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'Maintaining Freshwater Biodiversity Linked to Higher Production
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'Organic Consumers Association Leads Fight Against GMO
Organice Consumers Assocation and Mercola.com become more aggressive with the fight against GMO. -
'Supermarkets Get Lowest Score in Customer Satisfaction
Giant supermarkets score low while gas stations start to soar in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). This change was felt mainly because gas stations have experienced the benefits from the decreasing fuel prices. -
'The Expensive Lie Called Organic Food Labeling
People will never hesitate to pay extra for something that they know will benefit their health in the long run. This is demonstrated by the explosion of the organic food industry in recent years as it has been demonstrated that organically or naturally grown food are way healthier that those exposed to chemical fertilizers and artificial feeds. But what if the premium you were paying for these “organic-labeled” food items is nothing more than a cleverly cloaked marketing campaign? -
'FDA Appoints Cardiologist as New Commissioner
Dr. Robert Califf is the new FDA commissioner appointed by the Senate, garnering a total of 89 out of 93 votes. -
'Hamburg Bans Single-Use Coffee Pods in Government-Owned Buildings
In an astonishing yet effective move to reduce waste, Hamburg, a city of Germany has banned the use of single-use coffee pods in the state-run buildings. -
'Denmark Opens World's First Food Surplus Supermarket
On Monday, the first supermarket that offers surplus food opened its wide doors to residents of Denmark-one of the countries that is reported to throw away tons of wasted food every year. -
'How Natural are the Foods Labeled "Natural?"
"That word pulls you in and makes you feel like for some reason that's a better food," the San Diego resident told NBC News. -
'Why Taco Bell May Be the Healthiest Fast Food Restaurant Today
In case of the world's most famous Mexican-inspired fast food chain, (they claim) yes, they can. In fact, according to Taco Bell's dietitian and product developer, Missy Nelson, the fast-food chain already is. -
'Study: Eating in the Dark Can Boost Weight Loss
Researchers have conducted experiments and found out that depriving people of their vision while eating their food can lead them to eating less, hence, weight loss. -
'Mars, Snickers Bars Recalled from 55 Countries
The giant makers of chocolate implemented a recall of their Mars and Snickers from over 55 countries after a complaint from a customer about the presence of red plastic in one of them on January 8, 2016. -
'Consumer Alert: How the New Anti-Menu Labeling Bill Can Affect You
In what is perceived as a step backward in the fight for full consumer awareness, the US House of Representatives recently passed HR 2017, a law which could deny consumers basic caloric information on menu items while allowing food establishment to make up their own serving sizes. Writer Nancy Fink Huehnergarth in her Forbes.com article, the “Common Sense Nutritional Disclosure Act” could weaken the still-unimplemented national menu labeling law passed last 2010. -
'Wendy’s Sued over Credit Card Information Breach
The beloved fast-food giant is facing a lawsuit over a large-scale credit card breach. Last month, it was revealed that the company was unintentionally using unauthorized software intended to get credit card data on pay processing computers. It is speculated that over 6,000 areas were affected. -
'Kids with Depressed Parents May Become Fussy Eaters
A study conducted showed that children whose parents have been diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety have higher chances of becoming fussy eaters. -
'Double Bacon Cheeseburger Breaks Girl's Heart: Man Changes Name to Fave Snack
After a drunken night out with friends, UK native Sam Smith decides to change his name to Double Bacon Cheeseburger.
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