Serving guests wine from a plastic pouch or box may no longer be a social faux pas, say some in the wine industry -- as consumers warm to packaging that is seen as kinder to the environment than glass bottles. But some wine companies, perhaps scenting the potential of the 'green' consumer market, are hoping to shake off the image of boxed or bagged wine as poor quality. WRAP, a government-funded body, is also researching whether the new forms of wine packaging have environmental benefits....

Genetic modification of foods is becoming more widespread: Up to 75 percent of processed food on store shelves contains genetically modified ingredients, according to some estimates. Hawai'i consumers are fairly evenly divided over the safety of genetically modified foods such as locally grown papaya, according to a poll by University of Hawai'i researchers. As a result products such as transgenic papayas typically are indistinguishable from non-genetically modified foods on store shelves....

But in giving the nod to Huff and Morris, Hare said he thought their goats were the most complete in terms muscle, structure and eye appeal. He also praised fair organizers for their smooth operation of the event. Huff, Morris take top honors in meat goat show. Morris said she was also pleased with her win. Huff said she was shocked at her win, but pleased. Frazer said he was also pleased with his win. As for her part in her success, she said it was all part of the job. Dial said he...

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It comes after reports of babies choking on clumps of the food. A leading baby food maker recalls two of its cereals. The cereal clumps are supposed to dissolve in water. Gerber is recalling it's eight-ounce Organic Rice cereal and Organic Oatmeal cereal. Gerber is offering a refund.

Cloud police are looking for a man who held up a pizza joint on the city's south side at gunpoint late Tuesday night. Cloud police are looking for a man who held up a pizza joint on the city's south side at gunpoint late Tuesday night. The suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of cash and drove off in a newer silver Pontiac G6 or similar type vehicle, Edblad said. Cloud police seek pizza store robber. and brandished a silver handgun and demanded cash, said Sgt. He was wearing a brown...

Authorities said they believe the smuggling has become organized and many of the larger seizures -- some as large as 2.8 tons -- are meant for sale on Norway's commercial market. Jorgen Solbjerg, of the customs agency, said some of the smugglers -- several of which police say are repeat offenders -- admitted the meat was destined for use in restaurants. Authorities believe the amount of smuggled meat making its way into Norway is much larger than the amount confiscated. As much as 20 tons...

usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogleWhat's this? Print Email Cuisine Quest: Baked beans Send us your best By Kathy Stephenson The Salt Lake Tribune Article Last Updated:07/17/2007 07:22:25 PM MDT There are few side dishes that taste better - and are easier to make - for a backyard barbecue than baked beans. usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogleWhat's this? Print Email Cuisine Quest: Baked beans Send us your best By Kathy Stephenson The Salt Lake Tribune Article Last Updated:07/17/2007 07:22:25 PM MDT There...

The grape itself doesn't produce enough sugar to make wine that contains 12-percent alcohol, so you need sugar to make a quality wine. Almost all Dutch vineyards could disappear as a result of European plans to reform the wine industry. Adding sugar is very important for Northern European countries as it helps compensate for the lack of exposure to the sun. Dutch wines are mainly sold in regional and specialist shops and in restaurants that like to serve a local bottle of wine. For reasons...