Food

About 80% of the seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported, much of it from China and India — two countries hit with major tariffs in the past year.

A century ago, Americans spent nearly half of their income on food. Today, that figure is closer to one-tenth. Bryan Walsh at Vox talks about how we got here.

Business-savvy restaurant chains are capitalizing on it.

Food prices in December were up 2.4% for the year — and if you go back five years, they’re up about 25%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 Making a $2 chocolate bar might cost under 30 cents. 

Since the pandemic began, grocery prices have gone up about 30%. You can blame a slew of factors, including supply chain disruptions and tariffs.

By the end of the year, 18 states will limit the purchase of "non-nutritious" food and drinks. What that means is up to the states.

PepsiCo is offering a new line of “naked” Doritos and Cheetos, free of artificial flavors and dyes.

Different reports give varying costs of a Thanksgiving dinner, with substitutions, downsizing, and store deals helping to keep prices down.

Since the pandemic, some consumers have encountered this dreaded condition. They’re now opting for other types of protein.