‘Fragmented’ Microsoft Tools Undercut Efficiency at Amazon and Whole Foods, Internal Deloitte Review Finds
An anonymous reader shares a report: It’s been more than eight years since Amazon bought Whole Foods, but the two companies still haven’t aligned their setup for the Microsoft software their employees use. That disconnect was flagged in an 8-week Deloitte review of W … ⌘ Read more
Samsung Is Putting Google Gemini AI Into Your Refrigerator, Whether You Need It or Not
BrianFagioli writes: Samsung is bringing Google Gemini directly into the kitchen, starting with a refrigerator that can see what you eat. At CES 2026, the company plans to show off a new Bespoke AI Refrigerator that uses a built in camera system paired with Gemini to automatically recognize food items, includi … ⌘ Read more
Food Becoming More Calorific But Less Nutritious Due To Rising Carbon Dioxide
More carbon dioxide in the environment is making food more calorific but less nutritious – and also potentially more toxic, a study has found. From a report: Sterre ter Haar, a lecturer at Leiden University in the Netherlands, and other researchers at the institution created a method to compare multiple studies on pl … ⌘ Read more
Google AI Summaries Are Ruining the Livelihoods of Recipe Writers
Google’s AI Mode is synthesizing “Frankenstein” recipes from multiple creators, often stripping away context and accuracy and siphoning traffic and ad revenue away from food bloggers in the process. Many recipe writers warn this shift amounts to an “extinction event” for ad-supported food sites. The Guardian reports: Over the past few years, bl … ⌘ Read more
How We Ingest Plastic Chemicals While Consuming Food
A comprehensive database built by scientists in Switzerland and Norway has catalogued 16,000 chemicals linked to plastic materials, and the findings paint a troubling picture of what Americans are actually eating when they prepare food in their kitchens. Of those 16,000 chemicals, more than 5,400 are considered hazardous to human health by government and industry sta … ⌘ Read more
Uber and DoorDash Try To Halt NYC Law That Encourages Tipping
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Two of the largest food-delivery app companies have made a last-ditch effort to overturn tipping laws in New York City that go into effect in January just as its next mayor, who has been highly critical of the companies and the app industry, takes office. Tips to delivery workers have plummet … ⌘ Read more
‘Food and Fossil Fuel Production Causing $5 Billion of Environmental Damage an Hour’
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: The unsustainable production of food and fossil fuels causes $5 billion of environmental damage per hour, according to a major UN report. Ending this harm was a key part of the global transformation of governance, economics and finance required “before col … ⌘ Read more
More People Crowdfunded Basic Needs In 2025, GoFundMe Report Shows
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Fast Company: More and more people are turning to GoFundMe for help covering the cost of housing, food, and other basic needs. The for-profit crowdfunding platform’s annual “Year in Help” report, released Tuesday, underscored ongoing concerns around affordability. The number of fundraisers started to he … ⌘ Read more
Driver told police they were ‘not real’ after 100km chase in stolen truck
An intoxicated driver jailed for leading police on a wild chase up the Bruce Highway, sparks flying from the bare wheel rims of a stolen food truck. ⌘ Read more
How the Dollar-Store Industry Overcharges Cash-Strapped Customers While Promising Low Prices
Dollar General and Family Dollar stores have collectively failed more than 6,400 government price-accuracy inspections since January 2022, charging customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on shelves for everything from frozen pizzas to puppy food, according to an investigation by the … ⌘ Read more
Four arrested in London after apple crumble thrown at Crown Jewels display
An organisation called Take Back Power, which describes itself as a civil resistance group, posted footage of the incident on social media and said two of its members had smothered the Imperial State Crown display case with apple crumble and custard. ⌘ Read more
Snatched sushi and scoffed sandwiches — seagulls swoop at Federation Square
Pesky seagulls snatching food from unsuspecting members of the public has spurred a Melbourne council to start canine patrols of Federation Square. ⌘ Read more
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Fishers say WA ban will bring an end to ‘decent fish and chips’
New fishing rules come into effect in Western Australia next month, significantly reducing the amount of local fish available in the state. ⌘ Read more
36-hour recovery saves $400k food delivery for remote community
A mammoth effort by community members saves five months’ worth of food for a remote community, but the incident reignites the debate about the condition of WA’s most remote roads. ⌘ Read more
San Francisco Will Sue Ultraprocessed Food Companies
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: The San Francisco city attorney filed on Tuesday the nation’s first government lawsuit against food manufacturers over ultraprocessed fare (source may be paywalled; alternative source), arguing that cities and counties have been burdened with the costs of treating diseases that stem from the companies’ prod … ⌘ Read more
Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit
Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid. ⌘ Read more
Shoppers warned of grocery price rise as parasite hits crop production
