Food News

UN issues report recommending insects for human consumption

Responding to global hunger concerns, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is recommending the incorporation of insects into human diets.

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 7 comments

Domino's Pizza introduces donut shaped pizzas

If pizza isn't good enough for you, hopefully Domino's Pizza's solution will accommodate your needs by putting together all the classic fast food restaurant menu items.

In the Media by Milton Este

New technique to reduce arsenic levels in rice

Delaware - Levels of arsenic in rice presents a major toxicity risk to millions of people. Scientists are experimenting with a new bacterium to see if the organism can reduce arsenic deposits down to a safe level.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Blasting oysters with electrons to prevent food poisoning

Austin - Researchers have studied how electron-beam pasteurization of raw oysters may reduce the possibility of food poisoning through viruses like norovirus and hepatitis.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 8 comments

U.S. FDA seeks $4.7 billion for food safety

The U.S. FDA is seeking a budget of $4.7 billion to protect and promote the public health as part of the President’s fiscal year 2014 budget.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 6 comments

Gut bacteria, food and heart attacks

As gut bacteria digest certain foods, such as eggs and beef, they produce a compound that may in turn increase heart disease risk.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 4 comments

Ben Affleck will live on food budget of $1.50 per day

Actor Ben Affleck is getting ready to tackle his next project, which is raising money and awareness for global poverty, and that is why he will live on $1.50 per day.

In the Media by Owen Weldon - 1 comment

New study points to consumer preference for mobile payments

On Tuesday, customer engagement analytics firm Symphony EYC published the results of a fascinating new food-centric survey.

In the Media by Michael Essany

Review: Mister Noodles — Oriental temptations on the Costa del Sol Special

Fuengirola - What started as a small restaurant with a few tables is now about to grow into a group of tasty food venues on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.

Digital Journal Report by Anne Sewell - 2 comments

Passenger detained by TSA officers for 'bomb' comments about food

Airport officials at JFK detained a traveler who mentioned the word "bomb", but only to discover that the man was actually talking about a sandwich referred to as The Bomb.

In the Media by Owen Weldon