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Chinese youth simplify meals into 'human food', saving time and energy
Chinese youths are taking their “lying flat” lifestyle to a new level – making “human food” to save energy in their daily lives. Lying flat, or tang ping, describes a viral way of life where people do the bare…
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Flipkart reports 50% growth in food & nutrition category
Flipkart said its food and nutrition category recorded 50% year-on-year growth, with Gen Z consumers and shoppers from Tier 2 and smaller markets contributing significantly to the increase. The company also said Flipkart Minutes accounted for 25%…
Regional burger chains are beating fast-food giants in one key measure
Regional burger chains are dramatically outpacing America's largest fast-food brands in sales growth. New data from Chicago-based food service research firm Technomic shows Culver's, In-N-Out Burger and Whataburger have grown far faster than…
Simply Good Foods Shares Climb on Outlook Raise
The stock was up 15% at $14.75 in premarket trading. Shares had fallen 36% year-to-date when the market closed Wednesday. The packaged-foods maker said it now expects $1.35 billion to $1.36 billion in sales for the fiscal 2026, up from a previous…
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afaqs! Pause - Akash Agrawalla, Co - founder, ZOFF Foods
Building something that creates value for millions of consumers and seeing an idea transform into a trusted brand. The most rewarding part is solving real problems, creating opportunities for people, and witnessing the impact of our work on…
Every new food, drink and vendor at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods, drinks and vendors for 2026. 'Pie crust filled with a blend of chopped pickles, pickle juice and cream cheese. Topped with homemade savory whipped frosting made with ranch and Cholula Hot Sauce.
California fast-food wage law -- a DoorDash for destruction
California's fast-food wage decree is like DoorDash, but for destruction. It delivers shuttered restaurants, job losses and boarded-up storefronts –– at least in some swaths of the state. The state's $20 per hour wage law…
Simply Good Foods: The Bar Is Set Low (NASDAQ:SMPL)
The Simply Good Foods Company reported weak fiscal Q3 results. Lower sales, increased input costs that weren't passed onto prices, and increased marketing pressured earnings. SMPL has lost market share due to intense competition in the protein…
11 Students Hospitalised After Suspected Food Poisoning At Residential School In Karnataka
11 Students Hospitalised After Suspected Food Poisoning At Residential School In Karnataka | Image: Republic Bengaluru: Eleven students were hospitalised after a suspected case of food poisoning was reported at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Residential School…
Eating common dairy food every day may slow biological aging, study suggests
A simple lifestyle adjustment could potentially slow down the body's biological aging process, according to new research. The study, published in the journal Aging, investigated how a diet change and easy exercise regimen affected men between the…
We found a pretty courtyard with a big screen and fancy food
Football can get pretty intense. I know because after 27 years of abstinence I finally became a footie fan just in time fo r the World Cup this year - emotions ran high as 45 teams jostled to write their names into history, then 32, then 16, and…
Dollars & Sense: Decoding expiration food date labels
Most food date labels are about quality, not safety. Confusion over date labels contributes to billions of dollars in food waste each year. California just became the first state to standardize food date labels. Stop me if this sounds familiar.
SNAP Cuts Take Away More Than Food
July 10, 2026 Layla Sayed My mom's cooking is the best. I know everyone may say this, but truly — no one can compete. The flavorful meals I grew up with and that I often shared with friends and family are some of my fondest memories. Wanting…
Pittsburgh's pro sports teams and businesses raise more than $1 million to battle food insecurity
Earlier this year, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers, along with other community organizations, announced the #BurghProud Challenge to help the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank battle food insecurity. The goal was to raise $1…
Strongest El Nino In 75 Years Sets Off Food Supply-Chain Alarm Bells
The US Climate Prediction Center has warned that the weather phenomenon El Niño, which only recently emerged across the Pacific, could become the most powerful in more than 75 years. This raises the risk of adverse weather conditions across…
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