New report warns staple food prices could soar by 2030

According to new research from online shopping platform BravoVoucher, the prices of items including olive oil and baked beans could rise dramatically in the coming years. ADVERTISEMENT The pandemic, rising interest rates and geopolitical conflict have caused the price of many British staples, including olive oil, baked beans and granulated sugar, to rise dramatically. A … Read more

Delta Airlines Makes Emergency Landing at JFK

Were you on Delta Flight 136? Contact natasha.anderson@mailonline.com A Delta Airlines plane bound for Amsterdam made an emergency landing in New York City after dozens of passengers were served spoiled food and became ill during the flight. Delta Flight 136, en route from Detroit, Michigan to the Netherlands, was diverted to JFK Airport early this … Read more

Nigeria’s food delivery industry is whetting the appetite of investors

Nigeria’s food delivery startups are attracting the attention of international investors who are optimistic about growing demand in Africa’s most populous country for home-delivered restaurant meals, even as rising food inflation bites. Local market leaders Chowdeck, FoodCourt and Heyfood, each backed by start-up incubator Y Combinator, and Spain’s Glovo, are vying for market share, serving … Read more

EasyJet cancellations leave Britons abroad in 24-hour hell with no food or water

As easyJet has canceled a series of flights, families’ summer holidays have been devastated and jeopardized – as scheduled trips to and from several UK airports have been canceled Nathan Barnes is pictured with two British pensioners who have also been affected by the cancellation (Nathan Barnes) A British couple have been stranded in Montenegro … Read more

How Does Lettuce Get Infected With E. Coli? Three Ways It Can Enter the Food Chain

An E. coli outbreak that has infected more than 200 people has been linked to lettuce. Although it is “too early to determine” how the lettuce leaves could have become contaminated with the bacteria, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it is confident it is the source. The FSA has not revealed whether the lettuce … Read more

Street food line-up announced for St. James’ STACK – Newcastle United

A mix of original STACK traders, alongside brand new operators and well-known North East restauranteurs, have been announced on the team sheet of traders who will be on hand when the venue opens on Strawberry Place this summer. Among those going to a STACK location for the very first time will be Tip topwith a … Read more

The world is heading for ‘food wars’, warns major commodity trader

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The world is heading towards “food wars” as geopolitical tensions and climate change push countries into conflict over dwindling supplies, one of the world’s largest agricultural commodity traders said. “We have fought many wars over … Read more

Tesco urgently recalls food as snacks could pose ‘life-threatening’ health risk to some consumers – ‘don’t eat it’

Tesco has become the latest supermarket to recall a product deemed unsafe for customers. The popular supermarket has urged shoppers to return BFree Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Loaf 350g to stores. BFree Sunflower and Pumpkin Seed Bread 350g Best before dates: All best before dates Batch codes: All batch codes The product poses a possible … Read more

At least 86 people have been hospitalized due to an E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce

At least 86 people are now hospitalized due to an E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce, health officials said. Data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that there had been a further 45 cases of infection on Tuesday this week, bringing the number of confirmed victims in the UK to 256. All those affected … Read more

Chefs food safety order sandwich warning

At least 40 different types of sandwiches, wraps and salads from supermarkets have been removed from shelves as the watchdog warns not to eat them if they have already been bought. The products were sold by a range of high street stores such as Asda, Boots, Morrisons, Co-op, Tesco, OneStop and Aldi. There have been … Read more