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'K-Cup Maker Keurig Just Sold Itself For A Whopping $13 Billion

Keurig, the maker of single-cup coffee machines, has drawn its final card. Last Monday, the company has agreed to be sold to a private equity firm for a whopping $14 billion.

By Alexis Villarias

'Huffington, L'Oreal Laud MEANS War on Hunger in America

Today, the MEANS network has saved two tons worth of food and channelled them to hungry Americans.
'Medical Marijuana May Reduce Obesity, Researches Say

A new study shows that medical marijuana can decrease the obesity rate in America. Only if it will be legalized.
'Diet High in Fat Makes People Dumber, Studies Show

Everyone knows that eating foods high in fat can make you fat but new studies have come up that indicate that foods high in fats can also put one at an intellectual disadvantage.
'Study: Low-Carb Diet With High Animal Sourced Protein and Fats Diet Is Closely Connected to the Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

Cutting back on carbs and eating more plant-based protein and fat wasn't linked to an increased risk of diabetes in this study.
'Vegetarian Diet May Cause Mental Health Problems

It looks like eating all green food and no red meat may be bad for you. A research study shows that a plant based diet may lead to mental health risks.
'Vladimir Putin Says Russia Will be the World's No.1 Source for Organic Food

Russian President Vladimir Putin wants his country to be the world's leading provider of organic food.
'Starbucks Recalls Holiday Sandwich Due To E.coli Threat

Starbucks has revealed that they recalled one of their sandwich menu from its 1,000 different store locations after learning that the specific product has been suspected to be contaminated with E.coli bacteria.
'Slow Cooking Your Meat May Reduce Cancer Risk

Scary cancer warning from World Health Organization few months back may have prompted you to turn your back to red meat and processed foods. Good news, though, how you cook your meat seems to lower the risk for cancer.
'Obese Men Who Lose Weight Are Less likely to Have Overweight Children

A new study suggests that men should think about a lifestyle change before thinking about having children. Weight loss should be included in men's family planning.
'Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pork, CDC Says 'It's Over'

In the most recent update from the United States Center for Disease Control, the Salmonella outbreak linked to pork product that occured this summer is now "over."
'Overwhelming Number of Americans Want GMO Labeling

A recent poll conducted by The Mellman Group reveals that 89% of respondents were in favor of mandatory labels on GMOs.
'SmartLabel Initiative: Food Giants Announce Major Labeling Technology

This is perhaps one of the most controversial decisions ever made by food manufacturers. Today, they announced that they will initiate a program that will provide consumers information if food items are GMO or not.
'Salmonella Food Recall Update: JEM Raw Recalls All Nut Butters After 11 Salmonella Reports

JEM Raw Chocolate has recently announced a voluntary recall of the full nut butter spread line because of contamination from Salmonella. Eleven reports connected to the strain has been submitted but there are no recorded deaths and hospitalizations as of today.
'8 Gift Ideas For Your Foodie Friends This Christmas

There are people who live in a world where food is the focus of everything; where food is considered almost holy by some. So this coming holiday, give them something other than a predictable gift certificate to their favourite restaurant.