Provides the latest RSS feeds for Food News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Taiwan Sun.com http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/cat/e7c66556bdf7d61f/ en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:40 -0400 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:40 -0400 30 PARIS French start-up company Ynsect has identified a cheap, nourishing and locally produced alternative to soybeans as a vital source of protein in animal feed. The clue is in its name. Ynsect is not alone in looking to invertebrates to meet a jump in demand for meat and fish, and so for feed, in coming decades. Black soldier flies, common housefly larvae, silkworms and yellow ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306778/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:15:12 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306778/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Malawi's former president says democracy and independence alone are not the ultimate answer to addressing the growing poverty levels in Africa. But Bakili Muluzi also says the democratic strides Malawi has achieved will remain meaningless if citizens continue to live in abject poverty. "Independence alone is not enough. Democracy alone is not enough People don't eat democracy,rdquo; ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306768/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:15:02 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306768/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f More than 8,200 people have been arrested in China since a crackdown on food safety crimes was launched in January, authorities said Wednesday. The ministry of public security said police uncovered more than 4,500 cases involving food safety offences and closed about 6,300 workshops and markets that produced or sold illegal food products. Police confiscated more than 150,000 illegal products, ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215295435/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:20:02 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215295435/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f According to a new study, first impressions of experiences have a greater impact when consumers share the experience with others. "When consumers consume an experience alone, the end of the experience has a greater effect on their overall evaluations. On the other hand, when consumers consume an experience with others, the beginning has a greater influence on how they judge the entire ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292537/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:40:02 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292537/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f WASHINGTON - The House has voted to delay sweeping food safety rules that would require farmers and food companies to be more vigilant about guarding against contamination.Lawmakers adopted an amendment by voice vote to a wide-ranging farm bill late Wednesday that would delay the rules signed into law in 2011 until the Food and Drug Administration conducts a study on their economic impacts.The ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215313433/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:40:50 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215313433/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) -- New legislation by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors aims to stop the on-going economic war between restaurants and mobile food trucks. Part of the measures also attempts to steer public school students away from food-truck dining. The three measures strike a balance between the growing popularity of mobile food trucks and the impact they have on brick and mortar ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215313425/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:14:36 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215313425/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Heilongjiang province, stopped planting soybeans last year, due to the crop's low yield and economic return. He grows corn instead, which yields much more than soybean and brings more income. "The price of soybeans has kept almost unchanged while the prices of corn and rice have been rising in recent years," says Liu. In Keshan County, the plantation area of soybeans nearly ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215312491/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:30:39 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215312491/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Seaford 5169 A Foodland store at Seaford has been fined $200,000 by Adelaide Magistrates Court for selling expired food and failing hygiene standards.Foodland Port Noarlunga South pleaded guilty to 20 counts of breaching the Food Act and its proprietor Supermarket Investments pleaded guilty to 37 breaches. They included displaying food for sale past its use-by date, failing to maintain the ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215312492/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:28:04 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215312492/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The N.D.G. Food Depot had to move in March when its lease ran out. It has been operating out of Rivers’ Edge Church since then, but a children's camp booked in that space will again force them to move this ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215312493/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:11:38 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215312493/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f When stretching out the dough for its premium "Artisan Pizzas," Domino's workers are instructed not to worry about making the rectangles too perfect: The pies are supposed to have a more rustic look.At McDonald's, the egg whites for the new breakfast sandwich called the Egg White Delight McMuffin have a loose shape rather than the round discs used in the original Egg ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215311673/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:36:03 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215311673/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f An animal rights group has failed to stop a festival in southern China dedicated to dog meat, which has garnered much media attention and divided China's internet community in recent ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215311674/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:23:14 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215311674/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f United Kingdom The UK is introducing a labelling scheme which colour codes foods according to how healthy they are.A similar system was rejected in Australia, with authorities here instead opting for a star rating system on food packaging that was announced last Friday.In the UK, food sold in packaging will be colour coded with a red, amber and green system to show how much fat, saturated fat, ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215311675/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:21:18 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215311675/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The Peters Meals on Wheels program is not-for-profit and has no ties to any state or government programs. The program has been serving senior citizens not just in Peters, but in Canonsburg and Finleyville for nearly 40 ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215311679/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:06:34 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215311679/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f National Beef Packing Co. of Kansas is recalling nearly 23,000 pounds of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli, federal officials say. