Many parents and nutritionists applauded stricter federal regulations, but food companies say the changes could increase costs and waste.
Category: Food
He’s Not Just Looking to Make a Quick Billion
Marc Lore, the entrepreneur behind Diapers.com and Jet.com, would like to disrupt food delivery. But he really wants to build a brand that actually lasts.
Will Food Prices Stop Rising Quickly? Many Companies Say Yes.
Food companies are talking about smaller price increases this year, good news for grocery shoppers, restaurant diners and the White House.
Why Olive Oil Is So Expensive Right Now
Prices have more than doubled as extreme weather hit crops in Spain, Italy and elsewhere. The upcoming harvest isn’t looking much better, so that drizzle of oil on your salad may remain costly.
How a Fertilizer Shortage Is Spreading Desperate Hunger
Across Africa and in parts of Asia, disruption to the supply chain for fertilizer is raising food prices and increasing malnutrition.
China’s Extreme Floods and Heat Ravage Farms and Kill Animals
China’s leader has made it a national priority to ensure the country can feed its large population. But weather shocks have disrupted wheat harvests and threatened pig and fish farming.
China’s Bid to Improve Food Production? Giant Towers of Pigs.
High-rise hog farms have sprung up nationwide as part of Beijing’s drive to enhance its agricultural competitiveness and reduce its dependence on imports.