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2005

• 14 October : Neolithic noodles found in Qinghai, China
• 15 October : Malawi appeals for further humanitarian aid
• 12 November : 150,000 street vendors in India shown how to avoid causing 'Delhi belly'
• 12 November : Cloned cattle's milk and meat seem safe, according to new study
• 13 November : Chinese hunger strike continues at Australian detention centre
• 19 November : Australian science organisation discontinues genetically modified pea research

2006

• 2 January: British MP calls for ban on Aspartame
• 2 January: Broadway Market Café occupied against gentrification
• 2 January: PepsiCo buys Poland's Star Foods
• 7 January: Indonesian fishermen jailed for fishing offences in Australian waters
• 12 January: Calls for aid to help feed millions, as East Africa plunges into drought
• 27 January: Saudis boycott Danish dairy produce
• 1 March: Sizzler salad bars shut after rat poison found in food
• 7 March: Australian Senator Bob Brown calls for ban on junk food ads
• 7 March: Porn star promotes Italian wine
• 10 March: Czech pub food eating experiment resulted in lost weight, lower cholesterol

2007

• 31 May: [1] Vintage beers make their way to upscale establishments
• 2 June: [2] Cow's Milk May Now Come Pre-Skimmed
• 3 June: [3] Jittery Joe's antsy to expand in Southeast
• 3 June: [4] Coloradans find cafeterias tray chic
• 3 June: [5] Vitamin C could be good for the heart
• 3 June: [6] Public warned of tainted meat
• 5 June: [7] Chef Nobu is cutting out clutter
• 6 June: [8] Eating sushi, omakase-style
• 9 June: [9] Starbucks may lose coffee drinkers to McDonald's
• 9 June: [10] USDA may loosen organic standards
• 10 June: [11] Doughnut shops gain popularity in Asian market
• 19 June: [12] Can that Coke, keep cool with a cucumber Pepsi
• 4 July: [13] San Francisco museums turn the focus to food
• 4 July: [14] Sorrel: An heirloom herb worth the introduction
• 5 July: [15] Looking for Fame In a Downsized Chop
• 5 July: [16] High-class wine bars fly into airports
• 5 July: [17] Chocolate Is Latest U.S. Organic Heavy-Hitter
• 27 July: [18] Celeb chefs turn to steakhouses
• 30 July: [19] Chef Ferran Adria and his masterpiece, El Bulli
• 30 July: [20] Hard Rock Cafe rolls the dice
• 30 July: [21] Au Bon Pain to cut trans fats from all menu products
• 31 July: [22] New studies on goat milk show it is more beneficial to health than cow milk
• 1 August: [23] Chef Daniel Boulud settles discrimination charges
• 1 August: [24] Doing more with s'mores
• 5 September: [25] Ethnic tastes contribute to high-end beer
• 5 September: [26] Record wheat futures prices drive up food costs
• 5 September: [27] Commentary: Less formal NYC restaurant scene thrives
• 4 September: [28] Changes in school lunchrooms continue
• 4 September: [29] Researchers: Higher vitamin D intake can prevent cancer
• 4 September: [30] Turn toward "green" menu spurs Big Bowl growth
• 4 September: [31] Research: Citrus sodas outweigh colas in caffeine
• 17 September: [32] Martha Stewart, Food Network roll out kitchenware collections
• 18 September: [33] Alcohol increases endometrial cancer risks, study finds
• 18 September: [34] Potential buyers eye Wendy's
• 19 September: [35] James Beard winners prepare for special night
• 15 October: [36] One in five colon cancer lesions caused by obesity
• 15 October: [37] Au Bon Pain switches to all-natural chicken
• 15 October: [38] Stone crab harvest should be strong this year
• 15 October: [39] Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoes menu-labeling bill
• 16 October: [40] Scientists: Compound in fruit may slow growth of cancer cells
• 16 October: [41] McDonald's Russia chief: "I have too many customers"
• 16 October: [42] Chef awaits opening of green-minded fish-and-chips eatery
• 16 October: [43] Basic cookbooks acknowledge Americans' lack of culinary skills
• 26 October: [44] Dallas-area Hyatt uses virtual menus to guide dining decisions
• 26 October: [45] Ohio latest state to consider ban on trans fats
• 27 October: [46] McDonald's president-COO touts employee diversity
• 29 October: [47] Brain scans suggest leptin's role in controlling appetite
• 30 October: [48] Bulli for him: Ferran Adria on why he's the world's greatest chef
• 26 November: [49] Mac and cheese makes a comeback
• 26 November: [50] More to Bordeaux than wine
• 26 November: [51] Restaurants find profits in unredeemed gift cards
• 26 November: [52] Study: Unrefined carbs increases diabetes risk for minority women
• 26 November: [53] White House plans to rework stance on illegal hires
• 26 November: [54] Study: Low levels of HDL cholesterol can hinder stroke recovery
• 27 November: [55] Study: Millennials OK with paying extra for alcoholic beverages
• 27 November: [56] Ohio resident wins Rachael Ray cooking competition
• 28 November: [57] Report: Obesity rate slows in U.S. adults
• 28 November: [58] Upscale restaurants see sales drop
• 29 November: [59] Poor diet linked to cancer, death risks for black women
• 29 November: [60] FDA mulls over imposing limits on salt

