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Colbert Wags His Finger at the FDA
March 11, 2014 | by The Colbert Report | Comments
Stephen Colbert of The Colbert Report applauds Chevron's recent "pizza apology" blunder, but he wags his finger at the FDA's latest proposal to update the Nutrition Facts label. Colbert calls the proposal "the latest overreach by the Obama nanny state."
Spilling the Facts on GMO Food
March 5, 2014 8:00 am | by IFTlive | Comments
Did you know that humans have been genetically modifying crops for the past 10,000 years? John...
The Science Behind Sriracha
March 4, 2014 8:00 am | by American Chemical Society | Comments
Sriracha is one of the hottest condiments around. In fact, many consumers couldn't imagine a...
The Daily Show Takes on Food News
March 3, 2014 8:00 am | by The Daily Show with Jon Stewart | Comments
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart discusses some of the latest news impacting the food industry,...
Calif. Drought Threatens Sake Maker
March 12, 2014 9:00 am | by NBC NewsGekkeikan Sake in Northern California is the second largest producer of Sake in the United States. The company is considering drilling wells onsite to help boost its water supply, which has been threatened by California's widespread drought.
Design Your Dinner with Pizza Hut's Interactive Table
March 10, 2014 9:00 am | by Pizza HutPizza Hut recently released a concept video showing off an interactive table the restaurant chain developed with Chaotic Moon Studios. Using the table, diners can customize their own pizzas, select their payment method and play games while they wait.
Author Blasts U.S. Meat Industry on MSNBC
March 7, 2014 8:00 am | by Alistair DunsmuirAuthor Christopher Leonard talks to MSNBC's Morning Joe about his new book, The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America's Food Business. Leonard says that the meat industry goes to great lengths to ensure the public is ignorant about the meat production process.
Saving the Bees with Urban Beekeeping
March 6, 2014 8:00 amBee colonies are a vital part of the food supply. In February, the USDA announced a plan to spend millions of dollars to help feed honeybees. And the city of Los Angeles is considering a "pro-bee" ordinance to officially allow urban beekeeping.
Animal Comfort Is Key to Success in Beef Industry
February 28, 2014 8:00 am | by Veterinarians On CallAt a feedlot for beef cattle in Nebraska, veterinarian Lynn Locatelli demonstrates how the operation ensures cattle are handled with comfort and low stress. Feedlot owner Tom Williams says handling cattle with low stress is essential to success.
Widespread Drought Blamed for Soaring Beef Prices
February 27, 2014 8:00 am | by CBS NewsLow production combined with consistent demand have resulted in record high prices of beef, according to experts. CBS News' Anna Werner reports on how the nation's extreme drought is impacting beef prices for producers, restaurants and consumers.
Beer Saves Town from Drought
February 26, 2014 8:00 am | by CNNBear Republic Brewery, located in Cloverdale, Calif., has provided the small town with enough money to dig new wells in the midst of a crippling drought. In return, the brewery receives the steady supply of water it needs to produce its beer.
K-Cups Cause a Stir
February 25, 2014 8:00 am | by CBS NewsIn 2013, American consumers purchased a whopping $3.1 billion worth of single-serve coffee pods, up from $132 million in 2008. Consumer Reports' senior projects editor Tod Marks talks about the K-cup boom and its impact on the coffee industry.
Coffee Shop Taps 'Morning Beer'
February 24, 2014 8:00 am | by CBS NewsThe Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters company in Sacramento, Calif., is putting a new spin on brewing coffee. The company puts iced coffee under nitrogen and serves it out of a keg. The texture of the beverage is compared to that of a stout beer.
California Considers Warning Labels for Sugary Drinks
February 21, 2014 8:00 am | by CBS NewsCalifornia state Sen. Bill Monning is proposing a bill that would place warning labels on sugary drinks. According to a study, children who drink just one regular soda per day increase their chance of obesity by 55 percent. But some believe the bill is a losing battle.
A Tour of Russian Vodka
February 20, 2014 8:00 am | by NBC NewsVodka is the national spirit of Russia and is a popular beverage worldwide. Generally produced from grain or potatoes, vodka traditionally is consumed with food in Russia. Lester Holt of the TODAY Show tries six different Russian varieties of vodka.
Big Bucks in Bourbon
February 19, 2014 8:00 am | by CNN MoneyBourbon is continuing to gain popularity across the United States and globally. Clay Risen, author of "American Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye: A Guide to the Nation's Favorite Spirit", discusses the billion dollar boom in the bourbon industry.
Coca-Cola Responds to Critics of 'America the Beautiful' Ad
February 18, 2014 8:00 am | by ABC NewsCoca-Cola's advertisement at this year's Super Bowl, which featured the song, "America the Beautiful," sung in various foreign languages, has met with disapproval by some viewers. Now the company is speaking out against the ad's critics.
'Food Babe' Blows Whistle on Subway
February 17, 2014 8:00 am | by ABC NewsA blogger called the 'Food Babe' launched a petition asking Subway to remove the ingredient azodicarbonamide from its bread. While the restaurant is in the process of removing the chemical, Subway argues that it made the decision to make the ingredient switch before the petition was launched.
Parents Praise Kraft Ingredient Switch
February 14, 2014 8:00 am | by CBS NewsKraft Foods recently announced that some popular varieties of its Kraft Singles cheese products no longer will contain artificial preservatives. Many parents say they are happy about the change and wonder what took so long for the company to act.
Study: Diet Soda Won't Help You Lose Weight
February 13, 2014 8:00 am | by CBS NewsMany people looking to lose weight make the switch to diet soda, but new research from Johns Hopkins University suggests that drinking diet soda may actually make people eat more. Dr. Holly Phillips discusses the study on "CBS This Morning."
'Dumb Starbucks' Closed by Health Inspectors
February 12, 2014 8:00 am | by ABC NewsThe Los Angeles County Health Department has closed the 'Dumb Starbucks' coffee shop in Los Angeles for operating without a license. The store that served free beverages was a publicity stunt brewed up by Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder.
Farming in London's Underground
February 11, 2014 8:00 am | by CNN MoneyA modern farming experiment is being conducted inside disused London Underground tunnels. A company called Growing Underground is raising eco-friendly food such as chives and pea shoots. Its backers are hoping to grow the business as well.
What's Really in McDonald's Chicken McNuggets?
February 10, 2014 8:00 am | by McDonald's CanadaMcDonald's Canada has set out to let consumers know exactly what is in the fast food chain's Chicken McNuggets. In this video, McDonald's Canada provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the product is made and what the ingredients really look like.
Drone-Delivered Beer Grounded by FAA
February 7, 2014 8:00 am | by ABC NewsMinnesota-based company Lakemaid Beer had big plans to use drones to deliver its beer to local ice fishermen, but the Federal Aviation Administration heard Lakemaid's president discussing the plans on the radio and grounded the project.
