Foods News
- Healthy eating hard for poor - research Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:19AMLow income New Zealand families would have to spend up to a third of their income to eat healthily, a researcher says.
- Calavo Q3 earnings up 141% Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:19AMAvocado marketer Calavo Growers reported a record third quarter, with earnings up 141 percent to $5.9 million, or 41 cents...
- Seafood stewardship questionable: experts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:17AMThe world's most established fisheries certifier is failing on its promises as rapidly as it gains prominence, according the world's leading fisheries experts from the University of British Columbia (UBC), Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California at San Diego and elsewhere.
- News Around Town Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:16AMBMFI to show simulcast of Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte Sept. 10
- Fry's opens new upscale store in Phoenix Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:15AMFry's Food Stores takes its business strategy to a new level with the opening today of its stylish Signature Marketplace superstore on Shea Boulevard in Phoenix.
- Fruity Pops Mammy frozen fruit bars target of recall Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:15AMMonterey County Health Department officials are warning consumers not to eat Fruity Pops Mammy frozen fruit bars because of possible salmonella contamination. Fruity Pops Inc. has recalled the frozen bars because of the health risk. The corporation uses Goya Foods, Inc. frozen mamey pulp in its fruit bars.
- US study: Young people, when tired, eat more junk food Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:12AMNew York - Young people eat more junk food when they don't get enough sleep, according to a study published Wednesday in the professional journal, "Sleep."
- USDA offers food safety tips as Hurricane Earl approaches NC Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:11AMWASHINGTON — Due to the potential threat from Hurricane Earl, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing recommendations for residents in the American Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and on the mainland from North Carolina to Maine.
- Food and Wine Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:11AMPeople bemoan chardonnay because, like Parmesan on spaghetti, it is so common. But chardonnay is still the king of white wine varietals. One shouldn't feel inadequate to ask for chardonnay when the rest of the party is reaching for viognier or albarino.
- Things to do in Tampa Bay for Aug. 28 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:10AMBy Sharon Kennedy Wynne, Times Staff Writer Friday, August 27, 2010 Last Damn Show 12: See some of the top hip-hop and R&B artists like Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, Mystikal and John Blu starting at 6 p.m. at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. $25-$60 and $150 for VIP. (813) 301-6900. Hank Williams III: The scion of country legacy takes the stage with two sets, one country and one hard rock ...
- Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards: Bank on being the best Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:13AMDynamic businesses who enter Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards will be in with the chance of winning a lucrative advertising package in Ireland’s largest-selling daily newspaper. Related Stories Bank on being the best Time to stamp out cross-border mail delays, says angry MP Failed Tyrone Crystal name ‘worth €100,000’ Hydebank giving young offenders the chance to go straight ... up the ...
- Odersun AG Appoints Doede Vierstra as Chief Financial Officer Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:10AMBERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Custom Solar Manufacturer Odersun AG Appoints Doede Vierstra as CFO Solarhersteller Odersun AG beruft Doede Vierstra zum Finanzvorstand
- Mushrooms for lunch study done at UCDavis Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:04AMThe USDA and ARS Western Human Nutrition Research Center invites healthy men and women, between the age of 20 and 59, to participate in a 42-day study with daily study visits at lunch-time on the UC Davis campus.
- Tidbits on the Rochester-area food scene Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:02AMBradley Butler of Leo's Elite Bakery and Watermark Specialty Foods has been named the 2010 Chef of the Year by the local chapter of the American Culinary Federation.
- American Taxes: Part II Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:02AMEditor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series giving a top-down look at the American tax structure. Part I focused on the Nebraska state level and its rankings. Part II focuses on the local government level here in Sidney, including a breakdown of local property taxes.
- Bureaucrat alleges irregularities in Ashram School affairs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:02AMA number of gross irregularities including supply of sub standard foods and inadequate accommodation have surfaced in the state-run Ashram Schools in Maharashtra, a top official has said.
- Dorada Poultry Announces Plans to Open in Ponca City, OK Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:00AMDorada Poultry of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma announced it will occupy the former 180,000 square foot Tyson Foods facility located at 2000 Hall Boulevard in Ponca City, Oklahoma. The plant, which is scheduled to become operational in mid-2011, will provide chicken products to McDonaldâs® U.S. restaurants and is expected to employ approximately 350 employees, five days per week, 24 hours a day.