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said in a release Tuesday the products were produced May 25 and shipped to various institutions and retail establishments in Texas, Tennessee, Kansas, Mississippi, ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215312053/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:59:18 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215312053/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f National packaging group, Pro-Pac Packaging, has acquired Eco Food Pack Australia, which develops and sells food packaging trays for fresh meat, seafood and ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215310682/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:24:08 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215310682/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House voted on Wednesday to cut food stamps by $2 billion a year as part of a wide-ranging farm bill. The chamber rejected 234-188 a Democratic amendment to the five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm legislation that would have maintained current spending on food stamps, now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215310683/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:17:58 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215310683/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f On June 30, Notion, 128 S. Highland Ave., will begin monthly grand tasting dinners, featuring 12 courses with wine pairing. Seatings are from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $175. Reservation will be taken through June 24. To make a reservation, ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215310685/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:02:04 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215310685/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f From Baltimore: Hula Honey'sMaggie Sabo of Hula Honey's Hawaiian Shaved Ice of Baltimore prepares a snow cone for a customer at A Taste of Two Cities, a food truck rally pitting Baltimore against D.C. for taste ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215310686/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:59:58 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215310686/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Projections on the impact of higher temperatures on account of climate change on agricultural produce vary depending on the temperature rise and ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215310629/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:59:32 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215310629/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f When it comes to agriculture, the World Food Prize is the equivalent of the Oscars. This year, the prestigious award went the mastermind behind ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215312457/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:47:52 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215312457/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f When it comes to agriculture, the World Food Prize is the equivalent of the Oscars. This year, the prestigious award went the mastermind behind ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215310684/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:47:52 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215310684/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The owners and operators of the Port Noarlunga South Foodland have been fined $200,000 by the Adelaide Magistrates Court for 57 counts of breaching the Food Act (2001). Sentencing Seaford 7 Days Pty Ltd and Supermarket Investments Pty Ltd Magistrate Luke Davis said the store had experienced a "systemic widespread and negligent failure". The breaches by the supermarket included displaying ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215311677/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:38:00 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215311677/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday admitted that his administration had yet to reach the desired destination in its quest to eradicate hunger in the country through food ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215309528/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:21:54 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215309528/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Don't plan on having a bonfire in one of those new concrete fire pits any time soon. That's because the newly-installed fire pits are gone from the beach in Harrison County. Weeks after they were put in, the fire pits had to be removed and sent back to the contractor. The county found out that they just couldn't take the ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215308351/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:22:50 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215308351/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The move was an unbridled endorsement of GMOs amidst growing controversy as rising numbers question the technology's safety for people and the environment. The body responsible for handing out the prestigious award-the private World Food Prize Foundation-receives hefty donations from the biotech ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215308358/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:08:49 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215308358/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tori Spelling was in Toronto today celebrating the re-launch of McCain Deep 'n Delicious cakes, now made with better ingredients. McCain unveiled two new flavours of this Canadian favourite, Carrot cake and Apple Caramel cake with real whipped cream cheese icing. www.mccain.ca. (CNW Group/MCCAIN FOODS ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215308406/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:03:13 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215308406/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Paula Deen, the queen of butter, was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, but she waited to go public with it-after lining up a lucrative drug endorsement ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215308419/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:52:45 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215308419/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f smartphone is an invaluable tool for the connected foodie. Great deals, recipes, recommendations, restaurant ratings, reservations & home delivery options are just an app ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215308366/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:49:08 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215308366/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f June 19 (Reuters) - A Kansas meat processing plant has voluntarily recalled about 23,000 lbs of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E.coli bacteria, according to a company press release. "We are working closely with authorities to investigate this matter and are contacting our customers who have purchased this product," National Beef Packing Company said in a statement. USDA ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215308418/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:22:00 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215308418/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f My turning point: The weight had been creeping on for years and moving to Nunavut didn't help. I gained an additional 40 pounds after moving to the great North. It's cold; your body is screaming for carbs and when it's minus 40 C outside, you don't want to go outside, let alone go to the ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306951/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:14:32 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306951/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Skulls made of French fries, candelabras lit by s'mores and sausage-stuffed piñatas are just three of the ways Miley Cyrus features food in the video for "We Can't Stop," which premiered today. Predictably, Miley's twerking again – and less predictably, she's doing it because alphabet soup told her to (just watch ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306953/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:11:55 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306953/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Yeah, I am. It was my era and I would try to get tickets