The Latest Breaking News on Food

Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and Dunnes in urgent product recall of eggs, ice cream, crisps and more

Several supermarkets including Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Dunnes are recalling products for reasons including the presence of unauthorised pesticides, Salmonella or packaging errors - find out what to check your cupboards for

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

Scrapping use-by dates could prevent huge amounts of food waste – here's what else could help

Before ending up on a European supermarket shelf, an avocado has effectively emitted 1.3 kilograms of carbon into the atmosphere. Its production alone consumes 60 gallons of water. Despite this, the fruit will often be discarded as household waste.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2022

Companies in China distance themselves from Taiwan amid Pelosi backlash

From a Chinese soy sauce maker to an Asia-focused asset manager, companies in China are rushing to distance themselves from geopolitical tensions over Taiwan following last week's visit to the island by a high-profile U.S. official.

Reuters · Aug 8, 2022

Junk food brands targeting teens through viral TikTok 'challenges', researchers say

Experts say new research highlighting the "insidious" tactics companies are using on TikTok to target young users should prompt government action on junk food advertising.

ABC News · Jul 25, 2022

Panama to regulate prices of 72 food items to ease rising living costs

The Panamanian government announced on Monday it will regulate the price of 72 food items following weeks of angry protests and street blockades demanding the government take measures to stem the quickly rising cost of living.

Reuters · Jul 25, 2022

No plan to fine supermarkets and restaurants over food waste, says government

DEFRA will not be following the example of the Spanish government

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2022

Queensland graziers put goat meat on the menu as beef alternative in paddock-to-plate move

Fewer than 10 per cent of goat meat produced in Australia is consumed here, but graziers and chefs say the lean, red meat has a lot to offer as an alternative to beef.

ABC News · Jul 23, 2022

Ukraine news - live: Russia and Kyiv sign grain export deal vital to avert global food crisis

The UN and Turkey hailed the deal as a ‘beacon of hope’ for billions of people facing famine

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022

'Significant' price hikes faced by Irish dairy, meat and grain producers

'Prices in several food categories produced by Irish manufacturers were significantly higher in June 2022 compared to the same month last year'

Irish Mirror · Jul 22, 2022

Why are there food shortages across the UK as Brits warned of curry and chips crisis

Two of Britain's favourite takeaways face meltdown with food price hikes and shortages. We take a look at the reasons behind the crisis, from heatwave to Russia invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Jul 22, 2022