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They are getting fooled': How ultra-processed food is made to look healthier
Ever wondered why it's so hard to stop at eating just one potato chip, one piece of chocolate or one piece of fried chicken? Former food technologist Min Sheen Tan said that's no accident. 'It's the bliss point … the irresistible trifecta of…
A global food poisoning bug is getting worse. Scientists just found the culprit
Global chicken numbers have increased seven-fold since the 1960s, but with the rise of the bird population has come faster-paced, wider-reaching farming practices that experts now fear have fueled a more than 100-fold increase in the spread of the…
These Are The Highest-Ranked Street Food Cities In The World, Per New Analysis
Street food can easily outweigh even the finest dining establishments if you know where to go—and finding the best spots is one of the best parts of traveling. A new analysis from Radical Storage, which analyzed a hundred of the world's most…
4 in 5 toddler foods are ultra-processed
The results arrive as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers updated rules covering front-of-package nutrition information, healthy product claims and food marketing aimed at children. Unlike some countries, the United States does not…
Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis?
A hunger crisis is brewing in Uganda as the country battles its worst drought in decades. Crops across the country have failed, and families are losing loved ones as the crisis deepens across the country's northeastern region and the wider Horn of…
UPF legislation raises stakes for food labeling and child-directed marketing
The Senate HELP Committee advanced legislation requiring warning labels for some ultra-processed foods and restricting child-directed advertising. Here's what it means for food companies.
DoorDash wants to deliver your food order flown by a drone, eventually
Getting food delivered by drone just got a lot closer to reality. DoorDash just secured FAA approval to launch its own in-house drone delivery service, called DoorDash Air. DoorDash Air is here. Officially certified drone operator in the US.
Ebola outbreak is worsening food insecurity in eastern Congo, UN agency chief warns
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Food prices surge as Household Affordability Index rises in July
The Household Affordability Index increased in July according to the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) on Wednesday. The Household Affordability Index increased in July according to the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice…
China drafts new regulations for probiotic health foods
China's State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) has drafted new regulations regarding the filing and registration procedures for health foods containing probiotic raw materials.
Ebola outbreak is worsening food insecurity in eastern Congo, UN agency chief warns
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is worsening food insecurity in a country already battling with one of the world's largest humanitarian crises, the head of the U.N. food agency told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
4 out of 5 American toddler foods are ultra-processed, research says - National
Four out of five foods sold for toddlers in the U.S. are ultra-processed, according to new research. Nearly half of the items analyzed also failed to meet at least one nutritional benchmark for children set by the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Here's how the GLP-1 boom is changing fast food menus and prices
Super-sized meals and extra-large portions have ruled fast food for decades. But now, that is starting to change. As the GLP‑1 boom pushes consumers toward more protein and better nutrition, fast food chains are adapting their menus. Several…
Packing healthier school lunches starts with whole foods
Updated: 6:12 AM MDT Jul 29, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Packing healthier school lunches starts with whole foods Updated: 6:12 AM MDT Jul 29, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ As families prepare for another school year, deciding what to…
Food van owner 'emotionally exhausted' after third devastating break-in
A Fishponds business owner has spoken out about the devastating impact of repeated break-ins after thieves targeted her food van over the weekend. Kelly McNamara, 45, arrived at Mack's Gert Sammich on Straits Parade on Saturday (July 25) to find…
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