Portal:Food/News archive

2005

14 October : Neolithic noodles found in Qinghai, China
15 October : Malawi appeals for further humanitarian aid
12 November : 150,000 street vendors in India shown how to avoid causing 'Delhi belly'
12 November : Cloned cattle's milk and meat seem safe, according to new study
13 November : Chinese hunger strike continues at Australian detention centre
19 November : Australian science organisation discontinues genetically modified pea research

2006

2 January: British MP calls for ban on Aspartame
2 January: Broadway Market Café occupied against gentrification
2 January: PepsiCo buys Poland's Star Foods
7 January: Indonesian fishermen jailed for fishing offences in Australian waters
12 January: Calls for aid to help feed millions, as East Africa plunges into drought
27 January: Saudis boycott Danish dairy produce
1 March: Sizzler salad bars shut after rat poison found in food
7 March: Australian Senator Bob Brown calls for ban on junk food ads
7 March: Porn star promotes Italian wine
10 March: Czech pub food eating experiment resulted in lost weight, lower cholesterol

2007

31 May: Vintage beers make their way to upscale establishments
2 June: Cow's Milk May Now Come Pre-Skimmed
3 June: Jittery Joe's antsy to expand in Southeast
3 June: Coloradans find cafeterias tray chic
3 June: Vitamin C could be good for the heart
3 June: Public warned of tainted meat
5 June: Chef Nobu is cutting out clutter
6 June: Eating sushi, omakase-style
9 June: Starbucks may lose coffee drinkers to McDonald's
9 June: USDA may loosen organic standards
10 June: Doughnut shops gain popularity in Asian market
19 June: Can that Coke, keep cool with a cucumber Pepsi
4 July: San Francisco museums turn the focus to food
4 July: Sorrel: An heirloom herb worth the introduction
5 July: Looking for Fame In a Downsized Chop
5 July: High-class wine bars fly into airports
5 July: Chocolate Is Latest U.S. Organic Heavy-Hitter
27 July: Celeb chefs turn to steakhouses
30 July: Chef Ferran Adria and his masterpiece, El Bulli
30 July: Hard Rock Cafe rolls the dice
30 July: Au Bon Pain to cut trans fats from all menu products
31 July: New studies on goat milk show it is more beneficial to health than cow milk
1 August: Chef Daniel Boulud settles discrimination charges
1 August: Doing more with s'mores
5 September: Ethnic tastes contribute to high-end beer
5 September: Record wheat futures prices drive up food costs
5 September: Commentary: Less formal NYC restaurant scene thrives
4 September: Changes in school lunchrooms continue
4 September: Researchers: Higher vitamin D intake can prevent cancer
4 September: Turn toward "green" menu spurs Big Bowl growth
4 September: Research: Citrus sodas outweigh colas in caffeine
17 September: Martha Stewart, Food Network roll out kitchenware collections
18 September: Alcohol increases endometrial cancer risks, study finds
18 September: Potential buyers eye Wendy's
19 September: James Beard winners prepare for special night
15 October: One in five colon cancer lesions caused by obesity
15 October: Au Bon Pain switches to all-natural chicken
15 October: Stone crab harvest should be strong this year
15 October: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoes menu-labeling bill
16 October: Scientists: Compound in fruit may slow growth of cancer cells
16 October: McDonald's Russia chief: "I have too many customers"
16 October: Chef awaits opening of green-minded fish-and-chips eatery
16 October: Basic cookbooks acknowledge Americans' lack of culinary skills
26 October: Dallas-area Hyatt uses virtual menus to guide dining decisions
26 October: Ohio latest state to consider ban on trans fats
27 October: McDonald's president-COO touts employee diversity
29 October: Brain scans suggest leptin's role in controlling appetite
30 October: Bulli for him: Ferran Adria on why he's the world's greatest chef
26 November: Mac and cheese makes a comeback
26 November: More to Bordeaux than wine
26 November: Restaurants find profits in unredeemed gift cards
26 November: Study: Unrefined carbs increases diabetes risk for minority women
26 November: White House plans to rework stance on illegal hires
26 November: Study: Low levels of HDL cholesterol can hinder stroke recovery
27 November: Study: Millennials OK with paying extra for alcoholic beverages
27 November: Ohio resident wins Rachael Ray cooking competition
28 November: Report: Obesity rate slows in U.S. adults
28 November: Upscale restaurants see sales drop
29 November: Poor diet linked to cancer, death risks for black women
29 November: FDA mulls over imposing limits on salt

