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Natural, man-made crises impacting global food production
As the world faces a range of unprecedented challenges, building more resilient food systems to support the global population is increasing in its importance. The best strategies to adopt and implement at scale were discussed by a panel of food…
Murcia food industry takes 54 local companies to major Paris exhibition
The Region of Murcia is putting its food industry on the international map, with 54 regional companies showcasing their products and latest innovations at SIAL Paris, one of the world's major food industry exhibitions. The event, which kicked off…
Walmart's Flipkart is quietly building a food delivery challenger in India
Flipkart, the Walmart-owned Indian e-commerce giant, is preparing to challenge India's food-delivery duopoly of Zomato and Swiggy. It is entering a fiercely competitive market that has defeated even previous attempts by Amazon and Google to break…
The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
Ultraprocessed foods have a terrible reputation. Studies have linked them with multiple chronic diseases. Journalists and health influencers characterize them as poison. Some public health experts call for a global halt to producing and consuming…
Aldi insider's tip for 75% off food as shoppers told 'check label
An Aldi insider has revealed several ways families can make their food shop go further this half-term – including how to find products reduced by up to 75%. With children at home and more meals and snacks to prepare, Aldi Chief Commercial…
Consumers 'setting' food and drink market trends
Shortening the production and processing chain will be key in delivering sustainability across the farming and food sectors. This is according to Tesco Ireland director, Joe Manning. He spoke at the recent Northern Ireland Food and Drink…
Food safety fears are bipartisan. Trust in oversight isn't
A Crunchwrap Supreme and a bag of supermarket salad generally appeal to rather different notions of a good lunch. One offers the architectural pleasure of a crunchy tostada tucked inside a warm tortilla; the other, the satisfaction of having…
'It's the most heartbreaking thing': the active-duty soldiers who have to visit Texas food banks
The Armed Services YMCA in Harker Heights, Texas, is a state-of-the-art facility, with a swimming pool, gym and coffee shop. There's also a food pantry tucked away in a small room at the far end of a hallway on the second floor, where active-duty…
Scientists can't figure out what makes ultraprocessed foods unhealthy
For breakfast, instant oatmeal. For lunch, a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread. For dinner, a pasta bake with mozzarella cheese, and for dessert, low-fat yogurt and dried fruits. This diet is quite healthy and meets federal dietary…
These startups hope 'blended' food will cut our appetite for red meat
Through his consulting company, K–12 Food Solutions, Dodge was testing a new product called 50/Cut from the company Joyn. The proprietary blend of seemingly simple ingredients—available as meatballs, burgers, and ground…
Nigeria's Food Regulator Reports Excess Pesticide Residues in Market Beans
Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said a market study found pesticide residues above safety limits in beans, highlighting risks for consumers and limits on its authority over raw produce. NAFDAC…
Inaugural EYUP Awards celebrate East Yorkshire food and tourism excellence
Leading food, drink and hospitality businesses from across East Yorkshire were celebrated at the inaugural EYUP Awards. The ceremony was held at The Manor Rooms on The Drewton Estate in South Cave, and hosted by Katie Taylor MBE, Chair of East…
Why Cheaper Restaurant Food May Stay Off The Menu This Year
Dining out is likely to remain expensive as uneven relief in ingredient costs keeps restaurant margins under pressure. Lower cattle prices have provided some relief this past summer, but soaring cooking-oil and grain costs, along with a rebound in…
Food critic will 'run back' to high street bakery as he ranks it above Greggs
Bakeries will always be a firm favourite with Brits in search of fresh local bread and good-value treats — and one name consistently dominates: Greggs. With around 2,500 shops nationwide, it has cemented its place as one of the UK's most…
UN agency slashes Gaza food aid over funding, warns needs persist
The World Food Programme said Monday it would end monthly assistance to 500,000 people in Gaza due to a funding shortfall, despite acute needs in the war-battered Palestinian territory. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT With the cutbacks, 1.1 million…
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