Topic: Food & Agriculture — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-13 14:53 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A liquidator has been appointed to wind up the festival, which was due to take place at the Byron Events Farm in Tyagarah over the Easter long weekend
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[2026-03-13 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Starbucks ranked as the food and beverage retail brand with the highest total spending by Korean consumers, while budget coffee chain Mega Coffee recorded the most transactions, according to data released Friday by market analytics firm Wiseapp Retail.
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[2026-03-13 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California agriculture officials have slapped a quarantine on part of San Diego County after the discovery of a destructive invasive pest this week that threatens the state’s massive fruit and vegetable industry.
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[2026-03-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: West African desert blues collective Tinariwen deliver another scintillating collection of jams on their 10th album Hoggar. (Supplied: Wedge Records)
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[2026-03-13 13:58 UTC+10:00] [Tea rave] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trade Pokemon cards, catch the latest Pixar animation, learn how to play pickleball and more this weekend in Hong Kong
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[2026-03-13 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Boston police released bodycam footage this week from when they were called to a restaurant to shut down a bar party being thrown by Patriots players after they won the AFC Championship in late January.
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[2026-03-13 12:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Mercedes-Benz Korea has launched a brand partnership program called “Mercedes-Benz Mate,” collaborating with renowned individuals across fields to communicate the brand’s values to the public in a more approachable way.
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[2026-03-13 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: There’s something incredibly comforting about eating warm food with a spoon at the end of a hard day. With cooler weather on its way, this dessert rockets straight to the top of my feel-good list: pears resting beneath a spiced batter, which, through some quiet kitchen alchemy, separates as it bakes into a tender sponge above and a glossy caramel sauce below.
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[2026-03-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Amazon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: LPG volatility sparks panic buying of induction stoves and other electric cooking appliances as households worry about refill delays
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[2026-03-13 10:51 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The sweetness of hoisin sauce is balanced with a kick of chilli in this simple stir-fry.
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[2026-03-13 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: An iconic Malibu restaurant will finally reopen its doors this Friday more than a year after the devastating Palisades fires and subsequent mudslides forced its closure in 2025.
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[2026-03-13 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BARCELONA, Spain, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alimentaria+Hostelco will return to Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via venue from 23 to 26 March 2026, consolidating its position as a leading platform for the food, hospitality and foodservice value chain. In an edition marking Alimentaria's 50th anniversary, the event will span 100,000 m² in seven pavilions, with international participation up 41% compared to 2024.
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[2026-03-13 08:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Diners who snapped up reservations at Noma’s LA popup within seconds of the $1,500-a-plate bookings opening up are fleeing in droves after scandal enveloped the restaurant.
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[2026-03-13 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nestle Lanka Limited has marked a significant milestone this year, celebrating 120 years of operations in Sri Lanka, highlighting its long-standing contribution to the country’s food and beverage industry and its commitment to community development and sustainability.
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[2026-03-13 06:53 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-13 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Chef René Redzepi has resigned from his role overseeing the restaurant group behind Noma following a week of anticipated protests surrounding his $1,500-per-person pop-up planned for LA.
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[2026-03-13 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: When Virgin River was renewed for an 8th season, it officially became Netflix’ longest-running scripted series. Remember, this is a service that gives shows maybe 5 seasons at most. But Netflix knows what it has in this comfort-food show: A warm, small-town setting, characters the viewers root for, and lots of great scenery.
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[2026-03-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a bid to reduce the cost of living, the Government has begun discussions on directly importing 25 essential food items, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said.
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[2026-03-13 04:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — Sen. Josh Hawley rolled out long-shot legislation this week to override the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, part of a two-drug regimen responsible for the majority of abortions in the US.
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[2026-03-13 04:05 UTC+10:00] [assault] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The victim, who has a learning disability, was deprived of food, forced to do manual labour and assaulted by Amanda Wixon, the court heard
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[2026-03-13 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Food is distributed at a donation site during an unseasonably warm day Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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[2026-03-13 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-13 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Nepal will begin rationing cooking gas over fears of shortages amid ongoing US-Israeli attacks on Iran, an official said on Thursday.
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[2026-03-12 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Francis Pangilinan urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to fast track the drafting of the implementing guidelines for the release of the P10 billion cash aid to farmers and fishermen.
