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SNAP is funded by federal tax dollars but administered by state governments, and states can make changes by submitting waivers to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Revising what SNAP ...
Paul Hollywood is known, and beloved, for being outspoken when it comes to baked goods, but his hatred of an iconic American ...
National Junk Food Day is coming, and everyone has a favorite they reach for when cravings hit. About 97% of Americans admit to having a go-to indulgence, with pizza, ice cream and chocolate ...
Junk food sponsorship of sports should be banned to protect children’s health experts say, warning the adverts have become more “pervasive” and “prominent” than ever.
Junk food firms have more than 90 current sponsorship deals within top UK sports amid growing concerns over their impact on public health, finds an investigation published by The BMJ today.
The Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show is basically a grand-scale grocery run, only it’s buyers from the grocery stores themselves, not consumers, doing the shopping.
Unique hot dogs and baked potatoes are the stars of the menu at Elmwood Junk Food Cafe. Otera Brinson operated a similar cafe in Texas before moving to the area last November. The restaurant is ...
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker has introduced a bill to exclude junk food from SNAP benefits.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to see changes to the foods available for SNAP recipients. Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) introduced a co-sponsorship memo Wednesday fo… ...
Mars' $36 billion merger with Pringles maker Kellanova is raising alarms in Europe, with regulators warning it could drive up prices for everyday snack staples.
Keep SNAP benefits away from junk food The “Two Viewpoints: Medicaid” writers (June 23) both made points worth considering. Medicaid must be preserved with existing key benefits intact.
A new law requiring warning labels on common snack foods, candies and drinks could have a far-reaching effect, say experts.