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Walnuts go to the Head of the Class: New Research Finds Walnuts Rank Highest in Antioxidant Content Among Nuts

FOLSOM, Calif., Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- During this time of year when diet and exercise are a top priority, more and more people are grabbing a handful of walnuts.  According to new research published in Food and Function,...

USDA Releases School Meal Nutrition Standards, Recognizes the Unique Nutrient Package of Dairy Foods

ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new Nutritional Standards for School Meals help ensure the nation's schoolchildren have access to lunches and breakfasts that meet federal dietary guidance for good nutrition. The standards...
Canada’s Food Safety in Danger after Budget Cuts

Canada's Food Safety in Danger after Budget Cuts

The United States isn't the only country feeling the pressure of budget cuts on its food safety regulation system
USDA Cuts Budget by Closing 259 Domestic Offices

USDA Cuts Budget by Closing 259 Domestic Offices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture assures the public that the move won't be to the detriment of food safety

Top Ten Facts About Hunger in the United States

  Feeding America Asks The Nation To Help Millions At Risk of Hunger CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the holidays quickly approach, Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, urges everyone to help the millions of Americans...
Food Safety Online Tool for Farmers Launched by USDA

Food Safety Online Tool for Farmers Launched by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture takes to the internet to help farmers build successful food safety plans

USA TODAY Charitable Foundation and ConAgra Foods Launch Child Hunger Classroom Project and National Competition

MCLEAN, Va.,, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- USA TODAY Charitable Foundation has joined forces with ConAgra Foods® (NYSE: CAG) to develop and launch a free, innovative project-based learning activity to fight child hunger in the United States. The project...

Leading the Charge Towards Stronger Heart Health With the Snackable, Crunchable Almond

CONTACT:
Meredith Petran
(323) 762-2403
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Melissa Mautz
209.343.3210
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Invites Young Detectives to Investigate Farm Show

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Young visitors to the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show can become "Farm Show Detectives" and visit learning stations to investigate where milk comes from, measure their height in horse hands and explore the important...
Orange Peels Examined as Key to Reducing E. Coli

Orange Peels Examined as Key to Reducing E. Coli

Could citrus peels become an integral part of reducing food-borne pathogens? The USDA thinks so

Honeywell and J.R. Simplot to Build Production Facility for Safer Fertilizer Technology

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today it has signed an agreement with the J.R. Simplot Company, one of the world's largest privately held food and agribusiness companies, to build a facility that will...

'THE HELP' and FEEDING AMERICA Campaign Together to Help Americans in Need This Holiday Season

CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FEEDING AMERICA, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, and the DreamWorks Pictures movie THE HELP, are joining forces this holiday season to help feed Americans facing hunger.  Coinciding with the DVD/Blu-ray release of THE...

Micro Imaging Technology Announces the Results of the Annual General Shareholders Meeting

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Michael Brennan
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Web Site: www.micro-imaging.com
Telephone: (805) 557-0614

Cops and Judges Endorse Regulating Marijuana Like Wine Initiative

Former drug warriors, DEA agents and judges are announcing their support for the Regulate Marijuana Like Wine Act of 2012, a ballot initiative that would end marijuana prohibition in California.

Cops and Judges Endorse Regulating Marijuana Like Wine Initiative

Former drug warriors, DEA agents and judges are announcing their support for the Regulate Marijuana Like Wine Act of 2012, a ballot initiative that would end marijuana prohibition in California.
Listeria Causes Death from Cantaloupes + Cheese Recall

Listeria Causes Death from Cantaloupes + Cheese Recall

Listeria outbreaks are wreaking havoc, as Del Bueno recalls its Queso Fresco cheese and the death toll rises due to infected cantaloupes
Blackout Food Safety Tips from the USDA

Blackout Food Safety Tips from the USDA

You may have survived the Southern California blackout last night, but did your food? Check out the USDA's Emergency Fact Sheet
Kosher Pork Shows Up in NYC Supermarket

Kosher Pork Shows Up in New York Supermarket

Could it be? Kosher pork at last? The New Yorker catches this anomaly in the act
FSIS Proposes Clear Labels for Raw Meat

FSIS Proposes Clear Labels for Raw Meat & Poultry

A new proposal from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service suggests labels outlining any solutions added to meat or poultry
USDA Recalls Bacon, Chopped Beef, Beef Jerky

USDA Recalls Tons of Bacon, Chopped Beef, & Beef Jerky

Listeria contamination and other misfortunes force USDA recall of nine tons of bacon and other prepared meats
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