Ancient Turkey Bones In Mexico Reveal A Strange Relationship With Humans

Ancient Turkey Bones In Mexico Reveal A Strange Relationship With Humans
New tests reveal humans have long raised the birds, and not just for food. Ancient Mesoamericans were buried with turkeys, perhaps as snacks, companions or status symbols. There was even a turkey god.

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USDA Denies Poultry Industry's Request To Speed Up The Slaughter Line

USDA Denies Poultry Industry's Request To Speed Up The Slaughter Line
The National Chicken Council says a faster line speed would increase efficiency and modernize systems. Food safety advocates are calling the move a victory for both workers and consumers.

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Fraud Officials Are Investigating Sales That Caused Nutella Riots in France

Fraud Officials Are Investigating Sales That Caused Nutella Riots in France
Drastic discounts on Nutella caused fights to break out in France last week. Investigators are now trying to determine if the sales broke trade laws.

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Learning To Love Sake: Japan Ramps Up Efforts To Entice Foreign Markets

Learning To Love Sake: Japan Ramps Up Efforts To Entice Foreign Markets
Faced with a shrinking market and workforce, Japanese sake brewers are relying more on exports for growth. So, the government and sake industry are investing in education to help demystify the drink.

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A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk

A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk
American aren't drinking as much milk. One long-established dairy is spurring business by replacing cows with nuts and grains, and using new technology to make alternative "milk" sources.

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Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Across U.S. Over Listeria Fears

Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Across U.S. Over Listeria Fears
Citing "an abundance of caution," the fast-casual chain announced Sunday it is recalling its cream cheese products after one variety tested positive for the bacteria.

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The Cheese Does Not Stand Alone: How Fungi And Bacteria Team Up For A Tastier Rind

The Cheese Does Not Stand Alone: How Fungi And Bacteria Team Up For A Tastier Rind
Cheese rinds may seem simple, even discardable, but the microbial world they contain is complex. Among their inhabitants: bacterial swimmers that hop on highways of fungal tendrils to get around.

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Boozing With The Bard: How The Masses Find Common Ground With Shakespeare

Boozing With The Bard: How The Masses Find Common Ground With Shakespeare
From a theater company where audiences drink along with the actors to a book of cocktails inspired by his plays, alcohol has long been "a great provoker" in making the Bard's work more relatable.

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Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment

Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment
Maybe honeybees get too much attention. They are agricultural animals, like sheep or cattle, and they sometimes make life harder for wild bees. In fact, the bees in true peril are the wild ones.

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'This Is Not Normal': Nutella Riots Hit France, After Stores Slash Prices

'This Is Not Normal': Nutella Riots Hit France, After Stores Slash Prices
"At 8:15, there was already a waiting line of 200 people in front of the store, an employee at one Intermarché location said. Video of one scene was titled "Emeute" — a term for rebellion.

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How Toyota Helped Create A Thriving Japanese Food Culture In Kentucky

How Toyota Helped Create A Thriving Japanese Food Culture In Kentucky
Authentic Japanese food and culture in the heart of Kentucky? You bet. And it all began when Toyota announced plans to open its first American plant in Georgetown in 1985.

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In London, The American Food Aisle Is Filled With Nostalgia And Preservatives

In London, The American Food Aisle Is Filled With Nostalgia And Preservatives
To Americans abroad, comfort food so often looks like junk food. Shops in London are filled with items from Hershey's, Aunt Jemima and Betty Crocker. But Kellogg's Pop-Tarts seem to rule them all.

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Supplies Of Valuable Ginseng Root Dwindling

Supplies Of Valuable Ginseng Root Dwindling
Ginseng is a prized root in demand for it's wide use in traditional Chinese medicine. Some of the most valuable ginseng grows wild in Appalachia, but supplies are dwindling.

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Helping Farmed Animals: High-Impact Rescue

Helping Farmed Animals: High-Impact Rescue
Following the example of an elephant caught on video who apparently thanked human rescuers, anthropologist Barbara King gives a grateful shout-out to some cool new campaigns that help farmed animals.

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Can Chopping Your Vegetables Boost Their Nutrients?

Can Chopping Your Vegetables Boost Their Nutrients?
Cutting some veggies can increase their polyphenols, chemical compounds that have antioxidant properties. In theory, higher levels of polyphenols are better for our health. But it's complicated.

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With 'Hawker Fare,' Chef James Syhabout Shares Laotian Food He Grew Up With

With 'Hawker Fare,' Chef James Syhabout Shares Laotian Food He Grew Up With
When he started writing the cookbook, chef James Syhabout went to his ancestral homeland, Laos, to sample the food. Now, he hopes to introduce more people to the cuisine.

