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War in Iran threatens fresh food-price shock across developing world
Disrupted fertiliser shipments and soaring energy prices from the war in Iran are threatening to unleash a fresh food-price surge across vulnerable nations, risking a years-long setback just as many…
German lawmakers consider slashing restaurant taxes
Germany considers permanently lowering restaurant food sales tax from 19% to 7%.
From Carbonara to Tiramisu: Italy Seeks UNESCO Recognition to Boost Tourism
Italy anticipates 18 million more tourists if its cuisine gains UNESCO heritage status, significantly boosting the economy and global identity.
EU to slash food and fast fashion waste
EU sets targets to reduce food waste by 30% and textile waste, improving sustainability by 2030.
Sweden to lower VAT on food
Sweden will temporarily halve VAT on food to alleviate inflation burdens on families.
Almost 300m people at risk of death through starvation
295.3 million people face acute food insecurity, with conflicts and funding cuts worsening conditions.
World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says
The United Nations' world food price index rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, recording its biggest gain in…
A Love for Pasta: Foreign Tourists and Their Favorite Food in Italy
In celebration of World Pasta Day on Friday, October 25, survey conducted by Touring Club Italia for Unione Italiana Food explored the…
World food prices ease slightly in August
The UN's food price index eased in August, driven by lower prices for sugar, meat, and cereals.
EU ice cream production fell by 1.4% in 2023
In 2023, EU ice cream production decreased, with Germany as the top producer and exporter to non-EU countries.