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Walmart
Mediavore
Feb. 27, 2012
Fans Pay Last Respects to Sushi Nozawa; Wal-Mart Opening Chinatown Grocery Store
Diners flock to Studio City to part ways with a legendary sushi stand-out.
Mediavore
Feb. 21, 2012
Obama Mulls National School Vending-Machine Rules; Wal-Mart Eyes China
Apples and almonds could replace school lunch supplements like Snickers and Cheetoes.
Mediavore
Feb. 21, 2012
Chester Shuts Down Troublesome Takeout Joint; Americans Don’t Know How to Lose
Plus: Wal-Mart eyes China for its next move; and the Obama administration considers healthy food standards for school vending machines, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Feb. 21, 2012
Rare Fish Found in the Charles; Americans Don’t Know How to Lose Weight
Plus Wal-Mart eyes China and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Marketing Gimmicks
Dec. 5, 2011
Wal-Mart’s Fruitcake Mascot Not Taking Off Like the Chain Might Have Hoped
Frank the Fruitcake is a half-baked meme.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
Nov. 9, 2011
California State Senators End Free Meals; Landry’s Buys McCormick & Schmick’s
The seafood giant swallows a slightly smaller fish.
Mediavore
Nov. 9, 2011
Moorestown Voters Approve Booze Sales For the Mall; Get Ready to Eat More Boar
Plus: Big fish restaurant chain Landry’s gobbled up little fish McCormick & Schmick’s; and an Alabam convenience store sells meat via a vending machine, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Oct. 28, 2011
Wal-Mart Still Has Designs on Boston; Smooch Like a Schoolgirl With Girl Scout
Plus female binge drinking is on the rise and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
Oct. 11, 2011
Walmart Neighborhood Market Wants to Open in Somerville (With Rock-Bottom
Plus the rising cost of peanut butter and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Booze News
Aug. 26, 2011
Now Wal-Mart’s Pulling the Plug on Wine Kiosks
Wal-Mart’s plans deliver yet another sharp blow to the LCB and its troubled wine vending machine program.
By
Collin Keefe
Mediavore
Aug. 26, 2011
Wine-Drinking Linked to Lower Weight Gain; Andre Ethier Connects With Union
The Dodger star helps grill hot dogs and prepare Thanksgiving turkeys for those in need.
Mediavore
Aug. 26, 2011
A.C. Casinos Close For Hurricane Irene; Big Box Grocery Stores Implement
Plus: Moderate wine consumption is shown to help reduce weight gain; and don’t open your fridge if you lose power, all in our morning news roundup.
Oh Snap!
Aug. 23, 2011
Has America Become a ‘Food Stamp Nation’?
More people than ever before are using the program — and it’s putting a huge financial strain on the country.
By
Alan Sytsma
Mediavore
Aug. 18, 2011
Extreme Couponers Running Amok; Wal-Mart Donates $100,000 to Cart For a Cause
The TLC show has created a fever for clipping coupons, leaving some store shelves ravaged.
The Chain Gang
Aug. 1, 2011
Economic Motives Are Behind Wal-Mart’s Locavore Push
It’s cheaper for the chain to think local, and that means it’s cozying up to growers.
By
Jenny Miller
Mediavore
July 25, 2011
Menino Questions Wal-Mart Move; Restaurants Secretly Lay off the Salt
Plus fast-food super fans and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
July 22, 2011
Bandits Burgle California Bees and Grapes; Ludo Loves L.A.
The thieves are clearly not amateurs, as stealing bees is never for the feint of heart.
Mediavore
July 22, 2011
Cancer Patients’ Urine Is the Likely Culprit For Radiation in Philly’s
Plus: Everything you ever wanted to know about reading wine labels; and Michelle Obama’s deal with Wal-Mart to combat food deserts, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
July 22, 2011
Wal-Mart Coming to Somerville; Regional Breweries on the Rise
Plus a handy guide to reading wine labels and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
July 20, 2011
The U.N. Declares Famine in Somalia; The First Lady Tackles Food Deserts
Michelle Obama is urging Wal-Mart and SuperValu stores to offer healthier options and build in low-income neighborhoods.
Mediavore
July 20, 2011
Lydia Shire Is a Total Badass; MObama Faces Off Against Wal-Mart
Plus nutty insects and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
July 20, 2011
Area Farmers Sweat Over Hot and Dry Weather Conditions; Insects Taste a Little
Plus: research shows restaurants often under-report calorie counts for most dishes; and a cult-favorite New Orleans restaurateur succumbs to cancer, all in our morning news roundup.
Marketing Gimmicks
July 15, 2011
South Park
Fans Should Get Ready for Real, Live Cheesy Poofs
Cheesy Poofs are headed to a Wal-Mart near you.
By
Alan Sytsma
Coming Soon
June 29, 2011
Walgreens Expands Grocery Options in Food Deserts; Wal-Mart Express Taking Over
In case you are in need of another place to buy groceries, two companies are set to expand.
By
Nick Kindelsperger
Mediavore
Apr. 25, 2011
Food Prices Could Spread Extreme Poverty in Asia; Britney Spears Abstains From
Rising costs continue to put world economies at risk, while the singer contractually limits the possibility of temptation.
Mediavore
Apr. 25, 2011
Swarthmore Residents to Vote on Allowing Sales of Booze; Weight Watchers Gets
Plus: Britney Spears hires willpower for her latest tour; and Wal-Mart tests online grocery ordering, all in our morning news roundup.
