Silly, Saucy, Scary: Photos Show The Many Faces Of Ugly Fruit
Wonky produce can take on absurdly entertaining shapes. But one food activist says learning to love these crazy contours is key to stopping mounds of food waste.
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Heinz And Kraft: Before They Were Food Giants, They Were Men
Henry Heinz was big into pickles before ketchup came along. James Kraft gave the world American cheese. (Ironically, he was Canadian.) Now, two companies that revamped how we eat will become one.
Meet The Cool Beans Designed To Beat Climate Change
Researchers in Colombia have created new types of beans that can withstand high heat. Many of these "heat-beater" beans resulted from a unique marriage, 20 years ago, of tradition and technology.
As Americans Eat Healthier, Processed Foods Starting To Spoil
Kraft Foods recently announced a massive recall of its macaroni and cheese. The company — and the processed food industry in general — are hitting some stressful times.
'The Katering Show' Reflects The Plight Of Food Intolerance
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney, hosts of the video series "The Katering Show," about where they find the humor in food and food television shows.
A Top Weedkiller Could Cause Cancer. Should We Be Scared?
A respected scientific group says that glyphosate, also known as Roundup, is "probably carcinogenic to humans." Yet the actual risks — which are mainly to farmers, not consumers — remain uncertain.
Why Los Angeles' Fast Food Ban Did Nothing To Check Obesity
A new study finds that restrictions on fast-food restaurants in South Los Angeles didn't reduce obesity as intended. That's partly because the ban didn't cover the most common types of food stores.
Why There's A Big Battle Brewing Over The Lean Meat In Your Diet
Should the government recommend lean meat as part of a healthy diet? That's emerged as a political flashpoint. The panel working on federal guidelines says the evidence on lean meat is muddled.
Sandwich Monday: Burger King's YUMBO
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try the YUMBO. It's a Burger King sandwich with ham and cheese recently pulled out of retirement.
Foraging In The Office Fridge: Petty Theft Or Public Service?
A splash of milk for your coffee might pass, but helping yourself to a whole sandwich? Like any controversial office issue, the ethical lines that cut through the fridge aren't so clear.