Food Safety & Nutrition: A food-safety expert says Salmonella outbreaks in 2026 remain in line with recent years, but the bacteria have been linked to a wide range of foods and animals. Broccoli advice is more practical: boiling can wash water-soluble nutrients into the cooking water, while prolonged high heat may also reduce some beneficial compounds. Global Food Culture: Italy pushed back against a Russian proposal to ban pizza from school canteens, arguing that well-made pizza can fit a school menu. Food Business: Heinz has launched its first UK soup pouches, with four shelf-stable flavors, including black lentil dhal. French dairy group Savencia is also betting on China’s growing interest in cheese, using local production and children’s snacks to build familiarity. Culinary Training: South Central College students will cook with locally grown microgreens for a facility launch, with chef Andrew Zimmern offering feedback. In Inverness, a new training kitchen will give hospitality students hands-on experience with local businesses. Cooking Together: Sheffield’s Grandma’s Soup project brings students and older care-home residents together to make and share meals, aiming to ease loneliness.