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Rubio Vowed Food Would Be Sent. Now, 500 Tons to Be Destroyed

Emergency aid meant for Afghan, Pakistani children will be disposed of instead of distributed

(Newser) - About 500 tons of emergency food rations are set to be destroyed after months of bureaucratic gridlock under the Trump administration, according to multiple current and former government sources. The high-energy biscuits, bought by USAID near the end of President Biden's term for roughly $800,000, were stored...

139-Year-Old Canned Goods Staple Files for Bankruptcy

Del Monte Foods is entering into 'a court-supervised sale process'

(Newser) - Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is seeking a buyer as US consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options. "After a thorough evaluation of all available options, we determined a court-supervised...

Wraps Are Popular Again, and That's Bad News
Wraps Are Popular Again,
and That's Bad News
OPINION
Jul 1, 2025 5:17 PM CDT

Wraps Are Popular Again, and That's Bad News

Atlantic writer worries about a rise in 'thinness-obsessed' culture in the US

(Newser) - It looks like wraps are back, writes Ellen Cushing at the Atlantic . McDonald's and Popeyes made menu announcements to that effect this month, and they're all over TikTok as well. All signs, then, point to a resurgence in "one of the biggest eating fads of the 1990s,...

Amid the Rubble, Gaza Marks the Start of Eid

Gazans hold outdoor prayers, with food growing ever scarcer

(Newser) - Palestinians across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip marked the start of one of Islam's most important holidays with prayers outside destroyed mosques and homes early Friday, with little hope the war with Israel will end soon. With much of Gaza in rubble, men and children were forced to hold the...

Walmart: We're Raising Prices Over Tariffs

Retail giant says consumers will soon see the increases

(Newser) - President Trump's tariffs are just "too high," according to Walmart, which says it will raise prices, including on some food items, in response. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Thursday that tariffs on China are pushing up the costs of electronics and toys, while tariffs on Costa Rica,...

Fast Food Chains Are in a Chicken Craze

Burger joints like McDonald's and Wendy's are cashing in on poultry popularity

(Newser) - Chicken is having a moment. Once seen as a sidekick to burgers and fries, chicken—especially crispy chicken—is rapidly taking the spotlight on fast food menus nationwide, and NBC News reports the reason is simple: There's a huge demand. According to a recent industry report, chicken-centric chains like...

Turtle Soup Was Once All the Rage on US Menus

Food & Wine takes a historical look at the once-popular dish

(Newser) - Food & Wine investigates the rise and fall of a dish once considered a delicacy in high-end restaurants throughout the US—turtle soup. The dish was all the rage 150 or so years ago, and the story explains how overfishing and changing tastes have all but wiped it off...

Inhaling Your Food Isn't Helping You

Eating mindfully and slowly—without gadgets—can help you enjoy your meal more and eat less

(Newser) - You can have your cake and eat it, too—just do it slowly. Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health, but the speed at which you devour your dinner matters just as much. There are risks with eating too fast—think...

World's Best Food City Is in the US
World's Best Food
City Is in the US
Mar 17, 2025 12:38 PM CDT

World's Best Food City Is in the US

New Orleans comes out on top in Time Out's ranking

(Newser) - Influences from France, Spain, Vietnam, and Africa come together in the world's best city for food—right in the US, according to Time Out . Thousands of people from around the world were asked to rate their local food scene based on 18 criteria, including quality and affordability. These rankings...

We Have Entered the 'LOLfood Era'
We Have Entered
the 'LOLfood Era'
analysis
Mar 8, 2025 3:15 PM CST

We Have Entered the 'LOLfood Era'

Jaya Saxena at Eater detects a cultural shift back to comfort foods in chaotic times

(Newser) - Looking around at restaurant menus and social media, Jaya Saxena at Eater declares that America has entered a new food era. More precisely, it has entered the "LOLfood era." Think comfort foods such as mozzarella sticks (which one upscale restaurant is serving as "shotzarellas" in a shot...

