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news-medical.net - New obesity drugs may shift blame toward food industry
New obesity drugs may shift blame toward food industry
News-Medical

An essay presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May) suggests that new age of obesity drugs could shift the blame for living with obesity from individuals to the food industry – just as smoking has…

theglobeandmail.com - Leslie Beck - Even a small increase in ultraprocessed foods can harm cognitive function, study suggests
Even a small increase in ultraprocessed foods can harm cognitive function, study suggests
The Globe and Mail

Please log in to bookmark this story. Create Free Account An enormous amount of evidence has linked ultraprocessed foods to an increased risk of many chronic diseases, including hypertension, coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and…

theguardian.com - Petra Stock - Supermarket foods claiming to be 'natural' or 'sustainable' mostly just using marketing terms, researchers find
Supermarket foods claiming to be 'natural' or 'sustainable' mostly just using marketing terms, researchers find
The Guardian

Foods in supermarkets boasting environmental terms such as “natural” or “sustainable” are mostly just using marketing speak, rather than verified claims, Australian researchers have found. More than 27,000 packaged foods…

koreatimes.co.kr - Ko Dong-hwan - KCON Japan turns spotlight on latest K-food trends
KCON Japan turns spotlight on latest K-food trends
The Korea Times

A major K-pop concert in Japan last weekend became a pavilion for the latest K-foods, as leading gastronomic companies targeted music fans on site. KCON Japan 2026 saw the makers of Bibigo and Buldak launch food trucks and booths, sharing samples…

bbc.co.uk - Owen Sennitt - Norwich food hall to expand with American-style games room
Norwich food hall to expand with American-style games room
BBC

Visitors to a Victorian shopping arcade will soon be able to play a centuries-old game that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. The team behind Yalm food hall at Norwich's Royal Arcade is expanding to create a games room that will feature…

scientificamerican.com - Bethany Brookshire - Are protein-boosted foods and drinks actually more healthy?
Are protein-boosted foods and drinks actually more healthy?
Scientific American

Companies are filling their foods with extra protein. But while clinicians and scientists suggest that some people might benefit from more of it, simply stuffing protein into your Pop-Tart isn't the way to go. Coming home from a harder-than-usual…

smh.com.au - Dani Valent - The 10 golden rules of freezing food
The 10 golden rules of freezing food
The Sydney Morning Herald

Food in the freezer is a gift to Future You. Freezing can save time, money and ease the mental load of preparing satisfying meals every single day. But how do you make the most of your freezer – safely, practically and possibly even…

mirror.co.uk - Neil Shaw - People storing cash, torches and tinned food in case of emergencies - full list
People storing cash, torches and tinned food in case of emergencies - full list
The Mirror

Some people are storing items such as physical cash, torches and tinned goods at home so that they could turn to them in the event of an emergency, according to a survey for cash access and ATM network Link. The research found that items are being…

upi.com - Hormuz disruption sends shock through oil and food supply chains
Hormuz disruption sends shock through oil and food supply chains
UPI

May 10 (Asia Today) -- Supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran war are spreading beyond oil markets into global food and chemical industries, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted, according to reports Friday from…

nbcnews.com - The families going hungry because of Trump's food stamp cuts
The families going hungry because of Trump's food stamp cuts
NBC News

This article is part of “Unaffordable America,” a series examining rising economic inequality in the U.S. and the policies that drive it. PHOENIX — The line outside a suburban office building was already 15 people long when…

koreatimes.co.kr - Jhoo Dong-chan - K-food goes high-tech: Korea sees surge in health and wellness food patents
K-food goes high-tech: Korea sees surge in health and wellness food patents
The Korea Times

In a country where the national palate is increasingly viewed as a high-value export, Korea's culinary innovations are moving from the dinner table to the patent office. Over the last decade, the race to claim intellectual property in the food…

bbc.co.uk - Jessica Lane - My sister spent £1,000 a month on drink from food delivery apps
My sister spent £1,000 a month on drink from food delivery apps
BBC

Campaigners who want restrictions on the sale of alcohol through food delivery apps are working with the charity behind Dry January. Alex Hughes, 31, started a petition calling for a ban following the death of her sister Zoe, who is thought to have…

fool.com - Motley Fool Transcribing - HF Foods (HFFG) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
HF Foods (HFFG) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
The Motley Fool

Chief Executive Officer — Felix Lin Chief Financial Officer — Paul McGarry Net Revenue -- $312 million, up 4.5% year over year, with growth primarily attributed to higher volume and improved seafood pricing. Gross Profit -- $50.5…

newswire.ca - FoodHero - FoodHero expands into independent food retailers to help reduce unsold food waste
FoodHero expands into independent food retailers to help reduce unsold food waste
CNW

A Quebec company taking on food waste in neighbourhood grocery and food shops MONTREAL, May 11, 2026 /CNW/ - FoodHero is expanding its model to independent food retailers, marking a new phase in its growth and enabling it to better address food…

sciencedaily.com - Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of heart disease and early death
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of heart disease and early death
ScienceDaily

Researchers say growing evidence links high consumption of UPFs to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and death related to cardiovascular conditions. The authors are urging doctors to discuss UPF intake with patients…

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