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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.
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.
Kraft product nibbling at Hamburger Helper market share
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 11, 2012
For years, Betty Crocker's Hamburger Helper dominated that market, but a new product from Kraft called Cheesy Skillet has recently started nibbling away.
How political history influences what's on your plate
Stephen Dubner Dec 13, 2011
What do Prohibition, World War II and immigration policy have to do with your food? Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner discusses reasons why American food is what it is today.
'Make the Bread, Buy the Butter'
Tess Vigeland Nov 24, 2011
We learn what's cheaper -- and tastier -- to make at home and what you should just buy from the grocery store.
