Food News

• 3rd Annual Assyrian Food Festival returning to Morton Grove
  
  Immerse yourself in the culture that started it all! Experience the hospitality of the Assyrian people at the Morton Grove Park District on August 26th & 27th.
  ABC News.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Weight Watchers app geared towards kids sparks debate
  
  The Kurbo app uses a traffic light system - red, yellow and green - to help kids make better decisions about food.
  ABC News.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Weight Watchers eyes a new clientele: Children
  
  Some Weight Watchers loyalists applaud Kurbo by WW. But nutritionists worry Kurbo promotes an unhealthy relationship with food during an especially impressionable time.
  CNBC.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Dog owner struck her dog with a metal bar and feed her poisoned food
  
  WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Leila Horvarth, 28 (pictured), and boyfriend Norbert Farkas, 29 have been jailed after they were found guilty of inflicting horrific violence on their American bulldog.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Kraft Heinz Turkey Stew baby food recalled due to possibility of insects
  
  The federal food safety watchdog says it is recalling a certain brand of baby food due to the possibility of insects being in the product.
  CBC News.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Moment a 'giant' seagull tries to peck a pigeon to death in a 'savage' attack
  
  A 'giant' seagull in a desperate plight for food is seen attacking a pigeon on the side of a road in Battersea, south London. Onlookers rushed to scare off the gull and save the pigeon.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Try All the New State Fair of Texas Foods Before Anyone Else
  
  If you are a State Fair of Texas fanatic like me, the food is likely your favorite part. Now there is a way for you to taste test all the newest foods before the fair officially opens. Photo Credit: State Fair of Texas NBC 5 News.
  NBC.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Why Nigeria has restricted food imports
  
  The government hopes to boost agriculture but will it lead to higher prices?
  BBC News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Iowa State Fair declares beefy, cheesy wrap as 'Best New Food' offering of 2019
  
  Just wait until you see the runner-up.
  Fox News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• FDA approves Humira maker AbbVie's new rheumatoid arthritis drug
  
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved AbbVie's new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, a win for the drugmaker seeking to widen its portfolio.
  CNBC.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• 4 Stocks to Tap the Organic Foods Trend
  
  A new generation of health-conscious consumers is driving demand for environment-friendly food. Here's how to benefit.
  Zacks.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Six High-Protein, Plant-Based Foods to Add to Your Diet
  
  Rejoice, for it is the golden age of plant-based foods.
  Forbes.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Conagra (CAG) Gains on Portfolio Refinement, Costs High
  
  Conagra (CAG) is boosting competency by acquiring high-margin businesses and selling the less profitable ones to reshape portfolio. However, soft Foodservice sales and costs remain concerns.
  Zacks.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Discovery of a bottleneck relief in photosynthesis may have a major impact on food crops
  
  Scientists have found how to relieve a bottleneck in the process by which plants transform sunlight into food, which may lead to an increase in crop production. ...
  Science Daily.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Rights Group: Zimbabwe's Deteriorating Economy Hurting Children, Too
  
  Zimbabwe's deteriorating economy is forcing many families to put their children to work to put food on the table. Child rights activists say an increasing number of children are selling things on the street to supplement family income. ...
  Voice of America.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.

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