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Kentucky House votes to change child labor laws, food stamp recipient requirements

A Republican-backed bill to ease child labor regulations and tighten eligibility criteria for food stamps passed the Kentucky House of Representatives on Thursday, over fervent opposition from Democrats. Both bills passed back-to-back votes and were sent to the Republican-controlled Senate after lengthy debate in the House. Democratic lawmakers decried the proposal as harsh on low-income […]

Top chefs look to cook up deals at South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Miami’s booming restaurant scene takes center stage this week at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. There, old favorites and up-and-coming chefs want to create more than just a few dishes. The 23rd annual event, which runs Thursday through Sunday, draws not only foodies but also executives from the myriad companies that support the […]

Americans spending 11.3% of income on food, most in 30 years

Rising prices for groceries and restaurant meals are eating into more Americans’ paychecks than at any time in 30 years, the federal government says. U.S. consumers will lose their disposable income in 2022 as rampant inflation drives up the prices of everything from bacon, eggs and milk at local supermarkets to burgers and burritos at […]

CA struggles to meet food waste recycling goals

Two years after California began efforts to keep organic waste out of landfills, the state has lagged far behind in getting its food recycling program up and running, and its widely accepted ambitions for next year global waste reduction targets will not be achieved. Over time, organic materials such as food scraps and yard waste […]

Breakfast food market projected to grow by $125 billion by 2027: report

Jason Nelson, founder of PrepperBeef.com, explains how most people overlook how much food their families will need in the event of a major disaster, and provides information on how to be better prepared. Provided a hint. One research firm predicts that the breakfast food market will increase in value by $125 billion over the next […]

Cattle rancher warns climate crisis is threatening US food supply

Livestock farmer Shad Sullivan talks about how calls to reduce meat consumption could impact the country on ‘The Bottom Line.’ Shad Sullivan, a cattle rancher based in Texas and Colorado, says global “anti-meat rhetoric” is clearly putting U.S. food security and farmers’ livelihoods at serious risk. “They all came together in this anti-meat rhetoric that […]