the air conditioning wreaks…
Hormel Foods Corp. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of Hormel Foods Corp. HRL slipped 1.30% to $24.33 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 1.21% to 7,420.10 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling…
Six science-backed foods that help with constipation
Constipation is an uncomfortable but really common health complaint. It's not just about not being able to poo, either. Other symptoms include: When it comes to treating constipation, research shows that the majority of people would prefer to…
Shropshire Distillery making spirits from surplus food
A distillery has produced a range of drinks made from surplus food. The Shropshire Distillery, which is based in Ellesmere, Shropshire, uses unwanted bread, citrus fruits and raspberries from the Shrewsbury Food Hub - a charity which redistributes…
Shoppers warned food inflation likely to still rise over coming months
Shoppers have been warned that food price rises could still head higher in the coming months despite inflation falling. Food inflation fell to 2.2% in May - the lowest since December 2024. This is down from the 3% that was recorded in April.
The Hormuz blockade is causing demonstrable harm to food affordability
These man-made disruptions are a continuation of similar disturbances that have roiled supply chains since the global shutdown for COVID-19. First, the hoarding of toilet paper evolved into the anchoring of dozens of ships offshore, waiting to…
Why Can't I Stop Thinking About Food?
Posted June 17, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch Hunger is a private experience. Most women have no way of knowing if theirs is typical. Research shows hunger has 11 distinct dimensions that differ considerably between people. GLP-1 medications…
Crowd-pleasing food and drink picks for a great-tasting summer
The warmer months are for staying active and enjoying good food and delicious drinks with loved ones. This list of products will ensure that energy is fuelled, bellies are full and thirst is quenched all summer long. Overlooking the Cook Strait in…
China proposes ban on 'irrational' food-delivery subsidies to end price wars
Chinese authorities introduced draft regulations on Wednesday to crack down on the misuse of subsidies by food-delivery platforms, as Beijing seeks to rein in the sector's intense competition. The proposed rules, open for public comment until July…
This popular sandwich chain is the top fast food restaurant in America-beating out Chick-fil-A's beloved chicken
When it comes to fast food, Chick-fil-A has a reputation for outstanding customer service. The chicken franchise is known for letting patrons know it's a “pleasure” to serve them, and it's paid off in terms of customer satisfaction:…
Henfield abattoir owner 'furious' at Food Standards Agency charges
Fiona Irving South East environment correspondent, in Henfield The owner of one of the last remaining abattoirs in south-east England says he is 'furious' after a court ruled the food regulator had been over-charging for hygiene and animal welfare…
Parking bans planned for North East Lincolnshire food waste collections
Ivan Morris Poxton Local Democracy Reporting Service Parking bans could be brought in on some streets in North East Lincolnshire to help food waste collections. The council's waste services department has drawn up a list of streets where parked…
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