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Iconic Canadian brands have held strong during the recession, seeing expansion into America and partnership with U.S. companies. Part of the key to their success is making consumers relate to their brands.

In a bid to lower costs, Canadian brewer Molson is cutting back its monthly allocation of free beers for the company’s retirees.

U.K. officials are considering getting rid of certain food labels that confuse consumers and can lead to excessive waste.

Grocery stores, from nationwide chains to local convenience stores, are reporting resilient sales figures. Whatever the economic conditions, people need to eat.

Taste what’s fresh this month. In June, tangy apricots, sweet Vidalia onions and tart Key limes are at their peak. Not only do all of them boast luscious flavor, each one can help boost your health. Read on and get ready to savor summer goodness.

Thanks to deft management practices and affordable prices, some restaurant chains are weathering the recession well.

The proposed beverage tax would help provide an estimated 50 million Americans with health insurance. But manufacturers, small businesses and consumers aren’t happy about a possible increase in price.

By the end of 2010, restaurant chains in Massachusetts with 20 or more locations in the state will have to post calorie counts for their dishes.

The level of radioactive carbon in whiskeys made after 1950 is higher due to nuclear bomb testing, making it easy to identify new whiskey posing as century-old vintage.

At the end of a big holiday, leftovers are almost impossible to avoid. If you find yourself buried in boxes of matzo, packages of Peeps, or baskets of hard boiled eggs, fear not, we found some great ways to use, and enjoy, your leftovers from Easter or Passover.

April is a great month for spring cleaning, but it’s also a perfect time to rejuvenate your diet. After months of subsisting on hearty vegetables and roots, welcome warmer weather by infusing your cooking with the foods of the season. Tender asparagus, aromatic ramps and buttery fava beans all deliver the fresh flavors of spring, along with an array of nutrients to keep you healthy.

Among today’s positive news headlines: Bed, Bath & Beyond and Ruby Tuesday shares boosted by better-than-expected numbers, financial master’s grads stand to benefit from current economic conditions and a financial company CEO points out the good news inherent in negative headlines.

The humble dessert has long been thought to be a Chinese contribution, but researchers contend that Japan deserves credit.

The popularity of Umami is growing worldwide among chefs who think its meaty, savory taste helps enhance the flavor of their own dishes.

Will the pistachio recall, the second food borne illness to strike American nut processors this year, finally prompt FDA improvements?

A new study strengthens the link between scalding beverages and cancer, a week after another study showed alcohol could also be a risk factor.

Eating Synsepalum dulcificum, known more commonly as the “miracle fruit,” changes taste sensations for up to an hour or more. As well as having potential medical uses, the berry has sparked underground flavor-tripping parties.

Americans are in the mood for love, as evidenced by recent strong sales in romance novels, online dating sites and chocolate.

More restrictive budgets are pushing Americans toward cheap comfort foods and lower-priced chain dining establishments. But are our tightened economic belts leading to expanded waistlines?

Alcohol consumption is linked to one type of esophageal cancer, though recent studies suggests moderate drinkers have a lower overall risk of getting that cancer.

Warm, earthy and comforting, whiskey has evolved over centuries from its monastic roots to become one of the world’s most varied and consumed spirits.

To keep up spirits among remaining employees—and to keep them from leaving, some U.S. companies are offering low-cost fringe benefits. Green energy and agriculture are also showing some positive indicators.

Research suggests that food produced locally may leave as large a carbon footprint as food created on an industrialized farm.

Recipes from “The Joy of Cooking” have increased substantially in calorie count and portion size since the book’s original publication, according to a recent study.

Food labels: nearly everything we eat has them, yet they seldom make for easy reading. Here’s a quick how-to guide for deciphering the labels on your food.

Feeding genetically modified Golden Rice to participants in a research study has outraged a group of scientists, who say the food hasn’t been evaluated enough.

The European Union has upheld Austria and Hungary’s bans on two types of genetically modified corn, as debate over the food’s safety continues.

The small town of Lucca, Italy, recently passed a law prohibiting new ethnic restaurants from opening, a move that some critics call “gastronomic racism.”

A new study shows promise in treating people with peanut allergies using a technique being tested in other labs around the world.

Iceland’s new government had planned to reduce the whaling quotas set by the outgoing regime, but the legal complications have proved too great.