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'House Panel Approves Farm Bill With Food Stamp Cuts

The House and Senate Agriculture Committees on Wednesday approved a sweeping farm bill that would trim the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program.

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'Japan's Sushi Standing Restaurant Coming to New York

A popular Japanese way of eating sushi at restaurants is by eating while standing. Michio Yasuda of the ORENO Corporation is bringing his standing restaurant concepts to New York and hopes it will also be a hit.
'Pop-Tarts New Flavors with Peanut Butter: A Hit or Miss?

Pop-Tarts announced new flavors on Wednesday which include peanut butter as its parent Kellogg Company seeks to target a more adult clientele, apart from its more traditional child-friendly flavors.
'Burger King Rolls Out McRib Competitor with its Own Pork Sandwich

Burger King has introduced a new sandwich on Tuesday that appears to replicate McDonald's McRib item: the limited BK Rib Sandwich.
'Meals at Independent Restaurants Average 1,300 Calories a Plate

A new study says that meals at independent restaurants average more than 1,300 calories a plate because they are not regulated and don't have to disclose calorie count to consumers.
'$120 Egg Sandwich: Resonable or Ridiculous?

How much would you pay for a delicious egg sandwich? $5? Maybe even $10? A restaurant in Australia that customers will be willing to part with a cool $120 for one of their egg sandwiches.
'Danone to Buy 90 Percent Stake in Organic Baby Food Maker, Happy Family

An organic baby and toddler food maker, Happy Family, which is owned branded as being "founded and operated by moms", has received a welcoming Mother's Day gift after French yogurt maker Danone announced it will buy 90-percent of the company.
'Wrigley Pulls Caffeinated Gum off Market, FDA Express Concerns Relating to Children Consuming the Gum

Wrigley pulls caffeinated gum from shelves temporarily as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates the safety of added caffeine, particularly its potential effects on children and young adults.
'Mothers Day Freebie 2013: Get a Free Meal at Hooters

Hooters restaurants generally cater to a more male clientele, but the company is trying to change that around this Mothers Day on Sunday, May 12 by offering free food to any mom's across the nation.
'McDonald's cuts Angus Burgers, Wraps, Some Salads from Menu

McDonald's said it's cutting the Angus burger, wraps, Chicken Selects and Fruit & Walnut Salad from its menu in the United States.
'Fast Food Employees Strike in St. Louis

Fast food and retail workers in St. Louis, Missouri, walked off the job Wednesday in the third major strike of its kind in recent weeks, according to reports.
'Proposed Bill Seeks to Ban Junk Food in Vending Machines at State Offices

A California bill proposing the restriction of what proposers call "unhealthy" vending food on state grounds, including state offices, is causing intense debate, according to the Los Angeles Times.
'Fast Food Still Offering Poor Menu Choices, Increasing Obesity Epidemic in US

Major fast food chains have failed to make any healthy adjustments to their menus over the past 14 years, a new study released Tuesday says.
'China Investigating Mutton Supplier to Yum Brand Stores in Latest Food Scandal

Following reports last week that rat meat is being sold as lamb, Shanghai authorities are testing the mislabeled mutton from a wholesaler which supplies a chain of hot pot restaurants run by U.S. fast food firm Yum Brands, according to reports.
'DiGiorno, California Pizza Kitchen Recall: Plastic Pieces Found in Pizzas

A product recall has been issued on four styles of pizza sold under the DiGiorno and California Pizza Kitchen brands after pieces of clear plastic has been found in some of their products