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Meat Product, Snack Food Identified As Growth Segments in US Markets

The Association of Packaging and Processing Food Technologies (PMMI) has identified meat products and snack foods as areas of growth markets in the United States.

By Chandan Das

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.
Roscoe’s Chicken Empire Plagued By Bankruptcy, Copyright Lawsuits

For long, the Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles has been a legendary culinary institution in Los Angles, which has been offering southern comfort food and was often visited by celebrities like Magic Johnson and Snoop Dogg. However, things are likely to change now as the parent company, East Coast Foods Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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.
McDonald's Drops 'I'm Lovin' It' Tag Line? What's Next?

Since posting a 30% quarterly drop in profit last October, McDonald's Chief-Executive-Officer, Don Thompson, has announced that changes would be coming to the McEmpire, including fewer menu options and new customization of both sandwiches and value meals.
Want Julianne Hough's Body? Find Out The 'DWTS' Champ's Daily Diet

Julianne Hough is one of the celebrities who has the most incredible bodies. Julianne has been practicing ballet dancing since her childhood days, which she says has hugely assisted her in making her body lissome and marvelous.
11 Easy Steps To Beat Your Sugar Addiction

Use these rules to naturally slow your sugar intake—and keep eating meals you love. Use these rules to naturally slow your sugar intake-and keep eating meals you love In the world of fantasy wish lists, wouldn't it be great if-instead of prompting us to snack all the time-our bodies would just use up fat we have already stored? Here are tips to beat your sugar addiction compiled by Mirror and Dr.
Athens Kroger Explains Unisex Bathroom Move

An Athens Kroger gives a reason for its decision to provide a unisex bathroom to customers and employees with a sign that’s gone viral online.
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.
Drexler’s Introduces New York City’s Newest Boozy Brunch Menu

Known as one of East Village's most well-known mixed drink lounges, Drexler's presented its new boozy brunch menu this previous weekend.
Food Stamp Recipients Show High US Unemployment Rate

The number of people receiving food stamps are quite high and determined the rate of unemployment in America. This also includes people who are underemployed or work for fewer hours than they would.
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.
Bikini Baristas Have Taken Over the Northwest

Bikini Baristas are now a huge trend in the Northwestern part of the United States Goodbye, Starbucks! Some residents in Washington state and Oregon may be ditching the popular coffee chain for drive-through coffee shops like the Hot Bikini Brew.
Top 3 Weird Coffees Around The World

Here are some of the world's most puzzling coffee brews. Sometimes, a cup of Joe isn't fully made of coffee beans, sugar, and cream. At times, the coffee beans may come from unimaginable sources, while people put in certain ingredients you never thought of putting into your cup.