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A Move to Cut Food Stamp Benefits
The United States lawmakers have voted for the reduction of food stamp benefits beginning next year. This is regardless of opposition by lobby groups and a veto threat from the White House. The bill was passed by the Republican-led House of Representatives by a vote of 217-200. However, the bill has a minimal chance in…
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A Taste of a Synthetic Beef Burger
At the Maastricht University in the Netherlands in August, a scientist, Mark Post, finally brought to the public attention, the first-ever laboratory produced beef burger. Post and a team of researchers carried out five-years of research on artificial beef before going public in London. The burger was prepared from cultured beef and is deemed to…
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Onion Suppliers Pushing for Exemption from Safety Rules
There are many groups that are pushing for exemption from newly formulated safety rules aimed at preventing deadly bacterial outbreaks. Among these groups are the onion farmers and suppliers from Oregon and Idaho. The group asserts that there has never been a documented food safety issue with dry bulb onions to date. Onions are often…
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Metro Plans to Reorganize Ontario Stores Because of Competition
Metro Inc. has plans of reorganizing its grocery retail network in Ontario, which will affect 15 Metro stores. The stores will either be converted to Food Basics or closed. The move is as a result of intensified competition. Metro Inc. is based in Montreal, and is one of the largest grocery retailers in Canada. The…
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Pumpkin Replacing Apple as Fall’s Favorite Flavor
Despite the long-perceived interest and people’s desire for apple and apple-themed items, particularly in the summer, there has been a growing interest in pumpkin and pumpkin products in the food industry. Major food stores and chains seem fixated on pumpkins. McDonalds has recently been offering pumpkin products ranging from pumpkin pies to pumpkin spice lattes,…
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The Biggest Restaurant Food Trends in 2013
The year 2013 has seen a rise in the number of novel and upcoming restaurants with new openings and recipes. Here are some of the highlights so far this year. A Focus on the Bird The burger saturation point has been hit by most chefs. Currently, a majority have turned to chicken as the new…
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Selling Liquor in Grocery Stores?
A debate on selling liquor in convenience and grocery stores has been stirred by the head of the liquor policy review in British Columbia, John Yap. This comes just a few days after seeking the public’s opinion on Columbia province’s outdated laws governing alcohol. According to Yap, the governmental website aimed at gathering input from…
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Tips to Reduce the Risk of Foodborne Disease
Food-related illnesses have been on the rise over the last several years. There are a number of safety measures that can be helpful in minimizing the skyrocketing rate of such illnesses. Following some of the tips below may help avoid this problem. Cleaning It is essential to wash hands with water and a mild soap…