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OPINION: The new UK/EU deal could signal the end of delays over border food clas...
Will the new UK/EU deal signal the end of delays over border food classification, asks Warwickshire-based IPP’s regional managing director Andy Maddock There is a lot to be welcomed around the new round of post-Brexit arrangements, signed last...

Baltic Triangle restaurant named 'must visit' by top food critic
A Baltic Triangle restaurant received high praise from a top food critic who highlighted one dish in particular from the menu as his stand-out favourite. Jay Rayner has worked for The Observer and The Independent on Sunday, before joining the...

EU accepts AliExpress' commitments to catch illegal online products
BRUSSELS :The European Commission has accepted commitments made by Alibaba's AliExpress to address concerns over the dissemination of potentially illegal and pornographic materials through its platform, the EU executive arm said on Wednesday. The...

Food and drink firms invested €166m in R&D in 2024
Enterprise Ireland-backed food and drinks companies invested €166m in research and development last year, according to the semi-State body. That is on a par with the spend by firms in 2023, as firms sought to gain or hold an edge in an...

Spain's new travel rules include hefty fines for a specific mistake
Brits heading to Spain this summer are being warned to brush up on local laws, as breaking them could result in fines of up to £2,500 ($3000). Ahead of the peak tourist season, travel experts are urging UK visitors to get to grips with Spain's...

Germany Legal Cannabis Market Report 2025-2030: Competitive Analysis Of The Cronos Group, Organigram, Tilray, Canopy Growth, Aurora Cannabis, Synbiotic, Cansativa, Four 20 Pharma, And Avextra Pharma
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Germany's legal cannabis market, valued at USD 37.15M in 2024, is expected to reach USD 85.64M by 2030, driven by rising acceptance, medical applications, and tech innovations. Key growth factors include government...

Britain's new 'wonkiest pub' with £3 pints but a zero hygiene rating for sale again
09:48, 18 Jun 2025Updated 09:48, 18 Jun 2025 The UK's new most lopsided pub, The Tilted Barrel, has hit the market once again - just a year and a half after it was rescued. In November 2023, Ian Riaar purchased the wonky West Midlands pub in...

Food Network Star Was 55
Anne Burrell, the Meals Community darling and Worst Cooks in America host, died Tuesday morning in her New York residence, her household introduced. She was 55. “Anne was a beloved spouse, sister, daughter, stepmother, and buddy — her smile lit up...

Food Network Stars and Guests Pay Tribute to Worst Cooks in America Host Anne Burrell After Her Death
NEED TO KNOW Anne Burrell died at 55 on Tuesday, June 17 Top Chef alum Carla Hall wrote in a statement obtained by PEOPLE, "I’m heartbroken to hear about Anne’s passing. She was fierce, funny, and an incredibly talented cook and teacher." Gigi...

Swinging into action - Helrom revolutionises European rail freight
IT is a cold but still evening at Helrom’s rail freight terminal at Lébény in western Hungary. The sun has just set, and the local team has gathered to await the arrival of today’s service from Regensburg in southern Germany. The train is running...

'Jongga Kimchi Cook Off' Concludes Successfully in the UK and France
The ‘2025 Jongga Kimchi Cook Off,’ jointly hosted by Target Corporation, renowned culinary school Le Cordon Bleu, the France-based AMA Association, and SF Globalize, was successfully held in England and France, drawing enthusiastic participation...

Brits warned over 'meal deal' mistake that could lead to EU fines or prosecution
British holidaymakers jetting off to Europe this summer have been cautioned against a simple blunder that could see them facing the wrath of EU authorities. Travellers from the UK could be slapped with fines or even criminal charges for committing...

Boost For Kenya's Exports After Latest EU Declaration
Kenyan exporters of agricultural products have received a major boost after the European Union (EU) classified the country as a low-risk nation under its new anti-deforestation regulations. The reassurance came during a high-level meeting between...

Big investments in beverage manufacturing and R&D: Heineken, Danone and more
The last few weeks have seen a flurry in investments as beverage giants eye up opportunities for the future: setting up capabilities and capacity for years to come. From production lines and manufacturing upgrades to the R&D labs that will define...

Is Anne Burrell related to Guy Fieri? Connection explored as Food Network star passes away
American celebrity chef, TV host, cookbook author, and former cooking instructor Anne Burrell passed away on June 17, 2025, at her apartment in Brooklyn, New York City, at the age of 55. Her representatives announced the news in a press release...

Iran-Israel War: US moves 30 military planes to Europe in 3 days – What’s cooking?
As the conflict between Iran and Israel enters its sixth day, new information from Flightradar24 suggests that the US has moved at least 30 military planes to Europe in the past 3 days. The planes that have been tracked are US military tankers...

Anne Burrell net worth: Fortune explored as Food Network host and celebrity chef passes away at 55
Anne Burrell passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 55. The chef and television personality’s demise was confirmed to People magazine by her representatives. However, the cause of death remains unknown. Burrell was a participant in House of...

Commission finds AliExpress preliminary breached the EU’s Digital Services Act
The European Commission announced on Wednesday that e-commerce platform AliExpress has failed to mitigate risks related to the spread of illegal products online under the EU's Digital Service Act. The Commission's preliminary finding is that the...

South Eveleigh Is Hosting Six Weeks of Rotating Themed Markets, Inspired by the Best European Street Fairs
The former railway sheds of South Eveleigh will become even bolder than usual as the food and dining precinct launches its inaugural Loco Markets program. Spread over six weeks from Thursday, June 19–Sunday, July 27, rotating themed markets are...

India at G7: Dialogues with Germany, Mexico, Canada signal calibrated global engagement
World leaders at the 51st G7 Summit at Kananaskis, CanadaAt the 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s series of high-level bilateral meetings with the leaders of Germany, Mexico, and Canada underscored India’s...