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Jews Feast On Forbidden Foods To Remember Rabbis' Radical Banquet

Jews Feast On Forbidden Foods To Remember Rabbis' Radical Banquet
Ancient Jewish teachings ban pork, shellfish, and meat mixed with dairy in the same meal. Some modern Jews wanting to evolve the way they eat look to a scandalous feast of the past for inspiration.

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Facing Slumping Sales, Coke Hopes To Catch A Wave Of Fans With New Flavors

Facing Slumping Sales, Coke Hopes To Catch A Wave Of Fans With New Flavors
The beverage company hopes to entice young people and former soda drinkers with four new fruity versions of Diet Coke. The decline in sales reflects a shift toward bottled water and flavored seltzer.

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Rights Abuses Still 'Widespread' In Thailand's Fishing Industry, Report Says

Rights Abuses Still 'Widespread' In Thailand's Fishing Industry, Report Says
Migrant workers from Myanmar and Cambodia are often paid below the minimum wage, are not paid on time, and are held in debt, says a new Human Rights Watch report.

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The Far Out History Of How Hippie Food Spread Across America

The Far Out History Of How Hippie Food Spread Across America
Finding granola, hummus, organic produce and whole grains is easy now, but it wasn't always. Jonathan Kauffman's new book, Hippie Food, explores the people and places that expanded America's palate.

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Personalized Diets: Can Your Genes Really Tell You What To Eat?

Personalized Diets: Can Your Genes Really Tell You What To Eat?
There's an explosion of interest in personalized diet approaches and at-home test kits are popping up everywhere. Part of the approach includes analyzing your DNA, but genes can only tell us so much.

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Paul Bocuse, 'Giant' Of French Cuisine, Dies At 91

Paul Bocuse, 'Giant' Of French Cuisine, Dies At 91
The French president and several celebrity chefs mourned the loss of a man who helped re-imagine French cuisine.

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With A Show Of Hands, Filipino-American Chefs Rekindle Kamayan Feasts

With A Show Of Hands, Filipino-American Chefs Rekindle Kamayan Feasts
Kamayan is the traditional Filipino way of eating — without utensils. But it's also a generous shared meal of time-honored colorful foods that creates camaraderie. And it's catching on in the U.S.

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A Peas Offering For The Dairy Aisle: Can This Milk Alternative Rival The Real Deal?

A Peas Offering For The Dairy Aisle: Can This Milk Alternative Rival The Real Deal?
Yellow-pea milk might sound odd, but the founders of Ripple Foods think their protein-rich dairy alternatives could give cow's milk a run for its money and open the door to more plant-based products.

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Scientists Peek Inside The 'Black Box' Of Soil Microbes To Learn Their Secrets

Scientists Peek Inside The 'Black Box' Of Soil Microbes To Learn Their Secrets
Microorganisms play a vital role in growing food and sustaining the planet, but they do it anonymously. Scientists haven't identified most soil microbes, but they are learning which are most common.

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The World's Most Popular Liquor Becomes Scarce On Many Shelves

The World's Most Popular Liquor Becomes Scarce On Many Shelves
At 106 proof, China's famous Moutai baijiu liquor is getting hard to find, as bottles are being snatched up by speculators. Its brand parent recently became the world's most valuable distiller.

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The World's Most Popular Liquor Becomes Scarce On Many Shelves

The World's Most Popular Liquor Becomes Scarce On Many Shelves
At 106 proof, China's famous Moutai baijiu liquor is getting hard to find, as bottles are being snatched up by speculators. Its brand parent recently became the world's most valuable distiller.

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Sugar And Sleep: More Rest May Dull Your Sweet Tooth

Sugar And Sleep: More Rest May Dull Your Sweet Tooth
When study participants who routinely got less than seven hours of sleep were coached to extend their sleep time, they also changed their diets, without being asked — taking in less sugar each day.

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U.K. Lawmakers Want To Battle Waste With A 'Latte Levy' On Disposable Cups

U.K. Lawmakers Want To Battle Waste With A 'Latte Levy' On Disposable Cups
The British Parliament is considering a 34-cent tax on to-go cups to encourage diners to bring their own reusable containers. The goal is to replicate the success of Britain's tax on plastic bags.

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Concerns Grow That Infected 'Zombie Deer' Meat Can Jump To Humans

Concerns Grow That Infected 'Zombie Deer' Meat Can Jump To Humans
Chronic Wasting Disease, a deadly neurological disorder similar to Mad Cow, has been detected in 24 states. So far it has posed no risk to people, but a new Canadian study has prompted more testing.

