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The New Tomato — UCLA Researchers Engineer Tomatoes That Mimic Good Cholesterol
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers have genetically engineered tomatoes to produce a peptide, a compound containing two or more amino acids linked in a chain, that causes the tomato to imitate the actions of good cholesterol when eaten. Stack Wines Moves From Local Availability to Nationwide Distribution Deal
Popular Southern California wine company Stack Wines has stuck a deal with international importer and distribution giant Shaw-Ross for a start at getting the product across the country. Shaw-Ross will step in charge of sales and marketing business for business, as it will become the exclusive US importer for Stack Wines. The deal is said to be a lengthy strategy to expand into the global wine market. Red Lobster Tests New Express Lunch Format in Select Restaurant Locations
Red Lobster is testing a new lunch format at select restaurants in Florida, something different than the traditional server-run dining experience. It's called the Seaside Express, and the format is along the lines of regular lunch-counter arrangement, as in you - the customer - orders food at the counter instead of dealing with a server. You can seat yourself in a designated "Express" area and wait for the food to be delivered to the table. Kameda Brand Rice Cracker Kotsubukko Recalled for Undeclared Allergen
Kameda brand rice cracker Kotsubukko has been recalled across the US because of an undeclared ingredient and known allergen: milk. The product was currently being distributed in retail stores across California, Colorodo, Chicago, Hawaii, Texas and Utah from November 2012 to March 2013 before the product was deemed unfit for sale. Twinkies Are Gone, But Drake's Coffee Cake Will Last Forever
McKee Food Corporation has acquired Drake's snack cake brand from Hostess Brand Inc., after winning the bid presented for approval by the US Bankruptcy Court. McKee Foods was the only qualified bidder for the Drake asset. Scientist Discovers New Application for Copper That Can Be Used to Improve Food Safety
Michigan Technological University researcher Jaroslaw Drelich and professor of materials science and engineering, has discovered a way to destroy harmful microbes before they have a chance to make their way into our bodies. His discovery was of a copper-based antimicrobial compound that, if implanted in the inert compound vermiculite - typically found in potting soil - it would reduce or eliminate harmful bacterias usually found in food products. Shamrock Farms expands to Virginia, begins development on $50 million facility.
Shamrock Farms is expected to begin construction in the coming months on a new 130,000ft2, $50 million dairy manufacturing plant in the state of Virginia. It is expected to be complete by late 2014. The new facility will have a particular focus on extended shelf-life technology (ESL), and will be located in Augusta County. Bloomberg's Effort To Stop Obesity in NYC Fails
Today, industry groups such as the American Beverage Association became relieved "when they learned New York City's ban on large-size soda drinks won't take effect as planned today after a state judge blocked the measure as improperly enacted and arbitrary in its effects," Bloomberg News reported. Serious Food Allergies: NIAID Finding Cures
NIAID is the lead Institute at the National Institutes of Health for research of food allergies. According to the institute's official website, they are committed to supporting efforts to help better understand, prevent, and manage this disorder. Favorite Celebrity Restaurants MR CHOW, Jerry's Famous Deli, Pink's Hot Dogs
People visit California for its famous tourist attractions such as Disneyland, Universal Studios and Grauman's Chinese Theatre. They also come to experience Hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world. Many celebrities live in Hollywood or in the Los Angeles area. Celebrities enjoy eating out; restaurants like Pink's Hot Dogs, MR CHOW and Jerry's Famous Deli became well known for their popularity among celebrities. Wendy's Logo Old Fashioned Yet Modern
The new logo appears crisp, clean and simple. Customers will still see the young redheaded girl that has represented the fast food chain for over four decades. "Wendy" sits smiling in the middle of a white background; beneath her reads "Wendy's" in a bright red bold font. Energy Drink Sales Boost Not Without Controversy: Monster Energy, Red Bull, Zero Ultra, Absolute Energy
In the past couple of years, energy drink sales have rapidly increased. Red Bull has become one of the most popular brands of energy drinks. In 2012, they sold 5.2 billion cans. This was a 12.8% increase from the previous year. 'Tasted' Brings Comedy, Cooking Online With 'Improv Kitchen', Jet Tila, Michael Weaver
"Tasted" is a YouTube channel that brings viewers a variety of different online cooking shows. One of them is called "Improv Kitchen." It is hosted by Jet Tila and Michael Weaver. The concept of the show is quite unique because it incorporates comedy and cooking in order to entertain people PEEPS, An American Icon Still Going Strong After 60 Years
The candy has been around for 60 years and throughout those years the company never experienced an unprofitable year. In the beginning, Peeps were just yellow colored chicks. As they began to develop and gain popularity, the company realized they needed to create a variety of different colors along with adding new animal shapes.
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