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Michael Palin refuses food for the first time in four decades of TV travel
Michael Palin says he had to turn down a food dish in the Phillippines as it was a “bridge too far” for him. The former Monty Python star, 83, normally tries lots of the local cuisine on his travelogues. But in new Channel 5 series…
Healthy' food labels may not mean what shoppers think
Aisles are packed with foods claiming to be healthier choices, from 'low fat' and 'high protein' to 'reduced sodium.' But a new analysis has found those claims can be misleading. Researchers from Cornell University analyzed nearly 150,000 food and…
Safer snorting kits and food insecurity: What happened to Canada?
Not on her little street in Toronto, Metter told her friends. Cars had been stolen in the previous 18 months and three of her neighbors reported break-ins carried out while they were asleep at home. The result was an extraordinary effort to piece…
Consumers are increasingly confident about their food choices
Consumers are increasingly confident in their ability to make food choices. They believe they know what a healthy diet is, and even their confidence in choosing a reliable source form which to get food information is growing. In contrast, they…
Testing reveals contaminants in baby food
Recent recalls involving baby food and infant formula have raised new questions about what's in these products. Consumer Reports recently tested nearly 50 baby foods for heavy metals and other contaminants, and the latest results are more…
The Left blames RFK Jr. for food recalls. Experts say it's more complicated
Democrats, including Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), wrote to Kennedy in July demanding answers about the “foolish and self-indulgent demolition” of the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, which has historically tracked…
Italy attracts wealthy Chinese property buyers with food, fashion - and flat tax
Italy is becoming a magnet for wealthy property investors thanks to its high quality of life and flat tax regime, and interest is also on the rise among mainland Chinese and Hong Kong buyers, according to property agents. Rome introduced a flat tax…
Food safety becomes an election issue as major outbreaks and recalls cause concern
The run-up to the midterm elections is turning into a food fight — literally. The summer was marred by a massive foodborne outbreak that sickened scores of people and and the recall of tens of thousands of pounds of imported meat, turning…
Tackling food loss and waste - India's opportunity
Food loss and waste remain one of the world's most persistent challenges, with severe consequences for climate, food security, economic costs, and sustainable use of natural resources. India produces enough to feed its population of 1.4 billion…
I'm Missing My Mom's Food': Vithya's Joy After Breaking PT Usha's Record
Indian athlete Vithya Ramraj made history at the Asian Games 2026, clinching a bronze medal in the women's 400m hurdles and shattering legendary PT Usha's 42-year-old national record with a stunning time of 54.75 seconds. Vithya Ramraj secured a…
Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine
Good Shepherd Food Bank and the statewide network of 550 hunger-relief partner organizations are working toward a bold goal: everyone in Maine is food secure. Hunger rates are at a nearly 10-year high and continue to grow. Without intervention…
Famous snack food enters protein-max era: 'Weirdly, I liked it.'
The toddler-approved snack is getting a “wellness” makeover as Cheez-It releases a protein-packed version meant to amp up its original nutrient value. Thew swap comes amidst the latest “protein maxxing” craze driven by…
Our food system is vulnerable to El Niño, warns UK climate minister
A record El Niño climate phase will unleash unprecedented heat and extreme weather, and the UK food system is vulnerable, climate minister Katie White told New Scientist. At the same time, she pushed back against “panic and…
September 27 votes: Swiss Abroad less dismissive of food security initiative
Die Fünfte Schweiz war mit der Ernährungsinitiative etwas gnädiger La Cinquième Suisse s'est montrée plus clémente envers l'initiative sur l'alimentation Original La Quinta Svizzera più indulgente nei…
Disgusting food brand collabs are owning the ad world
We're fast approaching the season of autumn days and festive cheer, and while I already feel the cosiness creeping into my bones, something more nefarious lurks nearby...The weird food brand collab. For a while, the novelty of pumpkin-spiced…
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