Food Industry News

San Francisco compares ultra-processed food industry to big tobacco in landmark suit

Comparing the industry's tactics to those of Big Tobacco, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu filed what he called a “first-of-its-kind” lawsuit against several of the nation's largest ultra-processed food manufacturers. Chiu…

The middle-class trend of decorating with food tins needs to be canned

It began with a colourful sardine tin repurposed here, a stylish olive oil can redeployed there – and, over the past couple of years, it has taken over our kitchens and gardens. I'm talking about the trend for upcycling pretty or exotic food…

Crackdown on illicit additives improves food safety

By Wang Xiaoyu | China Daily | Updated: 2019-12-03 07:44 China has uncovered about 78,000 food safety violations since June in a crackdown on the illicit use of food additives and the sale of counterfeit or substandard food products, the State…

World News in Brief: Food insecurity triples, Mozambique aid boost, Uganda elections alert

FAO aims to support more than 100 million people in 54 countries by the end of 2026, with a funding goal of $2.5 billion. The agency is pushing for a more targeted and responsive approach, prioritising what matters most, sequencing interventions…

What to know about the administration's plan to withhold states' money to manage SNAP food aid

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said this week that the federal government would start withholding money to help run the SNAP food aid program from states that don't provide data on participants, including their immigration status. The…

Best things to eat in Chaoshan, a food paradise in China's Guangdong province

Chaoshan, a region in the eastern part of China's Guangdong province, is known for its unique culture and food. For chef Huang Jinghui, the essence of the region's cuisine is rooted in the salt air of Huilai county, on the coast just south of…

Dog food recall map shows new warning in 14 states

Fromm Family Foods has issued a recall for 300 cases of Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe dog food due to fears the product may be contaminated with plastic. Newsweek reached out to the company via email on Wednesday night for comment.

I Tested 7 Top-Rated Food Dehydrators to Find the Best for Preserving Food and Making Snacks

Our top pick from Magic Mill is easy to use without any prior dehydrator experience. It has easy-to-clean stainless steel trays, a temperature range from 95°F to 176°F, and an optional “keep warm” setting. The quietest food…

How one Seattle organization is turning food waste into plant food

For Maria Perez, joining a project to reduce food waste in Washington wasn't just a job. Her journey with the Duwamish Valley Sustainability Association (DVSA) began when she was 14 and enrolled in a youth program that sparked her interest in…

Demand at Denver mobile food markets jumps as volunteers help keep families fed

San Francisco sues 10 food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods

FILE – Bottles of Coca-Cola products sit on a shelf at a store in Dania Beach, Fla., Oct. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File) By JAIMIE DING, Associated Press The city of San Francisco filed a lawsuit against some of the nation's top…

This vet of Albertsons, Amazon and Pepsi to lead metro Atlanta food giant

He also worked for Amazon, where he managed category development and marketplace operations for North America. At PepsiCo, he directed global strategy and marketing for markets including the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and North America. How…

San Francisco sues 10 major food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods

The city of San Francisco is suing 10 major food manufacturers — including Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola — accusing them of knowingly fueling a public health crisis with ultra-processed foods. City Attorney David Chiu filed the lawsuit in…

They took food and made it unrecognizable': San Francisco sues Coca-Cola, Nestle, other major food companies over public health crisis

The city of San Francisco filed a lawsuit against some of the nation's top food manufacturers on Tuesday, arguing that ultraprocessed food from the likes of Coca-Cola and Nestle are responsible for a public health crisis. City Attorney David Chiu…

San Clemente's Miramar Food Hall pushes back opening date

This 2017 view shows the circa-1938 San Clemente landmark at 1700 N. El Camino Real where the Miramar Food Hall will open. (File photo: Fred Swegles, Orange County Register, SCNG) Denizens of San Clemente will have to wait a touch longer for their…