Denny’s commits to expanding Black-owned franchises
American restaurant chain Denny’s says it will help the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) to achieve its goal of 100 Black-owned franchises by 2023.
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Researchers uncover science behind old cooking trick
Why does dipping chopsticks in oil tell cooks the temperature of oil in a pan? A team of international researcher set out on a mission to find out.
JBS invests in traceability projects in Mato Grosso
JBS has committed to funding and supporting several sustainability projects in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, including an effort to improve traceability.
£100,000 worth of counterfeit Wonka bars seized in London
The fake chocolate bars are not only an issue for trading standards – they could provide a potential food safety risk as regulations might not be being adhered to.
Government workers in Sri Lanka given day off to grow crops
Government workers have been given Fridays off as Sri Lanka battles crippling food and fuel prices, with hunger looming large over the South Asian island.
Nestlé Cereals launches Wheat Plan to aid sustainable agriculture
The world’s largest food company Nestlé will aid farmers in implementing sustainable agricultural practices, such as cover cropping and reduced cultivation.
Genetics could decide what foods we choose, claims new research
The study’s authors suggest that the findings could be used to better tailor personalised dietary advice, as genetics could well play a part in which foods we prefer.
USDA calls for help to protect citrus plants in Texas
The USDA has called for help from the food and beverage to help protect fruit crops from invasive species and diseases in Texas and beyond.
It’s safe to drink coffee during pregnancy, claims new research
It’s long been recommended that pregnant women drink no more than two to three cups of coffee a day, yet new research has suggested that there are no adverse affects to coffee-drinking during pregnancy.
Pret a Manger announces expansion into Spain and Portugal
The popular coffee and sandwich chain has announced it will be launching on the Iberian peninsula after agreeing a deal with a restaurant group.
“Thin gruel” – Government food strategy blasted by industry
The Government Food Strategy white paper, published today, has come in for considerable criticism from the food industry, with many claiming it lack substance and planning.
Switzerland’s first fully-organic cocoa plant opens for business
Swiss cocoa processor PRONATEC’s organic manufacturing facility can process 15,000 tonnes of organic cocoa beans a year and provides the firm with greater traceability capabilities.
Mexican food sector in store for $100 billion period of growth
A new report has predicted a healthy period of growth for the Mexican food sector, with an escalating desire for convenience food said to be behind the increase.
Humans aren’t so stupid after all
A new study has been billed as "significant" as it potentially disproves a long-held theory that humans are mindless overeaters.
US food inflation rates show brutal increase once again
US food inflation hit another record high last month, with the food at home sector in particular returning worrying results.
