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theguardian.com - Justin Talbot Zorn - Why are Democrats surrendering the issue of healthy food? | Tim Ryan and Justin Talbot Zorn
Why are Democrats surrendering the issue of healthy food? | Tim Ryan and Justin Talbot Zorn
The Guardian

On 25 February, in her opening remarks at her Senate confirmation hearing, Casey Means, Donald Trump 's nominee for surgeon general, called on the US government to address key drivers of chronic disease, including “ultraprocessed foods…

theguardian.com - Jennifer Rankin - EU agrees to chop meaty names from vegetarian and vegan food products
EU agrees to chop meaty names from vegetarian and vegan food products
The Guardian

EU lawmakers have agreed to ban meaty names such as steak and bacon for vegetarian and vegan foods, but “veggie burgers” and “meat-free sausages” will remain on the table. Negotiators from the European parliament and EU…

news-medical.net - Study finds most sustainable diet indices overlook industrial food processing
Study finds most sustainable diet indices overlook industrial food processing
News-Medical

A new review of sustainability assessment tools reveals a critical blind spot in how modern diets are evaluated, showing that the impacts of food processing and ultra-processed foods are often left out of sustainability calculations. In a recent…

bbc.co.uk - Jim Scott - Will Sunderland food delivery robots help or hinder workers?
Will Sunderland food delivery robots help or hinder workers?
BBC

Self-driving food delivery robots will be able to help out during busy periods and staff shortages, according to a restaurant boss, but there are fears about the impact on jobs. Several automated vehicles are being trialled by online delivery firm…

newsweek.com - Aliss Higham - SNAP benefits update as junk food waiver list expanded
SNAP benefits update as junk food waiver list expanded
Newsweek

Four more states have secured federal approval to restrict what can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, expanding a growing list of states limiting so-called junk food purchases. The changes in four…

marketwatch.com - Toronto Stocks Retreat; Maple Leaf Foods Up on 4Q Profit, Revenue Growth2
Toronto Stocks Retreat; Maple Leaf Foods Up on 4Q Profit, Revenue Growth2
MarketWatch

Toronto stocks were sharply lower Thursday mid-trading, continuing the broadly negative trend of the week as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Most sectors were in decline at midday, with the materials and tech sectors the biggest…

entrepreneur.com - Jonathan Small - This Awkward McDonald's CEO Video Sparks Fast Food War
This Awkward McDonald's CEO Video Sparks Fast Food War
Homepage | Entrepreneur

It was the bite heard around the world. McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski posted a video promoting the new Big Arch burger, taking what social media deemed a mouse-sized nibble before declaring he'd “finish this for lunch.” The awkward…

independent.co.uk - James Brooks - Can food be art? Denmark weighs up the divisive question
Can food be art? Denmark weighs up the divisive question
The Independent

Imagine a culinary journey where 'edible plastic' crafted from algae and fish skin collagen is served beneath a vast, domed ceiling projecting ocean-borne pollution. This striking experience, and the dish itself, draws inspiration from the colossal…

theguardian.com - Joanna Partridge - 'A big burden for farmers': Gulf shipping crisis threatens food price shock
'A big burden for farmers': Gulf shipping crisis threatens food price shock
The Guardian

The global fertiliser supply chain could face significant disruption if the effective closure by Iran of the strait of Hormuz persists, prompting concerns from analysts about crop production and food security. Passage through the waterway, located…

independent.co.uk - Nima Shokri - Forget oil - the real threat from a Hormuz closure is a global food crisis
Forget oil - the real threat from a Hormuz closure is a global food crisis
The Independent

Tehran is moving to restrict – or effectively close – the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, as part of the latest escalation in the war involving Iran. Markets have reacted to the global impact of closing this incredibly busy shipping…

independent.co.uk - Alex Lee - Every business on Dragons' Den tonight, from a food composter to pre-loved kitchens
Every business on Dragons' Den tonight, from a food composter to pre-loved kitchens
The Independent

There's been plenty of love for the beauty moguls in this series of Dragons' Den. After Refy Beauty 's Jenna Meek returned to the den last week, fellow beauty founder Susie Ma is back as this week's episode's guest dragon. Taking a seat alongside…

thestar.com.my - Sarah El Safty - Gulf food strategy tested as Iran war snarls shipping routes
Gulf food strategy tested as Iran war snarls shipping routes
The Star Online

DUBAI, March 5 (Reuters) - Wealthy Gulf states ⁠are facing their biggest food security challenge since the 2008 global food crisis, as the Iran conflict threatens ports and disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The war is testing…

slate.com - Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz - Our Food System Depends On It. RFK Jr.'s Followers Hate It-and It Has Been Linked to Cancer.
Our Food System Depends On It. RFK Jr.'s Followers Hate It-and It Has Been Linked to Cancer.
Slate

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. If there's one thing that people love to hate, it's a chemical with a long name. Never mind that, in the words of the…

sandiegouniontribune.com - U T Readers - California should join states that ban using food stamps for junk food
California should join states that ban using food stamps for junk food
San Diego Union-Tribune

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Re “30 states target unhealthy use of food stamps” (Feb. 26): Bravo for publishing this commentary. One has to wonder why California is not on the list. Is it because the soda and sugary…

globalnews.ca - Uday Rana - 'Downturn diet'? The crunch on fast food chains as consumers seek deals - National
'Downturn diet'? The crunch on fast food chains as consumers seek deals - National
Global News

Canadian fast food chain A&W told its investors on Thursday that sales were up nationally, despite affordability challenges plaguing Canadians and causing many to cut back on eating out. The spike in sales was fuelled, in large part, by a consumer…

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