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The Biggest Thing in Health Food Is ... Death Metal?
NOT MANY OATMEAL brands are born of suffering. But if you listen to Scott Turner, 32, and Nick Lagonia, 33, tell the origin story behind Misery & Mayhem, their new line of high-protein oats, they’ll make you feel their pain. In 2017, Turner and...

Era of 'briefcase farmers' over as FG reforms agric sector
The Federal Government has declared that the era of “briefcase farmers” benefiting from agricultural interventions is over, as it embarks on a comprehensive farmer data audit and registry to identify genuine beneficiaries across the country....

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce Investments to Support Wisconsin’s Meat Processing Industry
MADISON, Wis. (OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TONY EVERS PRESS RELEASE) - Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), today announced nine Wisconsin meat processors will receive 2025 Meat Processor...

Gov. Evers, Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announce investments to support Wisconsin’s meat processing industry
Thanks to budget investments secured by the governor, the successful Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program will continue supporting the profitability and sustainability of the state’s meat processing facilities and workforce MADISON — Gov....

The Great UPF Rejection: Millions say no to ultra-processed food
Why are consumers ditching ultra-processed food? Health concerns are driving record numbers to reject UPFs Natural, unprocessed foods are seen as easier and more appealing Distrust of hidden ingredients fuels demand for cleaner labels...

“F&B is a different animal”: Eighteen Chefs founder reveals harsh truths about the industry
When it comes to Singaporean ex-convicts who have turned their lives around for the better, most of us would think of Benny Se Teo, the founder of the beloved F&B brand Eighteen Chefs. A former drug addict who went in and out of prison for a...

Why rum deserves the spotlight in your summer drink lineup
While we don’t usually make it our business to tell you that one spirit is better than another when it comes to summer drinking, there’s an argument to be made for rum as the true hero of the warmer months. This is especially true when it comes to...

Do SNAP Food Restrictions Help Health, or Punish Poor People?
This article appears in the August 2025 issue of The American Prospect magazine. Subscribe here. Photos by Gonzalo Guzman GARY, INDIANA – Driving through Northwest Indiana feels a bit like going back in time. Winding roads, barns, and lush green...

Young baker wins prestigious national award for attitude and dedication to the industry
Wrexham.com > News Posted: Wed 30th Jul 2025 Young baker Ella Muddiman has been awarded the highly respected Hugh Weeks Award, recognising her exceptional passion and support for others in the sector. Presented by the Alliance for Bakery Students...

F&B digital divide: Tech gaps and outdated systems stifle industry...
AI and digital tools are fueling F&B innovation, helping brands speed R&D, streamline compliance, and uncover insights amid economic uncertainty and supply chain volatility. But while NPD investment is rising, a report reveals that outdated manual...

Fish featured in new UK Government food framework
The UK government has launched its ‘Good Food Cycle’ framework and published a food strategy for England which it says will ‘create a healthier, more affordable, sustainable, resilient food system that restores pride in our British food culture...

The UN chief urges daring action to transform food systems at the World Summit in Addis Ababa
Delivery Closing remarks at the top of the United Nations food systems +4 moment of shares (UNFSSS + 4) In Addis Ababa, co-organized by Ethiopia and Italy, Ms. Mohammed praised the growing momentum behind the transformation of food systems. But...

UK retailers warn of further food price increases
Britain’s grocery shoppers face mounting pressure as food inflation climbs, pushing up the overall cost of the family shop. New data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals a persistent rise in the price of essentials, eroding household...
Tanzania stands firm on food sovereignty
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA: The Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo has reaffirmed Tanzania’s support for the concept of food sovereignty, stating that it is the right of communities to determine...

WA gov, CSIRO connect student interns with agrifood industry
The state government has been steadily developing its agrifood and beverage sector, with initiatives including the Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program, which increased funding to $700,000 for its latest round, and working with CSIRO on a Western...

EU backs fermentation technologies with €350m to revolutionise food innovation
With this strategic push, the EU aims not only to transform how food is produced but also to position Europe as a global leader in life sciences and bio-based solutions by 2030. The funding forms a cornerstone of the EU’s new Strategy for European...

Op-ed: We Need a Food Bill of Rights
The Way Forward: Balancing the Plates To reduce the discrepancy between food access in places like D.C. and Oklahoma—and to increase civic participation in undernourished communities—we must pursue four key actions. 1. Establish state and local...

Shifting beer industry adapts with destinations
PAWTUCKET – Getting into the brewing industry and its ever-evolving tastes brings with it a great deal of uncertainty, but with that comes the mission to always be new and fresh, say those driving the Rhode Island scene. Jeremy Duffy, co-owner...

Govt plans to deregulate sugar sector under IMF conditions
The federal government of Pakistan has decided to withdraw from active intervention in the sugar sector as part of commitments made to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As per details, proposals have been finalised to fully deregulate the...

US West Coast groundfish sector launches Catch+Create seafood accelerator
Brookings, Oregon, U.S.A.-based nonprofit Positively Groundfish has launched a new seafood accelerator dubbed Catch+Create to drive product innovation in the West Coast groundfish sector. Positively Groundfish said the program is designed to help...