And they did. In March, the FAO Food Price Index from the United Nations jumped to its highest level since it was created in 1990, feeding fears that a global food crisis was rapidly taking shape. Yet in the months to follow, wheat prices — along with the price of other agricultural products — dropped. The FAO Food Price Index has declined for three consecutive months. Is the threat of famine, protests and distress from higher food prices behind us? […]
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Walmart is strengthening its commitment to increasing access to and confidence in eating healthier foods for consumers throughout the U.S. The retailer and the Walmart Foundation are actively using business initiatives and philanthropic giving to tackle health disparities in Black and African American communities, and the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equality recently donated $9.5 million in grants to support community-led food solutions related to health systems and driving economic development. “In more than 15 years of working in food and nutrition […]
The SMI released the latest competent intelligence market research report on Food Metal Cans Market, The report aims to provide a thorough and accurate analysis of the global Food Metal Cans market, taking into account market forecast, competitive intelligence, technical risks, innovations, and other pertinent data. Its meticulously prepared market intelligence enables market players to comprehend the most important trends in the market that affect their business. Readers will learn about significant opportunities in the worldwide Food Metal Cans market, […]
Dishes that read like poetry: pomegranate fattoush, burrata on bruschetta, huevos a la flamenca, strawberries in moscatel with sandcakes. Twenty delicious and easy recipes from the north and south of the Mediterranean. We have Richard Olney’s fabled fennel baked with white wine, Claudia Roden’s chicken with olives and boiled lemons, Imad Alarnab’s baked halibut. Simple lunches and dinners to be eaten inside or out. Pasta con le sarde from Giorgio Locatelli, black figs, feta and red wine from Selin Kiazim. […]
Welcome to today’s Morning Brief, where we’re looking at Ukraine’s grain exports and global food prices, Indonesian President Joko Widodo in China, Tunisia’s constitutional referendum, and the world this week. If you would like to receive Morning Brief in your inbox every weekday, please sign up here. Last Friday, Ukraine and Russia signed an agreement to free up Ukraine’s grain for export. In theory, the deal would allow for Ukraine to sell the grain it has kept in storage since its […]
Even if you weren’t a fan of grocery shopping before, you’ve likely noticed a new reason to dread it: sticker shock at the checkout. Inflation in the United States rose 9.1 percent compared with last June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecast predicts that food in particular will see upward of an 8.5 percent price increase in 2022. While that news is bad, it doesn’t necessarily mean […]
Although foods containing dietary cholesterol are unlikely to significantly affect high cholesterol levels, a person should avoid foods that are high in saturated fats. Cholesterol helps the body perform several important functions, including assisting with hormone creation and building cells. The liver creates cholesterol for the body to use, while a person can also eat foods containing the substance. There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). When too much LDL cholesterol builds up in […]
The number of food safety incidents involving an international network has stayed almost the same in the second quarter of 2022. The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) was part of 46 alerts from April through June this year compared to 47 in the first quarter of 2022. A total of 22 incidents involved a biological hazard with Listeria monocytogenes behind eight and Salmonella causing seven. Norovirus was responsible for three and hepatitis A for one. The hazard has not yet been identified […]
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Need breakfast or lunch for free? New York City continues to offer free meals — including grab-and-go meals — to residents ages 18 and under across the five boroughs. The meal locations are at designated public schools, community pool centers, parks and food trucks. Daily cold takeout options are also available from the serving line upon request. One meal per child is available per scheduled meal period. No registration, documentation, or ID is necessary to receive […]
Sign up for Consumer Brands SmartBrief today, free. Flavor preferences have shifted over the course of the coronavirus pandemic. Classic, nostalgic comfort foods dominated consumer desires when lockdowns began and persisted through 2021, but more shoppers are seeking more adventurous foods in 2022. According to this year’s Frito-Lay Summer Snack Index, 41% of consumers report they would choose interesting flavor combinations such as spicy and sweet over familiar flavors. “During the summer, people explore new activities, new places and enjoy […]
