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'Hourly Wage in New York, California Now $15: Restaurants Forced to Adjust

New York and California enacts the $15 minimum wage law that is sure to impact restauranteurs in the said states.

By Mikhail Blacer

'#FoodBabeArmy Grows: Del Monte Foods Join Ranks; Avoid GMOs

Del Monte Foods, a company known for selling canned fruit and other products, shuns GMO food and joins the anti-GMO activist, Food Babe.
'Food Waste Solution: Colorado’s Heartland Biogas Project Converts Wasted Food to Renewable Energy

A Colorado facility solves the area's wasted food problem by using it as raw material for generating electricity.
'Food Gap Increases in War-torn South Sudan, According to UN

According to the United Nations, food gap is increasingly becoming wide in South Sudan, spreading widespread hunger in the war-torn country.
'FDA Finalizes Rule to Guarantee Food Safety During Transport

The United States Food and Drug Administration newly released a rule which ensures the prevention of food contamination during transportation.
'McDonald’s Japan’s Giga Big Mac and Grand Big Mac: When A Big Mac Ain’t Enough

McDonald's Japan introduces two super-sized meals, the Grand Bic Mac and the even bigger Giga Big Mac.
'FDA Warns Manufacturers for 'Significant Deviations' on Food Safety Rules

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warning letters to a diverse group of food manufacturers for reported violations of and diversions from the existing food safety rules. As many as seven food manufacturers have received such letters from the federal regulatory body.
'World Food Programme Launch School Meals Program To Help Syrian, Lebanese Children

Citing the importance of education in future country building activities, the World Food Programme launched a school meals program to assist Lebanese and children of Syrian refugees.
'Chinese Human Rights Activists Demand Ban on Yulin Dog Festival

Animal rights activists in China have taken up cudgels to shut down an annual summer dog meat festival in southern China alleging that the cruel practice has been tarnishing the country's image worldwide.
'EFSA Commissions Study to Identify Priority Food Safety Issues

A study commissioned by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has classified as many as 28 subjects relating to food safety with a view to improve harmonization in food research throughout the continent.
'The Walking Dead Creator Fights New Jersey Undead-Themed Restaurant

Robert Kirkman, creator of the hit TV series The Walking Dead, is suing a group who wanted to open a zombie-themed restaurant also named The Walking Dead.
'Listeria Update 2016: Contaminated Frozen Broccoli Cuts Lead to Product Recalls

Alimentos Congelados, S.A suggests consumers to throw away the items already purchased
'Inorganic Arsenic Found on Rice Cereal; FDA Demands Explanation

Unnaturally high levels of arsenic have been found on infant rice cereal, which may endanger babies and toddlers.
'KFC Eyes Return to Original Way to Prepare Fried Chicken

As KFC is increasing it modernization efforts, it will go back to the way its founder prepares chicken.
'USDA Launches GroupGAP Program Aimed to Help the Produce Industry

The United States Department of Agriculture recenty launched a new program called GroupGAP, which is aimed to help small to mid-sized growers.