Food

Despite recent company moves to improve the coffee chain’s appeal and profitability, Starbucks posted year-on-year fiscal fourth-quarter losses at its U.S. stores.

For many, Election Day means free stuff: coffee, doughnuts, music and even sex toys are up for grabs from local and national businesses looking to attract voters.

To protect the federal funding they receive from the National School Lunch Program, some Georgia schools will stop selling junk food to kids.

What better time to celebrate seasonal food than the month when Americans dedicate an entire holiday to eating? This November, branch out from the usual staples of winter squash and baked potatoes and try a dish of sweet, braised kohlrabi. Or find another use for cranberries and sweet potatoes and use them to highlight more meals than just Thanksgiving dinner.

Wine aficionados may want to rethink their daily glass, as researchers have found dangerous levels of heavy metals in more than 100 types of red and white wines.

The former plant manager of Agriprocessors, Inc., the nation's largest kosher meatpacking plant, has been arrested on federal conspiracy charges.

A health minister in England wants eateries there to follow the lead of U.S. restaurants by posting calorie counts on menus.

Nashville, Tenn., is on the verge of requiring calorie transparency at chain restaurants, joining other U.S. locations in the fight against obesity.

American restaurants are seeing a sharp decline in consumers and sales as the credit crisis continues.

In an effort to get kids eating fresher, healthier foods, some schools in Wales have stopped offering ketchup with lunch.

Competition from large brewers and a worldwide shortage of hops are forcing craft brewers to improvise with their tipples.

A Lebanese industrialist is hoping to file suit against Israel for appropriating Lebanese dishes like hummus, tabbouleh and falafel.

Revered restaurant guide Zagat has reached its 30th birthday, but will the overabundance of food blogs and online restaurant review sites spoil the party?

Some schools in Minnesota are attempting to curb misbehavior and improve nutrition by putting an end to the tradition of kids bringing birthday treats to class.

A new report confirms what many parents already know: some popular kids’ cereals are heavy in sugary ingredients and low on nutrients.

A greenhouse dedicated to micro-vegetables has been established in Long Island.

The North Dakota Farmers Union has opened D.C. restaurant Founding Farmers, which features produce from family-operated farms across America.

With outside help, African countries seem to be turning an agricultural corner, focusing on education and technology to increase production and become self-sufficient.

Crisp air and crunchy leaves suggest fall has arrived, and with it, an abundance of apples are ready to be picked. We’ve found Web sites to help you plan your apple-picking trip, beginning with finding an orchard, and culminating with delicious apple recipes. You’ll also learn about the history and health benefits of apples, and find harvest festivals close to home.

No longer the indistinguishable patty seemingly made from sawdust and cardboard, fake meat has landed on menus ranging from fast-food joints to fine-dining establishments—and has challenged perceptions of taste and social values along the way.

The U.S. government is considering allowing genetically engineered animals to be sold as food to consumers, but some feel that the lack of labeling could be a health hazard.

More people are cooking at home as a result of the slow economy, but some food industry insiders predicted the trend before the economy took a turn.

Twenty-five states and interest groups have asked MillerCoors to suspend releasing an energy drink, Sparks Red, that contains both alcohol and caffeine.

Criminal charges against the owner and managers of the United States’ largest kosher meat producer have raised ethical concerns regarding kosher mandates and standards.

There is something sad about saying goodbye to the last of the summer produce—perfectly fresh peaches or plums, abundant corn and tomatoes. Fortunately, many summertime foods freeze well; buy them now and continue to enjoy them through fall and winter.

You may already be longing for the vibrant colors of summer—golden peaches, emerald-green peas and ruby cherries—that have left the market. But their vacant spots make room for a new array of delicious fruits and vegetables. The arrival of grapes, beets and cauliflower signals the start of autumn.

Samak Sundaravej, forced out of office two days ago by a court ruling, has accepted the nomination of his political party to replace himself as the new prime minister.

An array of snacks and bite-sized culinary delights to accompany your evening drink, Tapas have become as much a part of the Spanish identity as bullfights on Sunday, the claps and strumming of Flamenco, and summers on the beach.

Sin sector stocks have not followed the usual trend of rising in a soft economy. But the U.S. beer market is the exception, as Americans are still buying beer despite lighter wallets.

A Thai court has ruled that Samak Sundaravej must leave office—not because of ongoing protests by his critics but because of his love for food.