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[2026-03-12 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El chef de Noma René Redzepi prepara una hamburguesa vegetariana en un restaurante en Copenhague, el 24 de noviembre de 2024. (Soeren Bidstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)
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[2026-03-12 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Noma’s chef René Redzepi prepares a vegetarian burger in a restaurant, in Copenhagen, Nov. 24, 2024. (Soeren Bidstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)
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[2026-03-12 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The shockwaves of a war being fought nearly 3,000km away are now reaching India’s kitchens.
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[2026-03-12 20:17 UTC+10:00] [Silver Lake] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: René Redzepi resigned after online allegations of physical and mental abuse of his staff, and a protest at a recent US$1,500 Noma pop-up
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[2026-03-12 18:47 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Tangy, vibrant and loaded with between 40 and 42 grams of protein per serve, this Mexican-style salad is the ultimate lunch hack. It’s easy to prep, keeps its crunch, and tastes just as good on day three as it does on day one.
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[2026-03-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [US-China trade war] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is pushing for bigger harvests in its new five-year plan, coinciding with renewed pressure on global supply chains
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[2026-03-12 16:43 UTC+10:00] [Siaw] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 83 restaurants on the list that offer high-quality food at a reasonable price include 6 new entries from Hong Kong and 2 from Macau
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[2026-03-12 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: TasFoods says its board has "taken every step it could to find a buyer for the Nichols Poultry business". (ABC News: Laurissa Smith)
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[2026-03-12 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NUTRITION gaps that weaken immunity, threaten eyesight and affect brain development remain a concern among Filipinos, particularly young children and pregnant women, based on the latest findings of the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted by the Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI).
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[2026-03-12 14:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Huons, a South Korean pharmaceutical company specializing in ophthalmic and injectable medicines, said Thursday it has received Investigational New Drug approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to begin a Phase 2 clinical trial of its dry eye treatment candidate.
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[2026-03-12 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The Middle East conflict has disrupted trade through the Strait of Hormuz and its impact could ripple far beyond the energy markets, risking a spike in global food prices.
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[2026-03-12 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The world’s most famous restaurant is trying to turn the page on its controversial past — and its legendary chef stepping aside is just one part of that shift.
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[2026-03-12 13:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: There were emotional moments behind closed doors as the founder of world-famous dining destination, Noma, announced that he was leaving the restaurant after facing a series of scandals. Video captured the moment René Redzepi delivered a speech to his employees pleading with those in the room to “fight” and “find strength in each other as a team” because each of them is “running the show now.”In a post on his Instagram account, the chef wrote that “after more than two
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[2026-03-12 13:23 UTC+10:00] [Restaurants] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: After stories of René Redzepi’s abuse of staff resurfaced, protests and sponsorship cancellations eclipsed the restaurant’s pop-up
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[2026-03-12 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The resignation of René Redzepi signals more than a leadership change at Noma — it marks the closing of a defining chapter in modern dining.
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[2026-03-12 12:55 UTC+10:00] [Restaurants] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: René Redzepi also steps down from non-profit board after accusations of both physical and psychological abuse
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[2026-03-12 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Noma founder René Redzepi announced that he was leaving the restaurant as scandal has engulfed the world-famous dining destination.
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[2026-03-12 11:15 UTC+10:00] [viral] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chris Kempczinski’s timid taste test of McDonald’s new Big Arch sparked a slew of trolling responses from Burger King, Wendy’s and A&W
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[2026-03-12 09:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The world’s “best restaurant” is getting served a bitter dish of reality.
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[2026-03-12 08:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: People cover themselves from the heat with umbrellas while waiting to receive food items at a donation site Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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[2026-03-12 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Syngenta logo is seen outside the company’s headquarters, Feb. 7, 2007, in Basel, Switzerland. (Georgios Kefalas/Keystone via AP, File)
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[2026-03-12 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: VFF president Brett Hosking is stepping down from the role. (ABC News)
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[2026-03-12 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Supreme Court yesterday held that seven officers of the Excise Department had violated the Fundamental Rights of a restaurant owner in Midigama and ordered them to pay compensation from their personal funds.
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[2026-03-12 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: On the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka, the United Nations-flagged vessel R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka yesterday to conduct a marine scientific survey in Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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[2026-03-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A climate-smart agricultural community farm established in the Piramanthanaru area of the Kandawalai Divisional Secretariat Division in Kilinochchi was ceremoniously handed over to the public on March 10 as part of efforts to modernise agriculture and strengthen climate-resilient farming practices in the Northern Province.
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[2026-03-12 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The war in Iran could raise global food prices as the conflict disrupts fertilizer shipments through one of the world's most critical trade routes.
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