The Latest Breaking News on Food

‘It has hit Grimsby very hard’: health in decline after years of austerity

Tory council leader dismisses suggestions years of cuts have played role, but others beg to differ

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

Researchers awarded grant to investigate use of edible insects in animal feed

Experts at Scotland’s Rural College will carry out research into the use of the high protein food.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Coroner demands change after mother-of-five dies from eating ‘vegan’ Pret wrap

Celia Marsh, 42, who had an acute dairy allergy, ate a super veg vegan wrap contaminated with milk from Pret a Manger’s Bath store

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

‘Sweden has a poverty problem’: the social stores offering food at rock-bottom prices

Rising food and energy prices are being felt across Europe. In the first part of a new series, we look at the impacts on daily life

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

Cost of traditional Christmas dinner food ‘rises three times faster than wages’

TUC data shows 18% increase on staples over year, while category including cranberry sauce is up 33%

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

Nottingham youth organisation says need for support has been 'amplified' as Christmas appeal launched

They're appealing for businesses and people in Nottingham to help ensure that people have food to eat. They will identify who is in need of the items the most.

Nottingham Post · Dec 5, 2022

Nestlé, Iceland, Amazon, Wish, and Sainsbury's recall products over safety concerns

Products have been recalled due to the possible presence of silica beads, undeclared allergens, or risk of choking among other reasons

Wales Online · Dec 4, 2022

Ben & Jerry's is eying lab-grown milk

The potential rise of lab-grown milk could result in amazing advances in the world of ice cream

Salon · Dec 4, 2022

A growing hunger for bugs

Edible insects have been served as food in Thailand for a long time, often visible at street vendor stalls selling trays of fried insects, silkworm pupae, bamboo worms, locusts, beetles and crickets, with soy sauces and even seasonings.

Bangkok Post · Dec 4, 2022

What makes a winning farmers’ market?

Five prizewinning markets share their secrets to keeping customers coming back week after week

Salon · Dec 4, 2022