Health authorities move to protect farmworkers and other high-risk groups after recent outbreaks
More than 25% of children under 5 years are suffering severe hunger, says Unicef report
World’s largest food group wants to focus on products that boost health of elderly
Despite a growing body of evidence, Big Food is trying to dampen fears about the health effects of industrially formulated substances
Producer warns America is ceding a competitive advantage, just as it did with semiconductors
While pandemic risk is low, scientists say urgent investigations into the virus are necessary
Party spearheads legislation as one lawmaker vows not to ‘eat bugs with Bill Gates’
Kris Licht says consumer group will take ‘all steps available’ to challenge jury verdict that Enfamil product caused death of infant
Evidence of chicken and other livestock contaminated with lead triggers calls for urgent regulation
Research shows urgent need for policies to encourage weight loss and cut disease risk
More than a fifth of five-year-olds are overweight or obese, with one in four suffering from tooth decay, study shows
Report estimates one-third rise in commodity prices by 2050 would be compensated by health and nature savings
Food deserts blight some of America’s poorest communities. We meet the campaigners fighting back. Plus: Italy’s wine woes; women in agri-business; low-meat Denmark; VCs bet on regenerative farming; improving Africa’s crops; to plough or not to plough?
In Oklahoma and Mississippi, historic injustices continue to be felt in people’s diets
Policy carrots have kept livestock farmers sweet so far — but sticks may yet be needed
Politicians are nervous of telling citizens what to eat, but solutions are now at hand
Food agency says animal protein needed to address hunger and nutrient deficiencies in developing nations
The poultry industry supplies abundant, cheap protein — but there are significant environmental costs
Analysts anticipate that Ozempic and Wegovy will hurt sales at some groups as patients reduce calorie intake
Health campaigners warn that poverty and the prevalence of cheap, ultra-processed food is a sign of a broken system
Sector under pressure from falling sales seeks to counter criticism that its products are highly processed
Recent warnings are the latest in a series of scares, but the industry says sugar substitutes remain a vital weapon against obesity and diabetes
Climate change helps the spread of infectious diseases. Plus: rise in fungal infections highlights risks of antimicrobial resistance; Sydney shows how to almost eliminate HIV transmission; wait goes on for effective Long Covid treatments
Industry starts to explore certification for products to fit religious dietary regulations
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