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What are ultra-processed foods?
Ultra processed foods (UPFs) can increase the risk of dying early, with a new report linking ultra-processed foods to multiple diet-related chronic diseases. The report shows that UPFs have a strong and consistent association with cardiovascular…
Linden Foods: Over 300 ABP jobs at risk in factory in Dungannon - BBC News
More than 300 jobs are at risk at a food packing facility in County Tyrone. ABP plans to stop work at its Linden Foods retail packing facility in the Granville Industrial Estate in Dungannon. Linden Foods processes and manufactures beef, lamb, pork…
The Guardian view on food security: Britain can no longer trust markets alone | Editorial
Food policy across much of the world is changing. But not in Britain. That may be a costly mistake as the prices of essentials rise because of the climate emergency, geopolitical tensions and the fragility of just-in-time supply chains. Many…
This Sold-Out Oregon Food & Wine Festival Is Heading To NYC -Here's Why That Matters
The return to analog gathering is reshaping which food and wine events actually work. Lois Cho's AAPI Food & Wine sold out three years running in Oregon and coming to NYC—offers a case study in why. Lois Cho built the AAPI Food & Wine Fest…
When Columbus Sailed Westward He Changed The World's Food Forever
Engraving of Christopher Columbus Upon Reaching the New World by D. K. Bonatti (Photo by © Historical Picture Archive/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images) It is easy enough to prove how Christopher Columbus's discovery of the New World completely…
The six WORST foods for your gut health, revealed by experts
READ MORE: Everything I eat in a day as a gut health scientist Forget football, the latest obsession gripping the nation is our 'gut health', with once obscure health food staples like kefir, kombucha, kimchi and sauerkraut making the leap from…
A Global Explosion of Absurdly Spicy Foods
In the streets around Singapore's touristy Bugis Market, at least 15 restaurants serving extra-spicy hotpot laced with Sichuan pepper have popped up in recent years, displacing the less-fiery Cantonese eateries that once dominated the area. An…
Are weekly food waste collections worth the money? - BBC News
Image source, Becki Bowden / BBC Households in most of England are due to get weekly food waste bin collections by 31 March this year. But will they be worth the money? The government says the changes will help people recycle more easily. It has…
GSK to buy food allergy drug maker RAPT in $2.2bn deal
GSK, the UK's second-biggest drugmaker, has unveiled a $2.2bn (£1.6bn) deal to acquire a Californian biotech company which owns a drug that aims to protect against severe food allergies such as nuts, milk and eggs. It is the first large deal…
Water Fountain: Food, glorious food
🍎 A key East Side grocery store that shuttered in August is being revived after city officials announced a new operator — Union Market. Doors could reopen in April. (KCMO.org) 🏙️ The double-peaked skyscraper at 909…
Palak paneer: Indian couple win $200,000 settlement over 'food racism' at US university - BBC News
Image source, Urmi Bhattacheryya A dispute that began over heating a dish in a microwave has ended with two Indian students winning a $200,000 settlement from a US university. Aditya Prakash and his fiancee, Urmi Bhattacheryya, told the BBC they…
Applications open for Food and Drink Academy in NI
Northern Ireland's food and drink industry is opening doors to fresh talent in September 2026. The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), in partnership with the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) have announced…
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How Much Do Retirees Typically Spend Monthly on Housing, Food and Other Essentials?
In 2023, according to the latest data available, people age 65 and older spent an average of $60,087 per year, or about $5,000 per month. The largest spending categories were housing, clocking in at $1,787 per month, transportation ($752.75)…
Private chefs reveal the 5 'healthy' foods their wealthy clients usually avoid
Protein bars, plant-based meats and low-fat snacks may be lining grocery store shelves — but private chefs say some foods marketed as 'healthy' are often avoided by their wealthy clients. Chefs and nutrition experts who work with elite…
Ban on junk food and vape adverts proposed by Liverpool City Region - BBC News
A clampdown on junk food, sugary drinks and vapes advertising is being considered across the whole Liverpool City Region. Mayor Steve Rotheram wants to use his powers to promote healthier advertising on publicly owned assets such as trains, ferries…
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