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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Ice Cream Brands Commit to Ditching Artificial Colors

Big changes are coming to your favorite ice cream brands. Many companies that make ice cream in the U. S. have promised to stop using artificial dyes. They plan to do this by 2028. This move comes after pressure from health officials who worry about the effects of these dyes. About 40 ice cream mak

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Jul 16 2025OPINION

Keeping Food Safe: A Fresh Look at America's Food Safety Plan

Food safety is a big deal. It's not just about having a full stomach; it's about having a safe one. The U. S. is taking steps to make sure that the food on our plates is the safest it can be. This isn't just about slogans or promises. It's about action. The plan involves five key points. First, the

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Jul 16 2025SCIENCE

Cleaning Up Our Food: How Charcoal Can Help

Food safety is a big deal. Pesticides and mycotoxins can linger in our food. These leftovers can be bad for our health. So, how do we get rid of them? One answer might be biochar. This is a special kind of charcoal. It can help clean up our food. Biochar isn't just good for cleaning. It can also he

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Jul 14 2025BUSINESS

New Kid on the Block: Jams Takes on the PB&J Giant

Jams, a new player in the frozen PB&J sandwich market, is making waves with the backing of some big-name athletes. Connor Blakley, the 26-year-old founder, aims to challenge Smucker's Uncrustables, which has long held a strong grip on the market. The sandwiches are set to hit 3, 000 Walmart stores

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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

Keeping Pilgrims Safe: Food Safety Knowledge and Practices During Hajj

Food safety is a big deal, especially during Hajj. With so many people gathering in one place, the risk of foodborne illness goes up. That's why it's important to understand how much pilgrims know about food safety and how they handle food and water during this massive event. Pilgrims come from all

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Jul 11 2025BUSINESS

Giovanni Ferrero's Sweet Strategy: Turning Nutella into a Global Empire

Giovanni Ferrero, the man behind Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, has been on a shopping spree. Over the past decade, he's snapped up 21 companies across nine countries, turning his family's Italian candy business into a global food giant. The latest addition to his empire? WK Kellogg, the company behind

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Jul 09 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Vinegar Production from Food Scraps: A Smart Gas Loop Trick

Food scraps can be turned into useful stuff, like vinegar, through a process called acidogenic fermentation. This vinegar, or acetic acid, is great for cleaning up dirty water by helping to remove harmful nitrates. But, the problem is that the amount and type of vinegar produced can change a lot, ma

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Jul 08 2025BUSINESS

A Sweet Change at Hershey: New CEO Brings Fresh Flavors

Kirk Tanner, who recently led Wendy's, is now taking the helm at Hershey. This move comes as Michele Buck steps down after nearly two decades with the company. Tanner's background is impressive, with over three decades at PepsiCo, where he oversaw their North American beverages division. His shift t

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Bright Colors, Big Debate: Why Mars Won't Drop Artificial Dyes

Mars, the company behind M&M's and Skittles, is standing firm on using artificial food dyes. This decision goes against a push from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to remove these dyes from foods. Mars had promised in 2016 to phase out artificial colors, but now they say their products are sa

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Jul 07 2025OPINION

Food, Caste, and Queer Desire: A Look at Geeli Pucchi

Food is more than just something we eat. It can be a way to control people. It can also be a way to show love and desire. In the short film "Geeli Pucchi, " food is used in both ways. The film is part of the Netflix series "Ajeeb Dastaans. " It tells the story of a Dalit, queer woman. Her life is sh

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