CES 2024 was a whirlwind of tech marvels, but in the realm of smart living, Midea’s Double Decker air fryer stood out as a culinary maestro. As a guy who appreciates a good meal without the fuss, this appliance made …
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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Triggers Nationwide Recall of HMC Farms’ Peaches, Plums, and Nectarines
by Radu Balasby Radu BalasA nationwide recall has been issued for peaches, plums, and nectarines distributed by HMC Farms. This recall follows a reported outbreak of listeria, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The U.S. Centers for …
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Hunger Crisis Grips America: ‘Worst Rate in Years’ Sparks Concern Among Food Banks
by Radu Balasby Radu BalasAs America grapples with a deepening hunger crisis, food bank leaders across the nation are sounding the alarm, declaring it to be the country’s “worst rate of hunger” in years. Despite initial hopes for recovery, hunger remains unabated in 2023, …
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New MITRE-Gallup Survey Reveals Extent of Food Waste in U.S. Homes: A Call for Action Against Climate Change
by Radu Balasby Radu BalasThe “State of Food Waste in America” survey, conducted jointly by MITRE and Gallup, provides significant insights into the food waste problem in the United States. This extensive survey, which gathered data from over 9,000 households across all 50 states, …
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Weather Sensors: Pioneering Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Future Food Security
by Radu Balasby Radu BalasAs the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, technological advancements, particularly weather sensors, are emerging as vital tools in enhancing the climate resilience of agriculture. This innovation is not just a matter of technological sophistication; it’s a critical …
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Thanksgiving Inflation Impact: Half of U.S. Shoppers Reevaluate Holiday Food Budgets
by Radu Balasby Radu BalasAs Thanksgiving approaches, a recent survey conducted by Advantage Solutions Inc. has shed light on how rising inflation is impacting the holiday spending plans of U.S. shoppers. The annual survey, titled “Holiday Spending 2023: Consumers Share Food- and Gift-Shopping Plans,” …
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Inconsistent Participation in US Care Food Program Results in Hungry Kids
by Radu Balasby Radu BalasA concerning underutilization and uneven access to the US federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) has been highlighted, leaving many children without essential nutritional support. These findings come from the first nationwide analysis of CACFP participation data, recently …
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DoorDash Shares Surge 16% Following Robust Guidance and Decreased Net Loss
by Radu Balasby Radu BalasDoorDash, the renowned on-demand food delivery service, witnessed its stock soar by over 16% on Thursday. This remarkable uptick came in the wake of the company’s recent financial results, which not only outstripped Wall Street’s forecasts for both revenue and …
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Texas Ranks Second in Nation for Food Insecurity Amid Pandemic and Rising Prices
by Radu Balasby Radu BalasIn a disturbing revelation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ranked Texas second in the nation for food insecurity. This comes at a time when many American families grapple with accessing and affording nutritious meals, with the pandemic and …