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Speed dating for trucks' saves money for food charity
The food distribution charity Felix spent £5.6m last year collecting surplus produce, and getting it to the community organisations it supports. Richard Smith, director of food innovation at Felix, said: 'These are costs we cannot cut.
Hormel Foods Corp. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors
Shares of Hormel Foods Corp. HRL slid 2.02% to $19.92 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.75% to 7,706.03 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling 0.68%…
Industry ties widespread among authors challenging ultra-processed food classification
A growing body of research links higher consumption of ultra-processed foods with poorer health. Much of that research relies on a food classification system called Nova, which categorizes foods by the degree and purpose of industrial processing.
Hull food inspectors under pressure due to staff shortages
David McKenna East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Concerns have been raised about the ability of a council's food safety team to complete all inspections due to staff shortages. A report due before Hull City Council's communities scrutiny commission on…
Hull food inspectors under pressure due to staff shortages
Concerns have been raised about the ability of a council's food safety team to complete all inspections due to staff shortages. A report due before Hull City Council's communities scrutiny commission on Thursday said the team was operating at only…
India tightens proposed food warning labels in setback to industry
NEW DELHI: India toughened its stance on proposed warning labels for packaged foods on Wednesday (Sep 23), saying products high in salt, sugar or fat would carry red warning symbols even if only one of those ingredients exceeded limits, dealing a…
More of these foods raises the risk of serious illness - and even death
There's now even more evidence that eating ultraprocessed foods is bad for your health. A diet that has more cookies, chips, cakes, pizza, hot dogs and other salty and sweet goods – such as candy-filled grilled cheese sandwiches – can…
Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges
Some Samsung smart fridges stopped working on Tuesday due to a firmware update. Korean outlets were the first to report the problems, which affect Samsung's Bespoke AI line of fridges. Star News Korea, per a Google-provided translation, said that…
Here's Everything You Missed at the Food Party of the Year
Eater Off Menu was a wild, food-filled fever dream in a fairytale setting If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Hilary Pollack is the deputy editor at Eater. She has more than 15 years of…
Older Adults Are Sharing The Food 'Norms' They Grew Up With That Are Foreign To Anyone Under 30
'Yeah, companies pushing 'fat-free' everything with tons of other unhealthy crap added to make it taste better. Eggs were bad, butter was bad, etc. Now, we know better, but the damage was done.' Note: Some responses have been edited for length…
Ultra-Processed Foods: Understanding The Health Dangers And Risks
A new global study reveals that consuming ultra-processed foods significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular events, cancer, obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases, urging a shift towards healthier dietary choices. Daily consumption of…
Wedding food trends: How Gen Z is changing the traditional wedding plate
Most recently, Sampath Gupta and Sangeetha Gupta of Mamatha Caterers were approached by a family organising a wedding with an unsual request: an authentic South Indian menu representing different Southern states across the various wedding events.
The rise of private label functional foods
Private label has embraced numerous popular food trends. One of these is functional foods. Private label products are boasting high protein and fibre, and targeting gut health and brain health. Could private label beat brands in this area?
Just one small serving of ultra-processed food a day linked to higher disease risk, major study finds
Just an extra 3.5 ounces of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) a day was linked to a higher risk of chronic disease, according to a new large-scale analysis. The study, published Sept. 22 in the journal Family Medicine and Community Health, looked at…
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