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How to Navigate Chinese Cuisine
Kai Ryssdal Jul 6, 2011
In this episode from our video series, the China Survival Guide, host Kai Ryssdal explains how to eat well when visiting China
Posting calorie counts doesn't affect the consumer's choices
Sep 22, 2011
Government regulators are enforcing chain restaurants to post calorie counts on menus, but research shows the information doesn't change consumers' choices.
Where have all the coconuts gone?
Sally Herships Sep 22, 2011
Thailand's recent drought and unusually heavy flooding could dry up the latest trendy drink taking the U.S. by storm: coconut water.
Planters gets back into the peanut butter business
Bob Moon Sep 22, 2011
Planters, personified by its mascot Mr. Peanut, hasn't sold peanut butter in the U.S. for several decades. But now, Planters parent company Kraft Foods is re-entering the peanut butter market.
Tang sales skyrocket to $1 billion annually
Sally Herships Jun 17, 2011
The astronaut-approved orange drink now comes in a variety of local flavors for overseas markets. It's one reason sales have doubled in the past four years.
Pepsi NEXT targets the mildly health conscious
Jeff Horwich Sep 22, 2011
In the ongoing battle to please both calorie-conscious and sweet-toothed consumers, Pepsi is preparing to launch a mid-calorie beverage called 'Pepsi NEXT.'
McDonald's apologizes for the quality of its coffee
Sep 22, 2011
The Australian branch of the fast food giant has conceded that its coffee is not up to scratch, and has announced plans for better blends and barista training to improve the standard of its brew.
Food pyramid out -- plates in
Adriene Hill Sep 22, 2011
USDA will reveal new nutrition and food guidelines today -- alongside a simpler icon for American consumers.
Subway adds avocado to sandwich menu
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 22, 2011
The national fast-food chain freshens up its foot-longs with avocado spread in a move to raise prices and "fresh" profile.
PepsiCo aims to chip away at sodium content with Crystal Salt
Sean Cole Sep 22, 2011
The company that makes Lay's Potato Chips says it has developed a low-sodium chip that doesn't taste any less salty.
