Food and Beverage

The Environmental Working Group’s latest Dirty Dozen list reveals dirty pesticide practices, with apples jumping up three spots to number one and cilantro getting attention for having the highest amount of unapproved pesticides in the list’s history.

Could a simple plate graphic affect some of America’s greatest issues, beginning with childhood obesity? Nutritionists and healthcare experts sound off on the USDA’s new MyPlate.

A simple, quick-cooking breakfast muffin.

Kid-friendly lunch-box ideas for every day of the week.

Gluten-free foods saw significant growth in 2010 including a 145 percent increase over 2009 in refrigerated nondairy beverages from $4 million to $11 million, according to Schaumburg, Ill.-based market research firm SPINS.

June conference planned in Mumbai to explore the country’s growing appetite for functional nutrition offerings.

Here are a few tips for keeping it earth-friendly when firing up the grill this season.

Asian ingredients enliven this catfish recipe.

A “test and hold” policy would require meat processors to hold beef, pork and poultry until pathogen test results are verified before sending to retailers.