Stories Tagged as
Processed foods
A food historian’s “ode to macaroni and cheese”
Aug 19, 2020
“We like to curse processed foods,” says Jeffrey Miller. “But we usually do it with a mouth full of them.”
Food companies are banking on our urge to snack
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Justin Ho
Aug 30, 2019
Processed food has been going out of fashion for years, but healthy snacks are driving up sales for old-school food companies like the Campbell Soup Co.
Why is more plastic showing up in processed foods?
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Renata Sago
Jun 18, 2019
In the past two weeks alone, polymers have shown up in branded pasta sauces and chicken products.
Processed food companies find that consumer tastes are changing
May 18, 2018
It’s tough to be in the processed food business these days. The abrupt departure of the Campbell’s CEO after a bad quarterly earnings report highlights how difficult it is for these companies to shift their identities, with consumers seeking foods they consider healthier. How are processed food companies responding? Click the audio player above to […]
Food giant General Mills tries out some new tactics
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Annie Baxter
Dec 29, 2015
The Big Food company tries on small-size tactics in developing new products.
Target zeroes in on food, glorious food
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Annie Baxter
May 18, 2015
Target is emphasizing produce and organic foods in its grocery departments.
Finding the natural in natural flavors
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Sam Harnett
Mar 2, 2015
Natural flavors come from a substance found in nature, but that's just the start.
For public good, not for profit.
5 simple tricks to avoid eating processed food
Mar 12, 2013
A list for some tips and tricks to keep some processed foods to a minimum.
Processed foods make up 70 percent of the U.S. diet
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Kai Ryssdal
Mar 12, 2013
Author Melanie Warner discusses the complexities of the processed foods that line the shelves at the supermarket.