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Fast-food chain that once lit up American roads still missed decades later
With its distinctive barn-shaped buildings and menu of burgers, fried chicken and other American classics, Red Barn was a pioneer in the fast-food industry. Founded in 1961 by Don Six, Martin Levine and Jim Kirst, the chain grew to between 300 and…
Village pub scores one of lowest food hygiene ratings after mouldy food found
Mouldy food, a fly-filled zapper and a broken window are just some of the findings made by inspectors at a Leicestershire pub. Shoulder of Mutton, located on Main Street, Foxton, near Market Harborough, was given a one-out-of-five food hygiene…
92 safety, labor violations found at food service firm Ourhome
Ninety-two cases of safety and labor standard violations have been found at food service company Ourhome, the labor ministry said Monday following an inspection prompted by the deaths of two workers at one of the firm's plants. Of the total…
Can Instagram-worthy healthy food compete with tempting fast food photos?
Can the same mouthwatering photography that makes fast food irresistible persuade teenagers to choose healthier meals? Researchers tested the idea on Instagram, comparing food imagery, nutritional captions, and adolescents' responses. / Want to…
Gov. Josh Shapiro urges Democrats to prioritize healthcare, food assistance
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he hopes Democrats prioritize healthcare and food assistance when they take control of Congress in January, though he urged them not to forget to hold the Trump administration accountable. “I hope one of…
Thai Chamber Chairman Proposes Regulated Raw-Material Imports for Food Exports
Thai food processors could gain access to more export inputs under a proposal from Thai Chamber of Commerce Chairman Poj Aramwattananont, who says shortages are restricting the sector, the Bangkok Post reported. Poj proposed allowing food producers…
Veterans helping veterans: San Diego food drive aims to collect 25,000 pounds of food
A Veterans Day food drive at Liberty Station, Sunday, brought together a Christian group of veterans, active-duty service members and volunteers to support thousands of people and their loved ones facing food scarcity while serving the country. As…
Binman settles debate on whether you can recycle dog and cat food
Binman settles debate on whether you can recycle dog and cat food Food waste recycling bins mean no more of your leftovers are going to landfill. This is great news, since the UK wastes more than 10 billion tonnes of food each year which could be…
Chimp sanctuary delivers an ape's food by drone amid Florida floods
A Florida chimpanzee sanctuary had to deliver food to one of its 200 apes by drone this week because the property was swamped by heavy rain. But the animals stayed safe, and the water finally was receding significantly on Saturday, the organization…
Binman states if pet food should be put in general waste or food recycling bins
Food waste recycling caddies at home ensure none of your surplus food ends up in landfill sites. This represents positive progress, given that the UK discards more than 10 billion tonnes of food annually, which could be recycled or composted. You…
Israeli company Beyond Oil appoints former McCain Foods executive as US CEO
Israeli food technology company Beyond Oil appointed Joe Colligan as CEO of its US subsidiary in late October, as the company looks to expand its commercial operations in the American foodservice market. Colligan brings more than 30 years of…
With decline in poverty, shift focus - from free food to nutritional security
Your feedback has been reported succesfully. The World Bank's India Poverty and Equity Brief, released in October 2026, has renewed the debate on poverty in India. It shows extreme poverty, measured at the international line of $3.00 per person per…
UK's biggest German Christmas market with food stalls, ice rink and big wheel
It is the largest German Christmas market outside of Germany With six weeks still to go, Christmas celebrations are already well underway. Towns and cities throughout the UK are beginning to be adorned with lights, decorations and entertainment.
The 'prepper' stocking hundreds of cans of food as he 'prepares for the worst
A dad of two says he has enough food to last 100 days after stockpiling hundreds of cans of food. 'Prepper' Ian Ferguson says he is 'preparing for the worst' and started collecting extra food back in 2022 following the outbreak of war in Ukraine.
South Korea fines Coupang $220 million for abusing dominance in food delivery market
SEOUL, Nov 9: South Korea's antitrust regulator said on Monday it was imposing a 300.9 billion won ($220.59 million) fine on e-commerce firm Coupang for abusing its dominant position in the food delivery market. The Korea Fair Trade Commission…
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