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Edible Utensils Developed In India To Lessen Waste Disposal

"Eat with it and then eat it" is the tag line of the edible spoon and fork produced in India. According to Bakeys, 120 billion plastic cutleries are discarded in India alone every year. That's why their founder, Narayana Peesapaty, decided to created edible utensils.
  • Food Fraud Rampant In UK Supply Chain: Fake Meat, Alcohol Still Sold In Groceries

    Believe it or not, fake and adulterated meat, alcohol blended with methanol and, worse still, pet foods are mixed in products meant for human consumption are still be sold in many stores and malls across the United Kingdom. In fact, food crime continues to wreck havoc even three years after the notorious horsemeat scandal in the country.
  • New US Labor Law Targets Anti-Unionization Activities

    In a significant move, the US Department of Labor has announced the final version of a new rule that would make it mandatory for restaurateurs as well as other employers to disclose any arrangements they have with external consultants seeking to influence workers not to unionize or back the bargaining stance of their unions.
  • Target, MIT Commence Testing Concepts On Future of Food [WATCH]

    If you have ever walked past the unremarkable brick frontage at 80 Broadway close to the MIT campus, it is very unlikely that you will even have a hint of the massive activities underway in the basement. In fact, the basement of the building houses a busy laboratory packed with bioengineers, nutritionists, students, and farmers engrossed in testing major ideas related to the future of food.
  • Anthony Bourdain, Bobbly Flay Return To Netflix: How To Livestream The Top 6 Great Food Shows In April

    Netflix has just announced the list of TV programs and movies that it will stream during April. The April 1 release of the streaming giant includes a host of favorite food shows, including "Anthony Bourdain: Pars Unknown", "Giada at Home" and "Rev Run's Sunday Suppers." However, become you become overjoyed for the new releases, bear in mind that Netflix will remove the "Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics" collection as well as the "Throwdown! With Bobby Flay" collection by the end of March.
  • Double Frying: The Science To Making Crusty Foods

    While most people are advised to keep off fried foods, there are others who want their food to be crispy whether it is Chongqing Sichuan spice chicken or chicken with chilies or the plain French fries. Scott Andrew Paulson, a physicist at the James Madison University, has been trying to create the perfect French fry and offers a guideline how to double fry your food.
  • Microwave Myths: Does Cooking In Microwave Leach Out Nutrients?

    These days, microwaves are a common gadget in most kitchens. They are not only convenient, but also reduce cooking time. Using electric energy, these two-shelf devices can heat or cook an assortment of foods. However, there are rumors that microwaving food removes some valuable nutrients.
  • E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Fresh Sprouts Over, Says CDC

    If the federal officials are to be believed, the E. coli outbreak that was traced to fresh sprouts seems to be over. Earlier, they said that 11 people from two states had fallen ill following consumption of E. coli infected alfalfa sprouts made by Jack & The Green Sprouts.
  • Major Food Corporations Agree To GMO Labeling, But to What Extent?

    Contrary to the efforts of some of the biggest names in the food world, who have reportedly spend millions of dollars to avoid labeling that their products contain genetically engineered ingredients, from July 1, consumers will come to know of whether the packaged foods they are purchasing any genetically modified plants.
  • “Food Festival” Scam: Beware! Scammers Prey On Your Appetites

    Here is a caution for all food aficionados. If you have an appetite for good food, even the scammers do. In fact, scammers across the world are preying on your appetites. A recent report states that some scammers are advertizing fake food festivals on sites like Facebook and Groupon as well as in local radio stations and print media.
  • Lindt Chocolate To Release Edible Emojis In June

    Emoji's online presence can now be shared in the real world. Emoji's online presence can now be shared in the real world. Lindt produces milk chocolate discs inspired by your smartphone emoticons.
  • This Smart Oven Can Bake, Boil And Steam At The Same Time

    Combining technology and convenience - Tovala Smart Oven is the newest electronic appliance you'll want to put in your kitchen.
  • Iowa's Hy-Vee Store To Sell Recycled Food Waste For 'The Right Thing'

    The table scraps and unsold cabbages dumped to landfills are no longer reaching the end of their use as they're now put into recycled mode.
  • Want To Lower Your Blood Pressure? Eat Chocolate

    Dark chocolate has been shown to have some effect on reducing high blood pressure, according to new research.
  • Church's Chicken Reveals Plot To Beat KFC, Popeyes: Texas Chicken Resto Starts Selling Honey-Butter Biscuit Chicken Tenders

    Church's Chicken is upping the competition among the fried chicken sellers with the presentation of the chain's new Honey-Butter Biscuit Tenders.
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