Mar 04 Guacamole at Chipotle could be climate change’s next casualty By Ruth Tam What do the Arctic’s ice cap, America’s bee population and Chipotle’s guacamole have in common? They’re all potential casualties of global climate change. In Chipotle’s 2013 annual… Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch Why U.S. nutrition labels will be getting a makeover By PBS News Hour When the Nutrition Facts label was introduced 20 years ago, fat was the primary concern of the American diet. But as our eating and drinking habits -- and knowledge -- have shifted, the Food and Drug Administration is making significant… Continue watching
Feb 27 Italy plans $55 million ‘Disneyland of food’ in attempt to help revive economy By Robert Pursell Epicureans and lovers of Italian fare can rejoice at the news that Eataly -- the Italian food-emporium chain -- and the municipality of Bologna will develop a theme park dedicated entirely to food; the latest in a string… Continue reading
Feb 18 U.S. olive oil producers urge Congress to impose stricter import standards By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Need olive oil? American shoppers are more likely to pick a European brand, which is cheaper and viewed as more authentic than U.S.-produced olive oil. But U.S. producers contend that "extra virgin" olive oil from Europe may not be as… Continue reading
Feb 12 The highest tech Cheez Whiz you’ve ever seen By Miles O'Brien 3-D printers will never serve up a rare juicy steak, a baked potato or the salad the “Food-a-Rac-a-Cycle” can, but before too long, they might be able to produce “Earl Grey tea – hot,” as the Replicator does for Captain… Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch Start-ups, organizations take on America’s food waste challenge By PBS News Hour According to the USDA, 30 to 40 percent of the food produced in America goes uneaten. Mona Iskander reports from West Virginia on how new businesses have emerged to help kitchens reduce food waste while turning a profit. Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch Friday, January 24, 2014 By PBS News Hour PBS NewsHour for Friday, January 24, 2014. Continue watching
Dec 24 Chesapeake oysters making their way back on menus Chefs in the Chesapeake Bay region are welcoming local oysters back on their menus. Photo by Flickr user Jules Morgan If you live near the Chesapeake Bay and there are oysters are on your holiday party menu you may… Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch Sabrina Tavernise on new FDA proposals on drugs for farm animals Proposals by the FDA may put a halt to the use of growth-promoting drugs in farm animals. Continue watching