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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...

US college student helps pay tuition by eating

Monday, 23 September 2013, 16:03 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

A U.S. university student is eating his way through school — competitively.   Computer engineering student Eric Dahl now ranks third in the world of competitive eating as determined by...

Serena and Venus test their culinary skills

Thursday, 29 August 2013, 14:38 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Could cooking be the new doubles endeavor for Serena and Venus Williams?   The two tennis superstars giggled and teased each other as they joined celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson in a...

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