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Tyson Foods' summer meal pilot reveals the scale of America's food-access gap for children
For many kids, the last bell of the school year sounds like freedom. But for millions of others, it signals the end of a reliable meal. More than 21 million children qualify for free and reduced-price school lunches. During summer, that number…
Healthy food is the missing piece in health savings and flexible spending accounts
Our country is facing a chronic disease epidemic. Sixty percent of American adults have at least one chronic disease and we spend $5.3 trillion a year on healthcare. In a political climate where it's hard to agree on anything, the positive in this…
Picnic season arrives at WestK with food, music and harborfront lounging
As Hong Kong slowly eases into cooler autumn days, West Kowloon Cultural District is giving visitors another reason to linger by the harbor. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The inaugural WestK Picnic Fest is taking over the Harbourside East Lawn at…
Costco brings back a fan-favorite food court treat after years off the menu
Costco fans who have spent the last two years begging for one discontinued food court favorite to be brought back are finally getting their wish. The retailer announced Friday that its twisted churros will return to U.S. food courts for a limited…
Africa's Green Revolution threatens traditional foods
This year, AGRA, the donor-funded agricultural development initiative formerly known as the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. AGRA's slogan is “sustainably growing Africa's food systems”…
Russia Seizes Assets Of Swiss Food Giant Nestle
Russian authorities seized the remaining businesses and assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups, the latest move against Western firms in response to sanctions against Moscow. A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin issued…
A colorectal dietitian shares 2 foods she eats regularly and 1 she avoids to lower her cancer risk
Sophie Medlin has been a colorectal dietitian for 20 years, and in that time she has made some changes to her diet to lower her risk of colon cancer. Medlin and her husband, who is a chef, cook most of their meals, meaning they mainly eat a diet of…
Highmark Wholecare offers free, healthy food to all at farmers markets: 'We're really trying to help.'
What would you say if there were a way to get free, healthy food? It's becoming a reality in the Pittsburgh area, as groups have teamed up to pass out exactly that to anyone who may want it. A free farmers market is providing healthy foods to…
$1B frozen food giant pulls plug on California manufacturing in shock retreat
A billion-dollar organic-food powerhouse is pulling back from California manufacturing, shutting down its original Santa Rosa factory and eliminating 260 jobs in a sweeping production shake-up. The family-owned Amy's Kitchen, which racks up roughly…
Documentary reveals the hidden crisis of food insecurity on U.S. college campuses
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The “starving student” trope, often joked about over bowls of cheap ramen, is losing its humor as new data reveals a staggering reality: food insecurity among college students is now outpacing that of the…
Korea and Indonesia seal halal deal to safeguard K-food, beauty exports
With strict new religious compliance rules set to take effect across Southeast Asia, Korea is taking decisive diplomatic steps to protect its booming cultural exports. Health and regulatory officials in Seoul signed a landmark agreement with…
Santa Clarita Grocery Food Bank Receives Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Grant
Through this multi-year partnership, Sprouts has helped Santa Clarita Grocery Food Bank provide nutritious food and essential resources to local families in need. So far this year, Santa Clarita Grocery Food Bank has provided 453,600 meals with the…
One food item left out will attract hedgehogs to your garden
There are a number of things that keep them clear of your garden As autumn approaches, you'll start to see more hedgehogs appearing in and around the area that you live in, and with some hope and one tip – you could even give them a safe…
Hedgehogs will love your garden if you place one unusual item outside - not food
Hedgehogs need your help at this time of year Now that we're hurtling further towards the late autumn and winter months, it becomes more important than ever to look after our wildlife. Their food sources are about to become much scarcer, so they…
India finds Nestle baby food sample substandard, takes legal action
NEW DELHI: India's food regulator said on Friday (Sep 18) it had found a Nestle baby food sample to be substandard and was pursuing legal action against the Swiss company in one of its biggest growth markets. Nestle said its products are…
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