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'Veggie-burger' could be off the menu as EU lawmakers push to ban term

EU lawmakers voted on Wednesday (October 8) to ban the use of the term "veggie-burger" and limit food descriptions such as steak, escalope and sausage to products containing meat, part of a proposed EU law to protect farmers.

Reuters

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Your ‘healthy’ soft drink habit might be quietly hurting your liver

A major study finds both sugary and diet drinks may raise fatty liver risk, challenging the idea that artificially sweetened beverages are harmless.

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Mooncake mania boosts Hong Kong’s struggling restaurants

Hundreds of millions of people across Asia are celebrating the autumn harvest. In Hong Kong, a major staple for the festival are moon cakes - traditional pastries that symbolise unity and prosperity.

Al Jazeera

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Trump's tariffs crushing India's frozen shrimp industry

The U.S. was India's top export market for shrimp, but 50 per cent export tariffs brought in by the Trump administration have seriously hurt the industry. Some farmers have faced price cuts of almost 40 per cent on their catch.

CBC News

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Asahi beer running dry as cyberattack results in shortages

Japanese restaurants, bars and stores are running low on beer and other beverages from industry leader Asahi Group as the impact from a cyberattack entered a fifth day on Friday, with no resolution in sight.

Reuters

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South African winemakers hit by U.S. trade act expiry, tariff jump

The expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a key U.S. trade initiative with African nations including South Africa, is threatening the country's wine industry's access to the U.S. market, raising fears that even a p...

Reuters

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Kids get new school lunch menu overhauled by professional chefs

School lunches, in some places, have come a long way from the days of mystery meat and pizza that could be mistaken for cardboard. A new district food program brings fresh, high-quality cuisine to the cafeteria.

CBS America

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How a coffee made from bird poo in Brazil is beating Trump's tariffs

Brazil's coffee sector is dealing with punitive U.S. tariffs but a specialty coffee that passes through the digestive tract of the exotic Jacu bird could provide a way forward.

Reuters

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Coffee prices surge as climate and trade shake global supply

Coffee prices have been rising for more than a year amid poor harvests due to freak weather in producer countries. Instability in global coffee markets is adding to the woes.

DW News

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58M pounds of corn dogs recalled because of wood pieces in batter

About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because wood pieces may be embedded in the batter.

Scripps News

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National Coffee Day has customers buzzing with joy

Last month coffee prices were up 20% from the previous year.

News 12

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Finland’s wild love for blueberries

In summer, Finns pick up to 20 million kilos of wild blueberries. What is it about these dusty blue berries they love so much?

DW News

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Canada halts imports of some EU cheese over lumpy skin disease

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has banned the importation of raw milk cheeses from France, Italy and Switzerland in an effort to prevent an outbreak of lumpy skin disease in cattle.

CBC News

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South African vineyard making better wine thanks to cattle, ducks

A historic wine estate near Stellenbosch is turning to cattle, sheep and ducks to improve the quality of its vineyards. Hartenberg Wine Estate says it has become the first in South Africa to earn international certification for regenerat...

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Netherlands wins first prize at World French Fry Championship

The World French Fry Championships was held for the third year in a row in the northern French city of Arras. Siem Bruggen of the Netherlands won the first prize for Authentic Fries - or fries without any toppings.

France 24

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Making the perfect martini

Award-winning London-based bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana takes "CBS Saturday Morning" behind the bar to make the perfect martini.

CBS News

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Study reveals yogurt may have helped world's oldest woman live to 117

Maria Branyas Morera, once the world's oldest living person, credited yogurt, fish and olive oil for her health. Researchers in Spain say her diet may explain her remarkable longevity.

CBS News

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South Africans vie for Guiness World Record in barbecuing

In Pretoria, 2,500 people armed with tongs and sausages set out to beat Japan's record of 2,220. But beyond the rivalry, it's about pride, as many say barbecuing, or braai, carries deep cultural meaning in South Africa. DW's Dianne Hawke...

DW News

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Pantry staples, easy meals gaining popularity amid inflation

Demand for cheap staples and shelf stable foods like Hamburger Helper, boxed macaroni and cheese, beans and pasta is on the rise. What's driving it?

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Germany pours into world's largest beer festival Oktoberfest

With beer and joy on tap, Oktoberfest has opened in Munich under tightened security. The mayor welcomes the 7 million visitors expected over the next two and a half weeks, calling on them to enjoy a respite from global crises.

DW News

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Northeast apple harvest bounces back after drought

After a tough season marked by drought and wildfires, apple orchards across the Northeast are reporting a strong harvest this fall. Families can look forward to a variety of apples and a longer picking season.

AccuWeather

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Nigerian chef cooks largest pot of jollof rice ever

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Bassey has set a record for the largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice ever. Thousands of people gathered in Lagos to watch the food influencer cook the popular dish weighing in at a massive 8,780 kilos.

DW News

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Three major reasons behind grocery price increases

Food prices spiked during COVID-19 and remain stubbornly high even as inflation slows. Despite campaign pledges, President Trump has yet to bring grocery costs down.

CBS America

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Sardine shortage hits French markets

The shortage, experts say, comes down to overfishing and climate change, with warming waters reducing plankton and shrinking sardine populations. Much of the supply comes from Morocco, now struggling to keep up with demand.

Africanews

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Canada gets a D for food insecurity in annual report

An annual report card from Food Banks Canada has given this country a D for food insecurity after Statistics Canada data showed a 40 per cent increase in poverty in the last two years and one-quarter of households struggling to afford food.

CBC News

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Nigerian chef Hilda Baci cooks world's largest pot of jollof rice

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has added another culinary milestone to her record-breaking career, cooking what is believed to be the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.

Africanews

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Educators raise concerns on school lunch safety net cuts

Over 53% of U.S. children qualify for free school lunch, but recent changes to safety net programs have raised concerns among educators and parents about the impact on funding these programs.

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These are the new trends among European consumers

Health and well-being remain top priorities for European consumers. Around 28% of them report taking consistent steps to live healthier lives, aiming for goals like mental wellness, disease prevention and staying fit.

Euronews

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Artificial sweeteners could age human brains faster: Study

A new study published in American Academy of Neurology found that aspartame, saccharin, and other artificial sweeteners may pose negative health outcomes for the human brain.

CBC News

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These future foods could help the planet

Sustainable food alternatives are changing our plates and palates, but are we ready?

Mashable