PLCB Shenanigans
Mar. 25, 2011
Despite Dismal Performance LCB Plans to Roll Out More Wine Kiosks
Surely the LCB wants to fail.
By
Collin Keefe
Coming Soon
Feb. 24, 2011
Are You Ready for a Wal-Mart in the West Loop?
Wal-Mart is trying to open a store in the West Loop.
By
Nick Kindelsperger
Mediavore
Feb. 9, 2011
Mayor Menino Questions Wal-Mart’s Motives; High Food Prices Contribute to
Plus, competitive-eating tips and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
Jan. 20, 2011
Lion Meat Tacos in Arizona; Orange Is The New Black
Boca Tacos delights in making its product from exotic meats, while eating more carrots might make you too sexy for your skin.
Mediavore
Jan. 20, 2011
Pennsylvania and New Jersey Wines Get Some Recognition; An Incurable Virus
Plus more money than ever will be spent on concessions at the Super Bowl, and Michelle Obama works with Wal-Mart to reduce the price on fruit and vegetables, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Jan. 20, 2011
Eddie Huang, Salon Correspondent; Eat Your Carrots for Sexy Orange Skin
Plus: introducing the 2,400-calorie burrito, MObama and Wal-Mart team up, and more, in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Jan. 20, 2011
Eat Your Carrots for Sexy Orange Skin; Behold the 2,400-Calorie Burrito
Plus: MObama and Wal-Mart team up, citrus in peril from virus, and more, in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Jan. 19, 2011
Bush Administration Pushed Genetically Modified Foods; 8,000 Pounds of Angus
Wikileaks reveals aims for more modified frankenfood, while there’s yet another listeria scare in our meat supply.
Mediavore
Jan. 19, 2011
New Food and Beverage Concepts Are Coming to the Latham Hotel; 8,000 Lbs. of
Plus Wal-Mart pledges $2 million to upgrade food banks, and Japan lunches a program to train fish handlers abroad, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Jan. 19, 2011
Introducing Pet Salad; U.S. Pressured Europe on Genetically Modified Foods
Plus: sheep theft in the English countryside, Angus patties recalled, and more, in our morning news roundup.
Dirty Business
Jan. 11, 2011
Does Detroit Actually Need a Wal-Mart Instead of All Those Urban Farms?
So argues a recent article in ‘Good’ magazine.
By
Jenny Miller
Mediavore
Nov. 17, 2010
Plastic Bags Banned by L.A. County; French and Mexican Foods Need Protection
Unincorporated areas of L.A. will see plastic grocery bags phased out, while The U.N. starts looking to save cultural cuisine.
Mediavore
Nov. 17, 2010
U.N. Declares French, Mexican Cuisines Endangered; Red Wine Can Pair Well With
Plus: Extra-virgin olive oil not the best for cooking, megaretailers see gains in food sales, and more, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Nov. 17, 2010
McFadden’s Calls Racism Suit a ‘Work of Fiction;’ Olive Oil
Plus 15 percent of US households had trouble getting enough to eat last year, and California figures out a way to gauge how local food really is, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Nov. 15, 2010
Lindsay Lohan Rejects Father’s Chinese Food Delivery; Food Becomes a Focus of
The star objects to an unannounced, if potentially tasty, visit, while Barney’s and Vogue are hungry for chefs and edibles.
Mediavore
Nov. 15, 2010
Krispy Kreme Rolls Out a New Business Strategy; Even in a Recession Business Is
Plus North Koreans are defecting to South Kore and China due to food shortages, and reusable bags from Wal-Mart and Target contain lead, all in our morning news roundup.
The Chain Gang
Oct. 14, 2010
Wal-Mart Moves Toward Locavorism
But what does “local” mean to the country’s largest grocer?
By
Alex Van Buren
Mediavore
Aug. 25, 2010
Michael Bay Sued For Pistol-Whipping Outside of Beso; Gordon Ramsay Rides A
A Hollywood director and nightclub are sued after a private security scrape and the
Hell’s Kitchen
chef acts like a Hell’s Angel.
Mediavore
Aug. 10, 2010
Chicago Food Deserts Getting Less Deserted; Food Magazines At Least Doing Better
Mediavore, Wal-Mart, Jamba Juice, Poggled
By
Michael Gebert
Lawsuits
Aug. 6, 2010
Restaurants Sue Over Cali’s ‘Like A Virgin’ Olive Oil
Among those accused of cutting their product are Rachel Ray, Safeway, Wal-Mart, Target, and KMart.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Mediavore
June 21, 2010
Del Taco Shooting Leaves Three Dead in San Bernadino; Gulf Spill Yet To Affect
A multiple-homicide terrorizes a fast-food restaurant and the Deep Horizon spill shows little impact on seafood costs.
Mediavore
June 21, 2010
Proposed Changes to N.J. Liquor Laws Worries Mom and Pop Shopkeeps; Gulf Oil
Plus local chef has tips for Shore produce, and a call to office workers to take back their lunch hour, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
May 13, 2010
Mike Tyson Goes Vegan; Paris Hilton Gives Up In-N-Out
A famous ear-biter goes meatless, while a famous socialite ditches fast-food.
Mediavore
May 13, 2010
Uno Restaurant Holdings Close to Bankruptcy Deal; Walmart Donates a Billion
Plus: The oil spill in the gulf continues to hurt local fisheries and Mike Tyson gives up all meat.
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