All The Bite
Preventing food waste begins in the fridgeA new online campaigns from Sustainable America gives eaters information and resources to waste less food – and less money.
Why Starbucks is the No. 1 first date destination in the USWhat does a first date at Starbucks say about American dating choices today? According to survey by Clover, 52 percent of women and 31 percent of men prefer to meet at a coffee shop on a first date.
Sabra hummus recall includes 30,000 cases that may contain listeriaSabra Dipping Co. will recall 30,000 cases of its Classic Hummus due to possible listeria contamination. The Sabra hummus recall affects products sold in retail outlets and supermarkets nationwide.
Will bigger burgers bring back McDonald's customers?McDonald's will be offering a trio of 1/3 lb. burgers in the US beginning in May in an effort to win back customers. McDonald's market share has slid in recent years as a growing number of 'fast-casual' competitors have entered the burger market.
How the restaurant industry can adopt better technology for better foodThe food industry is somewhat notorious for sticking to outmoded practices long after the rest of the business world has moved on. But many restaurants are ready for innovation in how they supply and prepare our food—as long as it is simple and intuitive.
As drought rages, California farmers find ways to conserve waterCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has imposed water use restrictions for the first time in the state's history. The drought’s impact on California agriculture has placed a spotlight on the importance of investment in the land-grant universities, which have a tradition as centers agricultural research and knowledge.
McDonald's will raise pay, add benefits for 90,000 workersMcDonald's says it's raising pay for workers at its company-owned US restaurants on the heels of several other major companies, including Wal-Mart, that have announced wage hikes as the economy has picked up. McDonald's owns about 10 percent of its restaurants in the US.
Cesar Chavez Day: celebrating farmworkersCesar Chavez Day on March 31 celebrates the legacy of one of the most influential activists in American history. Chavez spend his career empowering his fellow farmworkers, a group that is still struggling for improved working conditions and living wages.
McMuffins for lunch? McDonald's flirts with all-day breakfast menu.McDonald's will begin testing an all-day breakfast menu at select locations, according to reports. The move to bring McMuffins and McGriddles to lunchtime comes as McDonald's fights to win back customers and fend off challengers like Taco Bell in the coveted fast food breakfast market.
Coffee: How it goes from crop to cupCoffee is a truly global commodity—and the actual cost of this simple drink is complex and far-reaching.
Heinz and Kraft merge: why America's biggest food brands are shrinkingKraft and Heinz confirmed Wednesday that they would join forces to form the third-largest food and beverage company in the US. The $40 billion deal between Kraft and Heinz is just the latest in a series of big-ticket consolidations among America's biggest food brands.
Taco Bell's biscuit taco is its new hope for breakfastThe waffle taco is out, but Taco Bell has a new item to suit your breakfast needs: the biscuit taco. Will this one be the weapon Taco Bell needs in the ever-escalating fast food breakfast wars?
Amy’s Kitchen and Wegmans recall frozen spinach products for Listeria riskAmy’s Kitchen, the popular natural foods brand, and grocery chain Wegmans are recalling thousands of products containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria. So far, no illnesses have been linked to either the Wegmans or Amy's Kitchen recalls.
Safeway joins push for Fair Trade seafood in the USSafeway, the supermarket chain, and Fair Trade USA have launched a new partnership to bring Fair Trade certified seafood into the North American market, as sustainable fishing and harvesting become an important topic of discussion globally.
Why Starbucks is pulling back from 'Race Together' campaignFollowing a backlash of criticism, CEO Howard Schultz announced Sunday that baristas will stop writing 'Race Together' on customers’ coffee cups.
Celebrating #worldwaterday: how to save a precious resourceWorld Water Day, is a day to celebrate one of the planet’s most precious resources, fresh water. This World Water Day we honor the projects, people, and programs working tirelessly to achieve more with less water and creating innovative systems for the future.
Monsanto mounts an aggressive GMO PR campaignMonsanto and other opponents of the GMO labeling movement have launched a charm offensive, enlisting science figures like Bill Nye and Neil de Grasse Tyson. But the debate over GMOs isn't just about GMOs.
Kraft recalls 242K cases of Mac & Cheese for metal pieces. Are you affected?Kraft said it will recall 242,000 boxes of its popular Macaroni & Cheese dinners that may contain pieces of metal. Consumers affected by the Kraft Macaroni & Cheese recall should return the items to the store for an exchange or a full refund.
Textbook on the American food system is first of its kind'Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Public Health, Environment, and Equity' is the first comprehensive textbook to integrate the biological, ecological, social, and public health implications of our intricate food system.
Why your Starbucks barista wants to talk about race relationsStarbucks baristas nationwide will write 'Race Together' on customers' cups and then engage those customers in dialogues about race relations in America. Is this good marketing or effective social change from Starbucks?
