There's No Copyrighting Taste, Rules EU Court In Dutch Cheese Case
Unlike literary or musical works, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled, the taste of a food depends on who's tasting it.
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Sourdough Hands: How Bakers And Bread Are A Microbial Match
In Robert Dunn's new book, Never Home Alone, he explores our symbiotic relationship with food: Not only do we impact the bacteria in our food, but the microbes in our food imprint our bodies.
Farm Supervisor Faces Charges Over Australia's Needles-In-Strawberries Scare
Earlier this fall, needles were repeatedly found inside strawberries sold at grocery stores. Now a 50-year-old Berry Licious employee is being prosecuted and could face 10 years in jail if convicted.
California May Soon Unravel Controversial Nets Used To Harvest Swordfish
Some of the last drift gillnet fishers in the world capture swordfish off the coast of California. But their days may be numbered as lawmakers seek to phase the nets out.
Is The Pentagon Modifying Viruses To Save Crops — Or To Wage Biological Warfare?
The Pentagon wants university researchers to find ways to protect crops in the field using infectious viruses carried by insects. Critics think it looks like bioweapons research.
Pringles Rolls Out Limited-Edition Chips For Thanksgiving
The holiday-inspired chips feature turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie flavors. Pringles, which is owned by Kellogg's, said those were the three most popular of the eight flavors it tried out.
Donut City Customers Help Owner Care For His Wife
John and Stella Chhan have operated the store for nearly 30 years. She is recovering from an aneurysm. Customers now buy all the treats by mid morning so he can leave and spend time with his wife.
Big Soda And The Ballot: Soda Industry Takes Cues From Tobacco To Combat Taxes
Voters in Oregon and Washington will decide Tuesday whether to strip cities of their ability to tax sugary drinks, thanks to ballot initiatives backed by Big Soda.
Technical Difficulties May Jeopardize Food Stamps At Farmers Markets
If a popular app used by many farmers markets to process federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits is no longer offered next spring, consumers' access to fresh produce may be stalled.
Will Playing Music Help Cheese Become More Flavorful?
A Swiss researcher puts speakers near each big round of cheese and plays anything from Mozart to Led Zepplin or A Tribe Called Quest. AFP reports he won't know the results until the cheese is ripe.