Events for “food”

Engineered yeast for converting plastic and biomass compounds into food

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As wars spread, the global food system unravels

A family with four children abandoned its farm in Somalia after armed groups arrived and demanded payments for the right to continue cultivating the land. They walked roughly 100 kilometers to a displacement camp. One of the children died along the way.

Aid reaches hundreds of thousands in Gaza amid severe food insecurity

As hunger deepens across Gaza, humanitarian agencies continue to deliver food and other essential supplies to families in need.

Would You Eat a Cookie Made From Upcycled Plastic? Scientists Propose a New Way to Deal With Waste and Provide Food in Extreme Environments

A team of researchers programmed yeast to turn broken-down plastic and agricultural waste into sweet treats called µBites. They might come in handy during deep-space missions or in disaster zones, although some critics say the food is impractical

What additives are in your food? The FDA doesn't always know, but seeks to change that

For nearly 70 years, food and beverage companies have been able to decide on their own that a new ingredient is safe and put it on the market without informing the Food and Drug Administration.

What Do Deer Actually Eat? These Are a Whitetail’s All-Time Favorite Foods

Whitetail deer aren't picky, but they do have some preferred food sources The post What Do Deer Actually Eat? These Are a Whitetail’s All-Time Favorite Foods appeared first on Outdoor Life .

Why Food Keeps Making Everybody Sick This Summer

While Trump administration cuts have contributed to the epidemic of foodborne illnesses this summer, there are also deeper issues that make the American food supply chain susceptible to parasites and bacteria outbreaks.

Prices of 4,923 food and drink items set to rise in September, extending trend

The number of affected items is up about threefold from a year earlier, and is set to be the fourth-largest rise on record and the highest monthly total so far in 2026.

Venezuela’s earthquakes leave children facing trauma, displacement and food insecurity

As families seek refuge, Venezuela’s youngest children grapple with fear, disrupted routines and the loss of basic nutritional security.

How does ‘Salmonella’ contaminate everything under the sun? A food safety specialist explains how you can stop its spread

From eggs and jalapenos to dog food, granola and pet turtles – it seems like you can catch a Salmonella infection from just about anything these days.

Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan

More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.

Food garden or swimming pool? South Africa’s water crisis isn’t just about a shortage. It’s about equality

South Africa is running short of water, but new research finds scarcity is only part of the problem: water is also not being shared fairly among those who need it.

Cleanup of Rotting Food at L.A. Warehouse Took Too Long, Residents Say - The New York Times

Cleanup of Rotting Food at L.A.

Natural food, rest crucial for good health: expert

Kozhikode Corporation to invite expressions of interest for Beach Food Street waste management amid hygiene concerns

A joint inspection conducted recently by the Food Safety department and the Kozhikode Corporation’s Health wing found several lapses in the way food was stored and served at stalls at the Beach Food Street

TG SAFE flags expired food, spoiled vegetables, pest infestation at Hyderabad restaurants

How Taylor Farms became integral to America's food supply system

Taylor Farms and other suppliers have become larger and more integral to the U.S. food system, complicating foodborne illnesses such as cyclosporiasis.

Woman says a Wendy’s burger led to nearly $100K in medical bills, and she’s suing. How other fast food suits have fared

From viral reels to traditional meals: The social media effect on food culture in Keralam

Dining choices are increasingly shaped by a restaurant’s digital presence, captivating food visualisations, and social media popularity

FSSAI proposes front-of-pack red pictorial warnings for foods high in fat, sugar, salt

‘The proposal is intended to provide a simple, prominent and easily comprehensible warning to consumers regarding food products which are high in specified nutrients of concern, says FSSAI affidavit filed in the Supreme Court

Meal kit madness: Customers say they got empty boxes, spoiled food from Blue Apron, Marley Spoon

Meal delivery companies Blue Apron and Marley Spoon have been hit with a barrage of complaints and threats to cancel after weeks of supply chain issues have left once-loyal customers with nearly empty meal boxes arriving on their doorsteps.

Food safety: Hotel owners propose test labs at meeting with Khader

Trump moves to allow farmers, ranchers to process their own food

President Trump announced Friday he would move to allow American farmers and ranchers to process their own food, hitting back against what he called the “monopoly” created by large processors.

Tamil Nadu Assembly | Government closely monitoring fluctuations in prices of essential commodities: Food Minister

P. Venkataramanan was responding in the Legislative Assembly to the concerns raised by the Opposition over the rise in prices of essential commodities, including sugar, rice, pulses, and cooking oil

Moringa lattes and tigernut kebabs: the Ghanaians ‘taking back the power’ of their food

In Ghana, a grassroots movement is championing nutritious, homegrown, climate-resilient produce, rather than western imports After three years at catering school in Accra, Abiro Wisdom was certain of one thing – he did not want to go into catering.

