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British Health Campaigners Want a Ban on Sports Stars Promoting Junk Food

Sports stars make a fortune out of endorsements, but are they careful while choosing the brands they support? British health campaigners are urging the UK Government to ban sports stars from patronizing junk food brands as they are furthering obesity among youngsters, reports ANI.
  • Quaker with Common Threads to Educate About the Importance of Nutritions

    On November 19, 2012 The Quaker Oats Company based in Chicago, a division of PepsiCo, announced its support of Common Threads, an organization dedicated to educating children about the importance of nutrition and physical well-being and fostering an appreciation of cultural diversity through cooking. Quaker is in a unique position to help inspire and enable families to choose nutritious food.
  • The Hershey Awarded as One of America's Most Community-Minded Companies

    On November 19th the Hershey Company based in Hershey, PA was recognized as one of America's most community-minded companies in The Civic 50 survey - the first comprehensive ranking of S&P 500 corporations that best use their time, talent, and resources to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business.
  • Playboy to Publish Marilyn Monroe's Nude Photos to Mark Her 50th Death Anniversary

    American men's magazine Playboy, which is known for featuring nude women photographs, is all set to pay special tribute to iconic Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe on the occasion of her 50th death anniversary by publishing some of her rare nude photographs in its December issue.
  • Food Prices Surge in Accra, Ghana

    Food prices have soared in Accra, Ghana , states a market survey by “The Finder”, reports Ghanaweb.com.
  • Oprah Winfrey to Launch Organic Food Products

    Talk Show host Oprah Winfrey is all set to venture into a new business. It has nothing to do with films or media--she plans to launch her own organic food product line.
  • Red Bull named in 21 adverse reports to FDA

    Red Bull , world’s top selling energy drink, has been named in 21 adverse event reports by the Food and Drug Administration. Energy drinks have been making a lot of news of late for their possible health menace.
  • Recession Gives Rise to Obesity Concerns in Europe

    Poor nutrition and cheap consumption leading to obesity across Europe. There is more to Europe's recession than what is being discussed. It was officially announced Thursday that Europe is in the second leg of a double dip recession.
  • Food Banks Face Empty Pantries in Thanksgiving Week

    It's Thanksgiving week, but not everyone will get their share of Turkey as hunger relief is not matching the requirement, reported The Sun. "Nearly five years into the economic crunch, hunger relief is failing to match the demand", food bank officials said according to the report.
  • Selena Gomez Back with Justin Bieber or Eyeing Niall Horan?

    Speculations around the lives of celebrity couple Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have gone haywire ever since the news of their split hit the stands a couple of weeks ago, and this time, rumour has it that Selena could be seeing another popstar Niall Horan.
  • Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Look Inseparable at Breaking Dawn Premiere

    The once Hollywood couple Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, who are reportedly rekindling their troubled relationship, looked inseparable at the The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 premiere at Leicester Square, London on Wednesday.
  • Nestlé Opens in Russia its First Mövenpick Ice Cream Boutique

    Nestlé's first-ever Mövenpick ice cream boutique in the country offers unusual culinary creations such as mushroom cream soup with maple walnut ice cream, truffle oil and mushroom chips, and a salad of fresh and caramelised pear, goat's cheese, pear sorbet and mix of greens with south-east Asian seasoning.
  • Nestlé Opens first R&D Center in India

    Nestlé reported opening its first research and development center in India on November 8,2012. R&D center to further its understanding of Indian consumers, traditional ingredients and local cuisine, and to provide scientific and technological expertise to the rest of its global business.
  • ConAgra Foods to Expand Frozen Potato Facility in Boardman, Oregon

    ConAgra Foods, Inc., based in Omaha, Nebraska announced on November 9,2012 expansion of its Lamb Weston frozen potato facility in Boardman, Oregon. This strategic investment estimated $200 million will add a new line to the plant - increasing capacity for making french fries and other frozen potato products - and is expected to create approximately 100 jobs for the region.
  • Hostess Facing Nationwide Strike - Selected Bakeries will be Closed

    Hostess Brands Inc. based in Irvng, Texas announced on November 12, 2012 that it will permanently close three bakeries as a result of a nationwide strike initiated on November 9 by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (Bakers Union) that has prevented the facilities from producing and delivering products.
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