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• FAA investigating Chick-fil-A's exclusion at Texas airport
  The Federal Aviation Administration says it's investigating a decision to exclude Chick-fil-A from an airport concession contract in San Antonio over opposition to the fast-food chain owners' record on LGBT issues.
  Fox News.  Saturday, 25 May 2019.
• What does "best if used by" on packaged food really mean?
  The FDA backs an industry-supported phrase that addresses food quality, but says nothing about safety
  CBS News.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Lawsuits say Cento isn't canning real San Marzano tomatoes
  WEST DEPTFORD, N.J. (AP) - The largest U.S. seller of San Marzano tomatoes, known to food lovers as the best tomatoes to make pasta sauce, has been hit with two federal lawsuits claiming what's inside the can isn't the real thing. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• What does "best if used by" phrase on food really mean?
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration thinks uniform labels on packaging will help curb $161 billion in yearly food waste.
  CBS News.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• At $2.1 Million, New Gene Therapy Is The Most Expensive Drug Ever
  The Food and Drug Administration approved a new gene therapy for a rare but devastating genetic disorder. The drugmaker says the cost is worth it because it's a one-time treatment that saves lives.
  NPR.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Health warnings lifted on 2 Texas bays after accident, leak
  BAYPORT, Texas (AP) - Texas health officials have lifted some advisories that warned against eating seafood from parts of two Houston-area bays following a maritime accident and toxic spill this month. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Angola's Record Drought Puts Millions at Food Security Risk
  Southern Angola faces the worst drought in decades, says the United Nations Children's Fund, with at least 2.3 million people facing high risk of a food security crisis and malnutrition. ...
  Voice of America.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Egyptian fruit bats trade food for sex
  A new study finds that female Egyptian fruit bats form bonds with particular male bats to exchange mating for nourishment.
  Science Daily.  Thursday, 23 May 2019.
• Bacteria in fermented food signal the human immune system, explaining health benefits
  Researchers have discovered that humans and great apes possess a receptor on their cells that detects metabolites from bacteria commonly found in fermented foods and triggers movement of immune cells.
  Science Daily.  Thursday, 23 May 2019.
• Google boosts Assistant, search and Maps to help you order food - CNET
  Google is teaming up with delivery services so you can get your next meal without having to open another app.
  CNET.  Thursday, 23 May 2019.
• To Reduce Food Waste, FDA Urges 'Best If Used By' Date Labels
  Confusion over whether a food is still safe to eat after its "sell by" or "use before" date accounts for about 20% of food waste in U.S. homes, the FDA says. The new wording aims to clear that up.
  NPR.  Thursday, 23 May 2019.
• More than 550 jobs 'at risk' after proposed chicken factory closure
  Food group 2 Sisters announces its site in Witham could shut and says it will look to redeploy staff.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 23 May 2019.
• Hormel Foods (HRL) Q2 Earnings Beat, Stock Down on View Cut
  Hormel Foods' (HRL) top and bottom lines grow year over year in second-quarter fiscal 2019. However, input cost inflation and expectations of volatile pork prices lead to a lowered outlook.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 23 May 2019.
• Alternative meat to become $140 billion industry in a decade, Barclays predicts
  Analysts at Barclays "can't believe it's not meat," projecting huge growth for the nascent alternative food industry over 10 years.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 23 May 2019.
• Teen Tells KFC Workers She Was Abducted, Man Arrested
  A North Texas man police believe abducted an underage girl was arrested after she told workers at a fast food restaurant that she was held against her will and sexually assaulted, police say. Photo Credit: NBC 5 News.
  NBC.  Thursday, 23 May 2019.

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