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Future of Food Festival is this spring's unmissable foodie event
At a glance: Future of Food Festival What is Future of Food Festival? A series of exciting, exclusive food and drink events across Regent Street and St James's What events are taking place? One-off supper clubs, chef-hosted dinners, hands-on…
Fears supermarkets will introduce 'dynamic pricing' for your weekly food shop
Fears have been raised that UK supermarkets could roll out “dynamic pricing” in stores. Dynamic pricing is where businesses change prices in real-time based on demand and supply. Oasis fans were left furious after this method saw…
Ration on cake and ice cream in schools with total ban on some foods
Deep-fried food will be banned from school menus and sugary treats limited as part of a sweeping standards overhaul aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay. Desserts like ice cream and waffles and baked goods such as puddings and cakes…
The Strait of Hormuz blockade is causing a slow-moving food crisis
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is choking off the world's supply of fertilizer feedstock, triggering concerns about rising food prices and shortages. | Shady Alassar/Anadolu via Getty Images The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is choking off…
Deep-fried food to be banned on school menus and sugary treats cut down
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Deep-fried food will be banned from school…
Changes to school dinners as food to be banned in major UK update
School dinners are set to undergo a major overhaul as part of a UK-wide menu change that bans certain foods. The strict changes are part of a sweeping standards overhaul aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay. Deep-fried food will be…
S-Oil donates $75,000 to support young food truck entrepreneurs
S-Oil pledged 120 million won ($75,000) to help Korea's young food truck entrepreneurs navigate the overhead of a mobile business. The donation was presented to the Work Together Foundation at Mangwon Han River Park and targets a demographic of…
DCNI on the challenge of food and energy security
It is now evident that issues of food and energy security will be long-term political and economic priorities due to ongoing hostilities in the Persian Gulf. This is according to Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) chief executive, Ian…
Fried nuggets and steamed sponges off menu in school food overhaul in England
The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to calorific classics such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned. The new rules of the first major update to school food standards in 13 years…
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Deep-fried food and pizza to be banned from school menus in obesity crackdown
Deep-fried food is set to be entirely removed from school menus across England, while sugary treats will face strict limitations, under a comprehensive overhaul of standards designed to combat childhood obesity and widespread tooth decay. The…
Study: Fast Food Wage Hike Didn't Kill Jobs Or Raise Prices
In 2023, California passed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 an hour. The usual suspects predicted that it would be a disaster, leading to massive job losses and making the food unaffordable for consumers. Since the law…
India's Retail Inflation Rises to 3.4% in March, Food and Fuel Prices See Uptick
India's retail inflation saw a marginal increase to 3.4 per cent in March, driven by an uptick in food and fuel prices, with experts noting the initial impact of the ongoing West Asia crisis. Retail inflation in India rose to 3.4 per cent in March…
The 20 junk foods being banned in schools - from ice creams to chicken nuggets
SCHOOL menus are facing a huge overhaul in an attempt to tackle obesity and tooth decay in kids. The shift comes as part of a wider government crackdown against unhealthy food. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now…
Iran conflict: The 5 biggest pressure points for food and beverage
The Iran conflict poses significant risks to the food and beverage industry with oil, transport and energy costs; disruptions to polyethylene and aluminum; the threat of cyber attacks; and ultimately inflation…
Inside beloved market being forced out by Amazon-owned Whole Foods
Traders in Queensway Market are shocked at sudden plans to close the site to make way for a Whole Foods supermarket. Last July, Westminster City Council approved a planning application to turn the market into the high-end chain owned by Amazon.
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