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Britain had six weeks of food reserves for WWI. Now it's six days...
For years, British farmers have warned the nation's food system is broken. The Government insists there is no need for a fuss, accusing farmers of being tax dodgers, out of touch or, worse, Conservatives. Yet if you listen to people from rural…
Gaza food kitchens still missing essential products despite ceasefire - BBC News
Garlic simmers in huge metal pots heated over open wood fires and set up in a long line. Cooks add canned tomatoes and peppers with handfuls of spices, stirring the sauce with giant spoons. What is being prepared here is not just lunch, it is a…
Strictly star 'almost died' after choking on food minutes before live show
Strictly Come Dancing 's Shirley Ballas said she 'almost didn't make it' after choking minutes before the live Blackpool show. Before the show hosted at the iconic Blackpool Tower kicked off, Shirley, 65, was struggling to breathe as she recalled…
Chef Skye Gyngell, who pioneered the slow food movement, dies aged 62
Tributes have been paid to the pioneering chef and restaurant proprietor Skye Gyngell, who has died aged 62. The Australian was an early celebrity proponent of using local and seasonal ingredients and built a garden restaurant from scratch, the…
Our global food system is utterly broken. Here's how to fix it.
Across the U.S., millions of families will roll into grocery stores this week. Most will be shocked by the cost of their usual Thanksgiving feast. Food prices have climbed steeply in recent years: it costs 24 percent more to put a meal on the table…
'Demand is up, donations are down': how food banks are helping families in Kent
“I've sat and cried many times, feeling like I've let my kids down,” is the heartbreaking description one Kent mother gives of the difficulty she has meeting her family's needs. With four children still under 13, the family live in a…
'Sugar, salt and fat alerts should feature on front labels of packaged foods': Lancet study author sounds alarm on ultra-processed foods
India is undergoing the fastest sales growth of ultra-processed foods and a rapid dietary transition, both of which are impacting public health on a large scale, increasing the burden of chronic illnesses. These are the findings of the latest The…
This common food may boost heart health without changing your lifestyle
A new scientific review suggests that mushrooms may offer more than just low-calorie nutrition. A group of authors analyzed human studies to see whether eating mushrooms could improve markers of heart, metabolic and immune health. Mushrooms are…
'It Seriously Ticks Me Off': 33 Mega-Popular Food Trends That People Hope Will Disappear ASAP
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Malaysian woman wades through 6km of floodwaters to buy food in Hatyai
SHAH ALAM: A Malaysian and his friends who were trapped in Hatyai, Thailand, were forced to wade through floods for about six kilometres to get food supplies. In a TikTok video, @watie_yaacob said the situation forced him to go out to find food…
Food prices drive October inflation uptick, posing dilemma for policymakers
Sri Lanka's headline inflation accelerated in October 2025, according to the latest Weekly Economic Indicators Report from the Central Bank, driven by a sharp increase in food prices. The National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) based headline…
Urgent recall issued for two popular food items
These herbs are popular in winter cooking Dunnes Stores has issued an urgent recall of two of its popular herbs that are often used in winter cooking and Christmas recipes to add warming, aromatic flavours to meats, stews, stuffing, and festive…
Cincinnati receives Latter-day Saint food donation for students in need
CINCINNATI — During the past academic year, more than 2,200 students, staff and faculty at the University of Cincinnati visited the Bearcats Pantry to receive assistance for food insecurity. Associate Dean of Students Daniel S. Cummins…
Auramine in Indian food: why a banned dye keeps returning | Explained
India continues to face recurring episodes of chemical adulteration in food, particularly through the use of non-permitted synthetic dyes. One of the most persistent among them is auramine O, a bright yellow industrial dye banned under Indian…
Service station with an incredible 13 food outlets named 'best' in UK
Exeter Service Station has been named the best in the UK A common debate among drivers is which service station is the best, and with Christmas approaching, many Brits will be hitting the road to celebrate with friends and family. Whether you're…
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