Food And Drink

Jul 20, 2019

What consumers can do as regulators weigh compounds' risks

While federal regulators weigh the risks of a widely used nonstick and stain-resistant compound, experts say consumers can take steps to limit their exposure.


Jul 16, 2019

Lawsuit claims company trying to pass off whiskey as Scotch

A trade association is suing a Virginia distillery, claiming it is trying to pass off whiskey as Scotch


Jul 9, 2019

Fresh from the lab: Startups make meat that avoids slaughter

A number of startups are creating meat in a lab to avoid hurting animals and damaging the environment



Jun 25, 2019

Deal lets luxury Montana ski club keeps its liquor licenses

An ultra-exclusive Montana ski resort that counts Bill Gates and Justin Timberlake as members is paying the state $370,000 so it can keep its liquor licenses


Jun 22, 2019

Bourbon barrel recovery underway in damaged warehouse

A Kentucky bourbon distillery says barrel recovery is underway at a storage warehouse that partially collapsed during a thunderstorm


Jun 14, 2019

What's so bad about processed foods? Scientists offer clues

Three new studies back up the common advice to limit processed foods, and offer some clues on why


Jun 13, 2019

King Arthur Flour recalls some flour due to E. coli risk

A Vermont-based flour company is voluntarily recalling some bags of flour due to potential E. coli contamination


Jun 11, 2019

Texas governor signs bill to protect kids' lemonade stands

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a measure that is meant to protect the right of kids to run lemonade stands without fear of being shut down by police


Jun 10, 2019

Netherlands vegetable seed developer wins World Food Prize

A seed developer from the Netherlands credited with introducing high quality disease-resistant vegetable seeds to more than 60 countries including the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia is the 2019 recipient of the World Food Prize