Alabama OKs Larger Beer Bottles And More News

The Daily Meal's Media Mix brings you the biggest news around the food world.

Alabama Allows Larger Beer Bottles: A bill passed in the state House will allow craft beer fans to purchase bigger beer bottles, up to 26 ounces. [WSFA]

Kraft Pays for "Skinny" Hot Dogs: Investigators went after Kraft for underweight Oscar Mayer products, including hot dogs; the company will pay about $37,000, but denies any wrongdoing. [Huffington Post]

Beef Prices Rise Again: The beef industry can't catch a break with drought conditions and high cattle prices. [Grubstreet]

Bartering Program Takes Off: A new program, Edible Exchange, aimed to help consumers and small businesses bargain at farmers market is "exploding." [Chicago Tribune]

Better Hospital Food Attracts Customers: One Virginia hospital has become known for its "patient healing food" and "culinary healing garden." [NPR/Salt]