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National Restaurant Association: New tariffs could raise food costs
Beef costs are soaring. Tariffs could make that worse. | Photo: Shutterstock. The National Restaurant Association is asking the Trump Administration to exempt food and beverage from a sweeping set of new tariffs announced this week, saying they...

Lack of livestock vets hampering food production, say experts
Recent data shows that Malaysia’s self-sufficiency level for cattle and buffalo meat stood at just 15.9% in 2023, far below the 35.5% projected under the National Agrofood Policy 2.0. PETALING JAYA: A growing shortage of veterinary professionals...

Food bank launches game-changing initiative to save hundreds of tons of food from trash: 'We recover it before it gets there'
"Everything that arrives here was originally destined for the recycling point." by Lindy WhitehouseAugust 1, 2025 A food bank in Spain has partnered with a major wholesale market for fresh food to reduce food waste and feed vulnerable communities....

'I'd drink till...': Johny Lever admits taking shocking favour from police, says 'I had crossed my limits'
Veteran comedian Johny Lever, who has entertained audiences for over four decades, recently opened up about a darker chapter from his past during a candid conversation with comedians Sapan Verma, Aakash Gupta, and his daughter, Jamie Lever....

Coffee fans urged to 'avoid' doing one thing after finishing their drink
For many people, the morning simply isn't complete - or even possible - without a cup of coffee or two. Whether that's a flat white grabbed on the move or an iced latte you've prepared at home, it's difficult to imagine facing the working day...

How I cut out ‘food noise’ and lost 40lbs
Over the past six years I’ve lost more than 40lb (almost three stone). It has been a long road to find “peace” with food and my body, and at the age of 47 I have done it at long last.Healing a complicated relationship with food that involved years...

Midcoast Humane in need of kitten and puppy food
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Animal shelters across the state are experiencing a surge in the number of kittens and puppies, leading to a rapid depletion of food supplies. Midcoast Humane in Brunswick has reported an unexpected demand for kitten and puppy...

Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland seeks pet food donations amid rising demand
WESTBROOK, Maine — The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) is urging the community to contribute to its annual pet food drive, emphasizing that donations benefit not only shelter animals but also the organization's pet food pantry....

How one Gaza family dedicates each day to finding enough food to survive
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Every morning, Abeer and Fadi Sobh wake up in their tent in the Gaza Strip to the same question: How will they find food for themselves and their six young children ? The couple has three options: Maybe a charity...

DJFS releases annual report
LISBON — The Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services spent more than $323 million in funds brought into the county to help residents with Medicaid, food assistance and other public assistance programming last year. That number was...

Council vies to combat food trouble in city
The plates are emptier, the shelves are barer, and the cries of hunger in Pine Bluff are growing louder. Officials say a wave of cuts by the USDA has swept through local food programs, leaving food banks like Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) struggling...

Why not enough food is reaching Palestinians in Gaza
International outcry over images of emaciated children and increasing reports of hunger-related deaths have pressured Israel to let more aid into the Gaza Strip. This week, Israel paused fighting in parts of Gaza and airdropped food. But aid...

Win a brand new Jetour X70 and help make dreams come true
Reach For A Dream is proud to announce the launch of its annual Dream Raffle, one of South Africa’s most anticipated charitable draws, aimed at fulfilling the dreams of children facing life-threatening illnesses. Now in its 30th year, the Dream...

FSSAI mandates display of ‘Food Safety Connect’ App QR code at food premises
Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Aimed at safeguarding public health and strengthening the food safety ecosystem, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all Food Business Operators (FBOs),...
Tastemakers: Burnt-out serial entrepreneur cooks up $16m success with Lau Wang Claypot Delights
SINGAPORE – A serial entrepreneur since he was 21, Mr Mark Jeremy Low once juggled running three wonton noodle stalls, one claypot food stall and two KTV pubs, all while working as a property agent. But his monthly income was unstable, fluctuating...

Violence against Filipino women revealed in Lahaina disaster report
FILE PHOTO – Waiola Church and nearby Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in flames along Wainee Street, Aug. 8, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Thousands of displaced residents on Maui have faced a year of anxious uncertainty since the deadliest...

26-YO Food Engineer Turned a Terrace Kitchen Experiment into a Rs 3 Lakh Monthly Millet Business
For years, traditional grains like millets had been pushed aside in favour of more commercial crops, leaving farmers with diminishing incomes and an uncertain future. One such individual affected by this transition was Arvind Kumar, an organic...
Journalist tries to set record straight on Gaza food distribution
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways (NewsNation) — Former British military officer and...

Manipur: ‘Drink from tap’ mission launched in Tamenglong district
Tamenglong: The District Administration of Tamenglong, in collaboration with the District Water & Sanitation Mission (DWSM), officially launched the first-ever “Drink From Tap Mission” at Akhui Village on Friday. This pioneering initiative aims to...

How a Charlotte entrepreneur brewed success with Uptown matcha cafe
Gotcha Matcha's Eric Hinklen Jr. realized he had a business idea steeping after a trip to Thailand. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte entrepreneur who dreams of making his shop "the face of matcha" has successfully launched Gotcha Matcha, moving from...