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Ration on cake and ice cream in schools with total ban on some foods
Deep-fried food will be banned from school menus and sugary treats limited as part of a sweeping standards overhaul aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay. Desserts like ice cream and waffles and baked goods such as puddings and cakes…
Deep-fried food to be banned on school menus and sugary treats cut down
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Changes to school dinners as food to be banned in major UK update
School dinners are set to undergo a major overhaul as part of a UK-wide menu change that bans certain foods. The strict changes are part of a sweeping standards overhaul aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay. Deep-fried food will be…
S-Oil donates $75,000 to support young food truck entrepreneurs
S-Oil pledged 120 million won ($75,000) to help Korea's young food truck entrepreneurs navigate the overhead of a mobile business. The donation was presented to the Work Together Foundation at Mangwon Han River Park and targets a demographic of…
Fried nuggets and steamed sponges off menu in school food overhaul in England
The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to calorific classics such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned. The new rules of the first major update to school food standards in 13 years…
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Deep-fried food to be banned from school menus in bid to tackle childhood obesity
Deep-fried food is set to be entirely removed from school menus across England, while sugary treats will face strict limitations, under a comprehensive overhaul of standards designed to combat childhood obesity and widespread tooth decay. The…
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At 50, Maggi stays India's 2-minute comfort food-but can it keep up with changing tastes?
There are very few food brands in India that can claim the kind of emotional equity Maggi has built over decades. From late-night hostel cravings and hill station pit stops to quick fixes in urban kitchens, the yellow pack has been a constant. As…
5 Tax Day food deals to score, from free treats to BOGO subs and more
With Tax Day approaching, restaurant chains are rolling out deals aimed at helping customers save on meals. As households juggle paperwork, payments and deadlines, these limited-time promotions offer ways to cut costs during a typically busy time…
California law drives up costs. Farm Bill serves food price fix
Should families living in Utah or Kentucky be footing the bill for foolish policy decisions made in California ? Unfortunately, that is a reality facing Americans across the country who are paying higher prices for a pack of bacon or a dozen eggs…
24 Foods That People Say Are So Much Cheaper When They Make Them At Home
'Spaghetti sauce. Instead of buying that expensive name-brand spaghetti sauce, do the following. Get a big can or jar of tomato paste. Add fried onions, garlic, oregano, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar. If you want, add ground beef, or textured soy.
Deep-fried food school ban plus strict rules on sugary treats
Deep-fried food will be banned from UK primary and secondary school menus and sugary treats limited as part of a sweeping healthy eating standards overhaul aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay. Desserts like ice cream and waffles and…
Weekly food waste collection for 140,000 Staffordshire residents starts today
A new food waste collection service is ready to begin in Stafford Borough - and residents have been receiving new bins as well as special liners to reduce the 'yuck factor'. Weekly food waste collections are being introduced across England this…
Maple Leaf Foods: Re-Rated, But Upside Still On The Table (TSX:MFI:CA)
Maple Leaf Foods is transitioning into a pure-play CPG company, with improved margins and reduced risk after its spin-off from Canada Packers. MFI:CA delivered 8.1% revenue growth and a 21.7% FY 2025 adjusted EBITDA increase, driven by value-added…
Why energy shock from Iran war has not spread to food
The global energy shock from the United States-Israel versus Iran war has led to Brent prices soaring from an average of $64.6 per barrel in January and $69.2 in February to $98.2 in March 2026, peaking at $119.5 on March 9. With a fragile…
Dietitians report widely different strategies for FODMAP food reintroduction in IBS
A new survey reveals that although most dietitians guide patients through FODMAP food reintroduction one-on-one, the lack of a standard approach may leave a key phase of IBS care more variable than expected. A recent study published in the journal…
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