Crippled by debt piled upon it by its Wall Street owners, storied Oregon fruit company Harry & David has filed for bankruptcy protection. The filing Monday in Delaware Bankruptcy Court had been widely expected after the troubled firm — known for its Moose Munch candied popcorn and pricey fruit baskets — missed a $7-million interest [...]
As more radioactive material from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant finds its way into the environment, Japan’s health ministry is compiling a growing list of foods that have been contaminated. First came reports of tainted milk, spinach and other leafy greens. Then on Sunday, the health ministry released a new list with a total [...]
College students might think their dining hall food tastes like prison grub. In Ohio, that could become reality. Looking for ways to save money, the state’s correction department and Ohio State University are exploring whether to buy food jointly and in bulk. Budget woes have cash-strapped states such as Ohio searching for extra bucks. In [...]
