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Call it 'protein', not 'meat'

Jun 12, 2014
Protein is the food buzzword that sells.

Why the U.S. economy is like a donut

Jun 6, 2014
It's full on the outside edges but hollow in the middle (class).

Why does everyone want Hillshire these days?

May 29, 2014
There's a bidding war for the maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and Ball Park hot dogs.

Pilgrim eyes Hillshire as tasty morsel

May 27, 2014
Chicken-producer Pilgrim's Pride makes hostile takeover bid for Hillshire Brands.

Ragu: the way many of us learned to love 'Italian' food

May 22, 2014
Ragu was heavily advertised in the '60s, bringing red sauce to Americans at large.

Trim the fat from your food budget

May 16, 2014
Meal planning and reducing food waste are the biggest steps toward getting your grocery budget under control.

What common food buzzwords actually mean

May 9, 2014
New York Times columnist Mark Bittman on what labels like "organic" really mean.

For public good, not for profit.

Why green olives come in jars, but black ones come in cans

May 5, 2014
A tale of economics, dinner parties and death.
Olives from Eataly, which don't come in a can or a jar.
Dan Weissmann/Marketplace

Yogurt: Not just for breakfast anymore

May 2, 2014
Who knew Greek yogurt could be a cream cheese substitute?

Food inflation, or, why bacon is a good investment

Apr 11, 2014
A look into why food costs are rising across the world.