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TV doctor backs Southampton teens' ultra-processed food project
A well-known TV doctor said he feels 'hopeful' the UK could reduce its consumption of ultra-processed foods, after meeting teenagers involved in research into the products. Chris van Tulleken is best known for TV shows like CBBC's Operation Ouch!
Cardiologists issue three new food rules for people with heart problem
Heart patients should be told to prioritise home cooking to avoid ultra-processed foods (UPFs), leading medics have said. They should also be told to eat slower and avoid late eating, a team of experts have said. A team of European heart medics…
Hormel Foods Corp. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors
Shares of Hormel Foods Corp. HRL slipped 1.10% to $20.70 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 1.46% to 7,365.12 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising…
More bad news for your wallet as expert says food prices 'won't come down
An industry specialist has warned Brits that a fall in food costs remains highly unlikely in the near future. The alert follows a think tank's projection that food prices will have surged by a staggering 50 per cent by November since the…
Health costs outweigh food, vaccine concerns for MAHA voters: Poll
Health care costs are the top concern among voters who identify with the “ Make America Healthy Again ” movement, according to a new poll — far more than vaccines, pesticides or additives in food. The survey, released Wednesday…
Food & Drink staff picks
Since closing during the pandemic, The Broadmoor last year unveiled a reimagined Penrose Room. “I absolutely think we did the right thing by taking our time,” The Broadmoor's executive chef told me. I think so, too. What a stunning…
No one can define 'ultra-processed food.' Why is RFK Jr. trying to regulate it?
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to crack down on ultra-processed foods, a key policy priority of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda. The biggest obstacle standing in his way? Figuring out what an…
Opinion | Asia must unite to avert an Iran war food crisis
Asia's next food crisis is under way. After the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed, sending shock waves across energy, fertiliser and food systems. Fuel, freight and fertiliser costs are rising sharply…
Cumbrian farmer fears food bill will 'never' drop to pre-war cost
Federica Bedendo, North East and Cumbria and Mike Zeller, Radio Cumbria A farmer said he fears food prices will 'never' return to what they were before the Iran conflict. Mark Forster said he spent £21,000 on the same quantity of kerosene…
Cumbrian farmer fears food bill will 'never' drop to pre-war cost
Federica Bedendo,North East and Cumbriaand A farmer said he fears food prices will 'never' return to what they were before the Iran conflict. Mark Forster said he spent £21,000 on the same quantity of kerosene that cost him £11,000 last…
Is wet cat food better than dry? We asked vets
Do you really need to feed your cat wet food? It's a question many pet owners ask themselves, especially since the cans and packets tend to be pricier than a bag of dry kibble. But all the vets I spoke to unanimously agree: wet cat food is an…
Experts urge heart patients to ditch ultra-processed foods and cook at home
Leading medical experts are calling for heart patients to be explicitly advised to prioritise home cooking and significantly reduce their consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). A team of European heart specialists, in a new consensus…
BBB Foods: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
MEXICO CITY (AP) — MEXICO CITY (AP) — BBB Foods Inc. (TBBB) on Wednesday reported a loss of $31.8 million in its first quarter. The Mexico City-based company said it had a loss of 27 cents per share. The discount retailer posted…
McDonald's $2.50 McDouble sparks backlash as Americans say fast food is no longer cheap
McDonald's is offering a $2.50 McDouble for a limited time on its McValue menu — but some customers argue the so-called 'deal' highlights how far fast-food prices have climbed. 'On social media, some folks have voiced their distaste for…
Paddock-to-plate revival as farmers grapple with surging food freight costs
Global attention on the vulnerability of food supply chains has inspired a paddock-to-plate revival for farmers and shoppers. Selling and buying closer to where food is produced reduces the transport costs and food miles. Not all growers can sell…
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