Beekeepers say the escalating cost of pollinating crops will be passed onto consumers as the industry battles a devastating bee killer. ⌘ Read more
Beekeepers struggle amid fears varroa mite infestations are worsening in NSW
The cost of treating varroa mite in the beekeeping industry is flowing onto other food growers reliant on pollination. ⌘ Read more
EPA Approves New ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticides For Use On Food
The EPA has approved new pesticides that qualify as PFAS “forever chemicals” (paywalled; alternative source), sparking criticism from scientists and environmental groups who warn these decisions could increase Americans’ exposure through food and water at a time when many states are moving to restrict such substances. The Washington Post reports: This … ⌘ Read more
AI Nutrition Tracking Stinks
AI nutrition tracking features in popular fitness apps are producing wildly inaccurate calorie and macro counts despite promises to simplify food logging through automated photo analysis. The Verge tested AI-powered nutrition tools in Ladder, Oura Advisor, January and MyFitnessPal. Ladder’s AI estimated the outlet’s carefully measured 355-calorie breakfast at 780 calories and got the macro breakdown wrong even after the r … ⌘ Read more
Ultra-Processed Food is Global Health Threat, Researchers Warn
Action is needed now to reduce ultra-processed food (UPF) in diets worldwide because of their threat to health, say international experts in a global review of research. From a report: They say the way we eat is changing - with a move away from fresh, whole foods to cheap, highly-processed meals - which is increasing our risk of a range of chronic … ⌘ Read more
Sydney’s food truck divide: The suburbs with hundreds and those with none
There are close to 2000 food trucks in Sydney. See how many your area has. ⌘ Read more
Robinhood Offers To Bring Cash To Your Doorstep, for a Fee
An anonymous reader shares a report: Robinhood Markets is betting its Gen Z and millennial clientele are as eager to send out for delivery of a wad of cash as they are to order pizza or a pint of ice cream.
The brokerage is joining with food-and-drink delivery app Gopuff to allow customers to withdraw cash from their Robinhood bank accounts and have it broug … ⌘ Read more
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Trump Quietly Dishes Out More Tax Breaks to Rich Investors While Slashing Food Aid for Millions
Jake Johnson, Senior Editor - Common Dreams
_Stephan: While American children are facing food shortages, elderly and low income Americans are losing healthcare, and on and on, “king” Trump is giving further tax cuts to his oligarch supporters. It is just another step in the trend that is converting America from a dominantly middle-c … ⌘ Read more
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Dataset reveals the factors affecting retail and charitable food supplies after Hurricane Harvey
Texas and Louisiana withstood the worst of Hurricane Harvey, which unleashed cataclysmic rain in August of 2017 that killed over 100 people from flooding. After the flood, grocery stores and pantries struggled not only to remain open but to keep fresh food on the shelves. ⌘ Read more
‘Not gonna happen!’ Trump official says Thanksgiving travel about to ‘slow to a trickle’
Alexander Willis, Staff Writer - Raw Story
_Stephan: I have been thinking about what is coming in Thanksgiving, unless major good news changes occur in the next few days. Families will not be able to gather together because air travel, as described in this article, declines “to a trickle.” And what where will millions of Americans get the food for a c … ⌘ Read more
Uncertainty for small-scale Tasmanian farmers over new food safety rules
The new regulations would bring Tasmania into line with national standards, but smaller growers are worried they will have to pay the same fees and meet the same auditing requirements as large-scale growers. ⌘ Read more
Rideshare Giant Grab Moves 200 Macs Out of the Cloud, Expects To Save $2.4 Million
Singaporean super-app company Grab has dumped 200 cloudy Mac Minis and replaced them with physical machines, a move it expects will save $2.4 million over three years. From a report: Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading rideshare and food delivery outfit and therefore needs to build apps for iOS to connect with custom … ⌘ Read more
Tesla says shareholders approve Musk’s $1 trillion pay plan with over 75% voting in favor
Lora Kolodny, Reporter - CNBC
_Stephan: When I tell you that the United States has become a neo-medieval culture with a wealth inequity never before seen at anywhere near this level. You’re have trouble with your healthcare costs? Your child is one of the 20% of children with food scarcity issues? You have an elderly loved one who can’t get the ca … ⌘ Read more
Home advantage? How consumers misjudge the environmental impact of imported food
Peppers from Spain or from Germany? When consumers assess the environmental impact of food, their decision largely depends on its origin. This is shown by a new survey by researchers at the University of Göttingen. According to the survey, domestic products in supermarkets are perceived as particularly environmentally friendly. But this impression can be misleading. The results raise questions about the de … ⌘ Read more
Referral to German food aid resources disappears from US Army Garrison Bavaria website ⌘ Read more
The US Army is advising its soldiers in Germany to go to German food banks because of the shutdown. ⌘ Read more
‘No one is entitled!’ MAGA congressman shames SNAP recipients for ‘life choices’
Alexander Willis, Staff Writer - Raw Story
Stephan: This is the heartless Republican scum the Americans in Florida’s 6th District chose to represent them.
