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The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank

During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

‘Defend the product!’ How the French keep their artisan food culture alive

Medieval-style producer guilds, a glut of festivals and strict controls on quality and origin all combine to make sure that traditional gastronomie is honoured and protected. It’s a Saturday ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

R.F.K. Jr. Scorns Trump’s Fast Food Habit: ‘Really, Like, Bad’

Intent on changing the U.S. food supply under the incoming Trump administration, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. passed judgment on the president-elect’s culinary choices during a recent podcast interview.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Man’s will written on back of food boxes is valid, UK high court rules

Malcolm Chenery left estate to Diabetes UK charity when he died in 2021, writing will on fish and mince pie boxes. A will written on the back of cardboard food packaging has been found to be valid ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

RFK Jr.'s Vow to Take On Big Food Could Face Resistance

Processed foods are in the cross hairs of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but battling major companies could collide with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s corporate-friendly goals.

Business - The New York Times - November 17

Fact Checking RFK Jr.’s Claims About Food and Nutrition

We fact checked five of his most repeated claims.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

RFK Jr.'s No. 1 hurdle to take on unhealthy food: Money

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to transform America’s food system, vowing to crack down on foods and ingredients he blames for many of the nation’s ills, including ultra-processed foods and food ...

The World Food Prize Foundation announces changes to expand international reach

An Iowa-based group that strives to alleviate world hunger is announcing a leadership change as it works to expand its international focus

Health - ABC News - November 19

Food prices surge in Gaza after aid convoy looted

World - Yahoo News - November 20

How Trump's mass deportation plans could affect food, farming industry

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed that he plans to address illegal immigration in the U.S. through a mass deportation program. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady discusses how ...

Gaza food production ‘decimated’ with 70% of farmland hit, UN finds

Israeli attacks have destroyed huge areas of land used for crops, with 90% of cattle killed, analysis shows . More than 90% of cattle have died and about 70% of land for crops in Gaza has been ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Which Thanksgiving foods can go through airport security?

As record travelers prepare to fly for Thanksgiving, here's what to know about transporting food through TSA checkpoints.

RFK Jr. weighing FDA crackdown on food additives under Trump

Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.

Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak

Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.

Listeria Outbreak Kills One, Prompts Recall for Yu Shang Food

Officials have linked 11 listeria cases since October 2021 to items from Yu Shang Food, which is recalling more than 72,000 pounds of products.

Health - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Nine people hospitalized in listeria outbreak linked to South Carolina food processor

A woman in California also lost a fetus from the disease that US health officials have linked to Yu Shang Food Inc. A listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from a South ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

In South Africa, Food Poisoning Kills at Least 23 Children

The South African government said that nearly 900 people, many children, had fallen sick since September.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Good enough to eat: Noah Verrier's paintings of comfort food

Artist Noah Verrier is getting millions of likes on social media for his paintings of comfort foods, like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, burgers, fries, and jelly donuts – and they're selling ...

Russian food prices are soaring — but no one dares blame Putin and the war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied that Russia has exchanged "butter for guns" and blamed the price rises on "unfriendly" countries.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Sniper Elite: Resistance Is Like A Welcome Serving Of Comfort Food

I often think about the era when Grand Theft Auto games were coming out almost every year rather than once a decade or so. In those off years, there were a lot of games that tried to fill the void ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

Recent recalls leave Americans wondering if Thanksgiving food is safe

As Thanksgiving approaches, some Americans may be concerned about a number of recent food recalls. However, the FDA says recalls are actually down this year. Nikki Battiste reports.

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