to see their latest tour but I'm not going to be in the city so I'll have to catch them next time. Us fans on /r/breakingbad were discussing when in the series we think Walter White officially "broke bad." My question for you is: At what point in the series do you believe Walter White officially broke ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306952/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:11:55 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306952/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Photo credit: Kids play on a handball court on 80th St. and Northern Blvd. in Jackson Heights. (Steven Sunshine) Well-known for its bustling Roosevelt Avenue, Little India, a plethora of food trucks and ethnic eateries, there is a softer, quieter side to the multicultural Western Queens neighborhood of Jackson Heights. As vibrant as the area is in its main corridors, with scores of restaurants, ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306954/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:01:06 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306954/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Syngenta scientist Mary-Dell Chilton Ph.D., was named a laureate of the prestigious 2013 World Food Prize. The prize is the foremost international award recognizing individuals who have enhanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. Dr. Chilton and two other laureates were recognized for "revolutionary biotechnology discoveries that ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306934/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:57:13 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306934/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f June 19, 2013 /CNW/ - SIR Royalty Income Fund (TSX: SRV.UN) (the "Fund") today announced that SIR Corp. ("SIR"), the operating entity from which the Fund earns equity income and interest income, has filed its financial results for the 12-week and 36-week periods ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306933/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:57:13 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306933/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Edmonton? Is it landmarks such as our colossal mall or the four gleaming pyramids nestled in our river valley? Or might it be less obvious: the biting cold that strikes your bones in the dead of winter or the sizzle of green onion cakes at one of our many summer ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306955/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:55:24 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306955/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f membership warehouse clubs will be the fastest-growing retail formats during the next five years, according to a presentation by Kantar Retail here Wednesday. Those three formats are expected to outpace Kantar’s projected 4.5% pace of overall retail sales growth by 2018. Supermarkets are projected to grow their sales by about 4.4% in the next five years, Kantar projected. "One reason ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306956/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:46:26 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306956/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Senior Lecturer in Security Studies at Murdoch University Dr Rajat Ganguly , could hit Australia hard."In short, our immediate neighbourhood in the east and the west may become 'hot'. In this environment, local wars or skirmishes cannot be ruled out," Dr Ganguly ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215307294/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:46:09 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215307294/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The Vatican representative to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has strongly endorsed the organization's work to provide secure food supplies for all the world's peoples. Archbishop Luigi Travaglino told an FAO conference in Rome that the Vatican especially favors programs to support framing in developing nations, and making resources available to strengthen ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306957/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:45:18 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306957/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Over a million people are expected to benefit from the Iftar meals prepared by families across the UAE during the holy month of Ramadan.Now in its fourth year, the initiative by the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation (KBZF) aims to provide for the needy while fostering entrepreneurship among the Emirati population.According to Mohamed Hajji Al Khoori, director-general ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306745/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:59:19 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215306745/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Allan Schmidt, President and Managing Partner of Vineland Estates Winery in Vineland - New Chair of the Wine Council of Ontario. (CNW Group/Wine Council of ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305575/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:47:35 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305575/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Duo of Tomato My culinary experience in Singapore was so great that I don't even know where to start. Imagine: Sakizuke (appetizer) made of tofu skins from Kyoto topped with uni from Hokkaido, capped with freshly grated wasabi from Shizuoka near Japan's Mt. Fuji; Chlorophyll, a vegetable dish as satisfying as a tender juicy steak; Mazusoba, a dry ramen with noodles that are ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305600/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:42:24 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305600/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f BLACK shrimp spheres with aioli sauce, grilled scallops in cauliflower cream with hints of truffle More a food lover than a wine enthusiast, I was delighted to have been invited to "Sip and Savor," the intimate wine-pairing event hosted by Club Punta Fuego in partnership with Wine Depot. After discovering that some of the wines to be featured were from Rioja, the most famous wine ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305601/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:42:23 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305601/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The City Council here voted Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags in any store that sells groceries and mandated that retailers charge 10 cents per paper bag if customers don't bring their own bags. The vote in favor of the ban was 11-1. Because the vote was not unanimous, the council is required to vote on the ban again next week, with observers saying the outcome is unlikely to change. If ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305603/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:36:49 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305603/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Albertsons here said Wednesday it is eliminating the loyalty-card program at all stores. In a letter to customers posted on its blog, the company said its Preferred Card "is no longer required to receive sale prices on items. Once upon a time, a shopper card ... meant you were taking extra steps to save money, and we offered special items that were only available at special prices when you ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305602/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:36:49 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305602/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f CHICAGO (CBS) — Hundreds of people in flood-affected areas lined up outside a North Side state assistance agency on Wednesday to apply for food assistance. The Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, 4105 West Chicago Ave., began taking applicants on Monday. When word spread that all that was required to qualify for up to $370 per family in state food assistance was ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305604/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:32:19 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305604/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Royal Bangkok is hidden in the back of a building full of mostly empty storefronts in a mall of sorts on St. Paul's University Avenue. It looks closed, but numerous signs assured us that it was "Open for Business!" and "Now Open!" We pressed on, and we were glad we did. Royal Bangkok, which replaced Bangkok Thai Deli after it moved into a former Burger King next door, ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305605/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:31:13 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305605/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:58pm EDT * Winners include Syngenta executive, Belgian researcher * Laureates say award validates biotech as food source * Prize regarded as the Nobel of agriculture * U.S. still searching for source of biotech wheat in Oregon By Charles Abbott WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) - An executive with Monsanto Co and two other pioneers in agricultural biotechnology said their selection ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305482/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:58:06 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215305482/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The annual Taipei International Food Show, scheduled to be held next week, is one of the most important food exhibitions in Asia and will showcase a wide variety of food products and two cooking competitions, according to the ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215304341/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:13 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215304341/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f June 19, 2013 /CNW/ - Canada's vegetable oil industry is making it easier for Canadian families who desire a healthier lifestyle. Whether preparing meals at home, dining out at a restaurant or grabbing something on the go, new vegetable oil-based productsare giving Canadian families more healthy food options to choose from. And with so many people on the go during the summer months ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215304320/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:39:05 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215304320/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wegmans Food Markets stores will host a Grilled Veggie Party on June 22 to mark the start of grilling season. Customers will be able to sample grilled vegetables and other products in departments throughout the store as well as find out how to replicate grilled meals at home. "We think we’ve got some real winners with plenty of taste appeal, but we kept the ingredients and instructions ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215304342/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:27:42 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215304342/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Paula Deen is at the center of a growing Twitter trend after it was alleged that she admitted to using the n-word and telling racial jokes during a May 17 ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215304343/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:27:01 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215304343/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f In what is seen as ceding ground following mounting opposition to the Bill, Economic Secretary Geoffrey Mwau said the Exchequer is reviewing options of protecting the poor, including scraping the proposed taxes on basic items such as food, medicines, fertiliser and agricultural ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215302946/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:47:59 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215302946/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Smithfield Foods Inc., the world's largest pork producer by sales volume, has agreed to be acquired by Shuanghui International Holdings, a privately owned meat processing company headquartered in China, for $7.1 billion including debt, valuing the company's equity at $34 per share. Although the deal still needs to receive shareholder and regulatory approvals, we believe it can have a ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215302957/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:39:04 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215302957/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The House will debate a variety of amendments to the farm bill on Wednesday, including one that would replace the bill's $20.5 billion in cuts to food stamps with cuts to farm subsidies. In contrast with that amendment, sponsored by Rep. George McGovern (D-MA) and more than 80 other Democrats, Republicans are offering a variety of tweaks that would deepen the cuts and heighten the ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215303054/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:33:27 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215303054/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Chipotle Mexican Grill now lists which menu items include genetically modified on its website. The chain began posting GM ingredient information in March, according to a report ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215303056/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:19:56 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215303056/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Democratic pushback against House Republican dreams of slashing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by $21 billion over 10 years, Rep. Steve Stockman is lashing out. Where two dozen Democratic members of the House did a SNAP challenge themselves, eating on the average food stamp budget for a week, ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215303057/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:18:36 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215303057/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f A social worker with the Cooperative Feeding Program displays a Federal food stamps card that is used to purchase food, Feb. 10, 2011 in Fort Lauderdale, ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215303039/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:18:05 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215303039/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f WASHINGTON -; Prospects for House passage of a new farm bill could turn on the level of food stamp cuts as Republicans leaders scrambled Wednesday to secure support for the five-year, half-trillion dollar ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215301585/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:43:54 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215301585/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f A San Diego school board member on Tuesday unsuccessfully sought an independent review of the district's cafeteria funds by county education officials, even as the state cracks down on the ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215301586/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:39:26 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215301586/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - The American Beverage Association says efforts by the mayors of 18 cities to stop food stamps from being used to buy sugary drinks won't make the nation healthier. Mayors from cities including St. Louis, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used for soda and other sugary drinks. They say in a ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215301552/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:34:08 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215301552/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Australia's two major supermarket chains are coming under increasing fire over their market dominance and allegations of "unconscionable" bullying of suppliers. Already the subject of an inquiry by corporate watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Coles