Global food supply has become ‘collateral damage’ in conflicts: Secretary-General

The disruption of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait has worsened hunger crises and must immediately end, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said.

Transforming polyamide microplastics into light-emitting carbon quantum dots for UV-blocking food packaging

Plastic pollution is one of the most urgent environmental challenges of the 21st century.

Inside Big Sky’s First Food and Wine Festival Coming to Montana This Fall

Montana's most exclusive mountain town is debuting a new food and wine festival next month, bringing a serious culinary lineup to the mountains in time for peak leaf-peeping.

Are there plants that could survive as a food source on the moon? Part 2

Fresh answers are questioning the broader applicability of the Wardian case – and note the importance of where on the moon the plants are grown

Monthly food allowance of SC/ST hostel students to be increased: Tamil Nadu Social Justice Minister

150 new Social Justice hostels to be constructed, Vanni Arasu tells Assembly

Spain’s tomato food fight leaves thousands covered in pulp

Thousands of people pelt each other with tomatoes as Spain’s famous ‘La Tomatina’ festival gets underway.

In Spain's Revered Food Fight, There's Only One Rule - Newser

In Spain's Revered Food Fight, There's Only One Rule Newser The epic La Tomatina food fight drew foreigners to paint a small Spanish town red AP News Photos: Thousands join Spain’s La Tomatina festival for epic tomato battle Al Jazeera The epic La Tomatina food fight paints a sma

Following food safety lapses across Karnataka establishments, Health Dept. to hold meeting with representatives

The Minister says the inspections would not be restricted to any particular category of establishment or section of society

We can’t quit smartphones, but we can manage digital junk food better

We treat tech overuse like drug addiction, but smartphones – like sugar – are everywhere, making complete avoidance unrealistic.

Restaurants Are Using Unsettling AI-Generated Photos of Food

Plus the rise of Loonen water, and Keith Lee steps in during a crisis

Jim Cramer on Smithfield Foods (SFD): “It’s a Very Inexpensive Stock”

Better Consumer Staples ETF: the iShares IYK vs. First Trust's Food and Beverage-Focused FTXG

FSSAI’s proposed warning labels could let unhealthy foods escape scrutiny, says expert

Under the proposal to have red hexagonal warning labels on packaged foods, areas requiring scrutiny include the nutrient threshold, the timeline of the second phase, the definition of HFSS (foods high in fat, sugar, salt), the use of ‘added’ nutrients, the size of the warning lab

Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise prostate cancer risk by 30%

Ultra-processed foods make up a huge share of the American diet, and new research suggests they may carry another serious health risk for men.

Telangana Foods turns into role model for country in Take Home Ration models

The facility supplies food to children through Anganwadi centres in all districts of Telangana and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and its major ready-to-eat products include Balamrutham, Balamrutham Plus and snack food, besides hot food products such as Kichidi Mix and Upma Mix

Could Tyson Foods (TSN) Stock Win as Chicken Strength Offsets a Beef Downturn?

Now you seafood, now you don’t: $350k worth of oysters vanish without a trace in NSW

About 400,000 juvenile Sydney rock oysters were taken from an oyster farm on state’s mid-north coast earlier this year, police say Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Police are on the hunt for a seafood swindler after 400,000 oysters were allegedly stole

Canada excludes seafood from retaliatory tariffs on US goods

The Canadian government late Wednesday exempted seafood and fish products from its retaliatory tariffs on U.S.

Executive Sells Shares of Food Supplier, Following 130% Rally

The Best Dining Is Happening During the Day

A Japanese bakery in Nashville, cult breakfast burritos in Brooklyn, Indigenous fry bread in Portland: These are the seven best new daytime spots in the US.

The 19 Best New Restaurants of 2026

The definitive list of the year's top US openings features a wine bar in NYC's Chinatown, a style-bending pizza spot in San Francisco, a thrilling izakaya in Kansas City, and more.

BA’s Best Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft in the center, crisp at the edges, and coated in cinnamon sugar—everything a classic snickerdoodle should be.

The 2-Ingredient Cocktail I Turn to After a Long Day

Instead of thinking too hard about white port, maybe just enjoy it.

31 Labor Day Recipes for Summer's Last Hurrah

Watermelon som tam, grilled banh mi, banana pudding cake, and more dishes for one last summer cookout.

The Best High-Protein Meal Delivery Services for People With Good Taste (2026)

Because a high-protein diet doesn’t have to mean ground beef and rice.

After Testing 16 Pizza Ovens, These Are the 5 I Recommend For Perfect Pies at Home (2026)

Want good pizza at home? You need it hot, hot, hot—and these outdoor pizza ovens deliver.

