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FDA head says menu labeling 'thorny' issue

FDA head says menu labeling 'thorny' issue
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 12th
By MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Diners will have to wait a little longer to find calorie counts on most restaurant chain menus, in supermarkets and on vending machines. Writing a new menu labeling law "has gotten extremely thorny," says the head of the Food and Drug

FDA head says menu labeling 'thorny' issue

FDA head says menu labeling 'thorny' issue
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 12th
By MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Diners will have to wait a little longer to find calorie counts on most restaurant chain menus, in supermarkets and on vending machines. Writing a new menu labeling law "has gotten extremely thorny," says the head of the Food and Drug

Michelle Obama highlights obesity progress in MS

Michelle Obama highlights obesity progress in MS
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on February 27th
By DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated Press CLINTON, Miss. (AP) - Michelle Obama on Wednesday congratulated this Southern state for a more than 13 percent drop in its child obesity rates and said its example should inspire the rest of the country. It's the reason the first lady made Mississippi the

Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads

Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 14th
By CANDICE CHOIAP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Coca-Cola became one of the world's most powerful brands by equating its soft drinks with happiness. Now it's taking to the airwaves for the first time to address a growing cloud over the industry: obesity. The Atlanta-based company on

Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads

Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 14th
By CANDICE CHOIAP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Coca-Cola became one of the world's most powerful brands by equating its soft drinks with happiness. Now it's taking to the airwaves for the first time to address a growing cloud over the industry: obesity. The Atlanta-based company on

US Mint testing new metals to make coins cheaper

US Mint testing new metals to make coins cheaper
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 20th
By JOANN LOVIGLIOAssociated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) - When it comes to making coins, the Mint isn't getting its two cents worth. In some cases, it doesn't even get half of that. A penny costs more than two cents and a nickel costs more than 11 cents to make and distribute. The quandary is

US Mint testing new metals to make coins cheaper

US Mint testing new metals to make coins cheaper
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 20th
By JOANN LOVIGLIOAssociated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) - When it comes to making coins, the Mint isn't getting its two cents worth. In some cases, it doesn't even get half of that. A penny costs more than two cents and a nickel costs more than 11 cents to make and distribute. The quandary is

US Mint testing new metals to make coins cheaper

US Mint testing new metals to make coins cheaper
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 20th
By JOANN LOVIGLIOAssociated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) - When it comes to making coins, the Mint isn't getting its two cents worth. In some cases, it doesn't even get half of that. A penny costs more than two cents and a nickel costs more than 11 cents to make and distribute. The quandary is

Business Highlights

Business Highlights
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 8th
By The Associated Press ___ American Airlines CEO acknowledges rough few weeks NEW YORK (AP) - American Airlines' CEO acknowledges that passengers have had a rough few weeks on the airline but says the carrier is working through its issues. "The operational performance is improving," CEO

News Summary: Soda machines to post calories

News Summary: Soda machines to post calories
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 8th
By The Associated Press SUGAR SHOCK: Coco-Cola Co., PepsiCo Inc. and Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. say they'll start posting calorie counts on vending machines starting next year. A LITTLE CONTEXT: The move comes ahead of a regulation that could require restaurant chains and vending machines