Foodies, Check Out This US City
Foodies, Check Out
This US City
Oct 6, 2024 12:15 PM CDT

Foodies, Check Out This US City

Miami tops WalletHub's list for 'culinary enthusiasts'

(Newser) - From food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants, every city has its own culinary gems to discover. WalletHub did some deep diving to suss out which US metropolises have tasty offerings for resident and visitor Epicureans alike, looking at more than 180 of the nation's largest cities through the lens of...

Do Your Kids Glare at Their Plate? It May Be in the Genes

Researchers say picky eaters may be more nature than nurture

(Newser) - Have a fussy young eater at home, or know someone who does? Many parents will vouch that their own kids are similarly finicky when mealtime rolls around, and now new research suggests that pickiness may be genetic—meaning refusing to consume one's broccoli or glass of milk may be...

Pumpkin Spice Latte Comes Earlier Than Ever

Starbucks released its fall menu Thursday, a day earlier than last year

(Newser) - Don't let Starbucks fool you. It's still summer, though it might not feel like it inside your local franchise. Starbucks released its full fall menu , including the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, on Thursday—the earliest date ever, Quartz reports. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is back for its 21st...

Olympics Off to Rocky Start in One Area: Food

Athletes complain that eggs, other items are in short supply

(Newser) - Olympic athletes are hungrier than expected—not for medals, but for eggs. French newspaper L'Équipe reports on apparent food shortages in Paris' Olympic Village, where eggs had to be rationed at breakfast on Wednesday. Catering company Sodexo Live! confirmed certain items were in "very high demand" and...

This 'Silent Eating Disorder' Isn't About Weight, Body Image

People with ARFID, or avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, are anxious or afraid of food itself

(Newser) - Earlier this year, an 8-year-old girl from Los Angeles named Hannah went viral for the videos she posted online , showing her trying out different foods, documenting her reactions to them, and offering a ranking on a scale of 1 to 10. The clips aren't just frivolous forays into the...

This Could Be the World's Next Fast-Food Phenom

'Onigiri,' a type of Japanese rice ball, has earned its place in the Oxford dictionary

(Newser) - The word "onigiri" became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. The rice balls are stuffed with a variety of fillings and typically wrapped in seaweed. It's an everyday dish that...

Refrigeration Changed Food in Unexpected Ways
Refrigeration
Changed Food
in Unexpected
Ways
longform
Jun 23, 2024 2:00 PM CDT

Refrigeration Changed Food in Unexpected Ways

In the New Yorker , Nicola Twilley looks at how it changed the very flavor

(Newser) - The cheeseburger emerged a century ago, not too long after the dawn of refrigeration, and it's no mere coincidence, writes Nicola Twilley in the New Yorker . If you tried to make one from scratch—harvest grain for the buns, slaughter a cow for the meat, grow some lettuce and...

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Early Death
Some Ultraprocessed Foods
Are Worse Than Others
NEW STUDY
May 9, 2024 9:45 AM CDT

Some Ultraprocessed Foods Are Worse Than Others

Ice cream, processed meat show strong association with mortality risk

(Newser) - A diet high in ultraprocessed foods has been linked to cancer , weight gain , and now early death. A new 30-year study of 115,000 people found those who consumed the most ultraprocessed foods (UPFs)—including frozen meals, processed meat like hot dogs, potato chips, sugary breakfast cereals, and artificially sweetened...

Consumer Reports Warns of Pesticides on Grocery Produce

It found worrisome levels in 20% of US produce

(Newser) - Roughly 20% of the fruits and vegetables in your local grocery store may pose a "significant" health risk because of pesticides, according to a Consumer Reports analysis. Its report is based on USDA routine pesticide testing of nearly 30,000 samples of fresh, frozen, organic, and canned produce collected...

Culinary Diplomacy: What's Janet Yellen Eating in China?

She ate potentially psychedelic mushrooms on her last visit, and all eyes are on this trip

(Newser) - Ever since she ate mushrooms that can have psychedelic effects in Beijing last July, Janet Yellen has united Americans and Chinese in wanting to know what she'll eat next. As the AP reports, now that the US Treasury secretary is back in China this week, having stopped in Guangzhou...

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