- Odersun AG Appoints Doede Vierstra as Chief Financial Officer Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:00AMBERLIN----Odersun AG, manufacturer of customized thin-film solar modules, announces today the appointment of Mr. Doede Vierstra as its Chief Financial Officer and member of the board of management.
- Artisan Cheesemakers Develop Two Exclusive Cheeses to Celebrate Whole Foods Market®'s Big 3-0 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:00AMWhole Foods Market has received a unique birthday gift to share with shoppers â two award-winning artisan cheesemakers from California, Cypress Grove and Cowgirl Creamery, have partnered with the company to create cheeses honoring its 30th birthday.
- Rodents, Other Contamination Found At 2 Egg Farms Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:46PMFood and Drug Administration investigators have found rodents, seeping manure and even maggots at the Iowa egg farms believed to be responsible for as many as 1,500 cases of salmonella poisoning.
- Accra, Aug. 30, GNA - About 10 cocoa farmer organisations in Ghana Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:45PMare on course to join others in becoming Fairtrade certified by the end of the year, thanks to the work of the Cadbury Cocoa Partnership.
- Four-day fall carnival to boost nonprofits in Florham Park Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:44PMFLORHAM PARK - Rides. Games. Music. Theatrical entertainment. Sports demonstrations and competitions. A car show. A food court ranging from barbeques to Indian delights. Fireworks.
- Sprucing up the spire Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:37PMThe Stillwater Veterans Memorial is getting a facelift.
- Grocery wars heat up in Menomonee Falls Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:35PMPick N Save & Woodman's squaring off for your grocery dollars The battle for your grocery dollars is heating up in Menomonee Falls. As of Monday, shoppers have a new Pick N Save to browse. Plus, there's another store on the horizon.
- It’s hot, but not record hot Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:32PMIt's definitely been a hot summer, but if you think it's beat the average hot temperature record, it hasn't. Geoff Coulson, Environment Canada meteorologist, said there's been more than a few summers with a higher average temperature over June, July and August.[...]
- Tyson Plans to Ship Poultry to Russia This Week After Ban, Spokesman Says Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:27PMTyson Foods Inc., the largest U.S. chicken processor, plans to ship poultry to Russia this week, spokesman Gary Mickelson said today.
- Business : Mideast merger and acquisition activity surges 300% in August Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:48AMDUBAI — The values of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity targeting the Middle East witnessed a record over 300 per cent jump in August, compared to July 2010, a new study revealed.
- Parish leaders learned lessons from Katrina Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:48AML’Observateur LAPLACE – St. John the Baptist Parish President Natalie Robottom said experiences and events that occurred during Hurricane Katrina five years ago have certainly contributed to the current state of affairs in the parish.
- More omega-3 fats didn't aid heart patients Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:41AMEating more heart-healthy omega-3 fats provided no additional benefit in a study of heart attack survivors who were already getting good care, Dutch researchers report. Omega-3 fatty acid - Heart disease - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Cardiovascular Disorders
- Indra Nooyi rules herself out of race to succeed Tata Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:38AMPepsiCo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Indra Nooyi, who has been speculated to be among the possible candidates to succeed Ratan Tata as chairman of the Tata Group, has ruled herself out of the race, saying she “loves” her present job.
- Success: Food business built on kiwifruit Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:36AMOver the past decade, Adriana Tong has dealt with some hairy issues presented by kiwifruit - her company's raw material.The hard yards have paid off. The latest coup for her company, Nekta Nutrition, is Nektabake, developed as...
- Cuppa full of good & bad Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:07AMAliquid infusion of roasted, powdered coffee beans – otherwise called coffee – is a beverage enjoyed by people worldwide.
- Z&H in the HP: First Bronzeville Hot Spot Invades Hyde Park, Next the World? Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:51AMZeleski & Horvath in Hyde Park [ Jmogs ] Is Chicago’s newest food juggernaut massing quietly on the South Side? Since opening in the fall of 2008, the Zeleski & Horvath MarketCafe has gathered a growing army of devotees in Bronzeville and Kenwood. After all, the deli/grocery’s quirky mix of premium foods, outstanding sandwiches , Intelligentsia coffee and attentive staff are pretty much absent ...
- Homemade kibbles are cat's meow (and doggie's delight) Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:50AMAccording to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are more than 72 million pet dogs and close to 82 million pet cats in the United States. I have since joined the ranks of the latter as we recently rescued a 4-pound part Bengal beauty we affectionately named Dino. Like all the members of my family, I want Dino to be fed well-balanced, healthful organic meals. In my quest for ...
