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Kraft Announces Plans to Slash Sodium by 10 Percent
Kraft, the largest food maker in the US, has announced plans to cut sodium levels in its North American products by 10 percent over the next two years. The move, which will affect over 1,000 products, will eliminate more than 10 million pounds of salt from some of the country's most recognizable foods, like Oscar Mayer Bologna, Velveeta, and Easy Mac. Kraft's attempt to reach health-conscious consumers follows a plea that First Lady Michelle Obama gave Tuesday to corporate food giants, urging them to produce more healthful food.
Let's Dish: What Would Be Your Custom Frappuccino Order?
Yesterday, Starbucks made headlines with news that the chain will offer customizable Frappuccinos in early May. Frappuccinos — which come in light versions as well as a variety of blended flavors like caramel, chai, and cinnamon dolce — account for as much as 10 percent of revenue.
Now the international coffee corporation hopes to further sales by allowing consumers to order the drink with soy milk instead of dairy, decaffeinated instead of caffeinated coffee, more espresso, and varying levels of syrup and whipped cream.
USDA Report Monitors Food Trends Over the Last 100 Years
Sure, macarons, chicharrones, and street food are big right now, but what's been trending over the past 100 years? To answer that question, the USDA has just published a report on food trends that have occurred over the last century.
The USDA tracked 100 years' worth of food products based on information about imports, exports, and production and inventory levels.
Food Section Sampler — Mar. 17, 2010
- Tom Colicchio's new restaurant, Colicchio and Sons, gets a glowing review. — New York Times
- Filipino adobo pork does double duty as tender topping for Asian porridge. — Boston Globe
- Michelle Obama has asked corporate food giants to step up efforts against childhood obesity.
Bobby Flay Signs On to NBC Restaurateur Show
Today there's more intel on NBC's restaurateur reality TV show, formerly titled United Plates of America. Variety reports that the competition, which will air next season, has a new name, America's Next Great Restaurant, that's perhaps more fitting of the show's premise than its old title.
In addition, Bobby Flay has signed on to be one of the five restaurant and business leaders who will be a judge, mentor, and investor to the contestants.
Will Top Chef 7 Be Top Chef: Washington DC?
Hot on the heels of news that Top Chef 7 has been delayed, rumors are flying that the show will be filmed in the nation's capital. Yesterday, DC food blog Metrocurean said it received word that Bravo crews could roll in as early as next week — and anonymous tipsters quickly began leaving intel that the cast, crew, and judges would be staying on location in historic neighborhood Dupont Circle.
Today, The Reliable Source, the Washington Post's gossip column, is also reporting that Top Chef will be filmed in the nation's capital.
Could Kate Winslet Star in Top Chef 7?
For an actress with as much star power as Kate Winslet, being on Bravo's Top Chef should be, well, a piece of cake. The New York Post got the early scoop on Top Chef season seven when it ran into head judge Tom Colicchio at Bravo's Upfront Party in New York last night. Not only has shooting been pushed to April (due to the birth of Padma's baby, Krishna), but Oscar winner Kate Winslet hopes to be a part of the production.
Florida Freeze Forces Tropicana to Raise Orange Juice Prices
Florida's inclement weather this Winter is no pulp fiction. Due to a deep freeze in January that impacted tomatoes and citrus, Tropicana is saying it has no choice but to raise prices on its orange juice. In May, Tropicana plans to keep the price steady on its Pure Premium orange juice half-gallon cartons, but reduce their size from 64 to 59 ounces.
Beverage Titans Team Up to Remove Soda From Schools
Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper Snapple Group have just done the unthinkable. They've banded together in print and television ads to promote their new campaign to remove full-calorie soft drinks from nationwide schools. The joint initiative, spearheaded by the American Beverage Association (ABA) and called Clear on Calories, hopes to tackle childhood obesity with actions such as placing calories on the front of packages, vending machines, and fountain machines.
Martha Stewart Developing a New Reality TV Show
Martha Stewart may be approaching 70, but she has no plans to slow down. The media-merchandising overlord is developing a new reality television series, titled Help Me, Martha!, in partnership with Survivor producer Mark Burnett.
The premise of the program?
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