Noticias

Julio 25, 2008

EEUU sospecha de aji jalapeño en brote de salmonela

Más de 1.000 personas han enfermado debido a un brote de intoxicación con salmonela y funcionarios federales dijeron el miércoles que ahora sospechan de varias causas, incluidos los ajíes jalapeños. Desde abril, se han diagnosticado 1.017 casos de inf...
Bunge Reports Second Quarter Results
Julio 25, 2008

Bunge Reports Second Quarter Results

Financial highlights: Total segment EBIT reached $1,078 million Agribusiness results were strong across the business Fertilizer benefited from the strong global agricultural environment
Julio 25, 2008

'Green' potato health risk (glycoalkaloids) can be eliminated by cutting away affected area

Potatoes that have turned 'green' can potentially contain a naturally occurring toxin called Glycoalkaloids and pose a risk to public health according to a review paper published in the latest online issue of SCI's Journal of the Science of Food and ...
 California
Julio 25, 2008

Schwarzenegger signs California trans fat ban

California will be the first state to ban trans fats in restaurants and bakeries under legislation signed today by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The measure requires restaurants to quit using trans fats by January 2010, and for bakeries to follow suit ...
David Karam to succeed Kerii Anderson as chief of Wendy's after purchase by Triarc
Julio 25, 2008

David Karam to succeed Kerii Anderson as chief of Wendy's after purchase by Triarc

J. David Karam will succeed Kerrii Anderson, president and chief executive of Wendy's International Inc, when Triarc Cos Inc  completes its purchase of Wendy's later this year, Triarc said on Friday.
 Walkers
Julio 25, 2008

A Walkers crisp that looks like Lineker?

A happy-snacker was left star-struck when she discovered a Gary Lineker look-a-like in her crisp packet. Beth Benner was tucking into a packet of her favourite Ready Salted crisps when she pulled out what she thought was the spitting image of the footb...
Julio 25, 2008

Wendy's post-merger management team unveiled

The top executive group at Wendy's after its acquisition by the parent of the Arby's chain will include three faces familiar to the Dublin company's employees and franchisees. Triarc Companies Inc. disclosed Friday three high management appointments fo...
 Lance (Cape Cod Potato Chips)
Julio 25, 2008

Lance 2Q profit drops 70.1 percent

Lance Inc., which makes Cape Cod potato chips and other snack foods, said Friday that its profit fell 70.1 percent in the second quarter, missing Wall Street estimates. Its shares tumbled 7 percent in morning trading. The company plans to raise prices ...
Julio 25, 2008

Farmer wins go-ahead for plant to generate power from Walkers potato waste

Eco-friendly plans to generate power using waste from a crisp factory proved the real McCoy for Durham County councillors yesterday. Farmer Philip Johnson asked Durham County Council for permission to produce electricity – enough to heat 1,200 homes ...
 McDonald's
Julio 25, 2008

Increased Food Prices Mean Changes Are on the Horizon for McDonald's Dollar Menu

Get your $1 double cheeseburgers at McD's while you can - they're not likely to be around much longer! With ingredient costs on the rise and a significant increase in the cost of beef, McDonald's may raise prices on some of its popular dollar menu item...
 Obesity socially contagious
Julio 25, 2008

Research Says Fat Friends And Poor Education Helps People Think Thin

Research by economists at the University of Warwick, Dartmouth College, and the University of Leuven, finds that people are powerfully but subconsciously influenced by the weight of those around them.
Julio 25, 2008

EPA bans carbofuran residue on food in surprise move

The Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday that it will no longer allow residue of the toxic pesticide carbofuran on domestic or imported food, a decision that would effectively remove the chemical from the U.S. market. EPA officials sa...

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