Food

Guatemala to leave International Coffee Organization

Guatemala has begun the process of leaving the International Coffee Organization (ICO), spurred by concern over falling prices of the commodity, a government official and an industry representative announced.…

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Microplastics found in fruit and vegetables

Microplastics have been discovered in fruits and vegetables, with apples and carrots found to be the most contaminated, studies show. Campaigners have called for an urgent investigation into the tiny…

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Jun

Major companies reviewing name and brand image after Black Lives Matter protests

PepsiCo Inc said on Wednesday it will change the name and brand image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup which have been criticized as racist amid a national…

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Former UK MP says breakfast cereal Coco Pops is racist

Coco Pops has been accused as being racist by a former MP in Britain who has questioned why the chocolate-flavoured breakfast cereal is promoted with a monkey while its white-coloured…

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Global food markets still brace for uncertainty in 2020/21 because of COVID-19 says FAO

Food markets will face many more months of uncertainty due to COVID-19, but the agri-food sector is likely to show more resilience to the pandemic crisis than other sectors, according…

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Lockdown causes Marmite shortage

Marmite was forced to temporarily stop producing large jars of spread because pub closures have resulted in a scarcity of brewers yeast. The famously polarising snack, which has used…

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Huge vessel logjam in Brazil amid sugar shipping rush

More than 70 ships are lined up at Brazil's port of Santos to load sugar for export in a queue that may take a month to clear after buyers worldwide…

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Photo Story: Maltese Cheesecake on Australian roads

Pastizzi is probably one of the most popular snack on the entire island. The traditional ricotta cheesecake is sold in many pastizzerias across Malta and Gozo. Pastizzi are normally made with…

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Nespresso launches new capsules using 80% recycled aluminium

Nespresso announced the launch of the first coffee capsules made using 80% recycled aluminium. This is part of the company’s continued journey towards circularity, going further to minimize waste and…

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Ukraine’s top grain producing region may cut 2020 grain output by 70%

Ukraine's major grain producing region of Odessa has lost around 500,000 hectares of winter crops due to severe drought and its harvest could fall by nearly 70%, a top regional…

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Meat plants around the world struggle with virus outbreaks

Outbreaks of Covid-19 at slaughterhouses are occurring in a number of countries around the world, in a development that may have long-term implications for food supply systems, say experts. The…

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U.S. farmers hand out potatoes to avoid food waste

In Washington, the No. 2 U.S. potato growing state after Idaho, a billion pounds of russet potatoes, normally processed into french fries and hash browns, are sitting in warehouses that…

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Coronavirus brews trouble for tea industry

The coronavirus outbreak is causing a rare stir in the usually staid global tea market, with labour lockdowns stifling supplies just as millions in lockdown drive up demand for the…

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Heineken beer sales take a steep plunge

Dutch brewer Heineken reported on Wednesday that first-quarter net profit plunged by 68.5%, impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The company said net profit fell to €94m ($102m) from €299m…

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U.N. warns world is facing ‘famine of biblical proportions’ because of coronavirus

The world is facing widespread famine “of biblical proportions” because of the coronavirus pandemic, the chief of the UN’s food relief agency has warned, with a short time to act…

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Photo Story: Facemask bread in Taiwan to help a hospital

Chef Pai Kuo-wen displays a 'Facemask Bread' at Luho Puff bakery in Taichung, Taiwan. Pai invented 'Facemask Bread' with red bean filling in March as the bakery's business was hit…

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Malta: Another hold-up on food delivery man

Another delivery man was held up at knife-point, this time in San Gwann, a few days after a similar incident was reported in Zabbar. The police said that a 28-year-old…

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Millions of pints of beer in the UK could go to waste if pubs remain closed

Around 50 million pints of beer could go to waste if pubs remain closed into the summer because of lockdown. Tom Stainer, chief executive of the Campaign for Real Ale…

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Milkman returns to British streets

The humble milkman – a regular sight on most British streets throughout the 20th century – was almost consigned to the history books by the rise of the supermarkets. But…

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Warning of meat shortages in the U.S. during pandemic

