Customers with a valid Electronic Benefits Transfer card which is used for programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps can now pay $5.99 a month for Prime membership, which offers free shipping, as well as streaming of certain movies, TV shows and other entertainment,[Read More…]
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Investigators visit VA Hospital after it gets exposed of serving expired food
Photos taken from the kitchen show unsanitary conditions including mice, a hole in the wall and serving expired food. Joint Commission and the Food Drug Administration visited the Hines VA Medical Center to inspect the hospital’s kitchen. According to a news source, photos taken from the kitchen show unsanitary conditions[Read More…]
Kenyan scientists develop GM corn and cotton varieties
The varieties are awaiting the National Performance Trials before they can be released for field trials. Gypsophilla flower will follow soon. Kenyan scientists have developed two crop varieties using the modern GM technology. These varieties are expected to be released soon. Simon Gichuki of the Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization[Read More…]
Maggots aid in recycling food waste in China
In a farm in southwestern China, thousands of white maggots wiggle while tearing through trayfuls of leftover meat, vegetables and fruits. It may not be a pretty sight, but the gluttonous larvae could help China eat away something far uglier: The country’s mountain of food waste. The individual larvae of[Read More…]
EHL Ingredients ramps up manufacturing capacity
The company expects the new site will help increase manufacturing capacity by up to 50 per cent, creating new jobs. EHL Ingredients, a leading importer, blender and packer of food ingredients, has acquired a new UK manufacturing to develop the existing product range and further expand. The site in Stockport,[Read More…]
Danone invests $25m to expand Ghanaian subsidiary
The investment will allow Fan Milk to sustain growing demand for dairy products in West Africa. Danone has announced investment worth $25 million in its subsidiary in Ghana, adding three new production lines to its factory in the capital Accra. The investment will allow Fan Milk to sustain growing demand[Read More…]
Coca-Cola targets new shoppers with energy drink
Monster Hydro will be available in three flavours: tropical thunder, mean green and manic melon. Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) will launch a non-carbonated energy drink as part of the Monster portfolio in the UK. Monster Hydro will be available in three flavours: tropical thunder, mean green and manic melon. Described[Read More…]
