The Latest Breaking News on Food

Woolies denies gouging suppliers in skewed relationship

Representatives from supermarket powerhouse Woolworths deny its huge market share is costing suppliers an opportunity to negotiate when selling products.

AAP · Nov 18, 2024

Costco recalls 80,000 pounds of butter

Many questioned the need for the recent recall on social media

Salon · Nov 18, 2024

One dead and dozens infected in E coli outbreak linked to organic carrots in US

California-based Grimmway Farms recalls carrots amid 39 reported illnesses in 18 states, including 15 hospitalizations

The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2024

Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever over Gaza

The lawsuit underscores the years-long tension between the famed ice cream maker and consumer goods company

Salon · Nov 15, 2024

Ben and Jerry's to sue parent company for 'silencing' firm on Gaza

BEN and Jerry’s is suing its parent company for allegedly “silencing” the ice cream brand as it tried to speak out in support of Palestinian…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2024

Discount class action fresh headache for grocery giants

Australia's two major supermarket chains say they will defend against class action lawsuits brought over allegations of misleading promotional price practices.

AAP · Nov 15, 2024

Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever claiming it was ‘silenced’ over views on Palestine

Lawsuit claims consumer goods giant tried to silence statements on ceasefire and block donations to activist groups

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024

Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant

One of the nation’s largest meat processors has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations of child labor violations at a plant in Minnesota

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s has now made more than 100 people ill

One person has died and four have developed a potentially life-threatening kidney disease complication as a result of the outbreak

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

'PR opportunity': King Charles criticised for visiting surplus food hub on birthday

KING Charles has been criticised for using a visit to a surplus food project on his birthday as a “PR opportunity”.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2024