Smithfield Foods, the world’s biggest pork processor, said on Sunday it will shut a U.S. plant indefinitely due to a rash of coronavirus cases among employees and warned the country…

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Agricultural sector at risk in Europe without migrant workers

Farmers across Europe bank on improvised armies of pickers to save harvest, as coronavirus lockdowns have stopped migrant workers from arriving to carry out the work. Fruit and vegetable crops…

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World food prices fall sharply in March because of coronavirus

World food prices fell sharply in March, hit by a drop in demand tied to the coronavirus pandemic and a plunge in global oil prices, the United Nations food agency…

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Orange juice prices soar on global markets

The future price of orange juice has spiked by more than 20% this month as consumers look for healthy products during the coronavirus pandemic. While demand has risen, supply…

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No evidence that food is a source or transmission route for coronavirus – EFSA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) announced that it is closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that is affecting a large number of countries across…

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Supermarkets in UK begin food rationing after coronavirus-fuelled panic buying

Supermarkets in the UK have begun rationing food as a result of coronavirus panic buying. Tesco is limiting the amount of baked beans, dry pasta and UHT milk its customers…

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Photo Story: Canned wine in South Africa

A can of Chenin Blanc made by Uncanny Wines is poured into a glass at Wijn bar in Paarl, South Africa, 06 March 2020. Uncanny Wines are South Africa's very…

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The world celebrates Nutella Day

World Nutella Day is celebrated internationally on 5 February, with fans gathering at home, in the office and on social media to share recipes and savour the taste of chocolate-hazelnut…

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Do not confuse food charity with ‘right to food’, UN expert tells Italians

A sophisticated Italian food system is placing a heavy burden on Italy’s workers and farmers, an independent UN human rights expert said on Friday, following an 11-day visit to the…

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Pakistan declares national emergency over locust swarms

Pakistan's government declared a national emergency on Saturday in response to swarms of desert locusts in the eastern part of the country. Prime Minister Imran Khan made the emergency…

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Kenya suffers worst locust infestation in 70 years

The worst outbreak of desert locusts in Kenya in 70 years has seen hundreds of millions of the insects swarm into the east African nation from Somalia and Ethiopia. Those…

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Extreme weather linked to 12% drop in wine output in Italy

The Italian National Institute of Statistics, ISTAT, announced that Italian agricultural production fell by 1.3% in 2019 compared to the previous year, with negative climate factors, including many extreme-weather events,…

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10 tons of Chinese pork seized in Italy over swine fever fears

Italian finance police in Padua on Wednesday seized 10 tons of pork illegally imported from China to the European Union that was potentially contaminated with African swine fever. Local health…

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Arrests in Spain in inedible horsemeat scandal

The Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil), supported by Europol, has dismantled an organised crime group selling horsemeat which was deemed unsuitable for human consumption. The criminal organisation – active in…

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Highlights from the International Green Week fair in Berlin 2020

Highlight during the International Green Week fair in Berlin, Germany. The International Green Week fair runs from 17 to 26 January. This year’s edition is the 85th. Berlin International Green…

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Microsoft and Danone commit to Artificial Intelligence for a responsible food industry

Danone and Microsoft have partnered in an artificial intelligence (AI) program dubbed ‘AI Factory For AgriFood’ that seeks to support sustainable food and regenerative agriculture in France. The AI Factory…

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Nestlé to launch plant-based sausages in Europe and US

Good news for barbecue fans who want to put some vegan treats on the grill this year: Nestlé is launching plant-based sausages in Europe and the United States that look,…

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Americans’ wine consumption dropped for the first time in 25 years

Wine is falling out favour with Americans. That's according to a new report from industry group IWSR that found wine consumption has dropped for the first time in 25 years.…

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KitKat launches gold edition

After Ruby and Green Tea Matcha, Nestlé has unveiled the latest edition of its most iconic confectionery brand: the new KitKat Gold. KitKat Gold offers a combination of crispy wafer…

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Photo Story: The 18th International Gastronomy Fair opens in Madrid

