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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. 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. Study Shows Organic Foods Yet to Become Mainstream In United States
If the latest moves by the major food chains and even the trends in the low-income neighborhoods are any indications, organic food has apparently become a mass market. For instance, Wal-Mart has started an in-house organic line with a view to bring down prices of organic food, while Whole Foods to has started experimenting with cheaper stores. In fact, 30 percent of shoppers have said they are willing to pay more for organic food. All these may make one believe that organic has become as regular in upscale markets as well as down-market groceries. Colorado To Hike Restaurant Inspection Fees In Exchange For Higher Grades, Uniform Checks
In the absence of inspection fee hikes on a regular basis to catch up with escalating costs, most restaurants usually don't get inspected frequently or properly. However, this is soon going to change for restaurants in Colorado, when inspections will henceforth be frequent and uniform. South Korea Slaughters 11, 000 Ducks: Bird Flu Fears Revived
South Korea has culled more than 11,000 ducks as a preventive measure against the bird flu. South Korea has culled more than 11,000 ducks as a preventive measure against the bird flu. 8 Super Food That Reduce Elevated Blood Pressure
While we avoid many food items, there are many items that can lower pressure levels as well. Blood pressure can be a serious problem to many people today. 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. 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 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. 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
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