Topic: Food & Agriculture — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Robotic ‘workers’ ease workload of eatery’s human staff by 60 per cent, cut the cost of dishes for customers
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[2026-04-15 09:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: As a Jewish food writer and anthropologist of sorts, Joan Nathan had always been interested in her own family’s history. The “Julia Child of Jewish cooking” has even written about it in her recent autobiography, “My Life in Recipes.”
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[2026-04-15 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Television] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The chef spies on failing eateries then visits them at night to unearth their secrets – with results that are quite often nauseating … and yet surprisingly emotional
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[2026-04-15 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Craig Albernaz wasn’t taking a day off from work just because he had seven fractures in his orbital area and a broken jaw. But his diet is set to undergo a significant change for the next month-plus.
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[2026-04-15 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE has been elected to the World Food Programme's executive board for the 2026–2028 term, at a time when global hunger is rising and humanitarian agencies face increasing financial and operational pressure.
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[2026-04-15 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US President Donald Trump's staged delivery of fast food from McDonald's at the White House has gone viral, but the appearance of the 58-year-old grandmother working gig jobs to fund her husband’s cancer care has triggered a wave of criticism about healthcare costs in the country.
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[2026-04-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: April 15, 2026 — 5:00am
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[2026-04-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Few bakes are as bound to national identity as the Anzac biscuit. Born of wartime necessity – when eggs were scarce and golden syrup became the essential binder – these biscuits were prized for their ruggedness and their ability to survive the long journey to the front lines.
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[2026-04-15 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A beloved Southern California bakery known for its cult-favorite pastries and Cuban comfort food is heading to the Disneyland Resort — and it’s bringing some firsts with the opening.
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[2026-04-15 04:08 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: DUBLIN — Ireland’s government suffered a surprise blow Tuesday over its wobbly handling of weeklong fuel-price protests by farmers and truckers — who, over a pint, persuaded a government minister to resign.
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[2026-04-15 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: An unhinged pyromaniac allegedly set a Queens restaurant, funeral home and synagogue on fire in a late Monday spree – forcing a woman to jump out of a second-floor window to escape the flames, cops and law enforcement sources said.
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[2026-04-15 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) mounted the 2026 DTI–Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair ( F) from April 8 to 12 at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall. The event featured over 320 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the country engaged in food manufacturing, processing, and related enterprises.
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[2026-04-15 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WITH the war in the Middle East entering a dangerous new phase and looking set to continue for at least several more weeks, economists and policymakers all over the world are scrambling to interpret what the impacts would be on ordinary citizens and businesses. Our analysts and policymakers here in the Philippines are no exception.
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[2026-04-15 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Russia’s State Duma on Tuesday passed a bill exempting small businesses in the food and dining sectors from value-added tax until the end of 2026.
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[2026-04-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian food and drink] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The chocolate malt powder is sold in more than 40 countries, and Australian cafe owners say there’s ‘jingoistic pride’ in serving it on their menus
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[2026-04-15 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The strain on supply chains caused by the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz by both Iran and the United States puts the international community at risk of a global food crisis, the chief economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations warned on Monday.
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[2026-04-14 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The war that closed the Strait of Hormuz in late February did not stop at the waterline. Within weeks, it had reached the soil.
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[2026-04-14 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Rice] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Don’t be scared of cooked rice: our experts share safe ways to turn yesterday’s leftovers into something delicious
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[2026-04-14 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Bargain platform Pinduoduo is facing the highest fine among leading Chinese e-tailers that have drawn scrutiny from regulators. © Reuters
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[2026-04-14 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: US President Donald Trump says his blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will not impact America. However, it will severely affect some of the world’s poorest countries that are already threatened by famine.