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Turning Soybeans Into Diesel Fuel Is Costing Us Billions

Turning Soybeans Into Diesel Fuel Is Costing Us Billions
The law that requires America to turn some of its soybeans into diesel fuel for trucks has created a new industry. But it's costing American consumers about $5 billion each year.

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Restaurant Workers Rise To The Challenge Of Helping Each Other With Substance Abuse

Restaurant Workers Rise To The Challenge Of Helping Each Other With Substance Abuse
In an industry fueled by high stress and late hours, its easy to see how people in food service are susceptible to alcohol and drug abuse. Some who've been there are now offering help to others.

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Fugu Freakout: Don't Eat The Blowfish, Japanese Officials Warn

Fugu Freakout: Don't Eat The Blowfish, Japanese Officials Warn
A supermarket in central Japan sold several packages of the fish containing potentially deadly parts. Officials have issued a warning to residents.

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Altering A Species: Darwin's Shopping List

Altering A Species: Darwin's Shopping List
Few scientific discoveries have caused as much excitement as that of editing our genes; yet we owe some of the most stunning wonders around us to old-fashioned breeding practices, says Jimena Canales.

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Meet The Fearless Cook Who Secretly Fed — And Funded — The Civil Rights Movement

Meet The Fearless Cook Who Secretly Fed — And Funded — The Civil Rights Movement
Georgia Gilmore organized black women to cook without raising the suspicions of their white employers, and poured the proceeds into an alternative transportation system for Montgomery bus boycotters.

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Behind The Genius Of Guinness, Ireland's Most Popular Tourist Attraction

Behind The Genius Of Guinness, Ireland's Most Popular Tourist Attraction
Dublin's Guinness Storehouse is a cross between a museum and a marketing campaign, and an homage to the history and taste of the world's best-known stout.

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Fearing Deportation, Food Vendors Are Leaving New York City's Streets

Fearing Deportation, Food Vendors Are Leaving New York City's Streets
Many of the city's street vendors are undocumented immigrants. Some vendors say they've lost a significant portion of their income – and customers – in the wake of stepped-up immigration enforcement.

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Showing Love Through Food May Be Making Our Pets Obese And Unhappy

Showing Love Through Food May Be Making Our Pets Obese And Unhappy
Over half of the dogs and cats around the globe battle the bulge. A pet obesity specialist says a deep human-animal bond may inadvertently be causing unhealthy emotional and physical consequences.

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Government Scientists Say A Controversial Pesticide Is Killing Endangered Salmon

Government Scientists Say A Controversial Pesticide Is Killing Endangered Salmon
The insecticide chlorpyrifos, already under attack for its risk to small children, may be killing salmon as well. The National Marine Fisheries Service is recommending restrictions on its use.

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Montana Barley Fields Become Front Line For Climate Change And Beer

Montana Barley Fields Become Front Line For Climate Change And Beer
Barley, the "king of malt," needs a precise recipe of water and sunshine to thrive — too much of either will cause it to wither and die. And amid a changing climate, that's exactly what's happening.

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DACA's Cloudy Future Casts A Shadow On A Young Chef's Dream

DACA's Cloudy Future Casts A Shadow On A Young Chef's Dream
Alfonso Verdis came to the U.S. from Mexico at age 15, working his way from dishwasher to chef in an industry that relies heavily on immigrant labor. But his DACA status in the U.S. will soon expire.

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After Devastating Cyclone, Fiji Farmers Plant For A Changed Climate

After Devastating Cyclone, Fiji Farmers Plant For A Changed Climate
As the Pacific island archipelago of Fiji faces a warming planet, the country's farmers are turning to more climate-resilient techniques that other storm-prone communities worldwide could model.

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Trump Plants Seeds Of Rural Revival With Friendly Farm Audience

Trump Plants Seeds Of Rural Revival With Friendly Farm Audience
President Trump is unveiling a task force report on reviving rural prosperity at a Farm Bureau convention in Nashville Monday. Rural voters were a key part of Trump's winning election coalition.

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Are Gummy Bear Flavors Just Fooling Our Brains?

Are Gummy Bear Flavors Just Fooling Our Brains?
Color really does impact our perception of taste — even if the ingredients are otherwise the same, scientists say. It's something candy companies use to their advantage.

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Soaring Popularity Of Grass-Fed Beef May Hit Roadblock: Less Nutritious Grass

Soaring Popularity Of Grass-Fed Beef May Hit Roadblock: Less Nutritious Grass
Since the mid-'90s, levels of crude protein in the plants, which cattle need to grow, have dropped nearly 20 percent, and it may just be a matter of time before prairie grasses can't support grazing.

