5 days ago A lawsuit filed by the Associated Wholesale Grocers alleges that a major group of U.S. potato growers formed a cartel to inflate the price of their product since 2004.
April 25, 2013 Twinkie lovers rejoice! The highly-processed, over-sugared sweet snack is expected back on store shelves by July!
April 25, 2013 It's almost as if consumer food shopping traits were like a pendulum - swinging back and forth with no middle ground. After decades of advertising and marketing made grocery shoppers aware of the contents of the processed food they were consuming, there's been a growing trend toward organic and "raw" foods. Now, it appears like big money is about to be spent to drive that swing back the other way.
April 18, 2013 As the resident "Foodie" in the building, I was recently asked about those baby carrots you find in the grocery store. You know the ones that I'm talking about: small, roundish-looking carrot chunks that are sold in clear plastic bags - ready-made for instant snacking. My friend wanted to know if they were any better or worse for you than "non-baby carrots"; They also inquired about the viral rumor that the carrots contain massive amounts of chlorine.
April 11, 2013 If you bought YoPlus yogurt - manufactured by General Mills and Yoplait USA, you could become part of a class action lawsuit.
April 10, 2013 Recent reports show that theft of Maple Syrup - direct from its source in the woods - is expected to increase again this year, continuing a trend. Officials in New England are tracking the crime that is difficult to solve.
April 9, 2013 Perhaps it's the economy; With the price of groceries these days, it appears that food has become a hot commodity with criminals. First there was the store about stolen energy drinks and Nutella. Now, Florida Police are charging a man for stealing $75,000 worth of soup.
April 8, 2013 Not only do Germans love beer, kraut, and sausage - apparently they also love Nutella!
April 5, 2013 Think you know your Ribeye Steak from a New York? Or a Pork Butt from a roast? Think again! In an effort to make meat choices more clear, the USDA is renaming more than 350 cuts of meat - just in time for the summer grilling season.
February 14, 2013 Buffet's have become a popular part of the American Cuisine - but what do you really know about them?
February 11, 2013 Makers Mark Whiskey has grown to become a popular choice among whiskey drinkers. Known by it's distinctive red wax sealed-bottle, the whiskey has taken it's place among the top-shelf varieties. Apparently, sales of the American-made liquor have outgrown supplies - so the maker of Makers Mark is reducing the alcohol content of the bottles it sells to stretch supplies
February 5, 2013 Just in time for Lent, McDonalds is adding a new option to their menu! Fish McBites join Chicken Nuggets on the Happy Meal menu - tailored towards kids and adults who are looking for fish options during the lead-up to Easter.
