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SGS to Buy U.S. Food-Testing Specialist Deibel Laboratories
SGS said it reached an agreement to buy U.S. food-testing specialist Deibel Laboratories for an undisclosed sum. The Swiss testing, inspection and certification company said Tuesday that the acquisition would double the size of its food-testing…
Worcestershire's Kanes Food enters administration with 600 jobs lost
More than 600 people have lost their jobs after a Worcestershire-based food company went into administration. Kanes Food Limited makes prepared meals, including pre-packaged salads, stir-fry products and sauces, from a site in Evesham, and supplies…
Three foods people on Wegovy and Mounjaro for weight loss should avoid
When taking Wegovy (semaglutide) or Mounjaro (tirzepatide), which slow gastric emptying and reduce appetite, no foods are strictly forbidden. However, avoiding certain items can help prevent uncomfortable side effects such as nausea, reflux…
Britons stockpiling water and food tins but not panic buying, figures show
British shoppers have been stocking up on essentials such as bottled water, tinned goods and hand sanitiser, but did not panic buy after the government advised people to prepare for emergencies, shopping data has shown. Sales of essentials jumped…
Almost nobody uses AI agents to order food or rides on apps like Uber
AI agents aren't getting much love from restaurant patrons or ride-hailing passengers. Despite predictions that agents will revolutionize ordering stuff online, both Uber and DoorDash mentioned on their latest earnings calls that they've received…
Tinned food and bottled water sales jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
Sales of essential goods such as bottled water and canned food soared in the 10 days following the launch of the government's 'Be Ready' emergency preparedness campaign on 22 October, research indicates. Hand sanitiser sales were up 83%, sales of…
Princes says canned food demand surged after Be Ready stockpiling campaign
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. Tinned tuna maker Princes has revealed a surge in demand…
Grocers Struggle to Hold the Line on Rising Food Prices
Rising food prices could set up more tension in the grocery business. Food-at-home prices were up 0.3% in October, according to the government's latest inflation report. Fruits, vegetables, and dairy rose 0.6%, while beef prices rose 0.9% from the…
Pharmacist shares 'new study' alert for people eating one type of food
A pharmacist has issued a warning to people eating a certain type of food over fears of its links to heart disease and death. There are also concerns that it could adversely affect blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, inflammation, and how…
The cost of conflict: Food supply chains under pressure
Wars around the world, including those in Ukraine, Sudan and Iran, have had a significant impact on food production. Imports and exports of key agricultural products like fertiliser are being restricted, and regionally concentrated ingredients like…
Whitmer asks Trump administration to end food tariffs and reimburse Michigan residents
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking the federal government to end new tariffs on food and to reimburse state residents for higher grocery costs over the past two years. In a letter sent Tuesday to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Whitmer…
Demand for canned food soars after government stockpiling campaign
Britons have been buying noticeably more canned food since the government urged households to stock up, according to tinned tuna maker Princes. The company, which is listed in London, said demand for goods including tinned fish, meat and vegetables…
King & Prince taps Atlanta chef Ford Fry for new food amid resort redesign
An iconic Georgia beach resort will soon feature multiple dining options from one of the most prolific, acclaimed names in Atlanta hospitality: Chef Ford Fry. The King & Prince Resort and Club on St. Simons Island announced Tuesday that Fry is…
Brits Snap Up Hand Sanitizer and Canned Food on Stockpile Advice
Sales of hand sanitizer, bottled water and canned food soared after the UK government urged households to stockpile for potential disruptions. Shoppers responded quickly to the “Be Ready” campaign last month, according to data from…
B&G Foods: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — B&G Foods Inc. (BGS) on Tuesday reported a loss of $32.5 million in its third quarter. The Parsippany, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 40 cents per share. Earnings…
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