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Food industry pushes back on WHO guidance for products with added colour, sweeteners
LONDON: Governments should consider regulating foods that include added colours, flavours or sweeteners designed to make the product more appealing to consumers, according to new draft World Health Organisation guidance that has sparked swift…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Demand for canned food soars after government stockpiling campaign
Britons have been buying noticeably more canned food since the government urged households to stock up, according to tinned tuna maker Princes. The company, which is listed in London, said demand for goods including tinned fish, meat and vegetables…
King & Prince taps Atlanta chef Ford Fry for new food amid resort redesign
An iconic Georgia beach resort will soon feature multiple dining options from one of the most prolific, acclaimed names in Atlanta hospitality: Chef Ford Fry. The King & Prince Resort and Club on St. Simons Island announced Tuesday that Fry is…
Brits Snap Up Hand Sanitizer and Canned Food on Stockpile Advice
Sales of hand sanitizer, bottled water and canned food soared after the UK government urged households to stockpile for potential disruptions. Shoppers responded quickly to the “Be Ready” campaign last month, according to data from…
People Are Sharing The Viral Food Trends Everyone Forgot About But They Still Cook Weekly
'I went through a huge phase of seeing dense bean salads all over TikTok. I still love 'em. I open up a bunch of cans of beans and add stuff to them. My favorite is making a cowboy caviar version (black-eyed peas, black beans, canned corn, bell…
Best panettone for Christmas 2026, taste-tested by a food writer
The Italian classic panettone has seen a huge surge in popularity in recent years Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviews I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard.
Drone delivers food to chimpanzee cut off by Florida flooding
A Florida chimpanzee sanctuary that provides lifelong care for animals formerly used in research laboratories, the pet trade and the entertainment industry was hit by flooding that left roads impassable. Staff used a drone to deliver food to Kaleb…
Drone delivers food to chimpanzee cut off by Florida flooding
Drone delivers food to chimpanzee cut off by Florida flooding A Florida chimpanzee sanctuary that provides lifelong care for animals formerly used in research laboratories, the pet trade and the entertainment industry was hit by flooding that left…
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