and Woolworths are now being targeted by a federal bill introduced by north Queensland independent MP Bob Katter. Katter's ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215302881/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:30:10 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215302881/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Emerging Leaders Class of 2013 . The group of 20 Chicago leaders has spent the last year developing an action plan for analyzing and addressing urban food security and the dual challenges of under-nutrition and obesity that have beset many urban centers. Representatives of the Emerging Leaders Class of 2013 will present their ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215301587/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:20:04 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215301587/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f press release on the Food and Drug Administrations website stated the products in question include all lot codes of: Innova Dry dog and cat food and biscuits/bars/treats; EVO dry dog, cat and ferret food and biscuits/bars/treats; California Natural dry dog and cat foods and biscuits/bars/treats; Healthwise dry dog and cat foods; Karma dry dog foods; and Mother Nature biscuits/bars/treats. They ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215301588/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:09:56 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215301588/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Food safety authorities blacklisted two restaurants and 13 individuals working in the food industry Wednesday, marking the first time they have published their monthly blacklist since the system was introduced last year.The companies and individuals were blacklisted for violating food safety law, according to the Shanghai Municipal Food Safety Committee Office, which posted the blacklist and ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215299176/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:18:50 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215299176/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Hockey legend Don Cherry joined Felger and Massarotti on Tuesday to discuss the Bruins, the Stanley Cup Final, the rest of the goings-on in the NHL and some Bruins ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215299177/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:13:06 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215299177/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f curry leaves in a chutney left more than 400 people who ate at a street food festival with diarrhoea and vomiting or salmonella poisoning, health officials have found.The leaves were contaminated with several different bacteria, experts found, which led to 29 confirmed cases of salmonella at the Street Spice festival ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215299178/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:59:42 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215299178/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The World Health Organization has decried marketing of unhealthy fast food as a "disastrously effective" culprit behind the child obesity epidemic. The WHO Europe office announced on Tuesday that the agency is pushing for harsher rules when it comes to food marketing. Previous research has shown that highlighting foods high in trans fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt may make children ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215299054/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:56:55 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215299054/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Belfast Magistrates' Court on Thursday charged with common assault, possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence and two counts of breaching an anti-social behaviour order.The charges relate to an incident in the Ravelston Way area of Newtownabbey on Tuesday morning when a man being treated by paramedics became verbally aggressive.The Ambulance Service ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215297597/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:03:58 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215297597/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the FY 2014 first quarter statements filed with SEDAR. Included in these documents may be forward-looking statements with respect to the Company. These forward-looking statements by their nature necessarily involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215297571/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:59:28 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215297571/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f An attack by al-Shabaab gunmen on a U.N. compound in the Somali capital of Mogadishu Wednesday left 12 people dead, including nine militants, officials said. A soldier in the Somali National Army told The Wall Street Journal gunmen wearing suicide vests detonated a car bomb opening up the outer wall of the compound so the militants could enter. The African Union Mission in Somalia said the ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215297585/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:39:59 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215297585/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Plans to tackle UK obesity by introducing a standardised traffic-light food labelling system have been dealt a blow after Cadbury and Coca-Cola failed to sign up to the ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215295940/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:58:17 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215295940/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The mayors of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities across the country are pushing against the use of food stamps to buy sodas and other sugary drinks. They say it would be an important step forward in the fight against obesity. "We need to find ways to strengthen the program and promote good nutrition while limiting the use of these resources for items with no ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215295814/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:53:55 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215295814/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Largest Food Gathering in America Educates Consumers on Health, Environmental Impacts of Bottled Water WASHINGTON - August 5 - According to a new guide released by Food & Water Watch, event organizers, whether throwing garden parties, conferences, or citywide street festivals, can join the growing movement against bottled water. The national consumer advocacy group, which is working with ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215295844/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:26:56 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215295844/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The State Council, China's cabinet, has listed a food safety law amendment as the nation's legislative work for 2013, the China Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday.The government agency said that it has also started soliciting public opinions on the amendment.It said that the amendment aims to enhance the effectiveness of food safety supervision and ensure the security ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215294081/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:51:21 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215294081/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Over 5,500 people, stranded in Gangotri in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand for three days, have sent out an appeal to the chief ministers of Uttarakhand and Delhi to rescue them immediately. "We are helpless...There is no food, water, telecommunication or electricity which has further put our lives in danger," read the appeal. The appeal said the people got trapped in the area after the road ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215294083/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:33:52 