National Farm Security Action Plan focuses on Chinese-owned land, business

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Tuesday hosted the launch of the Agriculture Department’s National Farm Security Action Plan focused on monitoring Chinese ownership of American farmland and the Chinese role in agribusiness — particularly...

Enterprise: Business and nonprofit news

Business hires and leadership changes Hanover-based Ledyard Bank has hired Jo-Ann Church as its senior vice president and chief credit officer. Church was previously employed as senior vice president and senior credit officer at Northway Bank....

Defra Food Strategy launched, with 10 goals set out + reaction UPDATED

Two Community Partners Receive Gold in Education Recognition from PCOE

Pictured in the center, Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, Feeding the Foothills Outreach Coordinator Heidi Knost, Placer County Board of Education President Andrew Tagg, and volunteers and program leaders from Feeding...

Partnership formed between NutriFusion and Jam Packd

NutriFusion and Jam Packd recently announced in a press release1 a new partnership between the two companies. The micronutrient and phytonutrient-rich food ingredient creator, NutriFusion, “elevates the nutritional profile of the fruit spreads by...

MP Visits Farmers’ Market Food School

frontpage (L-R)Kendal Town Crier Richard Matthews, Kendal Farmers Market Manager, Marian Gravson, TOM Farron MP & Kendal Farmers Market Chair Peter Gott Photo: Chris Holmes Kendal Farmers’ Market Food School played host to Westmorland and Lonsdale...

High profile boss of fast food chain whose restaurant was targeted in an arson attack steps down as CEO

By ZAK WHEELER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 12:01 EDT, 16 July 2025 | Updated: 12:08 EDT, 16 July 2025 The Burgatory boss has announced he will step down amidst rising debt and a liquidation probe into his business. Founder and CEO of the...

Egypt launches first national workshop on food systems, climate action with UN, global partners

Egypt has launched its first national workshop under the “Convergence Initiative on Food Systems and Climate Action,” a major step toward aligning national food, health, and climate policies. The event is supported by the United Nations, World...

Hims & Hers hit with investor lawsuits after Novo ends Wegovy partnership

London: Telehealth company Hims & Hers is facing a growing number of U.S. investor lawsuits after Novo Nordisk's decision last month to end a short-lived partnership to sell its Wegovy weight-loss drug through the platform sent shares plunging. A...

Wisconsin pig farmer reimagines future amid local food program cuts

Jess D’Souza had hoped to finally turn a profit this year, aided by a federal program to bolster local food systems. The Trump administration canceled the initiative, upending her plans. Two piglets jostled in the barnyard as Jess D’Souza stepped...

OPP investigating after break-ins at food truck, convenience store

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating two separate break-ins reported this week in the region. The first incident allegedly occurred overnight at a convenience store located on County Road 2 in Napanee. Employees discovered the break-in upon...

Which companies have agreed to drop artificial food dyes?

Video above: FDA announces in April 2025 that it will phase out food dyes. (NEXSTAR) — Dozens of companies that make ice cream and frozen dairy desserts announced on Monday that they would remove artificial food dyes from their products by 2028,...

CIDRZ and Partners Unveils One Health Study Findings to Support Zambia’s Sustainable Food System Transition.

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration with the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI), Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MFL), Ministry of Health (MoH), Lusaka City...

Economist questions subsidy logic: 'Extreme poverty is 5%, why give free food to 800 mn?' 

Noted agriculture economist Dr Ashok Gulati has questioned the Centre's large-scale free food distribution policy, arguing it is politically driven and fiscally unsustainable. "When you are saying your extreme poverty is just 5%, why are you...

Food Industry Offers Shoppers Value in Face of Uncertainty

“The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2025” from FMI found that about 80% of both retailers and suppliers expect that trade policies and tariffs will continue to affect prices and disrupt supply chains According to signature research from FMI – The...

New Food Truck Now Open in Bismarck

The Downtowners Street Fair, BisMarket, and the Food Truck Fest, residents of Bismarck-Mandan love a good food truck event. Well, it looks like Bismarck's food truck scene just got a new addition. Be on the lookout for something spicy. The 'Tacos...

DC Budgam reviews education sector

BUDGAM, JULY 16: In a detailed review meeting held today, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, evaluated the performance of the School Education department, emphasizing data-driven improvement, inclusive education, and...

Kohima street food vendors trained on food safety & hygiene

Street food vendors attend the 'Serve Safe Food' training organised in Kohima by NASVI and Nestlé India in collaboration with the Food Safety Authority Nagaland. (Morung Photo) Our Correspondent Kohima | July 16 Street food vendors in Kohima on...

The FDA Just Approved a New Food Dye, but What Makes It Different?

The FDA just approved Gardenia (genipin) blue, a natural food dye, for certain foods and drinks. They’re also trying to expedite the ban of Red No. 3 before the January 15, 2027, deadline. Some grocers have already pledged not to sell foods with...

Brazilian tariffs could destroy Florida citrus industry, expert warns

Trump's proposed 50% tariff on Brazilian imports could significantly impact Florida's orange juice industry, potentially raising prices and disrupting the supply chain. Brazil is Florida's largest international trading partner, and the tariffs are...