All The Bite
- Empower rural women to end poverty
Men and women are affected by poverty, but studies show that giving economic aid to women makes a bigger impact on child nutrition, health, and education. Empowering rural women may be the key to ending poverty.
- Ten certification agencies that are increasing sustainability
Certification agencies can have a major impact on the food system. These ten agencies are helping make it more sustainable.
- Universities are leading the attack on food waste
Food waste from college campuses results in 22 million pounds of waste. Universities and students are starting to change that.
- McDonald's introduces "signature" burgers in the UK
McDonald's is trying signature burgers in the UK. These new burgers are high-end and designed by quality chefs.
- Food industry is caving to consumer demands for natural ingredients
It can be hard to avoid all artificial ingredients, but the food industry is slowly starting to respond to consumers' demands. Natural ingredients are increasing in availability.
- Insecticides could be replaced with pest-eating enemies
A conceptual study has revealed that natural pest-eating insects may be a potent way to keep pests away from crops without harm to the environment.
- Chipotle restaurants linked to E. coli outbreak in two states
Chipotle restaurants in two states have temporarily closed after being linked to an E. coli outbreak. Known for responsibly-sourced ingredients, the fast-casual chain has been subject to a number of food safety issues in recent months.
- Produce incentives help low-income families eat healthy
An incentive program for low-income shopping that started with farmers market has moved to grocery stores. The program helps ensure that low-income families are getting enough nutritional food.
- First LookHow the ‘war on sugar’ is changing the Halloween haul
The Halloween season bring in billions for the candy industry, but that number may be decreasing as conscious consumers turn to other alternatives.
- Better agriculture from the Chesapeake Bay
Future Harvest CASA believes in farming for profit while bringing up healthy food and a healthy environment. Their class is helping to teach young farmers how to star their careers.
- National Chocolate Day: Could climate change hurt supplies?
Oct. 28 is National Chocolate Day. Unfortunately, the universally beloved treat faces an impending shortage crisis due to unsustainable supply chain models and climate change.
- This is not the salmon you're looking for
Salmon sampled in a survey from Oceana, a sustainability organization, was found to be mislabeled 43 percent of the time, according to a new study out Wednesday. That means many consumers paying extra for local, wild-caught fish are still getting farm-raised.
- McDonald's tries out sweet potato fries
McDonald's is testing sweet potato fries in select locations in Texas. Can they match the success of their classic counterparts?
- After many stumbles, McDonald's takes a small step forward
McDonald's announced its first positive earnings in the US since 2013 this week, a relief for a brand that has been awash in negatives in recent years.
- On World Food Day, farmers should come first
Meeting the UN's goals to end poverty and hunger will take major investments in the world's small farmers. Such investments are key to reducing water use, mitigating climate change, and growing rural economies.
- Starbucks office delivery: Just another way to keep workers at their desks?
Starbucks launched a pilot program for coffee delivery Tuesday, answering demand but perhaps changing what was once intended to be an outside-the-office coffeehouse experience.
- All-day Egg McMuffins: Can breakfast finally slip the surly bonds of morning?
McDonald's all-day breakfast has arrived. What's behind the desire of American consumers to eat breakfast out?
- McDonald's all-day breakfast starts today: Here's what to expect
McDonald's rolls out all-day breakfast nationwide Tuesday, after years of testing different ways to allow its lunch and dinner menus to share the same kitchen.
- Why Whole Foods will stop selling products made by prisoners
Whole Foods has agreed to stop selling cheeses and other products made with prison labor.
- Chick-fil-A expands to 'most unforgiving restaurant market'
Chick-fil-A is set to open its first full-service location in New York on Saturday.