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NASA Unveils Winning Designs for Mars Space Food Systems Challenge
NASA announced the winners of the Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table Thursday, with the top $300,000 prize being awarded to Chinyere Ukeje of Philadelphia, Pa. for the Adaptive Nourishment Infrastructure (ANI) food system concept. This…
Japanese food-makers ramp up U.S. investment as demand grows
Japanese food-makers are accelerating their investments in the United States, such as by building new factories and expanding existing facilities, amid growing popularity of Japanese cuisine among U.S. consumers. Japanese makers are also seeking a…
How to spot the difference between processed and ultra-processed foods on labels
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Walking into a supermarket or convenience store, canned tomatoes, kimchi, and frozen edamame sit alongside ice cream, crisps, and instant noodles—all labelled as 'processed foods.' But their effects on health…
What Does Ultra-Processed Food Do to Your Brain? Scientists Found a Pattern
The foods filling many supermarket shelves today could be influencing far more than waistlines and heart health. According to a new review of research, diets high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may also affect how the brain ages, potentially…
India comes up with unique solution to stop children from buying junk food
India is moving to ban the sale of high-fat and high-sugar food items within a 50-meter perimeter of schools in the nation's newest attempt to curb junk food intake amidst rising obesity rates, especially in children. The new rules would affect…
3,800 Hong Kong food outlets offering up to 30% off to celebrate National Day
From restaurants and hotels to cafes and market stalls, Hong Kong's catering industry has banded together to offer discounts of up to 30 per cent at more than 3,800 outlets to celebrate National Day on October 1. Food and catering businesses said…
Mississippi colleges open food pantries to help students meet basic needs
When University of Mississippi Medical Center administrators heard that some students were struggling to afford food and other necessities, they stepped up to help. They held a food drive in August to collect items for a pantry to benefit medical…
World heads into food crises 'blind' as U.S. aid cuts squeeze UN food agency, experts warn
Other nations will have to fill a funding gap at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization as Washington pulls back, said a former European Union commissioner who is now running to lead the world's biggest food agency. The funding shortfalls mean…
Chuseok food delivery booms as orders for holiday menus soar
Ordering food through delivery apps has become an everyday routine in Korea, and the trend is rapidly reshaping how people prepare for traditional holidays, as demand for Chuseok dishes soars on delivery platforms. On Thursday, the first day of the…
Industry ties widespread among authors challenging ultra-processed food classification
A growing body of research links higher consumption of ultra-processed foods with poorer health. Much of that research relies on a food classification system called Nova, which categorizes foods by the degree and purpose of industrial processing.
Mississippi colleges open food pantries to help students meet basic needs
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With new funding, Heart & Soil Collective gets more farm-fresh food to Berkshire families
ADAMS — Crates filled with freshly picked poblano peppers, bright red turnips, salad greens, and bok choy stood at an outdoor staging area at Full Well Farm on Wednesday morning. Kristen Tool, founder of Heart & Soil Collective, arrived…
Trade shocks put food and beverage margins under pressure, FCC reports
REGINA, SK, Sept. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- Tariffs and trade disruption are shifting the outlook for Canada's food and beverage manufacturers from resilience to risk management, according to a mid-year update from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Economics. Sales…
Pickle Pepsis, Dragonberry Energisers: Is the humble Coke still fun enough for fast food?
A fancy drink may well be the most exciting thing to order at a fast food outlet these days. Exhibit A: Hungry Jack's was the latest to collaborate with Pistachio Papi, adding two new items, a vanilla shake and a soft-serve dessert, topped with the…
TikTok Server Shares Wild Excuse for Customers' Delayed Food
A server took to TikTok to share a story about the unusual excuses he gave customers after part of their food order was delayed. The user, @deanredmonds, who goes by Dean, works at a restaurant and often uses his platform to talk about his…
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