Climate panel forecast: Higher seas, temperatures
Thursday, 3 October 2013, 16:14
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Top scientists have a better idea of how global warming will shape the 21st century: In a new report, they predict sea levels will be much higher than previously thought and pinpoint how dangerously...
Cheer up, Grumpy Cat: You have an endorsement deal
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 16:13
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
It probably won't affect her famous mood, but Grumpy Cat now has an endorsement deal. The frown-faced Internet sensation, real name Tardar Sauce, is now the "spokescat" for a...
Burger King launching lower-calorie french fry
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 16:12
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Burger King wants people to feel less guilty about gobbling up its french fries. The world's No. 2 hamburger chain is launching a new crinkle-cut french fry on Tuesday that it says has...
Americans increasingly hungry for hipster foods
Monday, 30 September 2013, 16:10
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
So maybe the chance to taste the flaky spawn of a doughnut and croissant won't get you lining up at the crack of dawn. Maybe you're holding out for a burger nestled between fried ramen...
US study says amount of arsenic in rice is low
Saturday, 28 September 2013, 16:14
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Food and Drug Administration says consumers shouldn't worry too much about levels of arsenic in rice — but should vary their diets just in case. The agency, which monitors...
UN: One-third of food worldwide gets wasted
Friday, 27 September 2013, 16:13
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The U.N. food agency says one-third of all food produced in the world gets wasted, amounting to a loss of $750 billion a year. The Rome-based Food and...
Sunday is international coffee day!
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 16:34
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
A study conducted by the Le Méridien Brand has found that global travelers would rather wave goodbye to sex, alcohol or social media for one year than giving up on coffee. Le Méridien...
McDonald's key revenue metric rises in August
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 16:11
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
McDonald's Corp. said Tuesday that a key revenue figure rose 1.9 percent in August, driven by a strong performance in Europe. Its Monopoly promotion in the United States helped lift its...
Influenced by media, amateurs try extreme caking
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 16:09
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
If you're planning to bake a cake for your child's upcoming birthday party, you might want to ask yourself one question: "What would the Cake Boss do?" Because if you...
Go For the Food: El Patio serves New Mexican cool
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 16:07
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The distinct regional tastes of New Mexico have become a huge draw for foodies, thanks to the cultural fusion of Anglo, Native, Mexican and Spanish cuisines. In recent years, the state has...