A series of photos taken during the 18th 'Madrid Fusion 2020' International Gastronomy Fair in Madrid, Spain, 13 January 2020. The gastronomic event, under the slogan 'Essential cuisine, thoughtful simplicity',…

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Domino’s plans to open more than 800 pizzerias in Italy

American pizza giant Domino's has announced that it plans to open at least 880 outlets across Italy in the next decade. The hundreds of new Italian Domino's outlets are planned…

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Ethical veganism is a belief protected by law, British tribunal says

Ethical veganism is a philosophical belief and should be protected by law, an employment tribunal has ruled. The landmark ruling relates to the case of an "ethical vegan" who alleged…

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British wine and cheese industries report bumper decade of growth

As the UK tucks into cheese platters and pops bottles of bubbles this New Year’s Eve, the UK cheese and wine industries are celebrating a decade of growth and innovation.…

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Cadbury Launches World-First Paper Packaging Trial in New Zealand

In a world-first,Mondelez International has launched its Cadbury Energy bar in new packaging made from 100 percent recyclable sustainably sourced paper that will be trialled and tested exclusively by New…

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British food leaves a worldwide impact this Christmas

More diners across the world will be tucking into British produce than ever before this Christmas, with global sales of British turkey, Brussel sprouts and other festive favourites hitting record…

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McDonald’s UK Set To Launch First Fully Vegan Meal In January 2020

McDonalds will launch their first ever vegan meal from the 2nd January, with the introduction of the new Veggie Dippers. The new Veggie Dippers, made with red pepper, rice, sundried…

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Nespresso invests in reviving coffee from Mozambique

Nespresso announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park to promote the local coffee industry, as part of the Nespresso’s Reviving Origins program. The…

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Italy in campaign to give espresso coffee UNESCO heritage status

The Italian government has applied for traditional Italian espresso coffee to be added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. After UNESCO recognised the cultural importance of Neapolitan pizza-making…

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Photo story: Bangalore hosts its 45th annual cake exhibition

Sculptures crafted out of sugar bricks, sugar paste, and cakes, at the 45th annual Cake Exhibition prior Christmas in Bangalore, India. The annual cake exhibition is open for public and…

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How safe is the food you eat?

An EU investigation uncovered a case of food fraud in Georgia, where a producer was found to be adding lesser-quality ingredients to products exported to EU countries. Authorities were alerted…

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New apple launched in the US that ‘lasts for a year’

A new breed of apple that took two decades to develop and allegedly lasts for up to a year in the fridge goes on sale in the US on Sunday.…

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Nestlé Japan launches KitKat with cocoa fruit chocolate

Nestlé has just launched the KitKat Chocolatory Cacao Fruit Chocolate, the first product to use a unique chocolate made entirely from the cocoa fruit. The iconic crispy KitKat wafer is…

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Photo Story: 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau official release in Japan

People raise their glasses filled with 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau wine, as they bathe in a 'wine bath', coloured hot water, on the day of the Beaujolais Nouveau official release, at…

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Restaurant in Sardinia takes endangered sea urchins off the menu

A well-known restaurant in Sardinia has taken endangered sea urchins off its menu. Francesco Deriu, owner of the renowned 'Alamo' restaurant in Alghero, said he had come to this decision…

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Severe food insecurity alert for 45 million people across Southern Africa

Forty-five million people in southern Africa are expected to face severe food insecurity in the next six months as the worst drought in decades continues to bite, the World…

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Growing risk of locust swarms in Yemen and Horn of Africa

Yemen and several countries in the Horn of Africa region, are facing an increased risk of desert locust swarms, threatening agricultural production during the next three months, the UN Food and…

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Jun

Study finds one third of European food products have same brand, but different contents

The EU has found almost a third of branded food products sold in the European Union have the same, or similar labelling, but different contents. Countries in Eastern Europe had…

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On this day, 55 years ago, Nutella went in stores for the first time

The first jar of Nutella made its appearance on the shelves of Italian shops on April 20th, 1964. Fifty-five years of a successful world-wide success. The first jar of the…

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