Wal-Mart, an American multinational retail corporation, is recalling donkey meat snack products sold at some of its Chinese outlets after it was found that they contained DNA of other animals. The retailer stated that it is withdrawing ...
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When consumers head out for their everyday shopping needs, are they navigating the store on auto-pilot or are they open to new products and experiences? According to market research organisation Nielsen, the answer is anything but ...
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Hangover headaches are a common problem over the holidays, but there are ways to prevent them, an expert says. The best way to avoid a hangover headache is to stick to non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas, spritzers and punches, said Dr. ...
In 2002, Secretary of state Donald Rumsfeld made a statement regarding weapons of mass destruction that today is still well known. He famously parsed the evidence (or lack thereof) into "known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns." ...
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Politeness and consideration for fellow diners could play a role in holiday weight gain, a new study suggests. When people are picking snacks and other foods for themselves and someone else, their choices are different when the other ...
In a study published November 20, 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers looked at the association of nut consumption with total and cause-specific mortality among 76,464 women in the Nurses' Health Study and 42,498 men in ...
One in every five of Australians aged 14 years or older consume a 'nutritious' snack bar in an average four-week period, and Uncle Toby's Muesli Bars is the most popular brand, according to findings from market research organisation Roy ...
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Does it really cost more to stick to a healthy diet? The answer is yes, but not as much as many people think, according to a new study. The research review combined the results of 27 studies from 10 different countries that compared the ...
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As you prepare for a holiday trip, don't forget to pack diabetes essentials. The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions: Pack extra supplies and medication; a good rule of thumb is to pack double what you think you'll ...
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While you're pregnant, make sure you pay attention to your teeth and gums. The American Dental Association offers these mouth-healthy suggestions for pregnant women: Brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste. Floss daily, as well. ...
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Cultivated in China to sweeten tea, Siraitia grosvenorii could rescure the U.S. soda industry valued $8 billion. Siraitia grosvenorii is an herbaceous perennial vine of the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, native to southern China and ...
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Hershey Netherlands, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hershey, has signed an agreement to acquire 80% stake in Shanghai Golden Monkey Food JSC (SGM) for an undisclosed amount. Financial terms of the transaction were undisclosed. With ...
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US-based Greek-style yoghurt maker Chobani has chosen Australia as the launch market for its new range of yoghurts packaged in a flexible plastic pouch format. Available from this month from Woolworths, Coles and leading independent ...
Upfront Foods single serving, grab-and-go granola, which makes an easy healthy breakfast or healthy snack, has achieved Vegan Certification through the Vegan Awareness Foundation. The Vegan Certification means that Upfront Foods vegan ...
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Take a culinary journey through Italy this holiday season with the new snack classic, authentic Pasta Chips, an idea born out of the hills of Tuscany and made from real pasta. Whether straight from the bag, dipped, or topped & served, ...
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