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When The Cash Register Doesn't Take Cash

When The Cash Register Doesn't Take Cash
A handful of restaurants around the country are giving up on cash. Paying for your meal with a credit card or electronically makes for better and faster service, they say.

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Quebec's Epiphany: A Nostalgic Cake Fit For Both Kings And Family

Quebec's Epiphany: A Nostalgic Cake Fit For Both Kings And Family
The Canadian province, once staunchly Catholic, has become proudly secular, and its king cakes have morphed into more of a fun family tradition — while also taking on a tasty French flair.

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James Beard Awards Urge Voters To Consider Both Cuisine And Character

James Beard Awards Urge Voters To Consider Both Cuisine And Character
As past winners, including Mario Batali, face allegations of sexual harassment, judges are being asked to consider character and culture in nominating chefs and restaurants for the "Oscars of food."

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Powerful Food Lobby Group Loses Members Amid Industry Culture Clash

Powerful Food Lobby Group Loses Members Amid Industry Culture Clash
Eight large companies have left the Grocery Manufacturers Association, weakening the influential lobbying group. Some companies have dropped out in an effort to shed the industry's "junk food" image.

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Time To Make The Doughnuts Free Of Artificial Dyes, Dunkin' Decides

Time To Make The Doughnuts Free Of Artificial Dyes, Dunkin' Decides
Dunkin' Donuts had previously pledged to eliminate the dyes by the end of 2018, and is still working on its other menu items.

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James Beard Awards Committee Encourages Voters To Consider More Than Food, Ambiance

James Beard Awards Committee Encourages Voters To Consider More Than Food, Ambiance
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with chef Anne Quatrano, chair of the James Beard Foundation's 2018 awards committee, about a letter that went out to judges encouraging them to consider character and culture in nominating chefs and restaurants for awards.

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U.S. Bakeries Grab A Slice Of A Latin American Tradition: 3 Kings Cake

U.S. Bakeries Grab A Slice Of A Latin American Tradition: 3 Kings Cake
In some Latin American countries, Three Kings Day — Jan. 6 — is a bigger deal than Christmas. As the U.S. Latino population grows, so does interest in the holiday's signature cake, rosca de reyes.

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Shellfish Industry, Scientists Wrestle With Potentially Deadly Toxic Algae Bloom

Shellfish Industry, Scientists Wrestle With Potentially Deadly Toxic Algae Bloom
After decades with no sign of a lethal neurotoxin, the algae that produces it is now plaguing the warming waters of the Gulf of Maine, forcing unprecedented closures in shellfish harvesting.

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You'll Be Shelling Out More Money For Eggs In 2018

You'll Be Shelling Out More Money For Eggs In 2018
High demand, bird flu and insecticides have all driven prices higher, but there is a sunny side: U.S. producers appear to be increasing the size of their laying flocks, which may push costs down.

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From Vegan To 'Keto' And Mediterranean: Experts Rank 2018's Best Diets

From Vegan To 'Keto' And Mediterranean: Experts Rank 2018's Best Diets
A panel of experts convened by U.S. News ranked the best diets. The Mediterranean Diet comes out on top. Two new diets are ranked: the physician-created Nutritarian Diet and the popular Keto diet.

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Coffee Shop Entrepreneur Shows Customers Yemen Is About More Than War

Coffee Shop Entrepreneur Shows Customers Yemen Is About More Than War
A café owner in Dearborn, Mich., sees himself as part entrepreneur, part cultural ambassador for his home country, which is more associated with war than being the world's first coffee exporter.

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From Hooch To Haute Cuisine: A Nearly Extinct Bootlegger's Corn Gets A Second Shot

From Hooch To Haute Cuisine: A Nearly Extinct Bootlegger's Corn Gets A Second Shot
Jimmy Red — the heirloom bootleg "whiskey" corn — was almost lost forever, until someone revived it. Now it's thriving and the darling of Southern chefs and distillers.

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Why Is Venison On Expensive Plates And Food Pantry Shelves?

Why Is Venison On Expensive Plates And Food Pantry Shelves?
Venison, a luxury meat sold in high-end stores also shows up on the winter menus of expensive restaurants. But venison from deer killed by hunters can't be sold, so much of it is given away for free.

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We Gave Weight Loss Using Food Tracking Apps A Try

We Gave Weight Loss Using Food Tracking Apps A Try
If you want to shed pounds in 2018, you should know that how much you eat matters more than how much you work out. Several apps are designed to make watching what your diet easier. We gave one a shot.

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