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SGS to Buy U.S. Food-Testing Specialist Deibel Laboratories
SGS said it reached an agreement to buy U.S. food-testing specialist Deibel Laboratories for an undisclosed sum. The Swiss testing, inspection and certification company said Tuesday that the acquisition would double the size of its food-testing…
Worcestershire's Kanes Food enters administration with 600 jobs lost
More than 600 people have lost their jobs after a Worcestershire-based food company went into administration. Kanes Food Limited makes prepared meals, including pre-packaged salads, stir-fry products and sauces, from a site in Evesham, and supplies…
U.S. inflation report highlights strain of rising food, energy and housing costs
Inflation remained stubbornly high last month, adding to the financial strain on Americans already struggling with the high cost of living. The latest Consumer Price Index shows prices rose four-tenths of a percent, driven largely by higher food…
Theborn Korea enlists Italy's UNOX for K-food rollout
Global food service and restaurant franchise operator, Theborn Korea, has partnered with Italian oven manufacturer UNOX to program its standardized recipes into commercial equipment, paving the way for an automated K-food rollout across Europe.
High-Protein Packaged Foods May Not Be As Healthy As They Look
Of the three major macronutrients—protein, carbs, and fat—protein has the best reputation, and it's fairly well deserved. We need significant amounts of protein in our diet, and nothing particularly bad happens if we get too much.
Could cyberattacks on cold storage threaten Malaysia's food supply?
On Oct 11, a strange and alarming crisis unfolded across 700 French supermarkets when hackers infiltrated refrigeration systems and manipulated temperature settings. Rather than cooling perishable food, the compromised controllers were forced into…
Three foods people on Wegovy and Mounjaro for weight loss should avoid
When taking Wegovy (semaglutide) or Mounjaro (tirzepatide), which slow gastric emptying and reduce appetite, no foods are strictly forbidden. However, avoiding certain items can help prevent uncomfortable side effects such as nausea, reflux…
Britons stockpiling water and food tins but not panic buying, figures show
British shoppers have been stocking up on essentials such as bottled water, tinned goods and hand sanitiser, but did not panic buy after the government advised people to prepare for emergencies, shopping data has shown. Sales of essentials jumped…
Almost nobody uses AI agents to order food or rides on apps like Uber
AI agents aren't getting much love from restaurant patrons or ride-hailing passengers. Despite predictions that agents will revolutionize ordering stuff online, both Uber and DoorDash mentioned on their latest earnings calls that they've received…
Tinned food and bottled water sales jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
Sales of essential goods such as bottled water and canned food soared in the 10 days following the launch of the government's 'Be Ready' emergency preparedness campaign on 22 October, research indicates. Hand sanitiser sales were up 83%, sales of…
Gardens for Good volunteers work to fight hunger by 'turning lawns into food production'
A team of backyard gardeners in Massachusetts is working to help feed their neighbors. On a warm late autumn day, June Mackenzie and Elena Polenka of Woburn, Massachusetts, were getting their hands dirty in a small patch in the city's community…
Grocers Struggle to Hold the Line on Rising Food Prices
Rising food prices could set up more tension in the grocery business. Food-at-home prices were up 0.3% in October, according to the government's latest inflation report. Fruits, vegetables, and dairy rose 0.6%, while beef prices rose 0.9% from the…
Princes says canned food demand surged after Be Ready stockpiling campaign
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Tinned tuna maker Princes has revealed a surge in demand…
Sangmidang expands food bank support with 2 refrigerated trucks
Sangmidang Holdings said Wednesday that its charitable foundation donated two refrigerated trucks to the Korea Foodbank on Tuesday, expanding a delivery support program launched to help local food banks safely transport donated food. The latest…
Pharmacist shares 'new study' alert for people eating one type of food
A pharmacist has issued a warning to people eating a certain type of food over fears of its links to heart disease and death. There are also concerns that it could adversely affect blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, inflammation, and how…
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