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[2026-04-14 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The nine-story Gourmet Xchange facility in Kallang, Singapore, will enable food manufacturing, storage and distribution operations and include restaurants and event spaces. (Mitsubishi Estate)
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[2026-04-14 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — First time to step into the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) semifinals, the Farm Fresh Foxies displayed heart and grit to take down the PLDT High Speed Hitters in four sets, 25-23, 18-25, 25-19, 25-23, in the 2026 PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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[2026-04-14 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-04-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A new UNDP report has forecast job losses, crippling inflation and food insecurity, with the poorest nations brutally exposed to the oil shock
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[2026-04-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [United Nations] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A new UNDP report has forecast job losses, crippling inflation and food insecurity, with the poorest nations brutally exposed to the oil shock
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[2026-04-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Examine, a free weekly newsletter covering science with a sceptical, evidence-based eye, is sent every Tuesday. You’re reading an excerpt – sign up to get the whole newsletter in your inbox.
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[2026-04-14 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: A prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could result in a global food “catastrophe”, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned, as shipments of critical agricultural inputs remain blocked in the key waterway due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
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[2026-04-14 17:34 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Racing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Selections based on a soft track.
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[2026-04-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-14 16:56 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-14 16:50 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Bris)] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: What do we eat when no one’s looking? Yolk has a very specific answer to that.
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[2026-04-14 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The event took place at the White House in Washington, where the president greeted the driver and presented the food to reporters. He highlighted a provision allowing eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000 in tip income from federal taxes, framing it as a benefit for service workers. The appearance involved a pre‑cleared visit, as White House access requires security checks.
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[2026-04-14 15:33 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The West Australian government will establish its own fuel reserves starting with the purchase of four million litres of diesel from BP for $10 million as the global shock driven by the Israel-US conflict in Iran continues to bite the mining and agriculture sectors.
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[2026-04-14 14:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump had two bags of McDonald's delivered to the Oval Office on Monday by a DoorDash driver he tipped $100, using his favorite food and a reality TV flourish to promote a tax policy he says has meant big rebates for Americans who earn gratuities.
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[2026-04-14 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A cleaner sweeps near food delivery riders gather outside restaurants waiting for online orders, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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[2026-04-14 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SHANGHAI, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd International Symposium on Yeast Protein Science and Technology, co-hosted by Angel Yeast (SH600298), was held on April 11, 2026 in Yichang, drawing a global audience of over 350 leading researchers and senior industry executives. The symposium serves as a leading industry platform in the alternative protein sector, bringing together stakeholders to accelerate innovation, strengthen international collaboration, and support the development of more nutrition-focused, health-conscious, and sustainable food systems, reflecting the expanding role
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[2026-04-14 11:26 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The olive oil-rich food of Provence is often reminiscent of Spanish or Italian flavours. This crowd-pleasing one-pan chicken couldn’t be simpler.
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[2026-04-14 09:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Activists have claimed for years that climate change caused by fossil fuels puts our food supply under grave threat.
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[2026-04-14 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Call it a Slurpee shake-up.
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[2026-04-14 07:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
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[2026-04-14 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Doug Bartek displays soybeans on his farm near Wahoo, Neb., on Monday, April 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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[2026-04-14 07:25 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-14 07:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Governments spending $2.13bn annually on low quality food in public settings, report says
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[2026-04-14 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
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[2026-04-14 05:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: According to the zoo and Guinness World Records, Fatou, the world’s oldest known gorilla, was born around 13 April 1957 and brought to Berlin Zoo in 1959, when she was still very young. She has lived far beyond the 35 to 40 years typically seen in the wild, underlining the much longer lifespans gorillas can reach in well-managed zoo environments.
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[2026-04-14 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Syd)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: In food media, there is much ado about “hidden gems”. You know, those restaurants and cafes people love but seldom talk about, the ones that quietly offer something special to diners in-the-know.
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[2026-04-14 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Mel)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Viveik Vinoharan, The Age Good Food Guide’s current Young Chef of the Year, is stepping into his biggest role yet, leading the kitchen at a new restaurant where his Sri Lankan heritage will take centre stage. It opens on Wednesday at Mitcham distillery Dutch Rules.
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[2026-04-14 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Getting a seat at LA’s most expensive restaurant isn’t just another dinner reservation. It’s a victory in the “Hunger Games” of fine dining.
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[2026-04-14 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Brooklyn Beckham’s ex-girlfriend Hana Cross revealed she had her own issues with the Beckham family while dating the chef seven years ago.
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[2026-04-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Well actually] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: You don’t need a yard or balcony to get going. We asked experts for their advice on how to grow your food
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