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theweek.com - Devika Rao, The Week US - Big Tobacco may have jump-started the ultraprocessed food industry
Big Tobacco may have jump-started the ultraprocessed food industry
The Week

If you have ever felt like you couldn't stop eating your favorite sweet treats and savory snacks, that's by design. The tobacco industry had a heavy hand in the growth of ultraprocessed food in the U.S. And despite no longer being involved, its…

newstatesman.com - Finn McRedmond - Put some respect on aeroplane food
Put some respect on aeroplane food
The Newstatesman

What's the deal with aeroplane food? I can tell you with scientific imprecision: the cabin pressure makes everything taste bland, the dry air mangles your olfactory capacity, which also makes everything taste bland, and the air conditioning wreaks…

bbc.co.uk - Laura Tilt - Six science-backed foods that help with constipation
Six science-backed foods that help with constipation
BBC

Constipation is an uncomfortable but really common health complaint. It's not just about not being able to poo, either. Other symptoms include: When it comes to treating constipation, research shows that the majority of people would prefer to…

bbc.co.uk - Richard Tisdale - Shropshire Distillery making spirits from surplus food
Shropshire Distillery making spirits from surplus food
BBC

A distillery has produced a range of drinks made from surplus food. The Shropshire Distillery, which is based in Ellesmere, Shropshire, uses unwanted bread, citrus fruits and raspberries from the Shrewsbury Food Hub - a charity which redistributes…

mirror.co.uk - Levi Winchester - Shoppers warned food inflation likely to still rise over coming months
Shoppers warned food inflation likely to still rise over coming months
Daily Mirror

Shoppers have been warned that food price rises could still head higher in the coming months despite inflation falling. Food inflation fell to 2.2% in May - the lowest since December 2024. This is down from the 3% that was recorded in April.

washingtonexaminer.com - James C. Allen - The Hormuz blockade is causing demonstrable harm to food affordability
The Hormuz blockade is causing demonstrable harm to food affordability
Washington Examiner

These man-made disruptions are a continuation of similar disturbances that have roiled supply chains since the global shutdown for COVID-19. First, the hoarding of toilet paper evolved into the anchoring of dozens of ships offshore, waiting to…

standard.co.uk - Josie Clarke - Food inflation may not reach worst-case scenario but will last longer - industry
Food inflation may not reach worst-case scenario but will last longer - industry
Evening Standard

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. Food inflation may not reach the worst-case scenario but…

psychologytoday.com - Yael Hallak - Why Can't I Stop Thinking About Food?
Why Can't I Stop Thinking About Food?
Psychology Today

Posted June 17, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch Hunger is a private experience. Most women have no way of knowing if theirs is typical. Research shows hunger has 11 distinct dimensions that differ considerably between people. GLP-1 medications…

standard.co.uk - The Standard - Crowd-pleasing food and drink picks for a great-tasting summer
Crowd-pleasing food and drink picks for a great-tasting summer
Evening Standard

The warmer months are for staying active and enjoying good food and delicious drinks with loved ones. This list of products will ensure that energy is fuelled, bellies are full and thirst is quenched all summer long. Overlooking the Cook Strait in…

fastcompany.com - Jude Cramer - This popular sandwich chain is the top fast food restaurant in America-beating out Chick-fil-A's beloved chicken
This popular sandwich chain is the top fast food restaurant in America-beating out Chick-fil-A's beloved chicken
Fast Company

When it comes to fast food, Chick-fil-A has a reputation for outstanding customer service. The chicken franchise is known for letting patrons know it's a “pleasure” to serve them, and it's paid off in terms of customer satisfaction:…

scmp.com - Xiaofei Xu - China proposes ban on 'irrational' food-delivery subsidies to end price wars
China proposes ban on 'irrational' food-delivery subsidies to end price wars
South China Morning Post

Chinese authorities introduced draft regulations on Wednesday to crack down on the misuse of subsidies by food-delivery platforms, as Beijing seeks to rein in the sector's intense competition. The proposed rules, open for public comment until July…

bbc.co.uk - Fiona Irving - Henfield abattoir owner 'furious' at Food Standards Agency charges
Henfield abattoir owner 'furious' at Food Standards Agency charges
BBC

Fiona Irving South East environment correspondent, in Henfield The owner of one of the last remaining abattoirs in south-east England says he is 'furious' after a court ruled the food regulator had been over-charging for hygiene and animal welfare…

bbc.co.uk - Ivan Morris Poxton - Parking bans planned for North East Lincolnshire food waste collections
Parking bans planned for North East Lincolnshire food waste collections
BBC

Ivan Morris Poxton Local Democracy Reporting Service Parking bans could be brought in on some streets in North East Lincolnshire to help food waste collections. The council's waste services department has drawn up a list of streets where parked…

bbc.co.uk - Fiona Irving - Henfield abattoir owner 'furious' at Food Standards Agency charges
Henfield abattoir owner 'furious' at Food Standards Agency charges
BBC

The owner of one of the last remaining abattoirs in south-east England says he is 'furious' after a court ruled the food regulator had been over-charging for hygiene and animal welfare checks. Luke Smith, who runs Down Land Traditional Meats - a…

bbc.co.uk - Ivan Morris Poxton - Parking bans planned for North East Lincolnshire food waste collections
Parking bans planned for North East Lincolnshire food waste collections
BBC

Parking bans could be brought in on some streets in North East Lincolnshire to help food waste collections. The council's waste services department has drawn up a list of streets where parked cars cause problems for its bin lorries. Double yellow…

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