The acquisition of Smithfield Foods, America’s largest pork producer and processor, by Shuanghui International, a Chinese company, has lawmakers on Capitol Hill very nervous. If the $7.1 billion sale is completed, it would be among the largest Chinese acquisitions of … Continue reading →

The General Mills creation of a new Cheerios ad featuring a multiracial family has shockingly received negative reactions on YouTube, including references to Nazis, and even “racial genocide,” according to AdWeek. The deeply offensive racist comments forced General Mills to … Continue reading →

Smithfield Foods can be traced to 1936, when Joseph W. Luter, Sr. and his son, Joseph W. Luter, Jr., opened the Smithfield Packing Company in Smithfield, Virginia. But last week, a Chinese company bid $4.7 billion to take over Smithfield Foods. … Continue reading →

According to a recent USA Today report, the price of ground beef has climbed from $1.29 per pound to a record-breaking $3.51 in the last three decades. The continuing drought in the Midwest has dwindled herds to levels not seen … Continue reading →

The pork and beef industries are renaming more than 350 cuts of meat in order to lure more consumers to outdoor grills this summer. According to the USDA, the supply of pork and beef hit a record high for the … Continue reading →

Kitchen Super Star is a Tamil Television cooking show.  It’s described as Top Chef with Tamil Celebrities.  The celebs include Ilavarasan, Priya, Nethran, Pooja, Sparna, Sandhya, Arthi, Siva, Nisha, Preetha, J. Lalitha Aravind and famous Tamil actor Suresh.   I know you’re freaking … Continue reading →

In what proved to be his final interview, Doritos inventor Arch West told Maxim Magazine’s Gavin Edwards about an idea he had for a product that came to him almost 50 years ago, and eventually led to Doritos sales of … Continue reading →

The madness has come upon us.  Following the heels of the “gangnam style” comes the new craze, the Harlem Shake.    It has infected our minds and body.  But alas there is a light at the end of the tunnel. … Continue reading →

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has threatened to furlough all U.S. meat inspectors for two weeks because of automatic spending cuts scheduled for March 1. The federal agency has said it would give at least 30 days’ notice to employees. And … Continue reading →

With the Oscars coming up on Sunday, we thought it would be a good idea to look back as some of best food movies from the last 25 years.   This is by far not a complete list of food … Continue reading →

Guy Fieri’s food empire recently expanded with the opening of his new Times Square restaurant, “Guy’s American Kitchen And Bar.” But Fieri, the well-known face on the Food Network as the host of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” a U.S. travelogue … Continue reading →

Bushwick, Brooklyn was once dubbed the beer capital of the Northeast. In the mid 1800′s, a majority of the immigrants in Bushwick were German, so by 1890, Bushwick established a brewery industry, including 14 breweries operating in a 14-block area … Continue reading →

After careful review, we assembled five of the most bizarre food related crimes of 2012. The nature of the crimes range from amusing embarrassment to macabre tales we thought only Stephen King could summons from his wickedly lively imagination. 5) … Continue reading →

We’ve tallied up the results of each category to find out who you, the FriendsEAT community, feel are the best food bloggers in the world. Thank you for voting and for showing all those bloggers just how much you care. … Continue reading →

According to filings for the US Patent and Trademark Organization, several applications for “Oprah’s Organics” were filed late last month for, among other items, organic salad dressings and frozen vegetables, soups, beverages and snack dips. Oprah will be making products … Continue reading →

After Hurricane Sandy hammered the East Coast and merged into another huge weather system, the violent storm continued its westerly path inland killing well over 60 people in the United States. News reports indicate power outages now stand at more … Continue reading →

According to Britain’s National Pig Association, a world shortage of pork and bacon next year is now unavoidable. But as Slate points out, is the claim of a bacon shortage by a pork trade association really a reliable prediction, or … Continue reading →

You don’t have to possess integrity, or even tell the truth, to make millions from TV, books, and endorsement deals as an aficionado of food and drink. Because despite deliberately deceiving millions of fans and The Food Network by pimping … Continue reading →

In a desperate bid to boost fledgling soup purchases after years of declining sales, Campbell Soup Company, the world’s biggest soup maker, plans to introduce special-edition cans of its condensed tomato soup bearing labels reminiscent of Andy Warhol’s soup paintings. … Continue reading →

When Beverly Hills Brownie Company owner, Bobbie Greenfield, says her brownies are unlike any others, Bobbie is right. I can assure you, low-down sin never tasted so good. Greenfield’s brownies are an unrivaled class act. Her brownies are baked fresh … Continue reading →

