Aldi to open 16 new stores – here’s where they are coming in your area The German supermarket has consistently ranked top of the cheapest shops this year The Independent UK · Jun 17
Alleged ice-cream cartel in Japan investigated as sweltering summer looms Six companies are suspected of colluding to use food inflation to raise the prices of their product The Guardian - AU · Jun 17
Alabama ice cream shop owners accused of tracking down 1-star reviewer. Then one allegedly smashed his phone She has since apologized. We Got This Covered · Jun 16
DoorDash was down live — app crashing and ordering was unavailable in major outage The popular food delivery service experienced a massive outage that affected online orders, deliveries, and more. Here's everything that happened. Tom’s Guide · Jun 16
Is DoorDash Down? Thousands of users report app outages and delivery problems across major US cities today- When will the services be up again? DoorDash faced significant service disruptions on Tuesday morning. Thousands of users reported problems accessing the food delivery platform, with most issues stemming from the mobile app. Major cities like New York and Chicago were heavily impacted. DoorDash acknowledged the outage and stated its team was working to resolve the problem.… The Economic Times · Jun 16
Grill’d burger chain sued by ACCC over alleged greenwashing Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launches federal court action against restaurant over Tree Day Tuesday campaign The Guardian - AU · Jun 16
Burger joint accused of 'misleading' green promotion Popular hamburger franchise Grill'd has been accused of misleading customers over a tree-planting donation campaign. AAP · Jun 16
Parasite That Causes Weeks of Severe Diarrhea Hits Peak Season in the United States Amid Active Outbreak Investigation The FDA is actively investigating a Cyclospora (cyclosporiasis) outbreak with an unknown source as case counts increase in summer 2026. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite linked to leafy greens, cilantro, basil, and other fresh produce. Summer is peak season. Here is the warning every American needs before reaching for the… Medical Daily · Jun 16
Meghan Markle's Team Slams 'Apocalypse' Rumours as Brand Faces $5 Million Panic Over Spoiling, Unsold Stock Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, As Ever, faces scrutiny over potential $5 million in lost profits from unsold stock, amid media claims and the brand's dismissal of such predictions. International Business Times UK · Jun 15
Bran flakes could be classed as junk food under new healthy eating guidelines UK government wants to update rules to include naturally occurring ‘free sugars’ when determining what is unhealthy The Guardian - UK · Jun 13
ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak Post-Investigation 2026: Root Cause Still Unidentified Despite Genetic Match to Milk Powder Supplier The FDA and CDC declared the ByHeart infant formula botulism outbreak over on February 26, 2026 after 48 infants were sickened across 17 states. A June 10, 2026 Food Safety Magazine investigation reveals the root cause remains unidentified despite genetic matches to organic whole milk powder. New testing protocols are… Medical Daily · Jun 13
TikToker saw a woman order $50 of ice cream, asked it for free, and throw it away after employees refused to waive the bill She allegedly hesitated outside the shop before coming in. We Got This Covered · Jun 12
Dan Carmody on Why Public Markets Remain Vital for Local Economies, Health, and Community Life Carmody's perspective has been shaped through more than five decades working across economic development, placemaking, and regional food systems. His career spans roles in small business, nonprofit leadership, and consulting, providing him with a broad view of how communities evolve over time. International Business Times · Jun 12
Consumer spending in spotlight as Tesco to update investors Tesco will provide a trading update on Thursday June 18, alongside the firm’s annual general meeting. Evening Standard · Jun 12
Medical Daily · Jun 12 E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Beef Kofta at The Kebab Shop Hospitalizes 5 and Gives 2 Children Kidney Failure — Genetic Testing Confirms the Match USDA FSIS public health alert (May 24, 2026) and genetic confirmation (June 1, 2026): E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to beef kofta at The Kebab Shop in California. Nine sick, five hospitalized, two children with HUS. Olympia Foods confirmed as source.
International Business Times UK · Jun 12 Frozen Pizza Recall Hits 21 States as FDA Took Three Weeks to Classify Metal Risk in Popular Kids' Snack Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers recalled in 21 states over metal pieces. The FDA took three weeks to classify the risk in the popular kids' frozen snack. Check your lot number now.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 11 Tesco removes Gaelic-language sign from Scottish store after backlash TESCO has removed a sign in Gaelic from one of its stores in Aberdeenshire, saying it made a “mistake” following backlash from locals online ...
Medical Daily · Jun 11 Study Links Ultra-Processed Food Industry to Big Tobacco's Playbook An American Journal of Public Health study published June 9, 2026 documents how the ultra-processed food industry has deployed Big Tobacco's production, strategy, and marketing tactics to protect market share and block public health warnings.
We Got This Covered · Jun 11 ‘I literally feel so disgusting right now, bro’: Canadian woman says she found mold on her half-eaten Burger King Whopper She was already halfway through the burger.
Fortune · Jun 10 Jamie Laing thinks tomorrow's Fortune 500 will be built by creators. He might be right Creator-led brands have been easy to dismiss as novelties built on borrowed fame. But their cultural fluency, agility and proximity to consumers make them better equipped to build lasting businesses, argues Candy Kittens co-founder and reality star Jamie Laing.
Medical Daily · Jun 10 Listeria Warning in Illinois: USDA Confirms Deli Meat Product Linked to Outbreak Strain — Consumers Urged to Check Their Fridges USDA confirmed that Crawford Sausage Co. headcheese from Chicago tested positive for the Listeria outbreak strain. Deli meat sold in retail stores may still be in homes. Check products now.
Medical Daily · Jun 10 Listeria Outbreak Kills One, Hospitalizes Seven: Soft Ricotta and Requeson Cheese Recalled in New York, Virginia, Maryland A Listeria outbreak linked to Clover Hill Dairy soft ricotta and requesón cheese has killed one person and hospitalized seven others across three states.
Fortune · Jun 10 Marc Lore’s robots make 500 burrito bowls an hour. A human can make 45. The Wonder founder is automating fast-casual food with machines that make salad and poke bowls, sauces, and eventually drinks but there are few roles for humans in these kitchens.
We Got This Covered · Jun 9 Hungry man opens an Uncrustable. What he finds inside has commenters calling Smuckers ‘Untrustable’ Smuckers admits it makes mistakes.
Medical Daily · Jun 9 E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Los Angeles Restaurant Chain — California, Texas, and Florida Diners May Have Been Exposed Federal investigators confirmed E. coli O157:H7 in beef kofta served at The Kebab Shop in California, Texas, and Florida. USDA issued a public health alert on May 24, 2026.