Category: Food
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SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment
Economy October 7, 2024

SNAP benefits increase in October due to cost-of-living adjustment

People who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will see ... more

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Snak or junk food? Americans are bombarded with new products Snak or junk food? Americans are bombarded with new products
Food March 22, 2023

Snak or junk food? Americans are bombarded with new products

Miniature Twinkies, Cocoa Puffs popcorn, Dr Pepper-flavored cotton candy: Food manufacturers know ... more

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Mexico’s New Strategy to Stop the Screwworm Could Stabilize Rising U.S. Beef Prices Mexico’s New Strategy to Stop the Screwworm Could Stabilize Rising U.S. Beef Prices
Economy March 14, 2026

Mexico’s New Strategy to Stop the Screwworm Could Stabilize Rising U.S. Beef Prices

Mexico’s new screwworm containment strategy—releasing sterilized flies across affected regions—aims to protect ... more

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Mexicans spent nearly US $2.5B on tacos in 2024 Mexicans spent nearly US $2.5B on tacos in 2024
Food April 3, 2025

Mexicans spent nearly US $2.5B on tacos in 2024

Taco restaurants, or taquerías, generate an estimated 50 billion pesos (US $2.46 ... more

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Meet Elena Reygadas: The World’s Best Female Chef Meet Elena Reygadas: The World’s Best Female Chef
Food April 25, 2023

Meet Elena Reygadas: The World’s Best Female Chef

In the first of this year's pre-announced awards, The World's 50 Best ... more

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Los Angeles Coffee Scene Ranks Among the Nation’s Best With Deep Latino Roots Los Angeles Coffee Scene Ranks Among the Nation’s Best With Deep Latino Roots
Culture April 19, 2026

Los Angeles Coffee Scene Ranks Among the Nation’s Best With Deep Latino Roots

The Los Angeles coffee scene blends global sourcing with Latino roots, making ... more

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How Latinos are dominating the culinary and beverage industry in the U.S. How Latinos are dominating the culinary and beverage industry in the U.S.
Food October 22, 2023

How Latinos are dominating the culinary and beverage industry in the U.S.

The growing supply of new culinary offerings in California and the rest ... more

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La Costeña Strengthens the Sense of Belonging for Mexicans in the U.S. La Costeña Strengthens the Sense of Belonging for Mexicans in the U.S.
Business September 2, 2025

La Costeña Strengthens the Sense of Belonging for Mexicans in the U.S.

The Mexican canned food company La Costeña wants to expand its presence ... more

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L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts
Community August 28, 2023

L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a motion seeking to expand ... more

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Kroger, the king of sushi sales: Cheap sushi, big sales Kroger, the king of sushi sales: Cheap sushi, big sales
Business August 21, 2023

Kroger, the king of sushi sales: Cheap sushi, big sales

Kroger is the king of sushi sales in the U.S., with over ... more

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Komal: Wins Her First Michelin Star as a Tribute to Mexican Food Komal: Wins Her First Michelin Star as a Tribute to Mexican Food
Culture May 15, 2025

Komal: Wins Her First Michelin Star as a Tribute to Mexican Food

Mexican cuisine once again showcases the richness and variety that continues to ... more

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Original King Taco Becomes a Piece of L.A. History Original King Taco Becomes a Piece of L.A. History
Food April 21, 2026

Original King Taco Becomes a Piece of L.A. History

King Taco Historic-Cultural Monument designation recognizes the restaurant’s role in shaping Latino ... more

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Jonathan L. Perez: “With food, we are making history” Jonathan L. Perez: “With food, we are making history”
Food March 11, 2024

Jonathan L. Perez: “With food, we are making history”

The life of the renowned chef Jonathan L. Perez has been very ... more

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‘It’s Just Too Much’: Grocery Prices Driving Consumer Anxiety ‘It’s Just Too Much’: Grocery Prices Driving Consumer Anxiety
Economy August 5, 2025

‘It’s Just Too Much’: Grocery Prices Driving Consumer Anxiety

Polls have shown that U.S. President Donald Trump owes his 2024 election ... more

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Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it! Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it!
Food January 10, 2023

Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it!

Having a hearty appetite has long been perceived at Latino tables as ... more

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Increase in Latinos Redefine Menus in Restaurants Increase in Latinos Redefine Menus in Restaurants
Food May 14, 2023

Increase in Latinos Redefine Menus in Restaurants

The go-to favorite cuisine of Americans used to be Italian, but increasingly ... more

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No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults
Food October 24, 2025

No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults

"It's very important for neighborhoods to get organized, for families to set ... more

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How many Americans use food stamps and how can you receive them? How many Americans use food stamps and how can you receive them?
Food July 25, 2023

How many Americans use food stamps and how can you receive them?

FACTS: In 2021, more than 41 million individuals participate in SNAP. More than one ... more

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How birria took over restaurant menus across the country How birria took over restaurant menus across the country
Food September 26, 2024

How birria took over restaurant menus across the country

Birria, which was once known as a regional Mexican food, has taken ... more