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'Square Donut' Wars: Two Indiana Bakeries Fight Over Trademark for Sweet Treat

Two bakeries in Indiana - Family Express and a Terre Haute bakery, are known for their passion for making doughnuts, but none believes in peaceful co-existence and a healthy competition in selling square doughnuts. In fact, a legal battle is plaguing the two, and it may leave one of them flat.

By Chandan Das

Study Associates Food Poisoning to Augmented Suicidal Behavior

For long scientists have been working to find out the reasons that prompt an individual to end his/ her life. Now, findings of a recent study reveal that food poisoning is one of the causes behind increased suicidal behaviors. The study has established a correlation between food-borne parasites and mental or emotional problems endured by some people.
Which is Safer: Rare or Medium Rare?

We thought tipping was the most questioned issue in restaurants, until we found medium-rare meat. Based on the USDA and culinary professionals, here's a guideline to cooking your steak!
Kinross UP Inmates to Silently Protest Prisoners' Low Food Quality

Inmates at Kinross Correctional Facility Upper Peninsula participated in silent protest against the food quality served by new contractor Trinity Services Group - the state contractor who replaced previous Aramark Correctional Services.
Xiaomi Introduces Hi-Tech Rice Cooker

Xiaomi's new device is apparently, not a smartphone Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi, introduced its new product that's not a telecommunication device but a hi-tech rice cooker.
Fruit Juices Are Not The Best Drinks For Your Child

The problem that we do not pay attention to here is the amount of sugar that goes into one glass of fruit juices. In fact, fruit juices can contain as much sugar as other soft drinks and sometimes more sugar than other drinks contain.
Coffee News: Is Instant Coffee Good For You?

Did you know that instant coffee comprises a 50 percent of the total consumption of coffee in the world?
Ad Shows Grisly Effects Of Too Much Sugar In The Body

Certain advertisements show the horrific effects of sugar in the human body. Sometimes, advertisements are taken to an all new level and usually, these are downright horrifying.
New Fridge Laser Identifies Contaminated Food

There is a new technological achievement that enables people to find contaminated food on their shelves, and this takes the form of a laser.
Never Eat with Loud Music Plus Other Dieting Traps You Need to Know

Studies have shown that eating with a loud music tends to make one chew faster, increasing one's consumption unintentionally. Check out these scientifically-proven scenarious and their effect on one's appetite.
McCormick Keenly Interested in Acquiring Premium Foods

After Premier showed a spectacular first quarter performance this year, McCormick expressed renewed interest in acquiring the British food company, even hinting of increasing its previously rejected $700 million offer.
Dunkin’ Donuts CEO Pay Down 50%: How Much Is Left In Exec's Salary?

Due to increased competition, Dunkin' Donuts CEO's 2015 compensation is reduced to almost half of what he receive the previous year.
Student Invents Smartphone Cover That Can Test and Treat Water, Food

In this age, technology comes in all shapes and sizes. Gadgets are designed to make life easier. At the same time, these gadgets are created in compact and concise dimensions. Just like the new water testing kit that is made in the form of a typical smart phone cover.
Greenpeace Offers Solution To Alarming Decline Of Bee Population: Is Food Supply Now Safe?

The UN Biodiversity Panel has issued a warning due to the decline in bee population and other pollinators such as butterflies.
China's DaDong Duck Burger Launched: Should McDonalds Be Scared?

China's DaDong Duck Burger was released five months ago and it has proven it's something McDonalds should watch out for. In an article by CNN, they asked if McDonalds should watch their back as Dadong duck burger makes its way to the hearts of many.