Best Kitchen Scales, Tested Over a Decade of Baking (2026)

Psst: They’re not just for bakers.

BA's Best Apple Pie

Claire Saffitz’s cardamom-and-cider-spiked apple pie will rival any bakery version.

I Cook for a Living, but These Are the Kids’ Snacks I Buy on Repeat

Straight from the mouths of babes (my 5- and 7-year-olds)—and they don’t mess around with snacktime.

Why Is Loonen Water So Hyped?

After less than a year on the market, the bottled water is popping up everywhere.

The Most-Saved Recipes on Bon Appétit in August 2026

Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.

6 Chef-Grade Kitchen Tools You Can Get Cheaper at a Restaurant Supply Store

There are some parts of your kitchen it makes sense to outfit like a restaurant’s.

Chia Seed Pudding and More Recipes We Made This Week

Like smashed tacos and Bloody Mary salmorejo.

Caramelized Onions

Sweet, jammy, deeply browned onions worth every minute of stirring.

The Travel Must-Haves BA Editors Swear by for Stress-Free Trips

We’ve racked up an impressive number of travel hacks and tips along with our frequent flyer miles.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

With deeply browned edges and creamy centers, these basic roasted sweet potatoes are ready to dress up however you’d like.

The Silicone Deli Containers BA Editors Are Obsessed With

These are the food storage containers of our dreams.

Best Pizza Stones and Steel for Crispy Pies in Your Oven (2026)

Your pizza night just got an upgrade.

Garlic Confit

The sweet, jammy garlic cloves are only half the story—don’t sleep on the deeply savory oil.

HelloFresh Is the Meal Kit for People Who Are Bored of Predictable Meal Kits

A new menu of over 100 weekly recipes has something to please every palate.

What We Loved in August: Sour Candy Dried Fruit, a Cult Favorite Iced Tea, and More

Like a handmade cereal bowl, the best all-purpose wine glasses, and bioactive honey.

22 Easy Weeknight Dinners for September

Curry-glazed salmon, crispy gnocchi caprese, and more more easy dinners for busy nights.

I asked 100 companies for my data. Some deleted it instead.

I filed a request with McDonald’s earlier this month to access all of the personal data the fast food company collected about me, and I received a stunning 515-page report a few days later that detailed my app interactions in granular detail and predicted I would never stop eatin

‘The lake is our life’: Protecting a shared lifeline in Uganda

On the shores of Nkondo, in Uganda’s Kikuube district, the day begins before sunrise. Fishers enter the lake to fish, while families around Lake Albert rely on its waters for food, income and daily survival.

Raising Cane’s opening new restaurants in September: Here’s where

Soon-to-open locations include a restaurant in a beloved tourist destination.

TRUNK(HOTEL) SAPPORO Introduces a 107-Room “Mid-Century Folklore” Retreat

Summary TRUNK(HOTEL) SAPPORO is set to open its doors on September 17, 2027 in Hokkaido.It features 107 rooms with a "Mid-Century Folklore" design theme.Amenities include the iconic restaurant Sushi Saito and a 40-meter water spa.

After the floods, Nepal's survivors look to rebuilding their lives

In Nepal, after the deadly flood, another ordeal begins for the survivors: finding shelter, food, and simply the means to survive.

Nepal deadly floods: FRANCE 24 report – on the ground with survivors

In Nepal, after the deadly flood, another ordeal begins for the survivors: finding shelter, food, and simply the means to survive.

Old people in Namibia are going into debt to pay for everyday costs – new report examines strained household budgets

Caregivers said their priorities were pension increases, a dedicated allowance, food security and basic infrastructure.

Three Days of Hot Dogs, Boutiques, and Football for an Ohio State Buckeyes Game Weekend

Columbus is always evolving.

Three Days of Barbecue, Swimming Holes, and Football for a UT Longhorns Game Weekend

As cities go, Austin is a bit of a chameleon.

Tea Is So Hot Right Now

In Los Angeles, Tea at Shiloh describes itself as a “late night teahouse.” Here, visitors can reserve slots from 7 to 11 p.m.

You’re Invited to Eater Off Menu 2026

We’re excited to invite you to Eater Off Menu, a night dedicated to tasting what’s trending and what’s next in food and drink at our biggest Los Angeles event ever.

The Dinner Party Has Left the Building

A few months ago, a small group gathered for a picnic during a retreat in upstate New York.

I’m Over the Erewhonification of Fancy Grocery Stores

All this week, the Eater Today newsletter is dedicated to editor Hot Takes, a way to release the pressure valve of crankiness that comes with sweating your way through the end of summer.