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215294083/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f By David French and Dinesh Nair DUBAI | Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:15am EDT DUBAI (Reuters) - A majority stake in Saudi fast food chain Kudu has been put up for sale and private equity firm KKR (KKR.N) is among the bidders, four banking and industry sources said on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia is the largest Gulf Arab economy and there has been increasing interest among international investors in ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215294085/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:15:38 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215294085/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f (KSDK) -- Natura Pet is recalling multiple brands of dog and cat food and treats after a positive test for Salmonella. According to the FDA, the recall involves Innova, Evo, California Natural, Healthwise, Karma and Mother Nature dry food and treat Brands. No canned foods were affected. There have been no reported cases of illnesses. For more ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292706/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:44:35 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292706/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Ricky Gomez and Canadian author and journalist, Jacob Richler. Set to leave an indelible mark in the world of fine drinking, Jenner was named Canada's best bartender for his World Class technique, poise, balanced cocktails and bartending charm; but Jenner truly impressed the judges with his Mad Hatter presentation of the exquisite Zacapa Rum 23, during a bottle serve challenge that ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292688/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:57 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292688/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f June 19, 2013 /CNW/ - PC mobile today announced its entry into the post-paid wireless market with simple and better voice and data monthly packages designed as an alternative to the national carriers. The new consumer-friendly PC mobile monthly plans offer unique protection against "billing shock", along with a wide range of included features, no activation fees or cancellation ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292687/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:57 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292687/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f biofuels policy, which has been strongly criticised for its negative impact on developing countries.In response to the widespread criticism, the European ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292664/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:23:07 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292664/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The chairmen of two committees of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have joined the leaders of Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Relief Services, and the National Catholic Rural Life Conference in urging the House of Representatives to reject proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), popularly known as food stamps. Nearly 47 million Americans ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292708/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:20:37 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292708/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f DIOURBEL, SENEGAL -- Humanitarian agencies in Africa's Sahel region are struggling to deal with a cycle of chronic food crisis. Some are moving away from traditional food aid in favor of "cash for work" programs that pay villagers to work on community improvement projects. The U.S. government is considering shifting as much as 45 percent of its $1.4 billion of traditional food aid ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292709/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:16:37 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215292709/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Last year, while passing through London, I visited one of my best and oldest friends on his tiny houseboat in Little Venice. Cabin fever set in hard and fast and we left the cramped galley for an urban hike through Maida Vale, a neighbourhood so regal in Edwardian charm that I felt snotty and small wandering around it. When it started to rain, we ducked into a little boutique grocery store, where ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215291682/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:45:08 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215291682/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Food stamps are at the same time the biggest hurdle to enacting federal farm policy and a necessary part of passing the farm bill.Discussion about cutting spending for the program to feed poor Americans dominated Tuesday as three days of U.S. House debate began on the farm bill, a 2,000-page document to establish federal farm and nutrition policies for five years. Hundreds of amendments have been ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215291683/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:24:57 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215291683/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Mexico would export food valued at least $1 billion to China over the next 12 to 18 months, Agriculture Minister Enrique Martinez said Tuesday.Martinez spoke of his recent visit to China at a press conference, with motives to follow the agreements signed during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Mexico earlier this month.Martinez said it was difficult to specify the numbers and targets ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215290754/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:30:41 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215290754/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The incident took place yesterday when two crew members were forced to shelter in their vehicle after a patient armed himself with the blade. As they were tending to the man, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, he went into a house before reappearing wielding the meat cleaver. The patient was detained by police after moving aggressively towards the ambulance ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215289815/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:30:52 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215289815/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f New Delhi : The Congress core group met in New Delhi today to discuss the flood situation in Uttarakhand, where floods triggered by heavy rains have claimed 102 lives. Finance Minister P Chidambaram said the situation in Uttarakhand is "better than what it was yesterday."Close to 65,000 people remain stuck in the state, many of them pilgrims from other states who were headed to the four ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215289818/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:12:30 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215289818/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f NEW YORK -- Legions of New York City apartment dwellers will soon be asked -- and may eventually be forced -- to start collecting food scraps for composting, under Mayor Michael Bloomberg's latest bid to make the city ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215288870/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:57 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215288870/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Korean food isn't exactly the neglected stepchild of Asian cuisine, but many Westerners are introduced to it long after they have been dining on Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese fare. When that happy moment arrives, the reaction is often, "Wow, where have you been all my life?" And your chopsticks plunge right back into whatever's on the plate. You can find that ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215288871/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:52:14 