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theguardian.com - Sarah Butler - Leon to cut jobs and close fast food restaurants
Leon to cut jobs and close fast food restaurants
The Guardian

Fast food chain Leon is planning to close restaurants and cut jobs, less than two months after it was bought back from Asda by its co-founder John Vincent. The chain said on Wednesday that it had appointed administrators to lead a restructuring…

mirror.co.uk - Emily Malia - Hidden gem town is 'food capital' with monthly artisan market
Hidden gem town is 'food capital' with monthly artisan market
The Mirror

Food lovers travel from far and wide to sample the culinary delights of this market town, renowned for its locally sourced produce and skilled artisan makers. Throughout Malton, you'll find an abundance of independent shops and eateries crafting…

dailymail.co.uk - Sean O'grady - Justin and Hailey Bieber pick up street food from fish market in Tokyo
Justin and Hailey Bieber pick up street food from fish market in Tokyo
Mail Online

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Justin and Hailey Bieber picked up some street food at a fish market in Tokyo during their trip to Japan this month. The couple both looked relaxed as they strolled through the crowded streets of the…

dailymail.co.uk - Olivia Christie - Fast food chain Leon plans to close restaurants and cut jobs
Fast food chain Leon plans to close restaurants and cut jobs
Mail Online

Fast food chain Leon has said it plans to close some of its restaurants and cut jobs after appointing administrators. The company, famous for its halloumi burgers and waffle fries, currently has more than 70 branches across the UK. It is currently…

theguardian.com - Damien Gayle - Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds
Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds
The Guardian

Scientists have issued an urgent warning that some of the synthetic chemicals that help underpin the current food system are driving increased rates of cancer, neurodevelopmental conditions and infertility, while degrading the foundations of global…

independent.co.uk - Henry Saker-Clark - Trouble for high street fast food favourite with restaurants and jobs set to be axed
Trouble for high street fast food favourite with restaurants and jobs set to be axed
The Independent

Fast food chain Leon has confirmed it will shut a number of its restaurants and cut jobs after appointing administrators to lead a major restructuring. The company's boss criticised the hospitality industry's 'unsustainable' tax burden, which he…

bloomberg.com - Maddie Parker - Fast-Food Chain Leon Blames UK Taxes for Job Cuts and Closures
Fast-Food Chain Leon Blames UK Taxes for Job Cuts and Closures
Bloomberg

Leon plans to cut staff and close some of its restaurants, as the British fast-food chain criticized the “unsustainable tax burden on the sector.” The move to enter administration, a form of UK insolvency, comes weeks after co-founder…

timeout.com - Patricia Kelly Yeo - The best food trucks in Los Angeles
The best food trucks in Los Angeles
Time Out Worldwide

Trucks Boyle Heights price 1 of 4 What is it? A quartet of trucks (Boyle Heights, Downtown, Pomona, La Cienega) slinging Jalisco-style seafood across the Southland. It's one of L.A.'s most old-school taco players, and known for its deep-fried…

bloomberg.com - Kristina Peterson - RFK Jr. Says National Food Standard on Table Amid State Activism
RFK Jr. Says National Food Standard on Table Amid State Activism
Bloomberg

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that a national food standard is “on the table for discussion.” A coalition of food companies and agricultural groups, including Kraft Heinz Co, Conagra Brands Inc. and PepsiCo Inc., have…

people.com - Bailey Richards - The 2026 'Food & Wine' Classic Aspen Lineup Includes Bobby Flay, Brooke Williamson and More: Get All of the Details!
The 2026 'Food & Wine' Classic Aspen Lineup Includes Bobby Flay, Brooke Williamson and More: Get All of the Details!
PEOPLE

Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson are among the celebrity chefs who will appear at the 2026 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen The full lineup for the food festival — which takes place on June 19, 20 and 21, 2026 — was announced on Dec. 10…

sciencedaily.com - Why ultra-processed foods make teens eat more when they aren't hungry
Why ultra-processed foods make teens eat more when they aren't hungry
ScienceDaily

An analysis published in The Lancet predicts that by 2050, about one in three Americans between 15 and 24 years old will meet the criteria for obesity, putting them at higher risk for serious health problems. Many influences contribute to this…

thestar.com.my - RM1.92mil spent on food for flood evacuees in Perlis, says MB
RM1.92mil spent on food for flood evacuees in Perlis, says MB
The Star Online

Nation KANGAR: The Social Welfare Department (JKM) spent RM1.92mil to provide food at 24 temporary relief centres opened during the floods in Perlis at the end of last month. Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli said the floods on Nov 23 affected 8,058…

vogue.com - Audrey Noble - The 13 Best Vitamin E Foods, According to Dietitians
The 13 Best Vitamin E Foods, According to Dietitians
Vogue

Vitamin E, which is more formally known as alpha tocopherol in foods, is an antioxidant and does a lot to protect cells from environmental stressors and help the body function properly. Sakaida lists supporting immune function, protecting cells…

today.com - Stuff We Love: Best Food Gifts and Gear for the Holiday Season
Stuff We Love: Best Food Gifts and Gear for the Holiday Season
TODAY

'Tis the season for holiday hosting! Whether you're in the midst of preparing for overnight and out-of-town visitors or bookmarking recipes to prep, it's no secret that food brings us together. From cherished family recipes to making gingerbread…

wnep.com - Melissa Hernandez De La Cruz - Grubhub unveils most ordered foods of 2025. Here's what made the cut
Grubhub unveils most ordered foods of 2025. Here's what made the cut
wnep.com

WASHINGTON — Grubhub customers prioritized nutritional value in 2025, according to its annual Delivered Trend report. The annual report, announced on Tuesday, analyzes millions of orders on the delivery service's platform from Jan. 1 until…

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