Safety
Frequent "Food Shocks" are Expected Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
Fines Imposed for Wasting Food in South Korea
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers conducted a study in 2013 and came up with reports stating, 50% of all food produced in the world ends up in waste. New Study Shows Low-Fat May Beat Low-Carb Diet for Trimming Body Fat
New research throws a wrench into the central claim made by proponents of low-carbohydrate diets by showing that obese subjects on a low-fat diet lost more body fat than those who restricted their carbs. Solidarity Fridge in Spain Supplies Endless Leftovers to Cut Down Food Waste
Inspired by Foodsharing.de in Berlin, Alvaro Saiz decided to step up in reducing food waste in his hometown Galdakao in Spain. With the same concept as the “free little library”, the large white fridge now sits prominently on a pavement with wooden fences built around it, storing leftover foods available for anyone who wants it. 'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton Shares Sweet Photos Of 2-Month-Old Son, Has 'Big Goals' With Her Surfing
The surfer mom posted numerous tweets regarding her son’s growth in progress and as well a sneak peek on their family life. There's More to “Mexican Coke” Than Meets the Tongue
More and more people are moving away from artificial and mainstream products. They want to experience real and authentic taste, and they would willingly pay for a higher price. Mexican Coke or some call MexiCoke is among the most sought after "authentic" beverage in America. Bon Appétit Declares SF The Best Food City In The Country
It was only last week when Andrew Knowlton from the Bon Appétit restaurant listed 12 of new San Francisco restaurants to his top 50 new spots around the country, giving it a tie with New York. San Francisco got two entries in this year’s Hot 10 as Knowlton gave a special shout out. Canada Addresses Issue with 'Added Sugars' Label
Canada addresses issue with 'added sugars' label. Canada is making solid progress with its sugar labeling regulations. On June 12, Health Canada released its latest changes on food packaging that will hopefully help consumers decide which food is best for them. Britons Waste 22M Tonnes Of Food Annually, Officially The Worst Food Wasters In Europe; How Can We Prevent Food Waste?
New research suggests Britain wastes the most food in Europe, making Britons officially the worst food wasters in the continent. Chicken Can Boost Male Fertility!
A new study shows that eating chicken can help in the fertility rate in Men. Eating poultry meat can improve male fertility, according to research. According to the study publish in the journal 'Fertility and Sterility' in early August, poultry consumption can "positively associated with fertilization. India Is Suing Nestle For $100M Over Maggi Noodle Safety Issue
Reuters is reporting that the Indian Government has just filed a $100 million lawsuit against Nestle's Indian branch after unsafe amounts of monosodium glutamate (MSG) and lead were found in samples of the company's popular Maggi Noodles. California Not Meeting Recycling Objectives
At current trash production rates, California will have no landfill space left by 2057. California is facing a garbage crisis. The bold announcement of legislators back in 2011 to reduce trash by 75% in 2020 was praised but the state still seems very far from reaching that goal. New Findings Show Sugar Should Only Be 5% of Diet
The UK has furnished a report saying that the daily intake of sugar should only account for 5% of daily calories. Latte Art Makes Us Pay More for Coffee According To Study
It looks like Latte Art has other uses besides making your Instagram feed look good. A study published in August's Journal of Sensory Studies shows that customers are willing to pay more for coffee that has a carefully crafted design etched onto its top. John Oliver Mocks Whole Foods Asparagus Water
Last week, organic grocer Whole Foods was at the center of some social media controversy when a customer discovered bottles of $6 'Asparagus Water' for sale at a location in Brentwood, California.
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