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215288871/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f A FACEBOOK page has been created to gather support for a memorial plaque in honour of Adelaide food writer Howard Twelftree who died recently. Twelftree, who wrote under the nom de plume John McGrath in The Adelaide Review, was a popular and respected restaurant reviewer. The memorial plaque has been suggested for one of Twelftree's favourite food spots, the Adelaide Central Market and Gouger ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215290756/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:26:00 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215290756/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Students have a lesson in food safety in Linghai city, Liaoning province on June 18, 2013. Twelve schools in the city launched a food safety promotion week on Monday and talked about the subject as national food safety week kicked off on the day. Vice-Premier Wang Yang urged food safety to be included into the school curriculum. [Photo by Li ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215288074/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:15:07 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215288074/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Liane Faulder and Giovanni Varano led a tour of food regions in Italy, which included two cooking classes taught by instructors at the renowned cooking school, ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215288076/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:09:07 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215288076/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f A new labelling system will help people in Northern Ireland make healthier choices on the food they eat. The system is colour coded red, amber and green, with red the least healthy and green the most healthy choice. Local manufacturers will join major UK retailers in supporting the system. Health Minister Edwin Poots said: "Steps like consistent food labelling are vital in encouraging ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215288078/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:07:26 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215288078/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The trend of eating wholesome, fresh and organic food versus processed and fast food is getting bigger on a global level. While New York's Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared a war on soda, the World Health Organization accused food companies on Tuesday of failing to meet the regulations for advertising unhealthy products to children. In Dubai, the local TV channels and cinemas make no ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215287188/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:55:04 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215287188/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f The Ministry for Primary Industries will move to strengthen import processes after part of an animal limb was found in a shipment of cattle food from overseas. MPI would send a senior manager to Malaysia today and then to Indonesia to work with authorities there after reports from inspectors who visited palm kernel expeller (PKE) meal plants in those countries, said Andrew Coleman, MPI ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215288075/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:43:39 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215288075/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f NEW YORK (AP) - Portland Mayor Charlie Hales has joined mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 14 other cities to revive a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks. In a letter sent to congressional leaders on Tuesday, the mayors say it's "time to test and evaluate approaches limiting" the use of the subsidies for sugar-laden beverages, ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215286358/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:12:09 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215286358/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f MSNBC's Alex Wagner digs into why House Republicans are okay with paying $900k per year for every GITMO prisoner, but want to cut food stamp funding for the poor. One Congressman justifies it by citing the ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215286359/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:48 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215286359/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f WASHINGTON -- A protracted legislative battle that has consumed this city -- one that has pitted established businesses against start-ups, energized politicians on both sides of the aisle and prompted a grass-roots online campaign -- has finally come to an ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215286361/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:54:28 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215286361/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f BISSOONDAYE Geeta Seenath was allowed by doctors to have solid food as part of her diet on Monday, as she continues to recover from the harrowing ordeal of being lost in the Toco forest for seven ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215285516/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:14:17 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215285516/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f One of the most effective programs devised to address the needs of vulnerable seniors is the Older Americans Act. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 along with the better-known Medicare and Medicaid programs. In an extremely cost-effective way, this program is providing high-quality nutrition to more than 1 million frail and isolated older adults through the Meals on ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215285518/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:09:49 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215285518/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f This week, I’ll be joining my colleagues in the House of Representatives to take the SNAP challenge, in which members of Congress and staff try to live on $4.50 a day for food - the amount millions of Americans receive through food assistance.Why would members of Congress voluntarily choose to live on less? Because we want to shed light on the cruel cut that Congress could inflict on ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215285517/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:09:48 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215285517/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f By Elisha Fieldstadt The possibilities when it comes to marketing meat made from marijuana-fed animals are close to endless, but the man who came up with the idea has decided to simply call them "Pot Pigs."William von Scheneidau, owner and founder of BB Ranch in Seattle, didn’t come up with the idea to feed pigs and other animals weed while sitting around a bong in the basement ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215285519/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:55:32 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215285519/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f This undated photo released by the Department of Justice shows Daniel Brown. Authorities in Ohio have arrested three people, including Brown, on charges of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over a two-year period. Federal agents and Ashland police said Tuesday, June 18, 2013 the trio forced the woman to do housework, threatened her and the girl with violence and fed ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215285521/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:54:24 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215285521/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f And then they shifted their focus to Nickelodeon, Disney's archrival and the country's other major children's programmer. Exactly when would it be following Disney's ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215284595/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:02:52 