Category: Food

Trump Says He Wants to Give Aid to Struggling Farmers

The president said some revenue from tariffs would go to crop farmers, but the agriculture secretary said a plan wasn’t yet ready.
Soybeans Were America’s Biggest Export to China. Now, Sales Are Down to Zero.

China stopped buying soybeans from America in May, placing a retaliatory tariff on the bumper crop after President Trump increased levies on goods from China.
On a Road Trip Through Slovenia, Exploring Food, Wine and Nature

Home cooking, natural wine, majestic vistas and rustic guesthouses: A road trip through this small Central European country yielded a rich array of surprises for a first-time visitor.
Hamburger Helper Sales Rise as Americans Try to Save on Food

The price of beef and other grocery items are climbing, and consumers are turning to canned meats and a 1970s staple.
As Farm Aid Reaches 40 Years, It Deals With Familiar Farming Crises

Saturday’s star-studded concert will air on TV for the first time in years as the hotline for farmers gets more calls about a mix of complicated problems.
7 of Europe’s Most Delectable Fall Harvest Festivals

A pistachio exhibition. A herring market. The happy blend of wine and hiking. This list proves that foodies, too, can celebrate Autumnal travel.
Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?

Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh prepared food.
Patagonia Changed the Apparel Business. Can It Change Food, Too?

The outdoor apparel maker from California wants to fix farming. The first challenge is convincing consumers to think of it for sardines and beer.
Kraft Heinz to Break Up Its Food Businesses

A planned split of the mega company that makes products from Velveeta to Kool-Aid comes as consumers shift away from processed foods.
Wellness Kitchens: The 1950s Room Gets an Update

With today’s wellness kitchens, it’s farewell to the pantry with shelf-stabilized foods, and hail to the composter.
Inflation Sweetener? Denmark Plans Tax Cut on Chocolate and Coffee.

The Scandinavian country has proposed scrapping its tax on chocolate, cake and other sweets, as well as coffee, to help consumers cope with high food prices.
Krispy Kreme Bets on Big-Box Stores to Stay Fresh

Executives are racing to boost revenues at the struggling doughnut maker as sales slump and shares tumble.