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American Food Is Changing, Says Food Studies Expert

The United States is a hotpot of different cultures, and this brought changes to the country's culinary landscape, says an expert.

By Mikhail Blacer

Bikini Baristas Have Taken Over the Northwest

Bikini Baristas are now a huge trend in the Northwestern part of the United States Goodbye, Starbucks! Some residents in Washington state and Oregon may be ditching the popular coffee chain for drive-through coffee shops like the Hot Bikini Brew.
Top 3 Weird Coffees Around The World

Here are some of the world's most puzzling coffee brews. Sometimes, a cup of Joe isn't fully made of coffee beans, sugar, and cream. At times, the coffee beans may come from unimaginable sources, while people put in certain ingredients you never thought of putting into your cup.
Tuna In Oil vs Tuna In Water: Which Is Healthier?

Time to know which is healthier: tuna in oil or tuna in water! Canned tuna has been a favorite staple by bodybuilders and people looking for cheaper seafood alternatives.
Consumers' Trust In Food Authorities Decreases: Survey

According to a study by Sullivan Higdon & Sink, consumers' trust in government food authorities has decreased in recent years.
Diet Rich In Vitamin C Prevents Cataract, Say Study

A new research shows that increasing vitamin C in one's diet could halt cataract progression. However, vitamin C from supplements does not have an effect on the condition
Apple's Provides Solution To Wrecked Sleeping Patterns Caused By Backlit Screens

Apple figured out a way to reduce the negative effects of backlit screens during nighttime usage. A new setting named Night Shift significantly reduces blue light, the main factor that affects nighttime melatonin release.
Trader Joe's Recalls Chocolate Sticks Because Milk Was Not Included In the Label

Some Flavors of Trader Joe's chocolate sticks had to be recalled by the company because milk, one of the products' ingredients, was not mentioned on the label. Though not problematic to people who do not have any problems with milk consumption, the labeling error could prove worrisome for people with milk allergies or lactose intolerance.
McDonalds Goes High Tech, Tests App That Could Be Used for Ordering

McDonalds joins rivals in the app-based ordering game. Tests mobile-ordering platform in response to Starbucks' and Dunkin's apps.
Calorie Labelling In Menu Items Postponed

FDA will move the implementation of the calorie labeling on menu items next year as it is still finalizing guideline for retailers.
Blue Bell Discovers What Causes Listeria: 'Root Cause Assessment Reports' Provide Answers

Good news for the iconic Blue Bell ice cream aficionados. The company has started supplying its ice cream to a vast area in the southeast, counting almost all places south of New Mexico and extending to the two Carolinas. Although Blue Bell is yet to restore supplies of all the 66 flavors, which were available before the company was linked to a multi-state Listeria outbreak, which claimed three lives.
Higher Food Costs Burden Minnesota Schools: Nutrition Requirements Not Met

It may seem incredible to many, but the fact is that higher food costs are forcing schools in Minnesota to crunch the food service budgets in several district schools across the state. Two years back, the federal government made it mandatory for schools to follow specific nutrition guideline for the breakfasts and lunches of the students.
What Does A Farm-To-Table Restaurant Concept Mean?

When we talk about a farm-to-table restaurant, we actually refer to an eatery where the ingredients are sources locally as far as possible. In other words, the ingredients need to be fresh and go directly from the farm to the table, passing through no or the least series of middlemen, if any.
Hershey's New Line Of Bars Offer Consumers Healthy Meat-Snacking

Recreationalists and athletes can now have protein on the go with all-natural Krave Jerky meat snacks
Asian Flavor Is The New American Food Trend, Culinologists Explain

It turned out that the global warming is not an issue to heat up Western culinary with 'sambals' and other tropical Asian flavors. This year's flavor trend in America savors the delights of Asian spices, as presented by Flavor Forecast.