NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A high-fat diet may do more than pack on pounds — it could disrupt aspects of gut–brain communication, potentially contributing to issues such as overeating and mood or cognitive changes, according to a new scientific review. The analysis was published in Nutritional Neuroscience in August. The team …
the new state of play
Lewis Wallis and Dr Samuel Dicken summarise the major developments from 2025 and reflect on what we might expect in the next year as science and policy continue to evolve around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and foods high in fat, sugar and/or salt (HFSS). Reflecting on a year of UPF and HFSS Over the past year, …
European Commission gives final approval to Mars’ $36bn Kellanova acquisition
European Commission grants final approval for Mars’ $36bn Kellanova acquisition, creating a global snacking powerhouse with nine billion-dollar brands. Mars, Incorporated has secured final, unconditional regulatory approval from the European Commission for its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova, allowing the two global snacking businesses to close their long-planned takeover on 11 December 2025. The approval …
Nutcracker stocking fillers: Brian Levy’s recipe for sugar plum and coffee cookies | Christmas food and drink
These festive cookies are inspired by The Nutcracker’s Land of Sweets sequence, in which coffee and sugar plums are two of the flavours used to conjure a fanciful world of decadent diversion. Anything from a hard candy to a candied fruit can qualify as a “sugar plum” and, in the case of these cookies, the …
Best Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe
Year after year, our creamy Tuscan chicken is at the top of the list of our most-beloved recipes, alongside other all-stars like our Marry Me chicken. The sauce is simple but flavorful and creamy—there’s a reason why we’ve added it to countless recipes, and why I turn to this chicken again and again. The best …
Best Christmas Tree Churros Recipe
When you hear “Christmas tree churros,” you might think—are you fir real? Well, yes, yes I am. Frying churros into these festive little trees will be sure to lift your (holiday) spirits. To make these Christmas tree churros, I used our classic churro recipe, which is basically foolproof—if you’ve never made churros before, this is …
Burger King Launches SpongeBob Meal With Krabby Patty Whopper
This December, a certain giggly sponge has abandoned his post at the Krusty Krab for a job on dry land — at Burger King. On Dec. 1, BK released its new, limited-time menu in honor of “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants,” which hits U.S. theaters on Dec. 19. It features four “sea-sonal” creations inspired …
Smashed Chicken With Corn and Cabbage Recipe
In this quick dinner, chicken thighs are pressed while they cook, ensuring even contact with the hot pan to encourage a crispy, golden crust. To take advantage of the browned bits left behind, a splash of hot sauce and water (or stock!) creates a spicy, zesty pan sauce in under a minute. A cooling salad …
Iranian immigrant builds successful Oregon winery ranked No. 23 worldwide
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One American winemaking family believes exceptional wine doesn’t require shortcuts. After decades of quiet persistence in their trade, global recognition recently arrived for Maysara Winery, located in the rolling hills of Oregon wine country. It currently ranks as the No. 23 vineyard worldwide. “We were informed we …
MPs and Paul McCartney back letter opposing EU plant-based meat naming ban
Cross-party MPs and Paul McCartney urge EU to drop plant-based naming ban, warning it risks confusion, higher costs and climate progress. A cross-party group of UK MPs has urged the European Commission to reject proposals to ban commonly used terms such as “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based foods, arguing that the move would mislead consumers, …