2008

5 February: Chick-fil-A reaches out to Web-savvy crowd with video contest
6 February: Study: Potato causes fewest food intolerances
6 February: Popeyes parent company announces new leadership
6 February: OSF to debut new "flexible dining" concept
7 February: Soon-to-be chefs are focusing on green-conscious cooking.
11 March: Worried consumers order less at eateries
22 March: Illinois-shaped cornflake was sold for US$1,350 on eBay.
24 March: Nutraloaf is given out as punishment in some prisons in the US.
28 March: Celebrated Chef Paul Prudhomme Grazed by Falling Bullet at Golf Event.
27 May: Nestle, Jamba team up for ready-to-drink line.
27 May: Burger King CEO to become chairman.
27 May: Experts cautiously optimistic as childhood obesity rates hold steady.
28 May: [[]]Alcohol sales hold strong in weak economy.
29 May: Fruit compounds may stave off lung cancer in smokers: study.
29 May: Study shows Mediterranean diet might reduce diabetes risk
29 May: Starbucks to serve ‘mate’ latte in Argentina.
29 May: Triarc Gets Antitrust OK To Acquire Wendy's International>WEN.
8 August: New Dairy Queen CEO meets with franchisees, pushes new formats
13 August: Corporate chefs enjoy flexibility, regular hours
14 August: Starbucks to open Amsterdam store
14 August: Study: Fruit, vegetables can help ward off esophageal cancer
15 August: Mrs. Fields Famous Brands plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
15 August: Another Big Starbucks Investor, Maverick Capital, Exits
16 August: Hearts of palm stand tall among Latin trends
17 August: Corn tops summer's staples
18 August: Domino's to deliver sub sandwiches
18 August: Restaurants respond to increasing food allergies
18 August: Burger King, "Family Guy" creator team up on Web effort
27 September: The 8th Annual Northeast Missouri Food Fest begins in Kirksville, Missouri
28 September: Organic pet food grows in popularity
28 September: Inflation in Kuwait increases to 11.35 percent in June because of housing and food prices
29 September: Cadbury recalls products in Australia that are tainted with melamine
29 September: The World Food Programme will withdraw food aid to some HIV-positive people in Uganda because of budget cuts
29 September: Food conditions worsen in Haiti after the island nation is hit by four tropical storms
30 September: Chinese officials introduce new food safety rules following the 2008 Chinese milk scandal
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4 October: Former Thai prime minister Samak Sundaravej hospitalised by a bout of food poisoning
4 October: More Americans participate in the food stamp program
31 December: After a Chicago Tribune story, Whole Foods has pulled three "gluten free" products that weren't.
31 December: Boston restaurants have succeeded in eliminating trans fats

2009

2 January: Newman's coffee to stay at McDonald's via Green Mountain
3 January: Amidst the recession and rising rents, the beleaguered Cipriani family is closing New York's venerable Rainbow Room's Rainbow Grill.ranch
3 January: Copeland plans to franchise upscale Big Easy concept
5 January: Expect your food advertisements in '09 to be leaner, meaner
5 January: Fight osteoporosis with 1,000 mg of calcium every day
5 January: British prime minister votes for bubble and squeak
5 January: Joey’s Pizza: franchise chain to expand into Austria and Switzerland
5 January: Starbucks launching local coffee brand in China