You could get paid to eat candy as a Canadian company's chief candy officer
Candy Funhouse's chief candy officer will taste test over 3,500 products a month. Applicants can be as young as 5 years old.
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Behind this locked door is the white abalone's best chance of avoiding extinction
Behind a black door and a sign that reads "Authorized Personnel Only" is a project that aims to bring the white abalone back from the brink of extinction.
Expiration dates lead to lots of food waste, though these dates vary widely by state
In Idaho, milk can be sold for 21 days after it's pasteurized. In Montana, it's just 12 days. The science is the same. But food dates are all over the place, and it leads to a lot of food waste.
Sprite is ditching its iconic green bottle — but environmentalists say it's not enough
For decades, the lemon-lime drink has come in green bottles — but clear plastic is more easily recycled, the company says. Environmentalists say the issue is not the color but the single-use plastic.
The Choco Taco is dead, but it will never be forgotten
Klondike confirmed it discontinued the Choco Taco on Monday. The frozen dessert has been around for nearly 40 years and many fans are lamenting its end and sharing their love for it on social media.
A Skittles lawsuit raises questions over titanium dioxide — a legal food additive
A suit has been filed against the maker of Skittles over titanium dioxide, a color additive that has been on the market for decades but which has been banned in food by European authorities.
Ukraine, Russia agree to export grain, ending a standoff that threatened food supply
The deal allows Ukraine to resume shipments from the Black Sea to world markets and Russia to export grain and fertilizers, clearing the way for millions of tons of desperately needed materials.
Ten of the top cookbooks of 2022, so far
Whether you're looking for exciting dishes to serve at a summer cookout, or something to help you get out of a cooking rut, NPR's Books We Love project has suggestions for you.
Florida ice cream company Big Olaf recalls its products following a listeria outbreak
An outbreak in Big Olaf ice cream products that has sickened nearly two dozen people in 10 states forced the brand to recall all of its flavors and products, the Food and Drug Administration says.
How Chicago came to love Italian beef
The new FX series "The Bear" centers on a fictional family-owned Italian beef shop in Chicago. We explore the history of Italian beef, and why it's such a Chicago favorite.