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France Moves Closer to Passing Bill to Help Its Food Industry
France moved closer to passing an emergency bill to help expand livestock farming and tackle rising food imports, as the European agricultural powerhouse tries to revive its food trade balance. The legislation was approved by a majority at the…
Your Leftovers Would Love These Food Storage Containers
I'm a staff writer on Wirecutter's kitchen team, as well as a cookbook author and an avid home cook. I've also tested and written about knife sharpeners, immersion blenders, drip coffee makers, and more. I spent more than 40 hours researching over…
Grain-Free Dog Food 2026
Whatever your pup's age, breed or size, Darwin's Natural Selections line of raw dog food includes premium, nutrient-rich options to help them live a longer, happier life. “[Our] pet food stands out because it prioritizes what truly matters…
How the Iran War Is Shaking Up Food Supply Chains
The arid Persian Gulf is hardly the world's breadbasket. Yet the conflict in the region is sending shockwaves through the global food industry — from growers to packaging firms and distributors — with major implications for food…
Takaichi administration considering 1% tax on food from next April
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration is considering lowering the consumption tax rate on food to 1% for two years from next April, despite her campaign pledge of a zero percent tax rate in February's general election, sources said…
China cracks down on 'ghost kitchens' in food delivery apps
China's food delivery apps will now have to verify restaurants' licences and operating addresses, as authorities crack down on thousands of 'ghost kitchens' that have raised food safety fears. 'Ghost kitchens' refer to takeaway merchants on food…
Compulsory 20% tips on all beers and food for England fans at the World Cup
England fans will be paying an extra 20 percent on their beers at the World Cup. Many pubs and restaurants are putting compulsory gratuities on supporters bills because they fear low-paid staff will end up out of pocket. Bars serving food and drink…
Food Republic joins wave of foreign brands retreating in China
Food Republic, the Singaporean food court chain owned by BreadTalk Group, is set to close its last remaining outlet in Beijing on June 15, ending more than two decades in the Chinese capital, according to a notice outside the location in late May.
Dollar General Says Pinched Consumers Are Cutting Back on Food
Some Dollar General Corp. shoppers are cutting back on food and other household expenses due to rising gas prices, Chief Executive Officer Todd Vasos said on the company's earnings call. “Our core customer continues to be financially…
Cats' nightly kitchen food raids at Bourne house caught on camera
Holly Phillips and Amber Macey, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire A family say their lives have become 'a daily soap opera' after they discovered a trio of neighbourhood cats have been raiding their kitchen and stealing food. The Round family, from…
Spotlight on food prices shines light on monopoly forces in grocery industry
WILLMAR, Minn. — A recent antitrust settlement casts light on how food industry consolidation is contributing to rising grocery prices across Minnesota and the nation. The U.S. Justice Department and attorneys general from Minnesota and…
Sharp rise in demand at food banks since start of Iran war, charities say
Demand for food banks has shot up dramatically since the beginning of the war in Iran, with charities struggling to cope, a leading charity has warned. Providers are reporting soaring costs and fall in donations since the US and Israel launched…
Dollar General Shoppers Cut Back on Food as Gas Prices Rise - TT
A Dollar General store in Germantown, N.Y. (Angus Mordant/Bloomberg) Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said June 2 its core shoppers are cutting back on food and household spending as rising gas prices strain budgets. Vasos said the squeeze is worse in…
Felix is a food charity that means much more than just tins of beans
Most of us are lucky enough to never experience food insecurity. We will not feel the anxiety of asking ourselves, “how am I going to make my money stretch to feed myself and my family this week? Am I going to have to skip another meal, so…
Mintel reveals top taste trends driving food and beverage formulation
Economic uncertainty is driving consumers towards comforting, familiar flavours, according to Mintel's 2026 The Future of Flavours report.
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