Tyson Foods' Acquisition Of Hillshire Could Drive Prices Upward
Some analysts see a potential downside for consumers if Tyson Foods acquires Hillshire Brands for $8 billion.
Is Amazon Finally Releasing A 3D Smartphone This Month?
Amazon will release a new technology later this month that some predict will be a smartphone with a 3D display.
Don Zimmer, Beloved Baseball Icon, Dies At 83
Zimmer played alongside Jackie Robinson and coached a World Series-winning Yankees team.
São Paulo Subway Workers Announce Strike As Brazil World Cup Nears
It's just the latest in a series of headaches for Brazil leading up to next week's big soccer tournament.
Donald Sterling Confirms He Will Sell LA Clippers To Steve Ballmer For $2B
Donald Sterling said he'll sell the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.
Hog Market Stable Despite New PEDv Pig Virus Fears
The hog market has been remarkably stable in the face of a recent report that a deadly pig virus believed to have been brought to the U.S. from China is more dangerous than previously thought.
How Whole Foods Can Rebuild Its Brand Amid Tough Competition, Customer Defections
Whole Foods' recipe for success isn't working anymore. Here's why -- and what the company should do about it.
Why Was Monsanto Hacked This Time?
A number of theories have emerged about why a Monsanto Corp. subsidiary's server was hacked earlier this year.
'Whiskey Crisis' Looms Over America's Drinking Culture
A shortage of whiskey is making headlines, as prices for top-shelf product skyrocket. But not everybody is buying in to the panic.
California Lawmakers Reject GMO-Labeling Bill For Second Time In Two Years
California lawmakers rejected a bill on Wednesday that would have required labeling of GMO foods in the state.
Meat, Produce, Dairy Prices On The Rise While Processed Foods, Grain Prices Remain Stable
As global food prices continue to rise, evidence shows that perishable goods are the overwhelming driver behind the increase.
New EU Restrictions On South African Citrus Could Hinder European Produce Market
The European Commission's new rules on South African citrus imports could have major implications for Europe's fresh fruit market.
Nanomaterials In Food: Is It Safe To Eat Nanoparticles?
Nanomaterials are found in dozens of foods.
PetSmart, Petco Announce They Will Stop Selling Chinese Pet Treats
PetSmart announced it will stop selling Chinese-made dog and cat treats on Wednesday, a day after Petco announced a similar move.
GMO Crops: Two Oregon Counties Ban Their Cultivation Via Ballot Initiatives
Voters in two Oregon counties have approved ballot initiatives banning the cultivation of GMO crops.
Europe Moves To Reduce Food Waste Via Changes To Labeling Regime
The European Union is preparing to take steps to reduce the tens of millions of tons of food that goes to waste each year across the continent.
Food Labeling Laws Could Be Undermined By First Amendment Court Challenge
An upcoming court decision could undermine a host of food labeling laws that inform consumers about the origins of what they eat.
New Study Linking Honeybee Deaths To Pesticides Rouses Public Outcry
The sustained public concern over the negative effects of neonicotinoids has reached statehouses across the US.
Whole Foods' Disappointing Q2 Performance Reflects Shifting Grocery Industry Landscape
Analysts say a range of factors are to blame for Whole Foods' disappointing second-quarter performance.
Nigerian Space Agency's Satellites Searching For Schoolgirls Abducted By Boko Haram
Nigeria's space agency is using two satellites to assist the ongoing search for 276 schoolgirls kidnapped by the Boko Haram.
Australian GMO 'Contamination' Case Could Have International Repercussions
Friends no more, Australian organic farmer Steve Marsh is suing neighboring farmer Mick Baxter over alleged GMO contamination.
Vermont Governor Signs Nation's First Unconditional GMO Labeling Bill
Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin: "Today I was proud to sign the nation's first law requiring GMO labeling."
Nigeria's GDP Rebasing May Help Woo Investors, But Ordinary Citizens Will See Little Benefit
South Africa has lost the title of biggest African economy, but the nation that replaced it has a lot to do to spread its wealth more evenly.
After Vermont Bill, GMO Labeling Becomes Center Of Debate On Bioengineering's Future
Genetically modified food is here to stay, but Vermont may well turn out to be the pioneer that forced food companies to label it as such.
Vermont Legislature Passes Nation's First Mandatory GMO Labeling Bill
The Legislature sent the mandatory labeling bill to Gov. Peter Shumlin on Wednesday, setting up a fight with big agriculture.
Farmers Concerned About Sourcing As Wal-Mart Rolls Out Wild Oats Organic Line
Wal-Mart's Wild Oats initiative has stoked controversy about the place of major corporations in the organic food sector.
Drought, Drug Cartels, Rising Prices Combine To Create Cinco De Mayo ‘Limepocalypse’
Looking forward to a margarita as warm weather approaches? You may be in for a surprise.
Food Prices To Keep Rising As Drought, Demand And Disease Strain Supply
Experts warn that food prices will continue to climb if concerted action is not taken to address key issues facing international agriculture.
General Mills Will Let You Sue It Even If You 'Like' Its Products After All
General Mills reverses course after backlash to legal language that seemed to say "liking" its products would bar legal action.
Is Wal-Mart Quietly Building An Organic Empire To Fuel Its Wild Oats Rollout?
The company appears ready to take a gamble on a growing public demand for healthier foods.
