Food and agricultural products imported into the European Union may soon have to meet EU health and environmental standards. Food and agricultural products imported into the EU come mainly from Argentina, Brazil, China, Switzerland, Turkey, Indonesia, Ukraine, Ivory Coast and the United States. These countries would have to comply with EU standards or disrupt their … Read more
From sleep to stress to periods, many things can play a role in IBS symptoms. Abi Jackson learns more from the experts. Most people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have a list of foods that tend to trigger symptoms. What triggers IBS flare-ups can vary from person to person, whether it’s spicy snack foods, too … Read more
The Indian star chef is back with a new cookbook – and it’s 100% vegetarian. Lauren Taylor catches up with Atul Kochhar. Atul Kochhar wants us to say goodbye to store-bought curry paste. “You honestly don’t need the paste in the supermarket – please don’t buy it, even if it has my name on it!” … Read more
Time to jump in there and fortify your Easter basket, says Sam Wylie-Harris. It’s the most enticing time of year and the range of dreamy chocolate delights makes you want to seek out, savor… and secretly save some for yourself. Here’s what’s in our Easter Parade, with a delicious egg for every chocolate lover in … Read more
Baked goods, chips and even shredded cheese can all be stored in the freezer (Image: Ello via Unsplash) With the cost of living set to rise dramatically due to soaring utility bills and the Social Security tax, many of us are looking for ways to ensure we’re making the most of our weekly grocery shopping. … Read more
Farmland for food demo Westgate and Garlinge Action Group Against Housing About 60 people attended today (Oct. Speeches at the Westgate event were made by Joanna Cornford, Cllr Pauline Farrance, Cllr Matthew Scott and Rowan Dickman from the Salmestone Ward Residents Association. Loss of farmland, food security and the impact of settlement development were discussed, … Read more
As with everything right now, from weekly groceries to utility bills, pet owners may have noticed an increase in some pet care costs like insurance and food as well. My two rescue dogs Phoebe and Frank tolerate a lot of food. Together they munch on a 12kg bag of quality kibble a month, which costs … Read more
A group of more than 550 food banks across the UK have warned Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak they are close to “breaking point” due to an unsustainable surge in demand during the subsistence crisis. Soaring energy bills, rising grocery costs and social security increases are putting a growing number of families on the brink, … Read more
The decades-long tradition of cricket clubs offering tea to visitors, players and match officials is at risk of dying as more than 100 clubs are forced to abandon their staples during the game over food safety concerns. Cricket leagues say their members are worried about being sued if someone has an allergic reaction and the … Read more
Perry’s Pantry, a food bank in Didsbury, Manchester, helps more than 50 families who cannot afford to support themselves locally Trustee Tricia Reilly-Hurst says Perry’s Pantry Foodbank in Didsbury has seen an increase in remittances due to the cost of living crisis ( Image: Manchester Evening News) A PhD woman who works two jobs has … Read more