As 42 million Americans go without federal food assistance, including 16 million children, Rep. Randy Fine … ⌘ Read more
USDA Tells Grocery Stores They Can’t Give Discounts to People Hit by Trump’s Food Stamp Freeze
Stephen Prager, Staff Writer - Common Dreams
_Stephan: This story, and the Trump administration, are so vile, I am not sure I have the adjectives to describe Trump and his incompetent vassals. What Trump has done is make it illegal for a generous grocer to help families who have lost SNAP by giving them discounts. If you know someone wh … ⌘ Read more
The Fantastic Chemistry Behind Why 10 Popular Foods Taste So Good
We all enjoy eating foods that taste good, but we often don’t fully understand the chemistry that makes them so delicious. In this list, we’re going to take a deep dive into ten foods that everybody loves. We’ll look at the chemistry that creates incredible flavors, textures, and ultimately, unforgettable dining experiences. Eating is an […]
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10 Futuristic Fungal Technologies
Fungi are miraculous. They provide us with food, alcohol, medicine, and the essential decomposition that keeps life going. And yet, their potential may be far greater. Fungi can be made into computer chips, bio-batteries, circuit boards, insulation, self-repairing building materials, and reactive clothing. They can even devour plastic, absorb heavy metals, and clean pollution. Make […]
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Desperate North Koreans sell blood for food as hunger crisis deepens ⌘ Read more
Plastic packaging could be a greater sin than food waste
Food waste has long been reviled as an immoral, largely preventable feature of our consumer society. ⌘ Read more
Trump administration won’t tap emergency funds to pay food aid
Grace Yarrow and Meredith Lee Hill, Staff Writers - Politico
Stephan: The sheer nastiness of Trump and the Republican Party is beyond my comprehension. What kind of person doesn’t care that fellow Americans won’t get enough to eat? Yet that is what is going to happen Saturday unless something changes.
![Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and President Donald Trump sit at a table at the White H … ⌘ Read more
Americans Brace for Food Stamps to Run Out: ‘The Greatest Hunger Catastrophe Since the Great Depression’
Eric Berger, Reporter - rsn.org | The Guardian (U.K.)
_Stephan: Part of America’s transition from a democratic republic to an authoritarian neo-medieval society, is that just as was the case in the 14th century, the rich and powerful care nothing for the welllbeing of the peasants. Nothing illustrates this more cle … ⌘ Read more
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Americans brace for food stamps to run out: ‘the greatest hunger catastrophe since the Great Depression’
Eric Berger, Reporter - The Guardian (U.K.)
_Stephan: How is it possible that the richest country in the world has tens of millions of its people facing lack of food issues? What kind of country is the United States, and why is adequate food not driving tens of millions into the streets in nonviolent demonstrations. W … ⌘ Read more
A food tax shift could save lives—without a price hike in the average shopping basket
More expensive steak, cheaper tomatoes, but the same total cost for the average basket of groceries at the supermarket. A comprehensive study, led by researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, has analyzed the potential effects of a food tax shift—where VAT is removed from healthy foods and levies are introduced on foods that have a negative impact on the climate. ⌘ Read more
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