The fight for up-front nutrition labels A survey found that 75% of American consumers are for moving nutrition facts to the front of food packages Salon · Apr 29, 2024
From petri dish to plate: meet the company hoping to bring lab-grown fish to the table People want more seafood than the oceans can sustainably supply, so a German firm aims to plug that gap with cultivated fish – but are consumers ready to buy it? The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024
‘Woke’ isn’t dead – it’s entered the mainstream. No wonder the right is furious When even the Met police and National Trust scones are apparently ‘peak wokerati’, it’s become the establishment norm, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2024
What are alternative provisions and how do they differ from mainstream schools? 34 per cent of teachers think some pupils fell so far behind during Covid that they no longer see the benefit of being in school Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2024
Nestle denies 'double standard' on baby food in some countries Nestle denies double standard in baby food sugar levels, facing shareholder concerns and regulatory warnings. The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024
Why is there sugar in baby formula? "In Africa, the number of overweight children under five has increased by nearly 23% since 2000" Salon · Apr 25, 2024
Nestle Sales Slump On Weak North America Demand For Frozen Food Swiss food giant Nestle reported slimmer sales than expected in the first quarter on Thursday, weighed down by weak demand for frozen pizza and snacks in North America. International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024
SME XPO: London start-up founders share the secrets of their success Business leaders shared tips on growth and covered topics including AI and sustainability Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024
Isolate, whey, casein: which protein powder is best for building muscle? A nutritionist shares his insight T3 · Apr 24, 2024
Government should act on FMCG firms using ‘misleading’ ads: Supreme Court Supreme Court urges Centre to act against FMCGs for misleading ads targeting families, babies, and schoolchildren. The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024
Judges reject HMRC appeal and rule firm’s marshmallows are not sweets Innovative Bites Ltd wins case brought by UK tax authority after its ‘mega’ product deemed to be an ‘ingredient’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024
Tesco accused of undercutting local shops via its wholesale business Independent shopkeepers say prices they pay at supermarket’s cash-and-carry arm Booker are often higher than in Tesco stores The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024
Eating light: Finnish startup begins making food ‘from air and solar power’ Maker hopes solein, protein grown with CO2 and electricity, will cut environmental impact of farming The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
Salmonella Infections Linked To Contaminated Basil Sold At Trader Joe's, CDC Warns The CDC has received reports of 12 Salmonella infections in seven states. Medical Daily · Apr 19, 2024
WEKU · Apr 18, 2024 Trader Joe's recalls basil linked to 12 salmonella infections in 7 states The Food and Drug Administration warns Trader Joe's customers in dozens of states to throw out fresh basil after a federal investigation linked the product to a salmonella outbreak.
Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2024 Prince William attends first royal event since Kate cancer announcement William helps out at food distribution charity, Surplus to Supper, in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, before a visit to a youth centre in west London
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024 KitKat owner Nestlé fights off push to cut back on unhealthy products Investor proposal to reduce levels of fat, salt and sugar in products is backed by only 11% of shareholders
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024 I Could Never Go Vegan review – cheerfully persuasive film about the plant-based lifestyle Thomas Pickering blends approachable narration with well-presented information in a welcome reminder of the Michael Moore method
Salon · Apr 16, 2024 Are vegan hot dogs any good? "What makes a hot dog a hot dog is, in a way, more about what it’s not"
Salon · Apr 14, 2024 CR wants Lunchables removed from schools The consumer watchdog group said the kits contain high levels of sodium and high levels of harmful chemicals
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2024 Jail for holding a placard? Protest over the climate crisis is being brutally suppressed The legal repression of activism has been fast and frightening, yet it won’t make protesters disappear and only sows division
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2024 New Brexit checks will cause food shortages in UK, importers warn Rules due to come in this month will impose new handling fees – and experts say small suppliers are already being driven away
The Guardian - US · Apr 11, 2024 ‘A system perverted by corporate money’: inside documentary sequel Food, Inc 2 An eye-opening follow-up to the 2008 breakout hit looks at how the food industry has changed, for better and worse
Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2024 Ditching oat milk? These are the best alternatives, from pea to potato milks Whether you’re concerned about your health or just fancy a change, Alexandra Parren speaks to the experts about what to look for when choosing an alternative to dairy
The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2024 Sugar increase in Fanta and Sprite prompts calls for new tax on Australia’s food and drinks industry Health experts say government must step in to cut sugar in beverages and tackle manufacturers’ ‘appalling’ behaviour