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A massive Harvard study of 200,000 people just proved low-carb diets can protect your heart, but only if you skip the refined carbs and processed meats. The secret lies in choosing whole foods and plant-based fats instead.
When a devastating fire destroyed a veggie burger factory in cattle country, the owner faced an impossible choice. What happened next transformed a small New Mexico town and proved plant-based food could thrive anywhere.
Scientists in Hong Kong created a water-based battery using the same brine that makes tofu, and it can withstand 120,000 charge cycles. Unlike lithium-ion batteries that can explode and create toxic waste, this design is safe enough to dispose of anywhere.
Young British chefs are transforming their country's culinary reputation in the world's toughest food city. From elevated sausage rolls to ingredient-driven tasting menus, they're proving British food deserves a seat at the table.
Families across Kenya are catching a break as prices dropped on essential items like sugar, flour, and electricity in February. The cost cuts helped ease inflation and put more money back in people's pockets.
A Chicago-area community foundation just delivered $50,000 to five local food pantries after a generous family matched their fundraising dollar for dollar. The gift comes as pantries report serving up to 1,800 visitors monthly.
Shashi Bahuguna Raturi started a business at 52 with just Rs 1,000 and a traditional Himalayan salt recipe her community said was impossible. Today, her brand Namakwali earns Rs 5 crore annually, employs 35 women, and proves it's never too late to build something extraordinary.
Two European companies have cracked the code on reducing plastic waste while keeping fruits and vegetables fresh for weeks longer. Their innovation combines an edible coating with plastic-free packaging that could transform how groceries reach your table.
A 16-year-old Portland program is helping small business owners test their dreams in temporary storefronts before committing to permanent locations. Nearly 95% of the program's participants have successfully launched their businesses downtown.
Thousands of farmers in Zamfara State, Nigeria just got the supplies they need to grow more food this dry season. Governor Dauda Lawal distributed nearly 4,000 bags of fertilizer plus seeds, pesticides, and farming equipment to help families feed their communities.
A Malaysian health food company has developed functional jellies with zero added sugar, timing perfectly with the country's 2026 sugar tax aimed at fighting lifestyle diseases. Wel-Bloom's innovation offers consumers a guilt-free treat while supporting public health goals.
Boeing employees donated funds to buy a forklift for Northwest Harvest's grocery market, ending delays that kept hungry families waiting in the cold. The upgrade means faster service and fresher food for people who need it most.
Governor Dauda Lawal just handed out thousands of bags of fertilizer and farm supplies to help Zamfara State farmers grow more food this dry season. The move supports tens of thousands of small farmers who form the backbone of Nigeria's agricultural economy.
Nigeria's food safety agency is proving that protective systems work when it matters most. While European formula brands face contamination concerns, Nigerian parents can breathe easy knowing local products remain safe.
Rural farmers are installing solar panels above their crops, producing both food and clean energy on the same land. The approach, called agrivoltaics, is helping struggling farms stay profitable while feeding communities and powering homes.
Malaysian farmers are now getting up to four rice harvests per year instead of two, thanks to a Chinese agricultural technique that regrows crops from the same roots. The innovation is slashing costs while boosting food security across tropical farmland.
A Washington food bank just landed a solar grant that will slash its electricity costs by 80%, freeing up thousands of dollars to feed hungry neighbors. The timing couldn't be better as they prepare to move into a larger facility.
Your pizza could arrive by drone in three minutes flat. Uber just launched Europe's first commercial drone delivery service in Ireland, bringing essentials from food to medicine straight to doorsteps.
Scientists in Sweden created a smart system that grows food and generates clean energy on the same land without compromising either. The breakthrough could transform how we use farmland to feed people and power communities.
A Taiwanese company has cracked the code on making sugar-free jellies that don't fall apart in tropical heat, just as Malaysia prepares stricter sugar taxes in 2026. The breakthrough helps food makers create healthier products without sacrificing taste or quality.
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