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Popular food subscription box collapses into administration
A monthly subscription service, well known for delivering mystery boxes of international snacks to UK doorsteps, has collapsed into administration. Snackverse officially entered administration on November 2, 2026, with the news formally confirmed…
DEFRA cheaper food prices scheme for 45 English areas - full list
The government has issued an update on an affordable food scheme for many parts of England. The new update from Defra - the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - comes after 45 locations were identified by the government. A scheme…
KFC's arrival at Italian ski slopes angers food and mountain purists
Skiers on the slopes of two of Italy's most prestigious resorts will be able to dine from buckets of fried chicken between runs this winter as the US fast-food chain KFC prepares to open outlets, infuriating mountain and food purists while…
UK households urged to buy 6 foods before Polar Vortex snow
Households are being urged to keep at least six essential food items stocked up this winter, should fears of a bitterly cold, snow -laden season driven by the El Niño weather phenomenon prove to be well-founded. Climate experts warn that a…
Binman shares important advice on how to dispose of leftover dog and cat food
Food waste recycling bins ensure none of your leftovers end up in landfill. This is excellent news, given that the UK throws away more than 10 billion tonnes of food annually, which could be recycled or composted. You can place most meal leftovers…
Restaurant chains refocus on food quality to bring back diners
Restaurant chains like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Applebee's are upgrading their core menu items to try to win back diners. For some companies, like Wendy's and Burger King, improved food is a key step in ambitious turnaround plans. In 2009…
A major food delivery shakeup includes new alliances and Wonder's IPO bid
A wave of deals and filings last week shook up the food delivery industry. The biggest move arrived on November 5 when Amazon (AMZN) dropped Grubhub and made Uber Eats (UBER) its restaurant delivery partner for U.S. Prime…
As Ohio food insecurity grows, millions of pounds of food go to waste
Even as soup kitchens like Our Daily Bread in Over-The-Rhine face growing demand, Hamilton County throws away more than 276 million pounds of food every year. Why it matters: Waste reduction advocates are working to stem that tide. Amid rising…
Why Is Everything in Beauty Suddenly Named After Food?
Suddenly, it seems, the beauty world has an appetite. Literally, for food. It's not just in marketing, where we've seen Rhode's donut campaign with Krispy Kreme, Tower 28's limited-edition Jell-O lip collection, Glow Recipe's Buldak-flavored lip…
Seed Oil 'Fearmongering' Drives $1 Billion Surge in US Snack-Food Spending
The backlash against seed oils has turned into a billion-dollar business opportunity. Americans purchased more than $1 billion worth of products labeled seed oil-free in the last 52 weeks, according to NielsenIQ data. That was up more than 72% from…
Fast-food chain that once lit up American roads still missed decades later
With its distinctive barn-shaped buildings and menu of burgers, fried chicken and other American classics, Red Barn was a pioneer in the fast-food industry. Founded in 1961 by Don Six, Martin Levine and Jim Kirst, the chain grew to between 300 and…
Calif. startup promises Costco food court delivery - for 1,100% markup
Hankering for a Costco hot dog for lunch today, but don't have time to step out and snag one for yourself? Jack Chen says he can help — for a price. Chen is the brains behind a new Southern California service that aims to connect hungry…
New affordable food scheme for 5 parts of Yorkshire
The government has released an update on getting more affordable food to families in areas across England - including several in Yorkshire. The latest announcement from Defra - the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - follows the…
Just Eat to cut hundreds of food delivery jobs in Switzerland
Just Eat has completed the statutory consultation process, the company said on Monday. In future, Just Eat intends to adopt a more flexible delivery model in order to respond better to fluctuations in demand. The company stated that the previous…
Food box delivery plunges into administration - 'million of orders'
The food subscription service has been criticised by customers A monthly subscription service known for delivering mystery boxes of international snacks to UK doorsteps has entered administration. Snackverse officially entered administration on…
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