US food manufacturers study ways to limit acrylamide in foods
US food manufacturers study ways to limit acrylamide in foods Snack-food makers are studying methods that may reduce levels of a potential cancer-causing…
Paul Newman teams up with McDonalds
Paul Newman teams up with McDonalds Why would an Oscar-winning actor such as Paul Newman, whose company is known for quality, link with a fast-food chain…
European diet industry, dieters grow fat
European diet industry, dieters grow fat Europe's $100 billion market for slimming products just keeps on swelling--and it's not just the food…
How soldiers dine in combat
How soldiers dine in combat Ever wonder how troops in active combat make time for meals? For soldiers, 1.2-pound, waterproof, weatherproof, bugproof pouches…
US food industry begins to embrace irradiation
US food industry begins to embrace irradiation Stung by record recalls of tainted meat last year, the US food industry is stepping up the use of new…
McDonald's lawsuit dismissed
McDonald's lawsuit dismissed It went out the window faster than you can say 'clogged artery.' The lawsuit that accused the McDonald's…
U.S. food portions balloon in size
U.S. food portions balloon in size The super-sizing of the American waistline over the past 30 years has coincided with a sharp increase in food portion…
Germany to cook chips at lower temperature due to cancer fears
Germany to cook chips at lower temperature due to cancer fears German food makers have agreed to recommend that chips be cooked at lower temperatures to…
Coffee for the brave of heart
Coffee for the brave of heart How far would you go when it comes to gastronomic adventures? Here in North America, we by and large stay away from foods…
The technology of bagged salad
The technology of bagged salad If you've ever enjoyed the ease of salad preparation afforded by the salad in a bag invention - it may seem like a simple…