The media’s total blackout of the devastation the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion has had on Gulf Seafood, where eyeless shrimp and fish with lesions are becoming common, is a testament to media bias, corruption, and cowardice in the … Continue reading →

I received a press release from J&D’s l (and the Oatmeal) ast night. It announced the launch of “The World’s first Sriracha Popcorn“. Sriracha battles bacon and Nutella for the top loved food products in the world. This product may just … Continue reading →

YOU asked, we listened. We chained our developers to their computers for the past six months so they could make lots of changes to make FriendsEAT. The site is now easier to use, and has lots of fun social sharing … Continue reading →

Larry Hansen was dairy operations manager for milk quality and supply at Horizon Organic for four years before taking a similar job at Organic Valley, a dairy farmer cooperative that is the second largest supplier in the US. Now the … Continue reading →

1. It’s Free: Twitter costs nothing but your time. We never had free advertising at the tip of our fingers. Twitter is on your laptop, on your tablet, and on your smartphone. There are simply no excuses. 3. Your Fans Want You: In this time of high technology, people yearn for connections. This is especially so with your business. Your clientele wants to be … Continue reading →

Celebrity chef Cat Cora was cited in June for driving under the influence after she caused a minor traffic accident on upper State Street in Santa Barbara, California, a wealthy haven for celebrities and artists. Her arraignment is scheduled for … Continue reading →

In Maine, lobsters have been selling for less than a pound of bologna at many supermarket deli counters. Maine’s excess supply has driven retail prices to as low as $2 a pound for the smallest of the soft-shell lobsters. “Hot … Continue reading →

The Washington-based National Organization for Marriage (NOM), announced a boycott of General Mills, owners of the Betty Crocker brand, after General Mills announced its opposition to a ban on same-sex marriage in Minnesota, their headquarters. “We do not believe the … Continue reading →

Cracker Barrel — which operates more than 600 locations in 42 states — is the latest restaurant chain to acquiesce to rising consumer demand for more humanely produced food. The company announced it will begin formulating plans that provide for … Continue reading →

Their packaging for Little Soya was way too cute for me not to stop and look. Once I stopped I was glad I did. They use fresh, hand-picked ingredients. The sauce was smooth with a touch of sweetness. It’s also gluten … Continue reading →

Aux Delices des Bois showed the most delicious grilling butters. More than just the flavors, I loved this product because it is made from organic milk from free range cows. Even better they are high fat butters (meaning they taste … Continue reading →

Writing for the Washington Post, Aliza Green questions the efficacy of gloves worn by food handlers as a method to prevent food borne illnesses — E. coli, salmonella, shigella, listeria — and believes we should reevaluate their “automatic and ubiquitous … Continue reading →

Five million Brazilian farmers have sued Monsanto for in excess of 6 billion euros, accusing the company of collecting royalties on crops it unfairly claims is the property of Monsanto. The farmers challenged Monsanto’s practice of collecting royalties on seed … Continue reading →

At a recent Washington news conference with first lady, Michelle Obama, the Walt Disney Company announced that all products advertised on its child-based media formats, including television, radio and websites, will be required to meet a new set of nutritional … Continue reading →

No Reservations host Anthony Bourdain is leaving the show, which he has hosted on the Travel Channel since 2005, to host a new weekend food and travel program on CNN. The announcement was made this week by CNN Worldwide Executive … Continue reading →

Nearly eight years after a bill enacting a foie gras ban was signed, California is set to impose the nation’s first statewide ban on foie gras this July. Despite the ban, chefs are still actively campaigning against a foie gras … Continue reading →

Domino’s Pizza shareholders recently rejected a proposal put forth by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) for the pizza company to study ending the use of pork from suppliers who confine pregnant pigs in small gestation stalls (6.6 … Continue reading →

According to an 18-month study conducted by the Rand Corporation, 96% of main entrees sold at top U.S. chain eateries exceed the daily limits for calories, sodium, fat and saturated fat recommended by the USDA. “If you’re eating out tonight, … Continue reading →

As a food blogger, I get invited to quite a bit of press dinners. Some are run perfectly, while others leave a bitter taste in your mouth. If you are a restaurant and are planning to invite press (including bloggers) … Continue reading →

I meet food bloggers on an every day basis, after all…I am a food blogger. Most food bloggers have what they call a “real job”. I’ve met lawyers, chefs, financial analysts, life coaches. They all love food writing. Most are … Continue reading →