As the Asian population in America continues to grow—along with the appetite in general for authentic and fusion Asian foods in general—the range of Chinese cuisine in this country will continue to expand. ...More
Consumers should brace for higher grocery bills because after four months of consecutive price declines, global food prices are on the rise again threatening the food security of millions of people, according to the most recent World Bank Food Price Watch report. Higher oil ...More
As more Americans opt for healthier diets that include fresh fruits and vegetables, new research presented at the Experimental Biology 2012 annual meeting reveals when price, waste and preparation time are considered, canned foods may offer a more affordable, convenient way ...More
U.S. culinary culture is hungry for more Latin American sandwiches like Brazil’s Bauru, the Puerto Rican–inspired jibarito, and Mexico’s cemita poblana and myriad torta iterations. ...More
As the U.S. Senate begins debating the 2012 Farm Bill, a coalition of eight agricultural associations sent a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) voicing support for the Senate’s approach to the ...More
A recent Harvard study apparently found a link between high-fructose corn syrup and colony collapse disorder. But analysis has discovered serious flaws in the study, likely disproving this claim. ...More
A new generation of grown-in-the-lab meat substitutes are on their way to production and could begin arriving in the next year, according to new research presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting. ...More
A New York man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Frito-Lay alleging its advertising for Tostitos and SunChips is deceptive because the products are not made with “all-natural" ingredients as labeled and actually contain corn and oils made from genetically modified ...More
Higher yield and profitability of sweet corn are possible with greater plant populations of certain hybrids, according to a study published in the journal Field Crops Research. The findings may provide both growers and processors with relevant information on modern ...More