Articles by Chandan Das
''Square Donut' Wars: Two Indiana Bakeries Fight Over Trademark for Sweet Treat
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'Study Associates Food Poisoning to Augmented Suicidal Behavior
For long scientists have been working to find out the reasons that prompt an individual to end his/ her life. Now, findings of a recent study reveal that food poisoning is one of the causes behind increased suicidal behaviors. The study has established a correlation between food-borne parasites and mental or emotional problems endured by some people. -
'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. -
'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. -
'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. -
'Blue Bell Discovers What Causes Listeria: 'Root Cause Assessment Reports' Provide Answers
Good news for the iconic Blue Bell ice cream aficionados. The company has started supplying its ice cream to a vast area in the southeast, counting almost all places south of New Mexico and extending to the two Carolinas. Although Blue Bell is yet to restore supplies of all the 66 flavors, which were available before the company was linked to a multi-state Listeria outbreak, which claimed three lives. -
'Higher Food Costs Burden Minnesota Schools: Nutrition Requirements Not Met
It may seem incredible to many, but the fact is that higher food costs are forcing schools in Minnesota to crunch the food service budgets in several district schools across the state. Two years back, the federal government made it mandatory for schools to follow specific nutrition guideline for the breakfasts and lunches of the students. -
'What Does A Farm-To-Table Restaurant Concept Mean?
When we talk about a farm-to-table restaurant, we actually refer to an eatery where the ingredients are sources locally as far as possible. In other words, the ingredients need to be fresh and go directly from the farm to the table, passing through no or the least series of middlemen, if any. -
'Food Fraud Rampant In UK Supply Chain: Fake Meat, Alcohol Still Sold In Groceries
Believe it or not, fake and adulterated meat, alcohol blended with methanol and, worse still, pet foods are mixed in products meant for human consumption are still be sold in many stores and malls across the United Kingdom. In fact, food crime continues to wreck havoc even three years after the notorious horsemeat scandal in the country. -
'New US Labor Law Targets Anti-Unionization Activities
In a significant move, the US Department of Labor has announced the final version of a new rule that would make it mandatory for restaurateurs as well as other employers to disclose any arrangements they have with external consultants seeking to influence workers not to unionize or back the bargaining stance of their unions. -
'Target, MIT Commence Testing Concepts On Future of Food
If you have ever walked past the unremarkable brick frontage at 80 Broadway close to the MIT campus, it is very unlikely that you will even have a hint of the massive activities underway in the basement. In fact, the basement of the building houses a busy laboratory packed with bioengineers, nutritionists, students, and farmers engrossed in testing major ideas related to the future of food. -
'Anthony Bourdain, Bobbly Flay Return To Netflix: How To Livestream The Top 6 Great Food Shows In April
Netflix has just announced the list of TV programs and movies that it will stream during April. The April 1 release of the streaming giant includes a host of favorite food shows, including "Anthony Bourdain: Pars Unknown", "Giada at Home" and "Rev Run's Sunday Suppers." However, become you become overjoyed for the new releases, bear in mind that Netflix will remove the "Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics" collection as well as the "Throwdown! With Bobby Flay" collection by the end of March. -
'Double Frying: The Science To Making Crusty Foods
While most people are advised to keep off fried foods, there are others who want their food to be crispy whether it is Chongqing Sichuan spice chicken or chicken with chilies or the plain French fries. Scott Andrew Paulson, a physicist at the James Madison University, has been trying to create the perfect French fry and offers a guideline how to double fry your food. -
'Microwave Myths: Does Cooking In Microwave Leach Out Nutrients?
These days, microwaves are a common gadget in most kitchens. They are not only convenient, but also reduce cooking time. Using electric energy, these two-shelf devices can heat or cook an assortment of foods. However, there are rumors that microwaving food removes some valuable nutrients.
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