Food
By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
Ghouls, goblins ... and gummy bears.
RFK Jr. seeks to end ‘demonization’ of saturated fats
Americans will be advised to eat more butter, meat and other foods high in saturated fats under new government dietary guidelines expected as soon as this coming week.
Cheese lover? Here is the ultimate cheat sheet for picking the perfect mozzarella
If you've ever wandered into the cheese section with the innocent intent of "just picking up some mozzarella," you know it's not that simple.
Your vintage cookbook collection may be worth more than you know
A tattered spiral-bound collection of church recipes or a first edition of Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" might look like ordinary kitchen bookshelf fare. Yet in today's collecting world, both could fetch surprising sums at auction or online.
New California law defines, bans ‘ultraprocessed’ foods in schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Wednesday that requires schools to begin phasing out "ultraprocessed foods" by July 2029.
Europe’s ‘hot dog populism’ seeks to ban advertising of vegetarian protein as meat
Lawmakers in the European Parliament on Wednesday voted to ban the labeling of vegetarian protein with terms such as "steak" or "meat."
Universal Orlando serves up terrifyingly tasty treats at Halloween Horror Nights 2025
Survive Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights with bloody popcorn, fiery wings and post-apocalyptic snacks inspired by "Terrifier," "Fallout" and "Five Nights at Freddy's" at Universal Studios Florida.
The Dubai chocolate craze is now about much more than bars
Some flavor crazes flirt with us and fade. Others stay and make themselves at home.
Japan facing shortages of Asahi beer, other drinks following cyberattack
A cyberattack is wreaking havoc on the Japanese company that makes Asahi beer, with shortages of the beer and other products expected soon.
Tony Shalhoub explores global cultures through bread in new CNN series ‘Breaking Bread’
To make bread, you need flour, water, salt and, usually, a rising agent, like yeast. To break bread, CNN has enlisted someone special - Tony Shalhoub.
Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover
Pepsi has a new challenge: keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting.
Thanksgiving is America’s most wasteful holiday
Americans throw away, on average, more than 300 million pounds of food at Thanksgiving. Families gather around the table to share turkey, swap stories and make memories. Yet the holiday carries a costly side effect for consumers, the environment and grocery store prices.
This fall’s trendiest ingredient smells kind of gross, but tastes incredible
It smells earthy, salty and just a little funky, but miso is having its moment. Once tucked away in specialty Asian markets, miso is now a supermarket staple, popping up in everything from Michelin-starred tasting menus to TikTok recipe hacks.
Home bakers donate fresh bread to food banks thanks to this Seattle nonprofit
On a recent Saturday near Seattle, Cheryl Ewaldsen pulled three golden loaves of wheat bread out of her kitchen oven.
Caffeine shock: How inflation turned lattes into a luxury
In 2005, the second year Starbucks offered their now-iconic pumpkin spice latte across the United States, it cost $3.35 for a Grande. Today, the same PSL will run you at least $6.50, an increase of 94%.
Coffee and lifestyle, values, social habits: What your brew says about you
Recent research suggests that your favorite brew could reflect aspects of your lifestyle, values and even your social habits.
Uber partnering with drone company to launch aerial food-delivery program
Uber is working with drone maker Flytrex to start drone delivery for Uber Eats, with plans to test the drones in select markets by the end of the year.
Ovechkin’s cereal, Ovi’s Great Crunch, hits Giant store shelves this week ahead of NHL season
Alex Ovechkin's gap-toothed grin is coming to grocery stores throughout the D.C. region.
Girl Scouts adding rocky road ice cream-inspired cookie to 2026 lineup
The Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new flavor for next year's cookie season: Exploremores, inspired by rocky road ice cream.
Vibe and value: The best thing you’ll eat this month was probably made in a parking lot
On any given night in America, a humble parking lot can transform into a Michelin-worthy dining room. A recent study suggests that more than 60% of millennials have eaten from a food truck in the past year. Once the domain of construction crews and college campuses, IBIS estimates that food trucks now contribute a staggering $2.8 billion to the U.S. foodservice sector in 2025, with further growth expected in the years ahead.
