New Food

The UK government is telling households to stockpile food as part of preparedness guidance, urging people to keep supplies on hand for emergencies. ITV News examined the advice, explaining the reasoning behind it and how the public should respond. The recommendation has drawn wide attention, with many questioning whether it signals a new emergency the government is anticipating or simply routine resilience planning.

The 29th FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show will take place from November 10 to 12, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The event is one of the major international food and beverage exhibitions in China, offering companies a mature platform for cross-border trade. Organisers and business observers are sharing the dates as exhibitors and buyers begin planning their participation.

El Niño is back in the spotlight as weather agencies across South America update their forecasts. Brazil's national meteorology institute released its September bulletin, while Rio Grande do Sul expects heavier rain and storms in October. Santa Catarina issued warnings for food production, and Argentina's Patagonia region is also watching shifting projections closely.

Japanese udon chain Marugame Seimen has added four dishes to its grand menu, including the Spicy Pork Tsukemen Udon, which offers three portions of noodles at a single price, and Mentaiko Cream Udon. The change is being reported by Japanese food news outlets, drawing attention from fans of the chain's seasonal offerings.

The Netherlands' Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) has launched an investigation into VAT fraud involving soft drinks. The operation targets suspected carousel fraud schemes in the beverage sector, where tax on soft drink sales is evaded through complex cross-border transactions. The case has drawn attention in Dutch financial media as authorities crack down on large-scale tax evasion in the food and drink industry.

Scientists are expressing concern about a potential El Niño event in 2026, warning the climate pattern could bring extreme weather worldwide, including heatwaves, droughts, floods and disrupted monsoons. The BBC's Global Story examines what researchers know so far, why the timing matters, and how a warming planet may intensify El Niño's effects on food supplies, economies and vulnerable communities across the globe.

A Stanford Medicine study finds that cutting ultra-processed foods from school menus will be tricky. The research suggests efforts to improve school meal quality face practical obstacles, though details of the findings were not provided. The study adds to ongoing debate about how schools can serve healthier food to students while working within tight budgets and existing supply chains.

The health-focused restaurant chain True Food Kitchen has shut down its location at Roosevelt Field mall on Long Island, New York, according to Newsday. The closure removes one of the chain's area dining spots, which are known for seasonal, health-oriented menus. No detailed reason for the shutdown has been given, and it is unclear whether other locations are affected.

People in Pamplona, Spain are searching for the local weather forecast. The trend comes as a major search query in the region, though no specific weather event has been confirmed. Local media coverage in Navarra currently focuses on other city news, such as the opening of La Luna, a new bar serving fried foods and sandwiches on Calle San Gregorio in Pamplona.

Nissin's Cup Noodles is drawing renewed attention in Japan, with searches for the instant noodle brand climbing among Japanese users. The brand is one of the country's most recognisable convenience foods, and any bump in interest typically reflects new product releases, campaigns or seasonal demand for quick hot meals. No specific news about the brand has been confirmed, so the exact trigger for the current wave of interest remains to be seen.

Health officials have linked raw milk cheese to an E. coli outbreak, prompting warnings to consumers about unpasteurised dairy products. The connection between the cheese and the infections is being investigated, with authorities urging anyone who may have eaten the product to watch for symptoms and seek medical care if they fall ill.

Scotland is bringing in new supermarket rules that could ban unhealthy food promotions and displays, including the familiar placement of cereal and confectionery at the ends of aisles. The measures, aimed at tackling obesity, would restrict multibuy deals and high-fat, high-sugar products being promoted in prominent spots. Shoppers and retailers are debating whether the changes will improve diets or push up costs and inconvenience families.

Michigan health officials say residents can return to their normal lettuce-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness often linked to contaminated produce, continue to slow. The advisory follows an outbreak that had prompted warnings about lettuce consumption in the state.

A new analysis argues that diversifying staple crops toward millets would strengthen food security, improve nutrition, and support sustainability across the Global South. Millets are hardy, climate-resilient grains that require less water than rice or wheat, making them attractive amid climate pressures and import dependence. The piece calls for policy support, research investment, and consumer awareness to bring millets back into mainstream diets across developing countries.

Cartoonist Jen Sorensen has released a new comic this week following the characters Mr. and Mrs. P on a grocery shopping trip. The strip uses humor to comment on rising food prices, inflation and the broader economy, touching on food costs that remain a persistent strain on household budgets despite cooling inflation figures.

Turkish economic news is drawing attention, with the Central Bank set to present at the TBMM and markets focused on October interest rate decisions and Turkey's S&P credit rating. Meanwhile, a new CHP parliamentary group under Özgür Özel met to discuss the economy and foreign policy, and France is preparing an extra tax on sugary foods in its 2027 budget plans.

The UK and European Union are holding technical negotiations covering food and agricultural trade under the post-Brexit framework. An EU spokesperson has described the UK as remaining a close partner despite the ongoing friction over checks and standards, as both sides work toward a deal on sanitary and phytosanitary rules that would ease food exports between Britain and the bloc.

New tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Mexican tomatoes could push up costs for US restaurants that rely on imported produce. Reports from Texas public radio outlets suggest the levies may force restaurants, especially Tex-Mex and Mexican eateries, to stop offering the complimentary chips and salsa that diners have long expected. The tariffs are the latest trade measure to ripple through the food service industry.