Foods News
- 'Soda tax' movement gains steam Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:35PMNew York state is the latest American jurisdiction eyeing a "soda tax" to curb the obesity epidemic and some public health advocates in Canada are also calling for tax reform to encourage healthier eating habits here.
- Loaves & Fishes to host food bank Friday Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:35PMWith household budgets being stretched about as far they can, families and residents may need any extra help they can get.
- Farming for the local consumer Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:34PMLeaving a profitable job as an X-ray technician wasn't an easy decision for Chantal Lewington. She quit her $30 an hour job to be a full-time farmer. But it's a decision the 23-year-old doesn't regret.[...]
- JOE’S TO TRADE ON SIXTH AVE. Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:30PMFans of Trader Joe’s cheap-chic grocery offerings will be happy to learn that a deal has reportedly been struck for the popular supermarket chain to take over the former Barnes & Noble space on Sixth Ave. in Chelsea.
- Some economical ways to spend the weekend Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:28PMThe Family Fridays Concert Series with In Mulierbus is a family show that offers the six-voice women's ensemble singing music from seven centuries.
- Scholars up in arms over transgenic certificates Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:27PMMore than 120 Chinese scholars have filed a petition to the nation's top legislature, demanding, on the grounds of bio-safety, the revocation of the Agriculture Ministry's certificates on two transgenic rice breeds and more cautious licensing in the future, eastern Hangzhou's Youth Times reported Thursday.
- KSPR Closeup: Taste of Adventure Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:22PMIf you're an adventurous eater, there's an event for you this weekend. Bonnie Keller from the Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks came on the KSPR Community Closeup to talk about Taste of Adventure.
- Interview: Alex Frost - Artist Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:16PMANYONE who visited the Speyside distillery of Glenfiddich in the second half of last summer couldn't miss them: a set of giant noses floating imperiously on the distillery
- Two readers raise concerns over medians on busy roads Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:11PMQUESTION: Donna Sexton says the median in the middle of Nolensville Pike needs to be removed or altered.
- RETAILING: Target to debut fresh foods sections at area stores Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:05PMTarget Corp. said it will add sections with fresh fruit,vegetables and meat at 350 of its stores this year, includingoutlets in Escondido and Vista.
- Tomato prices increase Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:49PMLa Crosse, WI (WXOW) - You may have noticed that the price of tomatoes is going up. Florida had record low temperatures in January. And that resulted in the loss of more than 70-percent of the tomato
- Tickets on sale for Taste of Home Cooking Show Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:47PMMOSES LAKE — Tickets are on sale for the Taste of Home Cooking Show. Tickets went on sale Monday at the Columbia Basin Herald, Furniture West and Lep-re-kon grocers in Moses Lake and Ephrata. Tickets cost $10 for the April 29 event.
- March opening planned for new M&M Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:45PMThe building that formerly housed Palm’s M&M has new owners who plan a March opening and some changes, including a new name for the restaurant.
- A healthy heart challenge for a young reporter Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:44PMThe saying, “better late than never,” can apply to many different parts of life. Examples include paying bills, sending a birthday card or arriving late to a gathering.
- Serving Size Surprise Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:42PMI am excellent at calorie estimation. It's quite ridiculous actually. If you ask me how many calories are in a meal, or single food, or anything, I'm generally only off by about 10 calories. And what is 10 calories? A french fry. I'm usually only off by a single french fry.
- Officials: Whole Foods rumor half-baked Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:41PMFresh rumors about Whole Foods eyeing a site in League City have no meat, company and city officials said.
- For local fresh veggies, this Sunday is the time to sign up for a CSA Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:38PMBy becoming a member of a Community Supported Agriculture farm, you'll get a steady stream of locally grown fresh produce throughout the farming season.
- Student Lunch Contest: The Winners! Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:37PMBehold the five winning lunches. A few weeks ago, we asked you to make a healthy, delicious student lunch, take a picture of it, and send it to us. The response and enthusiasm was overwhelming—our inboxes were quickly flooded with dozens of variations on the theme of lunchtime reform. Since the federal government reimburses up to $2.68 per lunch per day, we doubled it, figuring that the ...
- Giant issues recall on Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:36PMThere is currently a comprehensive voluntary recall underway by manufacturers that used a flavor enhancer found in processed foods called Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination. Only HVP from Basic Food Flavors, Inc. is associated with this recall, a news release from Giant Food Stores says.
- Bronson Pushes Renewables Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:34PMBy KEVIN BOUFFARD THE LEDGER PLANT CITY | Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson on Monday said he wanted to double the economic impact of the state's agriculture industries through wider use of alternative fuels based on crops and livestock wastes.
- The Debut Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:45AMHalladay didn't disappoint in his Phillies debut. Plus, a common flavoring is recalled and a police dog follows his nose.
- Budget no prescription for economic recovery: Rudd Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:44AMNorthumberland – Thursday's federal budget left out some key components to putting Canada on track to full economic recovery, says local federal Liberal candidate Kim Rudd.[...]
- FDA announces recall of ingredient used in soups, snack foods, dips, dressings Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:34AMWASHINGTON (AP) — A wide range of processed foods — including soups, snack foods, dips and dressings — is being recalled after salmonella was discovered in a flavor-enhancing ingredient.
- Frigid Florida winter is bad news for tomato lovers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:33AMA frigid Florida winter is taking its toll on your sandwich. The Sunshine State is the main U.S. source for fresh winter tomatoes, and its growers lost some 70% of their crop during January's prolonged cold snap.
