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Food giants feel the heat
Eve Troeh Feb 17, 2012
High commodity prices put big food producers in a tough spot.
U.S. and Europe reach organic food agreement
Adriene Hill Feb 17, 2012
The U.S. and European Union have reached a deal on organics: what counts as organic here will count as organic there, and vice versa.
First Lady's 'Let's Move' program expands to military
Gregory Warner Feb 10, 2012
Michelle Obama will announce a Pentagon venture to make the food offerings in the U.S. military more healthy. It’s the first change to military rations in 20 years.
Are we still a land of 'meat and potatoes?'
Mark Bittman Feb 6, 2012
Commentator Mark Bittman says for many, beef is no longer what's for dinner.
Philippines: Too many mouths?
Sam Eaton Jan 24, 2012
Rapid population growth tests the Philippines’ ability to feed itself. And spurs a rethink on one of the globe's most controversial issues.
Haiti marks earthquake’s second anniversary
Alex Goldmark Jan 23, 2012
Though billions of dollars of aid was promised after the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti two years ago, much reconstruction work remains to be done.
The 411 on mobile giving
Sally Herships Jan 12, 2012
A just-released study says texting donations for crises like the Haiti earthquake could become the new norm.
Mid-day Extra: Not so Hot Pockets
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 6, 2012
Why is the frozen food industry hurting, even as more people are dining at home?
Stevia braces for a sweeter year in U.S., Europe
Eve Troeh Jan 5, 2012
The low-calorie, natural sweetener Stevia is set to show up in more drinks and desserts this year. Its market share grew in the U.S. last year, and now the European Union will also allow its sale.
