Food

Published: 26 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online France is temporarily relaxing some of the strict production rules governing several of its most celebrated traditional cheeses after severe drought and repeated heatwaves left grazing pastures severely depleted. The decision is intended to protect farmers and cheesemakers whose livelihoods depend on cattle and sheep being raised according to tightly controlled traditional methods. The temporary changes will initially...

Published: 17 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online China has launched an investigation after footage emerged appearing to show cabbages being treated with a formaldehyde solution before being transported for sale, raising fresh concerns about food safety and prompting authorities to carry out checks across markets. Officials in the north-eastern province of Hebei said they had verified video footage showing individuals dipping cabbages into a liquid...

Published: 08 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Caffè Nero has announced steady global growth while warning that coffee prices could rise again. The company says rising operating costs and geopolitical tensions may increase prices in cafés. Executives also confirmed that expansion plans will continue across the United Kingdom and international markets. However, industry pressures are shaping how quickly the business can grow during the coming...