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215284595/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f US law officials confirmed food on board a flight earlier this week is under investigation after a passenger claimed everyone on board the aircraft had been poisoned. Despite the disruption on board the United Airlines flight flying from Hong Kong to Newark Liberty Airport, flight crew followed procedures and the flight continued and landed as scheduled, News92FM reported. An FBI ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215284620/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:16 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215284620/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Natura is recalling all pet food manufactured before last week. The recall includes all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature, and Karma branded dry pet food and ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215284621/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:45:38 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215284621/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f recalled six different brands of dog and cat food over potential Salmonella contamination. The recall was made after a U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215284622/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:38:16 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215284622/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f deep-sea animals grow their food in their own hair, trapping bacteria and letting it flourish there before "combing" it out and slurping it up. The crabs are found near cold seeps and hydrothermal vents, places where mineral-rich water spews out of the seafloor.Like many animals that live in these extreme ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283506/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:54:36 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283506/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tuesday, June 18, 2013 | 5:36 p.m. Competition and controversy were on the menu Tuesday when Clark County commissioners awarded a lucrative contract to provide meals at two of its jails to a more experienced - but more expensive - ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283507/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:53:44 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283507/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Major supermarkets and food manufacturers are introducing a new labelling system to help people make healthier choices. Until now, businesses had different labels on the front of their products to try to explain the nutritional value of meals and drinks, leading to confusion for customers. This will be replaced by a standardised system across a range of products. "It's a traffic ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283509/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:45:41 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283509/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f This 6,018-sq-ft penthouse condo at 1139 W. Cordova St. in Vancouver features three bedrooms with private sundecks, five bathrooms, rooftop deck with patio and 360-degree views of the North Shore, Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver. Take a ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283510/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:40:49 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283510/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f food allergy , such stories--where food is akin to a deadly weapon--are downright chilling. "It takes only one lunch or cupcake birthday party for other children to know which classmates cannot eat nuts, eggs, milk or even a trace of wheat. It can take longer for them to grasp how frightening it is to live with a life-threatening allergy," ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283511/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:39:25 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283511/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f That's good news for people who aren't thrilled about dieting or going to the gym. Just carefully logging your food intake is enough to build up the kind of awareness that will help you bypass those M&Ms in the office candy ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283512/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:31:21 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283512/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f >Editor's note: For more information on this story, check out CNN affiliates WKYC, WOIO and WJW.(CNN) -- A mentally disabled woman and her daughter were held in an Ohio apartment crowded with people and animals for more than a year, forced to perform manual labor and threatened with dogs and snakes to keep them compliant, authorities said Tuesday. Federal prosecutors said the people accused of ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283409/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:26:43 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215283409/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's major food manufacturers and retailers have agreed to follow the same system of nutritional labelling as part of a government initiative to tackle obesity and poor diet and ease the financial burden on health services.The UK's Department of Health said on Wednesday labels would combine both traffic light colour-coding and nutritional information on how much ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215282385/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:55:06 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215282385/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Research found consumers ignored food labels when more than one system was used, such as traffic lights and guideline daily amounts. Photo: Press ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215282285/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:45:00 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215282285/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f He was detained in Ravelston Way area of Newtownabbey area on suspicion of common assault and possession of an offensive weapon.The incident happened just after 10.30am today.The Ambulance Service claimed two members of staff had to withdraw from the scene for their own safety."Two ambulance personnel had to retreat to the safety of their vehicle earlier today when a patient whom they ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215282387/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:41:10 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215282387/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f In one of the longest keynotes from Apple for years - two full hours - Tim Cook and colleagues tried to fight back after a tough year. Would this be enough to put the gloss back on ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215282386/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:41:09 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215282386/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Food companies, facing increased scrutiny over the potential cancer risks of baked and fried products in the $80 billion crackers and cookies market, are bingeing on enzymes used to reduce the level of toxins. The beneficiaries ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215282388/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:34:10 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215282388/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f A new consistent system of front-of-pack food labelling is to be introduced in the UK, the government says. A combination of colour coding and nutritional information will be used to show how much fat, salt and sugar and how many calories are in each product. But as yet only just over 60% of foods will be covered by the system because it will remain voluntary. The announcement comes after a ... http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215282389/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:34:08 -0400 http://www.taiwansun.com/index.php/sid/215282389/scat/e7c66556bdf7d61f