Topic: Food and Beverage Sector
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10 biggest US foundations and what they do
What are the 10 biggest foundations in the United States? Here they are in ascending order, based on their assets, along with a little bit about what social problems each addresses.
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What kind of an eater are you?
From locavores to femivores, to fast food junkies and punk domestics, here are 11 labels for every kind of person at the dinner table.
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GMO, Organic, and seven other food labels you should know
A quick, easy guide to nine commonly seen (and misunderstood) food labels, from 'GMO' to 'grass-fed.'
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World's five largest companies
For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
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On Earth Day 2013: 13 excellent books to consume
It's Earth Day. Check out these 13 books for the literary equivalent of a green boost of antioxidants and protein.
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Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 11/02
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Global News Blog Gaza tunnels don't just run one way
The Gaza tunnels, formerly a way to get Egyptian goods into Gaza, are now making some of their business sending goods, some of them Israeli, from Gaza to Egypt.
11/02/2010 03:37 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 11/01
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In Pictures A Taste of Place: Exploring the Vermont Cheese Trail
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Raisinets recall: a pre-Halloween candy scare
Raisinets recall involves 10-ounce bags sold at Target, Shop Rite, and Don Quixote stores. They may contain peanuts, Nestlé says.
10/26/2010 06:46 pm -
Food safety: 'Made in China' attracts the long arm of the FDA
With only two inspectors in China, the FDA has little food-safety enforcement power but definite influence on food made in China for import to the US.
10/23/2010 10:55 am -
In Pictures From Field to Fork: The foreign and domestic food chain
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Coca-Cola earnings: US sales continue rebound
Coca-Cola sales in North America increased for the second quarter in a row after four years of declines.
10/20/2010 12:23 pm -
Stir It Up! Cheeseboard with marinated artichokes and spicy cherry chutney
A consideration of the iconography of cheese.
10/15/2010 04:32 pm -
Maple syrup producer says it will make changes in 'all natural' variety, following complaints
Maple syrup: The maker of 'Log Cabin All Natural Syrup' will take out artificial coloring from its product. Producers of authentic maple syrup in Vermont have been critical of Log Cabin's marketing.
09/29/2010 11:52 am -
Starbucks prices going up, but on which drinks?
Starbucks prices will be going higher, CEO Howard Schultz said. The prices of basic coffee and espresso drinks will stay the same. But Starbucks will hike prices on packaged coffee and large, labor-intensive drinks. Does that mean frappuccinos?
09/23/2010 11:18 pm -
Bestselling books the week of 9/23/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
09/23/2010 04:40 pm -
IHOP sues IHOP for trademark infringement
IHOP, the International House of Pancakes, is suing IHOP, the International House of Prayer, for trademark infringement.
09/17/2010 01:53 pm -
Burger King buyer names Bernardo Hees as future CEO
Burger King buyer has named a former Latin American railroad executive to be CEO of the fast-food chain after it completes its $3.26 billion acquisition.
09/09/2010 03:30 pm -
Africa Monitor Mozambique food riots belie African agricultural success
Mozambique’s food riots in the capital city of Maputo reinforce the pessimistic outlook for Africa's food future, but several places on the continent are producing food surpluses.
09/07/2010 12:44 pm -
Global News Blog Fast food takes off in China
The popularity of US fast food chains in China has prompted the Chinese to launch some of their own chains, serving everything from dumplings to American burgers.
09/07/2010 10:57 am -
Africa Monitor Mozambique bread riots may be warning sign on African food security
As global wheat prices rise, Africans are feeling the pinch when buying something as simple as bread. Mozambique bread riots could be a warning sign for African nations who have leased fertile agricultural land to foreign countries.
09/06/2010 02:20 pm -
The New Economy Burger King goes private. More deals cooking?
Burger King buyout for $3.3 billion fuels speculation. Will more restaurants follow Burger King's lead?
09/02/2010 02:17 pm -
The Circle Bastiat Trade relations between Hoth and Mustafar? Lessons from fantasy worlds.
The law of comparative advantage shows the benefit of trade between regions with extremely different resources - and the costs of protectionism.
09/02/2010 02:00 pm -
Burger King buyout by 3G Capital seen at $24/shr -CNBC
Burger King shares have jumped 23 percent on the news of the buyout from investment firm 3G Capital.
09/02/2010 12:25 pm -
Burger King going private? Whopper is safe, but...
Burger King stock soared 15 percent Wednesday on reports that it was in talks to go private with Brazilian investors. The British private equity firm supposedly arranging the deal originally denied the report. Then new reports emerged. What might change at Burger King, the world's No. 2 fast-food chain, under new owners? Here are our Top 5 changes (click on the right arrow to see each item):
09/02/2010 02:10 am -
Burger King considers selling company, according to report
Burger King Holdings Inc. soared nearly 17 percent Wednesday after published reports said the fast food chain was in talks to be acquired by a private equity firm.
09/01/2010 03:21 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 08/27
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Editorial Board Blog Recalls of eggs and meat: Will you change your shopping and eating habits?
This week's massive recalls of eggs and deli meat have consumers on edge.
08/25/2010 10:15 pm -
Deli meat recall announced for meat sold at Walmart
Deli meat recall: Roast beef and ham distributed to delis at the nation's largest retailer might be contaminated with Listeria bacteria.
08/24/2010 06:16 pm
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