processed foods

Aug 19, 2020
A food historian’s “ode to macaroni and cheese”
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“We like to curse processed foods,” says Jeffrey Miller. “But we usually do it with a mouth full of them.”
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Aug 30, 2019
Food companies are banking on our urge to snack
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Processed food has been going out of fashion for years, but healthy snacks are driving up sales for old-school food companies like the Campbell Soup Co.
Jun 18, 2019
Why is more plastic showing up in processed foods?
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In the past two weeks alone, polymers have shown up in branded pasta sauces and chicken products.
May 19, 2018
Processed food companies find that consumer tastes are changing
It’s tough to be in the processed food business these days. The abrupt departure of the Campbell’s CEO after a bad quarterly earnings report highlights how difficult it is for these companies to shift their identities, with consumers seeking foods they consider healthier. How are processed food companies responding? Click the audio player above to […]
Dec 30, 2015
Food giant General Mills tries out some new tactics
The Big Food company tries on small-size tactics in developing new products.
May 18, 2015
Target zeroes in on food, glorious food
Target is emphasizing produce and organic foods in its grocery departments.
Mar 2, 2015
Finding the natural in natural flavors
Natural flavors come from a substance found in nature, but that's just the start.
Mar 12, 2013
5 simple tricks to avoid eating processed food
A list for some tips and tricks to keep some processed foods to a minimum.
Mar 12, 2013
Processed foods make up 70 percent of the U.S. diet
Author Melanie Warner discusses the complexities of the processed foods that line the shelves at the supermarket.