In the Joint Research Centre cases, the vast majority of hazards were of a microbiological or chemical nature. Published: January 09, 2026, 12:05 am One out of three cases of food fraud carry a considerable food safety risk, according to researchers. Food laundering, which is reintroducing already illegal food into the supply chain – was...

Listen to the article 10 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Food and beverage companies in 2026 will need to cater to a consumer who is full of contradictions. Shoppers are increasingly prioritizing health and wellness and pushing for more clean-label food options that appear less processed. At...

Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The following is a guest post from Rabbi Moshe Elefant, the chief operating officer of OU Kosher. He oversees the certification and monthly inspection of 13,000 plants in 105 countries. Opinions are the author’s own. The market for...

I’ve noticed something bright and comforting, even in the moodiest of dining rooms across the country: real candles, and lots of them. After a long reign of battery-powered faux candles for safety and convenience, some restaurants are back to scattering demure tea candles in votives across their tables, and a number have leaned into an...

Published: January 08, 2026, 12:01 am There has been a sharp decline in the number of positive samples found as part of a program targeting imported products, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Results are from sampling products of animal origin (POAO) at UK Border Inspection Posts (BCPs), under the National Monitoring Plan, between...

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Mondelēz International plans to conduct a review of its creative agencies in the U.S., a spokesperson for the packaged foods marketer confirmed to Marketing Dive. The move comes as the company recently appointed Travis Freeman, formerly of...

Beetroot Halwa, Easy sweet recipe made with fresh beetroot, sugar, milk, ghee, nuts. It is called as beetroot pudding or halwa is a popular winter delicacy. It is similar sweet recipe to carrot halwa but lesser known halwa which is loved by many specially for its vibrant colour. Everyone is familiar with carrot halwa, but...

The 2025 dietary guidelines have just been published and they include a bigger focus on including red meat and fat in the foods Americans eat. The guidelines, which will be in place through 2030, are primarily the brainchild of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The...

Published: January 08, 2026, 12:03 am Two studies have looked into whether private certifications improve food safety with results varying by certification standard and pathogen. The first study examined whether third-party certifications make the food system safer for meat, poultry, and egg industries in the United States. This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe...

Updated: Jan 8, 2026 by Aarthi 5 Taste Uthappam is a popular South Indian Restaurant only menu. Variety of mini Uthappam served in a single banana leaf platter with coconut chutney and sambar. Some popular flavours include onion, masala, dry fruits, podi and vegetable.  I had heard about this uthappam before, but I...