Food Industry News

Chernobyl fungus doesn't just survive radiation - it actually uses it for food

Scientists have been stunned to find a strange, pitch‑black fungus thriving inside one of the most radioactive buildings on Earth - the structure built around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The weird, velvety mould has been seen clinging…

Drone food delivery launches in New Jersey

You place a food order, check your phone, and instead of a driver pulling up, a drone lowers your meal to your front yard. That scenario is already playing out in the Garden State. But before you get too excited, this is still a limited test.

Texas fast-food chain delivers best burger value among top rivals

→ A Texas-based fast-food chain beat McDonald's and Burger King in a value study that ranked its classic burger the highest by price per ounce of meat. → One steakhouse's dress code drew backlash after diners without proper attire…

Farming and food leaders unite to drive growth in British agriculture

Senior leaders from farming, food and retail met for the inaugural Farming and Food Partnership Board, which the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said marked a “clear shift in how British agriculture is led and…

Divisions emerge in right-wing media as Iran war stirs anxiety about food production, fertilizer

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran — which has been largely but not entirely supported by major right-wing media outlets — is threatening to upend not just international oil markets but also world food production, with fertilizer costs…

Meituan posts another quarterly loss as food delivery wars bite

Chinese food delivery leader Meituan (3690) posted a second quarterly loss in a row and fell just shy of revenue growth estimates on Thursday after a year of bruising, subsidy-fuelled competition in China's one-hour delivery space. SCROLL TO…

Want Great Skin But Hate Sardines? Try These 5 Foods Instead

Sardines are having a moment. In colorful tins, emblazoned with cartoonish tiny fish, the protein-rich food has quietly become a popular healthy meal staple. It makes sense: sardines are part of a food group called SMASH, which stands for sardines…

Nissin Foods records 65pc increase in net profit last year

Japanese instant food giant Nissin Foods's (1475) net profit rose 64.9 percent to HK$331 million last year, with the final dividend at 15.88 HK cents per share. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Its total revenue increased 4.96 percent to HK$4…

Rising oil prices could increase food costs-but hoarding groceries 'makes a bad situation worse,' economist says

Rising oil prices tend to push up the cost of groceries, but that doesn't mean shoppers need to rush out and stock up, economists say. Brent crude has surged above $100 a barrel in recent weeks — after trading closer to $60 in January…

Regulatory review: Health foods export, magtein approval and more

China's factory registration policy for overseas-made health foods, magtein approval in the UK and EFSA's public consultation on berberine-containing plants are some of the latest updates in this regulatory news round-up.

From pickle stores to Michelin stars: Exploring Istanbul through its unique food

We're starting our first day in Istanbul where any exploration of the city should begin: at the table. This is a city that knows how to put on a culinary show and the table is the stage. Set in the middle of the former caravanserai in the Fatih…

Gas Cylinder Crisis in India: How Geopolitics And the Strait of Hormuz Are Affecting Food And Cooking In India

The geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are causing a cooking gas crisis in India, impacting food prices, restaurant operations and forcing consumers to adapt to new cooking methods. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting the…

Iran-US-Israel War: Trump's War Breaks Into A Global Energy And Food Crisis | Explained

Trump's war with Iran has triggered a severe global economic crisis by disrupting energy supplies and blocking the Strait of Hormuz, one of the key global trade routes. With Iran partially blocking the Strait of Hormuz, oil and gas prices have…

Why the paratha is India's ultimate comfort food

Warning issued over 5 gut-friendly foods - there's a huge catch

Kimchi is rich in probiotics but can be high in sugar. Foods marketed as “gut-friendly” — including kimchi, kombucha and fruit yoghurts — may contain hidden heart health risks, according to experts. The British Heart…