- Doctor warns of poor exercise, diet dangers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:28AMA large proportion of Thai people surveyed in a recent Public Health Ministry study are "rich in illnesses" due to infrequent exercise, insufficient consumption of fruit and vegetables, and bad eating habits.
- Ask Dr. Gott: Cramping may be from statin Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:05AMDear Dr. Gott: I am writing to inquire about a medical condition that I have had for more than 15 years with no diagnosis determined. I'm a 63-year-old African-American female in good health except for allergies. The older I get, the worse the problem.
- Shriver opens pizza delivery service, replaces old system Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:02AMAn employee at the Shriver Center serves pizza Monday afternoon. (Scott Allison / The Miami Student) When Miami University students walk into a dining hall, craving their favorite macaroni and cheese, pizza or burger, all the work that goes into the preparation and service of their food is often overlooked.
- The PCC's other Jordan Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:02AMJordan Hanaway is always looking for a way to improve as a runner. While the Hebron cross country star wants to blaze her own trail to success, she really doesn't mind playing second fiddle -- at least at the present time -- to another Porter County Conference runner who shares the same first name.That runner, of course, is Boone Grove's Jordan Chester -- one of the state's top runners.
- Parents struggle to find care for autistic child Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:01AMColin Fenlon, diagnosed with a particularly severe form of autism exacerbated by obsessive compulsive disorder, simply doesn't know how to act appropriately when he doesn't get his way. Colin's doctors, therapists and, reluctantly, his family all agreed the best option for his continued treatment and education would be to have him placed in a residential facility. But finding a place that would ...
- Fundraisers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:00AMAurora Fun Fair Fundraiser The Hope Wall School Back-2-School fun fair and block party is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the school, 449 W. New Indian Trail Court. The event features entertainment, barbecue, kids activities and free haircuts for children with disabilities. The fair is meant to bring together the Hope Wall School family and the community and raise funds to assist parents ...
- Chefs make the most of best flavors of summer Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:55AMLife doesn't get any better for Michigan food lovers than late August, when the last of the blueberries intersect with the first of the peaches, the tomato slices are wider than the bread, and all you need for dinner is sweet corn, butter and salt.
- Russian wheat crop shortages being felt in Tennessee Valley Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:45AMBy Dennis Sherer Staff Writer A brutally hot and dry summer in Russia could mean Americans will be paying more for their bread and other foods made with wheat flour. A drought has destroyed much of the Russian wheat crop, prompting government officials there to ban grain exports for the remainder of this year. Russia is a major exporter of wheat.
- Food bank donations, volunteers needed Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:42AMLUKE HENDRY The Intelligencer The area's central food bank needs both donations and volunteers in the midst of another tough year. Gleaners Food Bank took in donations of fresh food and cash Saturday during the annual Buy Local, Share Local campaign at Market Square.[...]
- Umpqua reopens plant following salmonella recall Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:49AMAfter finding no instances of contamination on equipment, Umpqua Dairy has reopened their Roseburg processing facility. A voluntary recall of all liquid dairy products was issued on Aug. 18, after a number of contaminated containers were found. The dairy was quick to point out that only the containers were contaminated and not the product inside but issued the recall notice anyway. The Oregon ...
- Local student learns life lessons on Costa Rican adventure Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:42AMSeventeen year-old Sechelt student Sara Brad-shaw recently returned from a month of practising Spanish and soaking in Costa Rican culture.
- How to ... use dread disease assurance Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:35AMDread disease cover is a relatively new aspect of assurance cover. In the seventh part of our "How to" series on life assurance, we look at this often overlooked but important aspect of risk cover.
- No holds barred for reporters in MMA debate Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:27AMThe future of mixed martial arts has triggered a debate across Canada. This week, reporters Corey Larocque and Ray Spiteri square off over the Ontario government's decision to legalize it and this week's recommendation from the Canadian Medical Association that it be banned.[...]
- Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:26AMDateBook Notes
- Event to promote eating locally Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:24AMLocation is key for a banquet being hosted Saturday by Transition Cheltenham.
- Warm weather means geese season is soon Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:23AMIt just doesn’t feel right. The temperature is way up there, and we’re trying to think about goose hunting.
