Nation Apr 06 Farmers warn of food price spike as war drives up fuel and fertilizer costs By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins
Health Feb 03 Watch 6:40 New book 'Meat' explores how the next food revolution could transform meat consumption In his new book “Meat,” Bruce Friedrich argues that the way we produce meat is unsustainable — for the climate, the planet and public health — and that the solution isn’t eating less of it, but making it differently. From… By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
Health Jan 17 New research shows eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging A new study found older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol. By Moul Dey, The Conversation
Arts Jan 04 Watch 5:53 Emerging field of culinary medicine helps fight diseases through better food As the saying goes, we are what we eat. That age-old wisdom is behind the emergence of a new field in medicine. Ali Rogin brings us this report for our ongoing coverage of the intersection of arts and health, part… By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson
Health Jan 03 Watch 6:45 Why San Francisco is suing top U.S. food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods In the first lawsuit of its kind, the city of San Francisco is suing 11 of the nation’s top food companies, saying they sell ultra-processed food knowing they are harmful to health. By some estimates, more than 60% of food… By John Yang, Claire Mufson
Nov 14 More than 5,200 cheeses compete at the World Cheese Awards in Switzerland By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Connoisseurs, culinary experts and curious consumers flocked to the three-day event in a country where cheese is both food and folklore. Continue reading
Oct 22 Trump defends record after possible plan to buy Argentine beef draws pushback By Associated Press President Donald Trump, facing criticism from beef producers and ag-state Republicans on his proposal to purchase beef from Argentina, boasted Wednesday about his record for America’s ranchers. Continue reading
Oct 15 Smucker sues Trader Joe's over crustless PB&J sandwich dupe By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Smucker said the round, crustless sandwiches Trader Joe's sells have the same pie-like crimp markings on their edges as Uncrustables, violating its trademarks. Continue reading
Oct 04 Watch 1:56 Meet the artisanal makers of the world's most expensive cheese By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin In northern Spain, there’s a dying culinary art that produces the most expensive cheese in the world. John Yang reports. Continue watching
Sep 21 Watch 8:51 How West Virginians are navigating the state's new artificial food dye ban By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young Earlier this year, West Virginia became the first of a number of politically conservative states to ban artificial food dyes. It’s part of the larger “Make America Healthy Again” effort championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. For a… Continue watching