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Fermentation, flavour and the future of food: Making sustainability delicious
At the Yondu Culinary Studio in Lower Manhattan, chef Jaume Biarnés demonstrates how to coax deep, savoury flavour from a handful of vegetables. He believes that the centuries-old technique of Korean fermentation holds part of the answer to…
8 common food additives linked to heart disease
Most people don't think twice about the long list of ingredients printed on packaged food. However, new research has raised fresh concerns about the potential impact of everyday food preservatives on heart health. A study published in the European…
Microplastics in over 75% of pet food, study finds
Microplastics are in more than three-quarters of pet food products, a new study has found. The research by the universities of Sussex and Exeter found microplastics in 16 out of the 19 brands that were tested, including 'very well-known ones'.
No Whey Around It: What Whey Protein Shortages Mean For Food Brands
Supply constraints are driving higher costs, reformulations, and tougher choices for food brands. Call it a “Whey Marie” moment, but food brands are facing a real supply test as protein demand outpaces the systems built to support it.
Where MAHA's war on synthetic food dyes stands as Nestlé finishes changes
The food and beverage company Nestlé announced on Thursday that it has fully removed synthetic dyes from all its U.S. products, a move applauded by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has called on companies…
Local Burger Chains Are Winning the Fast-Food Wars
Move over, Big Macs and Whoppers. Hello ButterBurgers and Whataburgers. In-N-Out Burger, Whataburger, Culver's and other regional burger chains are driving much of the growth in the hamburger category, industry data shows. Copyright ©2026 Dow…
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock
A super El Nino is likely to unsettle global weather and threaten food output in the coming months, but near record world inventories, expectations of near-normal conditions in some key producing regions and advanced planning could limit the…
Iconic US fast food 'set to rival KFC' opening first UK chain after 30 years
Fans of one legendary American fast food chain will be delighted to learn it's finally arriving in the UK after three decades. Raising Cane's has officially confirmed it will open its eagerly awaited flagship UK restaurant in late 2026. The…
The Average Fast Food Hourly Wages, Mapped By Each State
You can always find a restaurant in the U.S. that will serve a quick bite at an affordable cost. There are nationwide chains like McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's that have plenty of fans. Regional places like In-N-Out or Culver's will offer up…
Why fermented foods are so good for your gut, and 5 ways to eat more of them
Almost every culture on earth has fermented foods in its traditional cuisine. These foods — from yogurt to sauerkraut to kimchi and kefir — are made with microorganisms that transform them. Fermentation provided a way to preserve…
'Mega-consumers' of food and energy cost environment $5.7tn a year, study finds
The environmental damage bill racked up by the highest-consuming 10% of the world's population has reached up to $5.7tn a year – larger than the economy of every country except the US and China, a study has found. Mega-consumers in this…
13 best supermarket butters to slather on your toast, taste-tested by a food writer
Best supermarket butter overall Sainsbury's Taste the Difference West Country farmhouse butter Read review Kerrygold pure Irish salted butter Read review Trewithen salted butter Read review Best spreadable supermarket butter Anchor salted butter…
China seeks to curb 'unfair' competition in food delivery sector
China is seeking to crack down on 'unfair' competition among food delivery platforms by introducing new rules to limit subsidy campaigns that regulators say harm the economy. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Beijing has been targeting what it sees…
Swiss food initiative gets negative feedback
According to the committee, the target of 70% self-sufficiency could only be achieved through major interventions. The ‘No' campaign committee told the media in Bern on Thursday that the initiative's objectives can only be achieved through…
Food business revenue continues to grow for M&S
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has just recorded a third consecutive year of growth with turnover for 2025/2026 totalling £13.9 billion. And while clothing is still important for the retailer, food is now the dominant aspect of the business…
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