2008

• 5 February: [61] Chick-fil-A reaches out to Web-savvy crowd with video contest
• 6 February: [62] Study: Potato causes fewest food intolerances
• 6 February: [63] Popeyes parent company announces new leadership
• 6 February: [64] OSF to debut new "flexible dining" concept
• 7 February: [65] Soon-to-be chefs are focusing on green-conscious cooking.
• 11 March: [66] Worried consumers order less at eateries
• 22 March: [67] Illinois-shaped cornflake was sold for US$1,350 on eBay.
• 24 March: [68] Nutraloaf is given out as punishment in some prisons in the US.
• 28 March: [69] Celebrated Chef Paul Prudhomme Grazed by Falling Bullet at Golf Event.
• 27 May: [70] Nestle, Jamba team up for ready-to-drink line.
• 27 May: [71] Burger King CEO to become chairman.
• 27 May: [72] Experts cautiously optimistic as childhood obesity rates hold steady.
• 28 May: [73] [[]]Alcohol sales hold strong in weak economy.
• 29 May: [74] Fruit compounds may stave off lung cancer in smokers: study.
• 29 May: [75] Study shows Mediterranean diet might reduce diabetes risk
• 29 May: [76] Starbucks to serve ‘mate’ latte in Argentina.
• 29 May: [77] Triarc Gets Antitrust OK To Acquire Wendy's International>WEN.
• 8 August: [78] New Dairy Queen CEO meets with franchisees, pushes new formats
• 13 August: [79] Corporate chefs enjoy flexibility, regular hours
• 14 August: [80] Starbucks to open Amsterdam store
• 14 August: [81] Study: Fruit, vegetables can help ward off esophageal cancer
• 15 August: [82] Mrs. Fields Famous Brands plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
• 15 August: [83] Another Big Starbucks Investor, Maverick Capital, Exits
• 16 August: [84] Hearts of palm stand tall among Latin trends
• 17 August: [85] Corn tops summer's staples
• 18 August: [86] Domino's to deliver sub sandwiches
• 18 August: [87] Restaurants respond to increasing food allergies
• 18 August: [88] Burger King, "Family Guy" creator team up on Web effort
• 27 September: [89] The 8th Annual Northeast Missouri Food Fest begins in Kirksville, Missouri
• 28 September: [90] Organic pet food grows in popularity
• 28 September: [91] Inflation in Kuwait increases to 11.35 percent in June because of housing and food prices
• 29 September: [92] Cadbury recalls products in Australia that are tainted with melamine
• 29 September: [93] The World Food Programme will withdraw food aid to some HIV-positive people in Uganda because of budget cuts
• 29 September: [94] Food conditions worsen in Haiti after the island nation is hit by four tropical storms
• 30 September: [95] Chinese officials introduce new food safety rules following the 2008 Chinese milk scandal
• 30 September: [http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/news
• 4 October: [96] Former Thai prime minister Samak Sundaravej hospitalised by a bout of food poisoning
• 4 October: [97] More Americans participate in the food stamp program
• 31 December: [98] After a Chicago Tribune story, Whole Foods has pulled three "gluten free" products that weren't.
• 31 December: [99]Boston restaurants have succeeded in eliminating trans fats

2009

• 2 January: [100] Newman's coffee to stay at McDonald's via Green Mountain
• 3 January: [101] Amidst the recession and rising rents, the beleaguered Cipriani family is closing New York's venerable Rainbow Room's Rainbow Grill.ranch
• 3 January: [102] Copeland plans to franchise upscale Big Easy concept
• 5 January: [103] Expect your food advertisements in '09 to be leaner, meaner
• 5 January: [104] Fight osteoporosis with 1,000 mg of calcium every day
• 5 January: [105] British prime minister votes for bubble and squeak
• 5 January: [106] Joey’s Pizza: franchise chain to expand into Austria and Switzerland
• 5 January: [107] Starbucks launching local coffee brand in China