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Archaeologists find world’s oldest beer receipt; decode surprising message

Researchers have identified the world's oldest known beer receipt, a small clay tablet from ancient Mesopotamia detailing beer supplied to workers. This everyday transaction, discovered during a review of museum collections, highlights the early use of writing for managing trade, labor, and resources, offering a human glimpse into ancient life.

What’s the key to better vegan cheese? Microbreweries, one startup says

Last week, I overheard someone in a pizza shop ask if a particular slice was vegetarian or vegan. Presumably they wanted to know if the pizza had vegan cheese, and when told it was so, they changed the order. Vegan cheese is widely considered a poor simulacrum of the dairy version. The key missing ingredient is casein, a protein from mammalian milk that gives cheese its structure and helps it melt.

1 lakh fake ENO, 50k coffee sachets seized: FSSAI shares 2 simple purity tests

Authorities have busted two illegal manufacturing units in Delhi, seizing over 1.5 lakh counterfeit sachets of popular brands like ENO and Nescafé. This crackdown highlights the growing problem of fake and adulterated food products in India, which poses a significant risk to consumers. The report also offers simple methods to detect common coffee adulterants like clay and chicory powder.

Iceland fans 'love' £2.75 item that's 'better than the chippy'

Iceland fans 'love' £2.75 item that's 'better than the chippy'Shoppers have begged the frozen food store to 'never change' the recipeCommentsLifestyleAndrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer13:55, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesIceland sells the steaks in stores and online(Image: Katy Blackwood/NurPhoto via Getty)Iceland shoppers are claiming that a dish being sold in stores could be "better than the chippy", and made at home in under 10 minutes. Some went so far...

Indian woman spends Rs 100 in London grocery store. What she gets surprises viewers

Indian woman spends Rs in London grocery store What she gets surprises viewers

5 Reasons To Focus On Technology For Restaurant Success In 2026

Small BusinessFranchises5 Reasons To Focus On Technology For Restaurant Success In 2026ByGary Occhiogrosso,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 08:00am EDTClose-up on a waitress using a tablet to take an order at a restaurant - food service conceptsgettyAs 2026 rolls along, restaurant technology is no longer a side project, a trade show attraction, or a nic...

Hidden office, fractured bone: violent resistance behind China’s record food safety fine

Behind China’s landmark crackdown on the e-commerce and food-delivery sectors lies a darker narrative of resistance, secrecy and violence, after regulators uncovered a vast network of “ghost” bakeries and imposed a record fine on seven major platforms. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) levied a 3.6 billion yuan (US$528 million) fine on seven platforms run by PDD Holdings, Meituan, JD.com, Alibaba Group Holding and ByteDance, with the probe revealing a hidden office, violent.....

Lola Blankets are up to 50% off sitewide, but only for a limited time

Deals and SalesLola Blankets are up to 50% off sitewide — they’re an NBC Select editor favoriteShop deals on different sizes and styles.April 21, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTCory FernandezCommerce EditorSkip to table of contentsLola Blankets are made from a combination of polyester and spandex and are machine washable.Lola BlanketsFinding a truly cozy and comfortable blanket that puts you at ease during the busiest weeks and also doesn’t cost a fortune is hard. Lola Blankets has some of NBC Select editors’...

Not Diet Coke, why desi bael sharbat should be your go-to summer drink

Not Diet Coke why desi bael sharbat should be your goto summer drink

How to make aam panna at home to beat the summer heat

How to make aam panna at home to beat the summer heat

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‘Strangled’: Pakistan faces economic imperative in Iran war peace push

Sheikh Nadeem sat on a plastic chair outside his bedding store in Islamabad, scrolling through his phone as he waited for customers he knew were not coming. Between rising fuel costs and rolling blackouts due to the US-Israel war on Iran, and government restrictions on opening hours aimed at saving electricity, he said the effect on business owners has been “devastating”. “We can’t cover our expenses, and neither do we have the income to be able to pay our workers’ salaries,” the 40-year-old tol...

Beef, and midterm desperation: It’s what’s for dinner 

Every child of the late 20th century knows the spot. The stirring strings of Aaron Copland’s “Hoe-down” rising to a fevered crescendo of Americana as that voice — a two-packs-of-Luckies gravel with just a hint of a smile in it — is calling you to the table. Robert Mitchum, Mr. “The Longest Day” himself, says it’s…

Johnson faces political gauntlet as legislative fights collide

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is barreling toward a brutal end-of-the-month crunch, juggling a slate of high-stakes legislative fights with intensifying calls for one of his members to step down and growing unease within the GOP as the Iran conflict nears the 60-day mark. The Speaker and his leadership team are scrambling in search of deals…

Dubai SME, noon Food waive fees to help F&B startups grow online

Dubai: Emirati-owned food businesses in Dubai will get a cost break and easier access to online customers after Dubai SME signed a new partnership with noon’s food delivery arm.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Under the agreement, noon Food will waive onboarding fees for eligible businesses and offer a reduced commission structure over five years, starting at 10 per cent in the first year and gradually rising to 20 per cent by year five. The move aims to lower barrie...

Where To Eat And Drink In Pittsburgh During The 2026 NFL Draft

LifestyleDiningWhere To Eat And Drink In Pittsburgh During The 2026 NFL DraftByCarinne Geil Botta,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carinne Geil Botta is a food writer and food policy researcher.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 05:00am EDTSunrise over the Point State Park fountain in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniagettyGrowing up in Pittsburgh, the game of football—and the Steelers—was synonymous with the city itself. From thousands of Terrible Towels whirling...

Pot Noodle sandwich among bizarre food combos loved by Brits

Pot Noodle sandwich among bizarre food combos loved by BritsWhen it comes to unusual food combinations, Brits are open-minded - and open-mouthed - according to the latest research conducted for popular dessert chain Creams CaféCommentsNewsEleanor Ovens09:00, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesBrits really do have adventurous tastes in foodMore than two-fifths of Brits admit they'd happily scoff a Pot Noodle sandwich - as research reveals the nation's appetite for bizarre food combos.‌A noodle sar...

Queen Elizabeth ate simple two-ingredient lunch that kept her looking youthful

As the Royal Family honours what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday today, her former chef reveals her favourite two-ingredient lunch of Dover sole and spinach that she enjoyed well into her 90s.

Charity offers 'stigma-free' food poverty service

Charity offers 'stigma-free' food poverty service9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJane DouglasSouth West, OkehamptonBBCRebecca Green has been involved in food projects in Okehampton and across the country for 30 yearsA charity shop has opened with the aim of reducing the stigma around food poverty and pledging to offer good food, dignity and choice.The Affordable Food Shop in Okehampton, Devon, also allowed people who would normally depend on the town's food bank to...

Can heating a brick really add flavour? Nutritionists say it's risky

Can heating a brick really add flavour Nutritionists say its risky