Geopolitics
Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan's viral snack
BBC News – World · Europe
The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan's latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water.
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Tech & Startups
Why Food Keeps Making Everybody Sick This Summer
Wired · Global
While Trump administration cuts have contributed to the epidemic of foodborne illnesses this summer, there are also deeper issues that make the American food s…
Geopolitics
Bhutan hosts first ‘conscious food summit’ amid threats to global supplies
The Guardian – World · Europe
Organisers say people must revive spiritual relationship with food amid double threat of climate crisis and conflictMending the broken food system under the th…
Geopolitics
It’s Bake Time
The New York Times – World · US
Our colleagues from NYT Cooking share a recipe reviewed by nearly 22,000 readers. And it still has five stars.
Geopolitics
Nestle wants India to consult on food-labelling rules amid debate on packaging warnings
Indian Express – World · India
- Nestle urges India to consult companies for scientific front-of-pack labeling, despite public push for health warnings. - India’s government faced industry…
Tech & Startups
Green Chef Meal Kit Review (2026): Great Ingredients, Layered Flavor
Wired · Global
HelloFresh’s organic meal kit Green Chef offers transparent sourcing, layered cooking, and trustworthy gluten-free dishes.
Geopolitics
Bites to bytes: Thai street food app feeds into hunger for authenticity
South China Morning Post – World · China
Bangkok’s best street food has always existed on a kind of mental map for Thai food writer Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj. It is built from habit, cravings and neighb…
Geopolitics
Massive egg recall in US south and south-west due to salmonella outbreak
The Guardian – World · Europe
About 1.6m dozen eggs from Texas recalled amid one of the largest recorded foodborne illness outbreaks in US historyA massive egg recall affecting nearly 1.6m …
Geopolitics
All-British chocolate bar made by scientists using Reading-grown cocoa
The Guardian – World · Europe
Master’s student made first bar with 100% UK ingredients since 1932 to highlight affect of climate crisis on cocoa plants The late queen was the only person in…
Startups
How a Bengaluru company turns fruit waste into everyday product ingredients
Your Story · India
BacAlt Biosciences ferments agricultural residue into bacterial cellulose and polyglutamic acid, ingredients that formulators can use in place of petrochemical…
Geopolitics
FDA suspends Blinkit food licence over hygiene violations at Mumbai facility
Times of India – World · India
The Food and Drug Administration suspended a Blinkit dark store licence in Malad West. Unhygienic conditions and cockroach infestations led to the FDA's decisi…
Geopolitics
Bengaluru 5 hotels raided, Mumbai eateries face action
Times of India – World · India
Food safety regulations are having a moment in Maharashtra and Karnataka, with enforcement efforts stepping up significantly. Officials stumbled upon unlicense…
Geopolitics
How are Hong Kong restaurants faring 1 month into the dog-friendly scheme?
South China Morning Post – World · China
Restaurateur Ken Chu Ka-chun recorded a 20 per cent boost in business at one of his outlets at Kai Tak Sports Park over the past month, thanks to pet owners di…
Geopolitics
Why analogue paneer is booming in India — and why states are cracking down
Times of India – World · India
Analogue paneer, a cheaper substitute, is now facing strict government action. Gujarat and Maharashtra have banned its sale due to adulteration concerns. The…
Geopolitics
Food Expo vendors hoping for tasty profits with caviar sake gelato, other new products
South China Morning Post – World · China
Some vendors at Hong Kong’s coming Food Expo have said they expect brisker sales and higher foot traffic compared with last year, citing better weather, discou…
Geopolitics
Food for thought: Is Delhi's midday meal nutritious enough?
Times of India – World · India
A dead lizard in a Delhi school lunch has renewed scrutiny of the midday meal program. Concerns include hygiene, serving portions, and menu variety for studen…
Tech & Startups
Purple Carrot Meal Kit Review: Tastier Than Meal Kits With Meat
Wired · Global
I’m an omnivore. Purple Carrot’s vegan meal kit offers some of the best cooking I’ve seen from any meal kit, with or without meat.
Geopolitics
South Korean McDonald’s axes popular corn burger after customers bite into stones
South China Morning Post – World · China
McDonald’s in South Korea has suspended sales of its limited-edition Chungju corn cheese croquette burger after receiving multiple customer complaints about sm…
Geopolitics
‘Proteinmaxxing’ could lead to higher prices for infant formula, say experts
The Guardian – World · Europe
Whey protein, a key infant formula ingredient, is in growing demand, partly linked to rising use of weight-loss drugsThe rise of “proteinmaxxing” – a trend in …
Geopolitics
Going Dutch: why taste of Hong Kong-style milk tea is Black and White
South China Morning Post – World · China
A single canned ingredient imported from the Netherlands has quietly fuelled Hong Kong’s daily hustle for the past 85 years, evolving from a simple dairy produ…
Geopolitics
‘Shy’ Chinese Elon Musk lookalike chef draws photo-seeking crowds, prefers work over fame
South China Morning Post – World · China
A barbecue chef in northwest China has become an internet sensation after users noticed his striking resemblance to Elon Musk, prompting a wave of memes and jo…
Geopolitics
Cottage pie and glass of red, anyone? Britons shun salad despite heat in ‘reverse comfort eating’
The Guardian – World · Europe
Nostalgic foods like toad-in-the-hole also in demand at Waitrose as people pivot towards familiarity amid climatic and political upheavalForget a crisp salad a…
Startups
B2B food supply platform Urban Harvest secures Rs 341 Cr funding
Your Story · India
The company has approved the issue of 42,013 compulsorily convertible preference shares at Rs 81,260 each, taking the total fundraise to Rs 341.39 crore.
