Food Stamps Hang in the Balance as Congress Debates Farm Bill
The House and Senate agriculture committees are holding hearings this week on reauthorizing SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps) and could cut assistance by $20 billion over the next five years.
Japan's Sushi Standing Restaurant Coming to New York
A popular Japanese way of eating sushi at restaurants is by eating while standing. Michio Yasuda of the ORENO Corporation is bringing his standing restaurant concepts to New York and hopes it will also be a hit.
Pop-Tarts New Flavors with Peanut Butter: A Hit or Miss?
Pop-Tarts announced new flavors on Wednesday which include peanut butter as its parent Kellogg Company seeks to target a more adult clientele, apart from its more traditional child-friendly flavors.
Japanese Chef Killed Over Meal Dispute in Germany
A Japanese chef was killed following an alleged dispute with two disgruntled guests about a dish of fried noodles with vegetables and beef while he was on vacation, according to reports.
China steps up inspection of meat trade after fake lamb scandal
China has begun a crackdown on the sales of fake, diseased and tainted meat products after a series of scandals that have further dented public confidence in the food industry, the official Xinhua news agency said on Thursday.
China Investigating Mutton Supplier to Yum Brand Stores in Latest Food Scandal
Following reports last week that rat meat is being sold as lamb, Shanghai authorities are testing the mislabeled mutton from a wholesaler which supplies a chain of hot pot restaurants run by U.S. fast food firm Yum Brands, according to reports.
Fast Food Employees Strike in St. Louis
Fast food and retail workers in St. Louis, Missouri, walked off the job Wednesday in the third major strike of its kind in recent weeks, according to reports.
New Food Aid Reform Headed for The United States
The United States has recently changed its’ policy towards foreign food aid, which is now looking to involve local markets
McDonald's to Serve Breakfast All Day, CEO Drops Hint
McDonald's President and CEO Don Thompson offered hints during a recent interview that the company is considering serving its breakfast menu all day long.
Caffeine In Food: FDA To Investigate New Caffeinated Gum
The Food and Drug Admnistration will launch an investigation into the caffeinated gum, called "Alert Energy Gum" which promises "The right energy, right now." The gum, launched this week by Wrigley, a subsidiary of Mars, Inc., has 40 milligrams of caffeine per piece and 8 blister-packed pieces per box. Many children, especially teenagers, consume chewing gum and concerned parents want to know the risks involved from the spike in caffeine.
1 in 5 U.S. Households on Food Stamps, Groups Call for Transparency on how Money is Spent
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that a record number 23 million households are now on food stamps.
Yum profit beats even as bird flu batters China sales
KFC parent Yum Brands Inc on Tuesday reported that quarterly profit fell less than Wall Street expected, despite a sharp drop in sales in its top China market, sending the company's shares up nearly 6 percent.
Chinese Citizens Buying Imported Foods Amidst String of Health Scares
Chinese citizens are slowly stepping back from domestic foods to buy imported products
Michael Jordan’s ‘Flu Game’ Actually Caused By Food Poisoning
Michael Jordan’s trainer said his historic ‘flu game’ was actually caused by food poisoning
Wrigley Pulls Caffeinated Gum off Market, FDA Express Concerns Relating to Children Consuming the Gum
Wrigley pulls caffeinated gum from shelves temporarily as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates the safety of added caffeine, particularly its potential effects on children and young adults.
Dollar Menu Fails: Fast Food Giant Declines In Sales
McDonald’s struggles to keep up profits with Dollar Menu
Hospital Food Program Helps Woman Shed 55 Pounds
By eating certain hospital foods, one woman has managed to overcome her weight issue and surgery
Cupcake Craze Expands, Sprinkles Makes Cupcakes Gourmet
Cupcake Craze, a well-known shop in New York, stated that television shows such as Cupcake Wars have increased the company's sales. "The craze is definitely helping business. People love cupcakes. You give someone a cupcake and they smile", said owner Kevin Hughes.
Serious Food Allergies: NIAID Finding Cures
NIAID is the lead Institute at the National Institutes of Health for research of food allergies. According to the institute's official website, they are committed to supporting efforts to help better understand, prevent, and manage this disorder that affects approximately 5 percent of children and 4 percent of adults in the United States.
Wrigley Will Release Caffeinated Gum April
Beginning next month, Wrigley gum is going to begin selling caffeinated gum. The company is well known for selling mints, gum, lollipops, hard and chewy candies. A couple of world known Wrigley brands include: Orbit, Doublemint, Skittles, Starburst and Altoids.
