Food and Drink A huge bar of viral Dubai chocolate steals the show in Portugal At an annual chocolate festival in the medieval town of Óbidos, Portugal, lucky visitors got a taste of the viral Dubai chocolate craze, as pieces of a giant 80kg tablet were handed out to the crowd. 31/03/2025
Green News Vietnam’s fish sauce making tradition threatened by climate change Fish sauce from the village has been recognised by Vietnam as an indelible part of the country's heritage. 27/03/2025
Food and Drink Pope’s release from hospital celebrated with 'Hallelujah' gelato Catholics celebrated Pope Francis’s release from hospital not only with a shout of “Hallelujah,” but also perhaps a cone – the launch of the new gelato flavour has launched in Rome, in a coincidental nod to the pontiff’s love of the sweet treat. 24/03/2025
EU Decoded Will new legally binding targets turn the fight against waste around? Every year, millions of tonnes of food and textile waste are generated in the EU. The mantra of reduce, reuse and recycle to promote the circular economy does not seem to be enough to drive change. 12/03/2025
Nutrition Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods linked to poor health and death In some parts of Europe, ultra-processed foods make up a large and growing part of people’s diets to the detriment of their health. 11/03/2025
Destinations Back in business, Santorini’s black sands and famous sunsets await Rich culture, thriving traditions and a lively food scene: here are the top things to do – and eat – in Santorini. 07/03/2025
Gaza Israel aid blockade will exacerbate dire conditions, Palestinians say Concerns are growing from Palestinians in the Gaza Strip that Israel’s decision to cut the entry of food and other supplies will accelerate a humanitarian crisis. 04/03/2025
Food and Drink Why UK restaurants are making minimum spend requirements the norm Multiple high-end London restaurants have adopted minimum spend requirements for reservations. How will this impact the dining experience? 28/02/2025
Food and Drink Here's the menu that Wolfgang Puck will be serving stars at the Oscars Wolfgang Puck’s Oscars Governors Ball menu features a mix of classics and new delights, including chicken pot pie, smoked salmon Oscars, shrimp pad thai, and beef Wellington. Guests will also enjoy indulgent treats like chocolate Oscar statues and Miyazaki beef. 26/02/2025
Business Shares soar in Just Eat Takeaway.com as Prosus announces acquisition Prosus already holds stakes in food delivery operations in India, South America, and Southeast Asia. 24/02/2025
EU Decoded Brussels wants to strengthen the bargaining power of farmers The price of the groceries we buy are the result of tough negotiations between large purchasers and farmers. But farmers very often feel taken advantage of by major retailers, claiming they are forced to undersell their products. 19/02/2025
Food and Drink The first vegan restaurant to win a Michelin star in the UK Plates London's co-founder Kirk Haworth was praised by Michelin for "taking his classical training and inventively adapting it to a vegan diet." 12/02/2025
Food and Drink Nutella celebrates 60 years with new exhibition Featuring archive materials and limited-edition jars, the exhibition at the MAXXI Museum in Rome shows how the spread, created in post-war Italy, has become a cultural icon across generations worldwide 06/02/2025
Food and Drink Would you run 21km for cake? Copenhagen hosts bakery half marathon Copenhagen hosted the Fastelavn Bun Run, a 21.1 km half marathon where participants stopped at ten bakeries to sample traditional fastelavnsboller. 04/02/2025
Destinations The European cities with the most Michelin-starred restaurants Plan your next trip around top-class dining thanks to these foodie-approved gems. 31/01/2025
Design What’s on at Stockholm Design Week 2025? From innovative designs made from 300-year-old trees to furniture inspired by fungus and food-themed exhibitions, Stockholm Design Week 2025 (3-9 February) promises fresh perspectives on sustainability and creativity – with a healthy touch of playfulness. 31/01/2025
Food and Drink National Croissant Day: A history of the iconic French pastry From cronuts to crookies, the croissant kickstarted an age of social media food trends while remaining an icon of French culture and cuisine. 30/01/2025
Food and Drink Salzburg factory produces its final batch of Mozart Ball sweets The music has stopped for Mozartkugeln, arguably Salzburg's most famous sweets. Also known as 'Mozart Balls' the dark chocolate-covered pistachio, marzipan and nougat delights will no longer be made in the Austrian city ending a production line that dates back to the 19th century. 23/01/2025
Qatar 365 Tantalising the taste buds: Qatar’s Culinary Scene In partnership with Media City The Qatar 365 team goes on a mouthwatering journey to explore the country’s diverse culinary scene. We sit down with renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, learn about the traditional Japanese art of tuna cutting, and visit some of the best Middle Eastern breakfast spots off Doha’s beaten track. 22/01/2025
Europe News EU bans Bisphenol A from contact with food The European Union regulation banning the use of bisphenol A in materials that come into contact with food officially took effect on 20 January, in an attempt to minimise exposure to the harmful endocrine disruptor. 20/01/2025