Geopolitics
Shooting at Seattle food festival leaves 2 dead, 5 injured
South China Morning Post – World · China
A shooting killed two people and wounded five including a child on Sunday evening during a popular food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle, a city fire …
Geopolitics
How vanilla's history is not so … 'vanilla'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Long before "vanilla" meant bland, the bean's fandom spanned Mesoamerican elites to European courts. But it owes its ubiquity to a 12-year-old enslaved boy.
Tech & Startups
Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick
Wired · Global
The cyclospora diarrhea outbreak isn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a pattern of leafy greens wreaking digestive havoc.
Geopolitics
Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail over ant dessert
The Guardian – World · Europe
Prosecutors seek a one-year sentence and heavy fine after chef garnished dish with insects not approved for consumptionProsecutors in South Korea have asked a …
Geopolitics
Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces jail for ant-topped sorbet
South China Morning Post – World · China
The owner of a South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant is facing one year in jail for garnishing a palate-cleansing sorbet with black ants “to add a sour tast…
Geopolitics
Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
BBC News – World · Europe
Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.
Startups
Making India ‘food wise’; AI lifts VC inflow in startup ecosystem
Your Story · India
Foodwize's B2B segment, Foodwize Ignite, helps chefs, hospitality professionals, and businesses embed sustainability into their food practices.
Geopolitics
Will Taiwan’s food safety scandal wreck the DPP’s local election hopes?
South China Morning Post – World · China
Taiwan’s biggest food safety scandal in years has become a political liability for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), giving the opposition valuabl…
Tech & Startups
23 Best Gifts for Cooks (2026): Vitamix, Frying Pans, Air Fryers
Wired · Global
From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.
Geopolitics
FDA raids Siya Goyal's father's shop, seizes food products worth over Rs 8 lakh
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Journalists focus on verifying and presenting breaki…
Geopolitics
UK’s alcohol-free beer boom threatened by regulations, trade body warns
The Guardian – World · Europe
BBPA wants content definition for beer to be considered alcohol free to be changed from 0.05% to 0.5%Pubs and brewers are being prevented from capitalising on …
Geopolitics
Britons give classic round tomato the red card as coloured and vine varieties score
The Guardian – World · Europe
Premium cherry-on-the-vine are poised to take top spot in Britain’s £1bn-a-year tomato marketFor a long time the classic round, red tomato has dominated Britis…
Geopolitics
New Guangzhou rule on handmade dim sum sparks debate on heritage food in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post – World · China
A new rule in Guangzhou requiring teahouses to declare whether their traditional dim sum is freshly handmade has sparked debate and calls for transparency over…
Geopolitics
‘India is going to face a food crisis’: Farmers panic over fertiliser shortages amid Iran war
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ripple effects of oil and fertiliser shortage felt by farmers in India and Sri Lanka despite governments saying there is enough stock to go roundGurvinder Sing…
Tech & Startups
Scientists Have Made French Fry Breakthrough
Wired · Global
Researchers have developed a method of making french fries that results in a healthier bite without sacrificing crispiness.
Geopolitics
From cookies to green tea: What Nasa Artemis II astronauts have in their moon mission menu
Times of India – World · India
As Artemis II launches, astronauts are fueled by a meticulously planned food supply designed for health and energy during their lunar journey. The 189 unique …
Startups
The art of dining: Chef Megha Jhunjhunwala on healing, ancestry, and food design
Your Story · India
Founder of Hearth & I, Chef Megha Jhunjhunwala, deep dives into gut-led healing, ancestral wisdom, and reimagining food as an intimate, intentional experience.
Tech & Startups
HelloFresh Coupon Codes: 55% Off + Free Meals
Wired · Global
Get up to 55% off and free meal boxes using a HelloFresh coupon code today. Discover our best codes and discounts to let you save time and money.
Geopolitics
Alleged maple syrup scam in Quebec uncovered by Canadian broadcaster
The Guardian – World · Europe
A Radio-Canada reporter noticed his maple syrup tasted odd; testing revealed it was adulterated with cane sugarAn investigation by Canada’s national broadcaste…
Tech & Startups
The Best Mushroom Coffee, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2026)
Wired · Global
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
Geopolitics
Marmite maker Unilever agrees $44.8bn deal to combine food arm with McCormick
The Guardian – World · Europe
Core focus will be on beauty, personal care and home products after spinning off brands such as Hellmann’s and Pot NoodleBusiness live – latest updatesUnilever…
Geopolitics
Malaysia’s food prices could rise by 50% as fuel costs soar, traders warn
South China Morning Post – World · China
The energy crisis caused by the Iran war could push food prices up by as much as 50 per cent in Malaysia, trade associations have warned, as soaring fuel costs…
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