Survey: Tough economic conditions putting more stress than ever on food banksSeptember 14th, 2009 Survey: Food banks under more stressWASHINGTON — Food banks across the country are being stretched by a recession-fueled surge in first time users, according to a survey released on Monday. Feeding America, a nonprofit organization aimed at fighting hunger, surveyed 176 food banks across the country.
Number of Americans receiving food stamps rises in June, 22 percent higher than June 2008September 3rd, 2009 Number of Americans on food stamps risesWASHINGTON — More Americans than ever before received food stamps in June, the Department of Agriculture said on Thursday, with more than 35 million Americans receiving assistance. The numbers are 22 percent higher than in June 2008.
Revelers in Spanish town hurl tons of tomatoes in annual food fightAugust 26th, 2009 Revelers paint Spanish town red in tomato fightBUNOL, Spain — Tens of thousands of revelers pelted each other with tons of ripe tomatoes in a good-natured battle that filled the streets of a Spanish town with rivers of red pulp. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away as Japan and Australia, took up arms Wednesday with 100 tons of tomatoes in the yearly food fight known as the "Tomatina," now in its 64th year.
House fails to give speedy passage to bill establishing greater food safety oversightJuly 29th, 2009 Food safety bill denied quick passage in HouseWASHINGTON — A sweeping food safety bill has failed to pass in the House after criticism that it was being pushed through too quickly. The legislation would require more government inspections and oversight of food manufacturers in the wake of a massive salmonella outbreak in peanuts.
Associated Food Stores to buy 36 Albertsons stores in Utah from SupervaluJuly 28th, 2009 Grocery wholesaler to buy 36 Albertsons in UtahSALT LAKE CITY — Grocery wholesaler Associated Food Stores Inc. says it has agreed to buy 36 Albertsons stores in Utah from Minneapolis-based Supervalu Inc.
Food ads work better if all senses are involved: StudyJuly 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Almost all food ads mention the taste of the food being marketed, however, a new study shows that tapping into other senses rather than just 'taste' can actually increase consumers' perceptions. Authors Ryan S.
Food fests in the Caribbean, from Puerto Rico to TrinidadJuly 20th, 2009 Food fests in the CaribbeanWINTER PARK, Fla. — Food, wine, sunny skies, golden sand and the turquoise sea: Now there's an inviting combination for a food festival.
UN agency says food prices remain high in many developing countriesJuly 16th, 2009 UN agency: food costs still high in poor countriesROME — A U.N. agency says food prices remain high in many developing countries due in large part to reduced harvests and civil conflict.
Executive vice president moves up to lead letter carriers unionJuly 6th, 2009 Letter carriers union has new presidentWASHINGTON — Fredric V. Rolando is the new president of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Obamas are changing world's food culture, says food and wine expertJune 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are changing the world's food culture, says food and wine expert Ted Allen. Allen, 44, had been the food and wine expert on Bravo's "Queer Eye", and he now hosts two programs on the Food Network, "Chopped" and "Food Detectives".
EPA says pesticide carbofuran poses health risk to children, bans it for use on food cropsMay 11th, 2009 Pesticide carbofuran banned for food cropsWASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule banning the use of the pesticide carbofuran on food. The insecticide is used to control pests on fruits, vegetables and other food crops, including corn and potatoes.
Obama wants more money for pandemic flu preparations, food safety inspectorsMay 8th, 2009 Budget would boost flu preparations, food safetyWASHINGTON — With the swine flu still claiming victims, President Barack Obama's 2010 budget would devote an additional $584 million to pandemic flu preparation efforts. That's on top of $1.5 billion Obama requested from Congress for this year when the flu first emerged.
Annual letter carriers food drive for the needy set SaturdayMay 5th, 2009 Food drive aims to Stamp Out HungerWASHINGTON — The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive by the nation's postal carriers will be held Saturday. Thousands of letter carriers across the country will collect food for delivery to local food banks and pantries for distribution to those who need the help.
Elizabeth Hurley, Prince Charles team up for organic food rangeApril 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Elizabeth Hurley has joined forces with Prince Charles to launch a new range of low-fat organic food. The 'Bedazzled' actress was reportedly motivated to foray into the catering business after reading dietary advice for women hoping to avoid breast cancer, reports Contactmusic.
Farrah Fawcett weighs 'reasonable' 101 pounds, says doctorApril 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Farrah Fawcett's doctor has trashed claims made by her son that her cancer problems had reduced her to a skeletal weight and said she was instead a "reasonable" 101 pounds. Lawrence Piro said he had weighed the actress a week ago and found "she was 101 pounds," which he tags "a reasonable weight" at her condition.
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