Food

Dishaka Gourmet Imports cited for ongoing rodent, insect infestations

Monday, September 10, 2007, HOUSTON -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has brought another enforcement action against a Houston food manufacturer with a history of contaminated warehouse conditions. Dishaka Gourmet Imports was charged with failing to remedy unsanitary conditions that could potentially affect the health of consumers.    » read more »

09/05/2007, The local Tri-State Toyota Dealers will join the efforts of the Phillies and Goya Foods, Inc. in collecting food for Philabundance during the Goya Latino Family Celebration on Friday Sept. 7, at Citizens Bank Park. The event, which pays tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month, will feature a fan food drive of Goya food products with donations given to needed areas in the Latino community.    » read more »

Centerplate extends presence in region and Major League Baseball with Washington Nationals account at new Nationals Park

09/04/2007, STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Washington Nationals have named Centerplate as its partner to reflect the culture and cuisine of Washington, D.C., and attention to guests needs at their new state-of-the-art ballpark.    » read more »

September 4, 2007, Boston, MA – It has been known that countries with rapidly developing economies may experience a double-disease burden that results from undernutrition and overnutrition. People living in poverty experience diseases that result from a lack of resources, while affluent individuals may suffer from diseases that result from an abundance of resources.    » read more »

Goya Latino Family Celebration with food drive & Irish Heritage Day to feature entertainment, delicacies & special ticket discounts

08/30/2007 -- The Philadelphia Phillies will host a weekend of special events that pay tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month and Irish Heritage Day before and during the upcoming games against the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park:

Goya Latino Family Celebration with Food Drive, Friday, September 7, 7:05 p.m.

Entrance gate highlights:    » read more »

Starbucks collaborates with award-winning chef and author Marcus Samuelsson to deliver elegant coffee blends, delicious pastries and an exclusive new cookbook

SEATTLE (August 28, 2007) – This fall season, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is collaborating with renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson to give customers a taste of its new campaign, “Coffee is Culinary.” Coupled with Samuelsson’s epicurean expertise, Starbucks is introducing two new exquisite coffee blends, delectable bakery items and a cookbook exclusively offered in stores.

Discover the Unique Flavors in Your Cup    » read more »

08/28/2007, CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs and Chicago Cubs wives will once again fight hunger as they host the fifth annual Food Drive at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Sept. 1 to benefit the Lakeview Pantry. The event has helped raise more than 40,000 pounds of food and more than $11,000 since its inception in 2003.    » read more »

08/23/2007, CHICAGO -- Chicago White Sox Wives will host the eighth annual food drive benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository at U.S. Cellular Field on Saturday, Aug. 25, during the White Sox vs. Red Sox game at 2:55 p.m. Donations of canned and non-perishable food items will be accepted at Gates 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the ballpark from 1:30 p.m. until the top of the third inning. Everyone making a donation will be entered into a drawing for White Sox memorabilia.    » read more »

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - Pet food safety is a top priority at Wal-Mart, as we understand the important role that pets play in the lives of our customers. We proactively removed Chicken Jerky Strips manufactured by Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co and Chicken Jerky manufactured by Shanghai Bestro Trading with UPC 0087784900006 from our stores on July 26, 2007.    » read more »

Sweet? Salty? Now Snackers Can Easily Indulge Both Cravings in a Nutritious Way

CHICAGO (August 21, 2007) – Snackers aren't only looking to curb their cravings when they get the munchies – they are also looking for an overall sensory experience during snack time, according to renowned smell and taste expert, Dr. Alan Hirsch. The combination of sweet and salty is one of the most often craved pairings and Quaker is delivering a nutritious twist on this American favorite with the introduction of new Quaker Sweet & Salty Crunch granola bars.    » read more »

The 68,000 sq. ft. flagship store will feature dine-in Market Bistro, Culinary Center and over 200 seats for indoor/outdoor eating

August 15, 2007 – WASHINGTON, D.C. — The increase in world agriculture prices caused by the global boom in biofuels could benefit many of the world’s rural poor, according to the Worldwatch Institute. This is one conclusion of a landmark new 450-page book, Biofuels for Transport: Global Potential and Implications for Energy and Agriculture, authored by Worldwatch and published by Earthscan.    » read more »

DuPont Science Addressing Increased Demand for Food, Feed, Fuel, Materials

DES MOINES, Iowa, August 15, 2007 - DuPont Chairman and CEO Charles O. Holliday, Jr. , Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer Thomas M. Connelly , and Group Vice President – DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition J. Erik Fyrwald today updated investors on DuPont businesses serving the agriculture and biofuels markets.    » read more »

August 06, 2007 -- ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Among cooking oils, olive oil is touted as one of the healthiest. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, which can lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol in the blood.

Choosing olive oil is a bit like choosing wine. There are different grades, and some are more flavorful and offer more health benefits. The August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers tips on choosing an olive oil.    » read more »

Washington, D.C., December 27, 2005 – Famed Chef Mario Batali will turn up the heat during the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 95th Annual Convention and EXPO, January 15-18 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Batali, television host, restaurateur and author, will demonstrate his famed cooking skills for convention attendees on Monday, January 16 from 12:00 p.m. until 12:30 p.m. inside NRF’s X06 Gourmet Market, located on the EXPO Floor.    » read more »