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Food price fear as report confirms 'disappointing' harvest after summer drought
Families face the growing threat of food price hikes as a new report confirmed farmers suffered a “disappointing” harvest because of this summer's drought conditions. Data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)…
Essex biologist hopes to boost food security with maize research
A biologist has been handed £2.8m to develop high-yielding maize that uses less water, to help farmers fight climate change. The four-year project will see University of Essex academic Dr John Ferguson create new varieties of the crop, which…
Families turn to Bradford food charity to put meals on the table
Each week, a charity in Bradford serves biryani to people in need of a hot meal - but they don't just get food, they also get a sense of community and companionship. In the past six months, the number of people coming to InTouch Foundation has…
Families turn to Bradford food charity to put meals on the table
Sofía Luis-Hobbs Yorkshire, in Bradford Each week, a charity in Bradford serves biryani to people in need of a hot meal - but they don't just get food, they also get a sense of community and companionship. In the past six months, the number…
How GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing fast-food menus
Fast-food chains are packing their menus with protein and low-calorie options to win over customers on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. McDonald's announced this week that it will introduce healthier, high-protein options, including grilled chicken…
New report reveals serious risks linked to ultra-processed foods
There's now even more evidence that eating ultraprocessed foods is bad for your health. A diet that has more cookies, chips, cakes, pizza, hot dogs and other salty and sweet goods – such as candy-filled grilled cheese sandwiches – can…
More than 167,000 pounds of meat were recalled. What to know about the state of food safety in the U.S.
More than 167,000 pounds of beef, pork and goat meat are being recalled after they were produced without the required federal inspection and labeled with a false inspection sticker, according to the Department of Agriculture. The meat products join…
5 clues to the future of grocery in Whole Foods' latest LEAP Cohort
Whole Foods' 2026 LEAP cohort offers five clues about the grocery trends shaping emerging brands, from protein and functional foods to heritage and premiumization.
The rebranding of Ahmedabad's food scene
The first thing that hits you at Sora is not the menu, but the sheer scale of the ambition. Spanning an impressive 11,000 sq ft, this Asian-Peruvian restaurant, designed with Art Deco flourishes, feels less like a neighbourhood haunt and more like…
Bel Trew warns of impending food crisis triggered by Iran-US war
The Independent 's chief international correspondent Bel Trew outlined what would be the lasting impacts of the US's ongoing war with Iran in a powerful conversation to launch The Independent's third annual Climate 100 List. One hundred leaders of…
How big grocers have been limiting food access in California
We often hear that corporate food chains are enormous because it makes them more efficient. How true is this? In an age where Americans increasingly buy groceries with pay-later plans, food-chain workers barely make ends meet, and executives get…
Fast-food drive-thrus took over American mornings for these key reasons
For millions of Americans, grabbing breakfast or coffee from a fast-food drive-thru is an ordinary part of the morning routine — but not long ago, ordering a meal without leaving the car was a novelty. So how did the drive-thru go from a…
UK government wants families to stock up on food. Here's what to buy
UK households are being urged to stock up on essential items in case of emergencies, according to reports. A new public information drive is set to encourage people to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks and hostile state action. The…
Steal My Food Itinerary: 3 Days in Sifnos, Greece
Just 3 hours from Athens by ferry, this Cycladic island is best experienced around the table. Nat Belkov is the ASME- and James Beard Award-nominated associate creative director at Eater. It felt like everyone I know traveled to Greece this summer.
Dozens of pledges found covered in food in sweltering frat basement as police investigate alleged hazing
Police responding to an anonymous hazing tip at a fraternity in Madison, Wisconsin, found roughly 30 partially clothed young men packed inside a sweltering basement, covered in food, condiments and other liquids – with several showing signs…
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