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Chicken shops drive fast food sector recovery as pubs decline despite World Cup
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Fast food venues saw footfall rebound in June because of…
Cyclospora spreads through human waste -- so how did it get on food?
The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers and public health officials. The parasite's spread can become a self-perpetuating cycle. Cyclospora is found…
Not your imagination: from backpacks to food, consumer goods are getting worse
When Keyana Sapp, 31, went shopping for a new backpack, the brands he remembered as a kid were just not the same. He researched the companies, from North Face to JanSport and Eastpak, and soon realized they were all owned by the VF Corporation…
FDA tightens food transparency rules in major MAHA victory
New standards would require food companies to notify the FDA of new ingredients shortly after going to market and create a framework for the FDA to conduct post-market reviews of ingredient safety. FDA commissioner Kyle Diamantas told reporters…
Hong Kong street food moved indoors
The smell hits first, garlic and char on skewered meat, chiles brushed over buns, oyster sauce mingling with the syrupy edge of black vinegar on sizzling noodles. Then comes the sound, clams tossed in hot pans, cleavers pounding roast pork, a…
Chicken shops drive fast food sector recovery as pubs decline despite World Cup
Fast food venues saw footfall rebound in June because of demand for chicken shops but pubs suffered weaker customer numbers despite the boost from the World Cup, according to new figures. Hospitality industry footfall data from Meaningful Vision…
RFK Jr. Demands New Transparency on Safety of Food Additives
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would largely stop allowing food companies to determine that new ingredients they use are safe without notifying the federal government. The Food and Drug Administration regulation would effectively…
Trump officials propose new scrutiny of food additives and ingredients
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Monday proposed a rule change that would require food manufacturers to notify regulators before introducing new ingredients or additives into processed or packaged foods. The proposal would change a…
HHS moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients as safety concerns mount
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed requiring companies to notify the Food & Drug Administration when they determine an ingredient is 'generally recognized as safe.' HHS and the USDA also said they submitted the government's…
Human 'biology was never intended to handle' ultraprocessed foods, former FDA head David Kessler warns
This is an updated version of a story first published on Feb. 15, 2026. The original video can be viewed here. Today, an increasing number of Americans across the political spectrum – from Make America Healthy Again activists to everyday…
BROOKE ROLLINS, DR. BEN CARSON: We are putting real food back on school lunch trays
America has long been known as a land of opportunity. It's a place where every child, no matter where they were born or the circumstances they face, has the chance to chase their God-given potential. Whether you grew up on a farm in rural Texas or…
Premium pet food maker Open Farm heads for an IPO (IPO:NYSEARCA)
Open Farm aims to raise up to C$400M at a valuation of C$1B-C$2B, with strong growth (25% year-over-year) and a differentiated, sustainability-focused position. Open Farm stands out through sourcing transparency, sustainability initiatives…
Cyclospora spreads through human waste - so how did it get on food?
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the food supply, according to…
Weight-loss drugs reshape food and drink spending habits across Scotland
The findings are based on two surveys conducted in December 2025 and June 2026 involving more than 1,500 people across Scotland. The research found that 6% of Scots are currently using GLP-1 medications, while a further 8% are considering taking…
Is red food colour banned? Experts explain what's actually allowed
Red food colour or “red dye” refers to colouring agents added to food to make it look more attractive and appealing. “Red food colouring is the name given to substances that give it a bright red or reddish look; these can be…
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