- AIG, Apple, CF Industries, Dean Foods: U.S. Equity Movers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:31AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 1:40 p.m. in New York.
- Cold snap decimates Florida tomato crop Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:31AMA frigid Florida winter is taking its toll on your sandwich. Sunshine State growers lost some 70 percent of their crop during January's prolonged cold snap.
- New Reno Food Magazine to Hit News Stands Saturday Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:30AMThe first issue of Edible Reno-Tahoe Magazine hits the news stands Saturday.
- Organic activists protest San Francisco compost Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:30AMSAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco wears its environmental consciousness like a green badge of honor. Residents separate and recycle their food scraps.
- SIDEKIM FOODS CELEBRATES TWO YEARS IN BUSINESS & 20-FOLD GROWTH Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:28AMLynn, Massachusetts – During an era of tough economic times for many small businesses, Sidekim Foods of Lynn, Massachusetts has experienced an impressive 20-fold growth in business. When Sidekim Foods was launched in 2008, with a staff of 2 and a part-time driver, it prepared 197 meals per day.
- Organic activists protest San Francisco compost Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:27AMSAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco wears its environmental consciousness like a green badge of honor.
- Foodborne illness costs U.S. $152 billion annually: study Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:47PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Foodborne illnesses cost the United States $152 billion in health-related expenses each year, according to a study released by consumer and public health groups on Wednesday.
- Beloit’s Kettle Foods sold Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:46PMDiamond Foods has agreed to buy potato-chips maker Kettle Foods for $615 million in cash.
- Browsing classrooms Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:45PMMcLenegan Elementary School will be having a time for families to browse through the classrooms this evening from 6-7 p.m.
- Study: Food-borne illnesses cost US $152 billion Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:40PMFood-borne illnesses, such as E. coli and salmonella, cost the United States $152 billion annually in health care and other losses, according to a report released Wednesday by a food safety group. The report comes as the U.S. Senate considers legislation that... United States - Food safety - Escherichia coli - Health care - United States Senate
- Study: Food-borne illnesses cost US $152 billion Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:38PMFood-borne illnesses, such as E. coli and salmonella, cost the United States $152 billion annually in health care and other losses, according to a report released Wednesday by a food safety group.
- Why are kids overweight? Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:36PMThere's a medical report out today that says childhood obesity is getting worse. These docs blame snacking. Too much snacking by kids.
- Column: A sweet deal Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:34PMYou never know when opportunity is going to come a-knocking. Usually it arrives after sending out some over-exaggerated resume claiming everything from knowing a second language (you can say "I want Taco Bell" in Spanish) to your pet-sitting experience.
- They can do it Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:33PMThe build day for Canstruction was held Tuesday. Today the creations will be on display at the Clay Center....
- Ice Dancing and Pasta Too at Culinary Olympics Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:31PMSenior Editor James Mellgren just returned from Vancouver where he helped judge an Olympic event that took place outside the skating rinks and ski runs.
- Lawsuit claims PCBs found in 10 fish oil supplements; product labeling sought Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:30PMSANTA CRUZ - People buying certain fish oil supplements to get the benefit of omega-3 fatty acids are ingesting chemicals banned in 1979, according to environmental advocates who filed a lawsuit Monday aimed at forcing manufacturers to warn consumers.
- Fitness business helps out in times of need Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:57AMDuring the month of March, Curves heath clubs will be hosting their annual food drive, according to Irma Garcia, coordinator for the Curves branch in Reedley. Last year, the Reedley curves collected about 4,000 pounds in canned and dry foods, which are donated to local food pantries.
- Can Peanut Allergy Be Cured by ... Eating Peanuts? Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:54AMThe conventional treatment for food allergies has long been no treatment -- patients are simply asked to avoid problem foods altogether. But recent studies suggest a new approach.
- PATH kicks off 'Potty Paper' drive Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:54AMThroughout the month of March, PATH will be collecting "Potty Paper" for people in need. Collection port-a-potties will be located at Broadway Square Mall, on the square in downtown Tyler, at the City of Tyler's recycling center, PATH, and on the TJC campus at Rogers Student Center.
- WDAM.com Laurel-Hattiesburg, MS The Pinebelt's Choice For News, Sports and Weather | Kroger recalls soup mixes ... Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:51AMThe Kroger Co. said today it is recalling Kroger Onion Soup & Dip Mix and Kroger Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix sold in some of its retail stores because the Company has been made aware by a supplier that an ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with Salmonella.
- Mandelson Sees Case for Debate on Foreign Takeover Rules Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:50AMMarch 1 (Bloomberg) -- Business Secretary Peter Mandelson will say there is a case for debating tougher foreign ownership rules and urge directors and shareholders to make sure deals create value.
- Study stokes debate over Delco health department Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:49AMChester County was ranked the healthiest place to live in the state, according to a new report from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Nearby Philadelphia placed dead last at 67 out of 67 counties.
- Whet your cat’s appetite with wet food Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:49AMThe term "canned cat food" is all wet: Thanks to new flavors, additions and recipes, many manufacturers now prefer the phrase "wet cat food." Which of the new products are best for your pet?
- Campus Notes 3/1 Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:48AMBYU
- Mandelson urges takeover law reform Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:47AMBritain should reform its takeover rules to ensure firms' long-term interests are prioritised over short-term financial gains, business secretary Peter Mandelson said in a speech to be delivered late on Monday.
- March means National Nutrition Month Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:45AMUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Monday, March 1 marked the start of National Nutrition Month, and those at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare are spending the month giving some simple tips to eating right.
