Kraft to cut portions, change marketing strategies
Kraft to cut portions, change marketing strategies Kraft Foods Inc., the largest U.S. food company, said this week it would take steps like capping portion…
Broken promise from McDonald's
Broken promise from McDonald's Last fall, McDonald's made a landmark decision to change the fat they used to cook their French fries and other deep-fried…
Food companies face lawsuits
Food companies face lawsuits If you can't persuade the food industry nicely to abandon unhealthful ingredients, then sue them. On May 1, Stephen L.…
Low-carb trend hits liquor stores
Low-carb trend hits liquor stores Whether it's nutritionally sound or not, "low-carb" is the current diet buzzword. And consumers needed a…
U.S. health chief warns fast-food outlets to offer healthy choices
U.S. health chief warns fast-food outlets to offer healthy choices Fast food joints may soon get singled out by the U.S. health department head if they…
War in Iraq drives "comfort food" trend
War in Iraq drives "comfort food" trend The war in Iraq is changing not just the way people travel or watch TV, but also what they eat. Restaurants and…
Add flowers to your table...and your menu
Add flowers to your table...and your menu Sure spring flowers are pretty - but did you know they also look, and taste, great out of the garden? Flowers…
Restaurant trends for summer 2003
Restaurant trends for summer 2003 If you like to keep up with the hip foodies of the world then keep reading. Here are some of the latest hot things coming…
Coalition of food companies takes on Dr. Atkins
Coalition of food companies takes on Dr. Atkins It is estimated 15 million-plus North Americans seen as devoted followers of dieting guru Dr. Robert Atkins,…
Flavoured milk products on the rise
Flavoured milk products on the rise Milk doesn't just come in plain white anymore. In the past three years or so, dairies large and small have begun…