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Last update: 6 hours agoFood Insecurity, Local Action: Yorkton’s volunteer-run Community Fridge and Pantry keeps 24/7, no-questions-asked relief going—even as shelves often empty fast, organizers are urging residents and businesses to donate safe, in-date groceries to cut waste and meet demand. Policy Clash, UK Cost of Living: The UK Treasury’s voluntary food price caps idea has been met with sharp pushback from Marks & Spencer and others, with supermarkets warning it’s “preposterous” and could backfire on supply as inflation pressures linger. Food Safety, Retail Recognition: Kwik Trip won the IAFP Black Pearl Award for food protection excellence, signaling continued focus on training and compliance. New Food Tech, Sweet Proteins: Amai Proteins’ “sweet protein” sweelin cleared Singapore approval across multiple food categories, following US GRAS status—another step toward mainstream sugar-reduction alternatives. Global Risk, Humanitarian Funding: UN-linked reporting highlights rising displacement and mental-health strain while donor funding cuts deepen the squeeze. Community & Culture: Memorial Day weekend brings major food-and-music events—from Madison’s Brat Fest to local festivals and food drives—showing how food culture and charity keep moving in parallel.
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