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The author believed that Le Média and Benjamin Sire had very well summarized the possibilities of manipulation. He added that Franc-Tireur was also trying to raise awareness on the subject, but that political leaders seemed, in his opinion, to downplay these indications. #manipulation #politique #alimentation #FR (translated)

The European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) is organizing a demonstration in Brussels on November 3 to demand fair working conditions in agriculture, with the expected participation of around 500 demonstrators. #Agriculture #Manifestation #Bruxelles (translated)

The NGO Foodwatch France calls for the guarantee of selling at least 80 healthy products at cost price in supermarkets, denouncing the excessive rise in prices of fruits and vegetables compared to general inflation and highlighting the urgency of improving purchasing power and public health. #AlimentationSaine #PouvoirDAchat #Foodwatch (translated)

Sugar-free candies, although they offer an alternative to traditional sweets, raise questions about their potential health impact, particularly due to digestive disorders and cardiovascular risks associated with certain ingredients like erythritol and xylitol. #Santé #Nutrition #AlimentationResponsable (translated)

Bally Bagayoko indicated that the board of directors of Plaine Commune Habitat had unanimously voted to freeze rents, a measure he had presented as a campaign commitment. He was pleased, believing it would provide concrete relief to thousands of families facing rising living costs, particularly for food, energy, and transport. However, he warned that the freeze would not be sufficient if charges continued to rise. He stated he would remain vigilant regarding their control and the expected adjustments by tenants, and reaffirmed his support for rent regulation. #Loyers #Logement #VéritéSociale (translated)

The article describes how the popularity of Zabka stores in Poland is an indication of the booming Polish economy, which has grown rapidly since joining the EU in 2004, and how the expected acquisition of the retail chain by Alimentation Couche-Tard for about 7.5 billion euros further underscores this economic dynamism. #Polen #Zabka #economischegroei (translated)

Palestinian farmers must be protected and able to access their land safely. Yet, year after year, violence, destruction, and restrictions intensify," emphasized seven experts, including the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, and the Special Rapporteur on the right to food, Sofia Monsalve Suarez. #Cisjordanie #Palestiniens #ONU (translated)

During the initial budget debates, lawmakers supported the extension of the soda tax to pre-packaged food products containing a high amount of sugar, aiming to encourage industries to modify their recipes and reduce nutrition-related chronic diseases. #TaxeSoda #AlimentationSaîne #Budget2027 (translated)

Press reports indicated that calls to mobilize on Saturday, October 17, against the high cost of living and the rise in fuel, energy, and food prices were multiplying on social media since the end of summer. According to the account, the movement remained difficult to measure but had been joined by high school and student organizations, the CGT, the Confédération paysanne, and several truck driver organizations. Historical figures from the Yellow Vests were also calling for participation, while a mobilization of young people had been ongoing for several weeks. The account added that young people were showing up on social media wearing yellow vests and that tutorials were circulating, particularly on protection against tear gas. RMC mentioned a possible "convergence of anger," it reported. It also cited a police source interviewed by Le Figaro, which deemed the call still uncertain and emphasized that a mobilization announced on social media did not always translate into high participation. Press reports specified that around a site where the movement seemed to be structuring, hundreds of actions were announced or recorded for Saturday, including demonstrations and gatherings near roundabouts, gas stations, refineries, and oil depots. The call was directed among others to the Yellow Vests, young people, farmers, firefighters, workers, teachers, healthcare workers, climate defenders, residents of neighborhoods, and retirees. The account finally reported that some hoped for a revolution or a vast movement of discontent, while the extent of the mobilization remained to be determined. #Mobilisation #GiletsJaunes #ConvergenceDesColères (translated)

The Yuka app, used by 23 million French people to assess the composition of food products, will now display its ratings on the websites of major supermarket chains, marking a significant advancement in helping consumers make informed choices. #Yuka #Alimentation #Consommation (translated)

French information reported that a national cyberattack had forced the groups U, Intermarché, Leclerc, Monoprix, and Carrefour to throw away tons of products. According to the report, temperatures reaching up to 80 degrees had been recorded in freezers and fires had been detected. It added that the cybercrime section of the Paris public prosecutor's office had taken over the investigation and that Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu was personally monitoring the case. #Cyberattaque #Sécurité #Alimentation (translated)

The author condemned a cyberattack that allegedly targeted food products at Intermarché, Coopérative U, and Leclerc. He stated that food security required more attention at all levels, asserting that the instrumentalization of food had become a reality. He also mentioned UEFrance. #SécuritéAlimentaire #Cybersécurité #Alimentation #FR #UE (translated)

A survey reveals that about one in eight French people, and one in four young people, suffer from food shortages, prompting the search for economic solutions such as gleaning, solidarity grocery stores, and local baskets to eat at a lower cost. #Alimentation #Solidarité #Économie (translated)