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Ultra-Processed Foods, Eating Disorders, and Mental Health
'Ultra-processed foods are industrial creations made with little—if any—whole foods that often contain large amounts of added sugar and salt' (Berg, 2024). They are typically 'infused with artificial colors and additives, and have…
INDICATORS 2026: Occupation Spotlight - food preparation and serving
WILKES-BARRE — Food preparation and serving-related occupations across Northeastern Pennsylvania make up a large regional labor market that is steadily growing and essential to the area's hospitality and retail economy. Labor market data…
All the family favorite foods full of hyper-processed CANCER chemicals
The Standard American Diet (ironically, known by its acronym, SAD) is arguably the single biggest threat to our future as a society. Many of the major crises we face - disease, economic collapse, environmental destruction - trace back to one thing:…
UK food halls buck downbeat hospitality trend: 'In this impossible climate, they shine hope'
Beeps chirp through the cavernous Cambridge Street Collective on a busy weekday, as buzzers alert the lunch crowd to collect their sushi tacos, rendang curries or Palestinian chicken musakhan. The Sheffield food hall is Europe's largest…
Gregg Wallace attempts food show comeback with TikTok 'cookathon
Gregg Wallace appears to have made an attempt to relaunch his career on social media as he gears up to host a 12-hour TikTok 'cookathon' sponsored by 'Britain's favourite halal butchers'. The ex-MasterChef host, 61, who was dismissed by the BBC…
Doctor warns that one type of food is 'worse than smoking' for early death
A doctor has revealed that one particular food could prove deadlier than cigarettes. Dr Chris van Tulleken shared his alarming findings on the popular Diary of a CEO podcast with host Steven Bartlett - and it's something most of us are likely…
Crispy, chewy, soft: why texture rules South Korea's viral food trends
On a recent weekend afternoon, Hwang In-woo, a university student in his 20s, found himself standing in line for something called “butter rice cakes” – yet another trending dessert he never intended to try. Hwang said he has…
McDonald's to open another fast food restaurant in 1 UK town
There are over 1,450 McDonald's restaurants operating throughout the UK and Ireland, and one British town centre is set to welcome another branch. Recently, a metropolitan district council gave the green light to plans for the fast food giant to…
'Breakfast reset': will marmalade really be renamed in post-Brexit food deal?
The story is, in Fleet Street terminology, a marmalade-dropper. The name marmalade is being dropped. “Starmer's breakfast reset, or why you won't be able to call it just marmalade any more,” shouted the Daily Mail on Saturday morning.
Police seize rat meat in huge food raid and warn of risk to public health
Police have seized 11kg of illegal bushmeat - including rats and antelope - after a raid at a property in southeast London. A 51-year-old man was arrested following a the raid, which was part of a Metropolitan Police probe into illegally imported…
M&S Food shoppers rushing to find new summer product they 'need
Marks and Spencer shoppers are keen to get their hands on a new summer product that's been branded “another win” for the popular store. Now that the clocks have gone forward and lighter, brighter days have returned once again, many…
If your cat has a sensitive stomach, these cat foods with vet-recommended ingredients can provide relief
The best sensitive stomach cat food depends on what's causing your pet's digestive issues, whether that's a food intolerance, an allergy, or a condition like inflammatory bowel disease. For cats without a diagnosed food allergy, veterinarians may…
Guangzhou rule on handmade dim sum sparks debate on heritage food in Hong Kong
A new rule in Guangzhou requiring teahouses to declare whether their traditional dim sum is freshly handmade has sparked debate and calls for transparency over how similar meals are made in Hong Kong. Guangzhou authorities on Wednesday released the…
Oats, sardines and crisps: emergency foods to stockpile - and why you should share them
People should have an emergency stockpile of food in their homes in case conflicts, extreme weather or cyber-attacks shut down supplies, leading UK experts have told the Guardian. In an ever more turbulent world, they say it is essential to choose…
Soaring fuel prices force commute changes, as food becomes 'a privilege' for some
South Australian motorists are seeking cost-effective transport options amid rising costs and ongoing fuel uncertainty. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport said bus, train and tram usage rose by around 3 per cent in mid-March, compared…
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