Category: Food
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When Low-Income Shoppers Pull Back, the Whole Economy Feels It When Low-Income Shoppers Pull Back, the Whole Economy Feels It
Economy November 11, 2025

When Low-Income Shoppers Pull Back, the Whole Economy Feels It

Traffic from low-income consumers at quick-service restaurants declined by “nearly double digits ... more

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Restaurant Closures Don’t Respect Race, Gender, or Economic Status Restaurant Closures Don’t Respect Race, Gender, or Economic Status
Business September 16, 2026

Restaurant Closures Don’t Respect Race, Gender, or Economic Status

The 2026 closures span neighborhood institutions, family-owned restaurants and established operators. Their ... 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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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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Diet Culture can Hurt Kids. Author Urges to Redefine the Word Fat Diet Culture can Hurt Kids. Author Urges to Redefine the Word Fat
Food April 26, 2023

Diet Culture can Hurt Kids. Author Urges to Redefine the Word Fat

By the time they enter kindergarten, most American children believe that being ... more

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Bad, ugly, expensive… that’s how critics define the American tomato before tariffs hit Mexican tomatoes Bad, ugly, expensive… that’s how critics define the American tomato before tariffs hit Mexican tomatoes
Economy June 26, 2025

Bad, ugly, expensive… that’s how critics define the American tomato before tariffs hit Mexican tomatoes

Food critic Craig Claiborne once called them “tasteless, horrible, and repulsive”; chef ... more

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Tatiana Pacheco: 3Rules for a Healthy Life Tatiana Pacheco: 3Rules for a Healthy Life
Community August 18, 2023

Tatiana Pacheco: 3Rules for a Healthy Life

"The physical aspect is a reflection of your thoughts. If your thoughts ... more

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Trump Inflation Cost the Average U.S. Family $1,625 Last Year Trump Inflation Cost the Average U.S. Family $1,625 Last Year
Food January 20, 2026

Trump Inflation Cost the Average U.S. Family $1,625 Last Year

Congressional analysis finds tariffs and economic decisions drove up housing, transportation, and ... more

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California Food Banks Struggle to Keep Up as Food Prices Stay High California Food Banks Struggle to Keep Up as Food Prices Stay High
Economy September 29, 2026

California Food Banks Struggle to Keep Up as Food Prices Stay High

A bigger grocery bill can force a family to make choices that ... more

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Healthy tortillas? Legislator introduces bill to incorporate folic acid into this food Healthy tortillas? Legislator introduces bill to incorporate folic acid into this food
Food April 16, 2024

Healthy tortillas? Legislator introduces bill to incorporate folic acid into this food

What does folic acid do to the body? Folic acid and folate help ... more

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As Grocery Costs Surge, Republicans Move to Slash $200M From WIC As Grocery Costs Surge, Republicans Move to Slash 0M From WIC
Economy April 23, 2026

As Grocery Costs Surge, Republicans Move to Slash $200M From WIC

House Republicans propose WIC cuts in 2026, raising concerns for families nationwide, ... 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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SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties
Economy July 23, 2025

SNAP doesn’t cover even a low-cost meal in 99% of counties

SNAP, otherwise known as food stamps, only provides around $6 a day ... more

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Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions
Food June 23, 2026

Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions

A federal judge ruled that the USDA exceeded its authority by allowing ... 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
Food 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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FDA Warns Recalled Canned Tuna Was Accidentally Reshipped to California FDA Warns Recalled Canned Tuna Was Accidentally Reshipped to California
Food January 20, 2026

FDA Warns Recalled Canned Tuna Was Accidentally Reshipped to California

Consumers urged to check specific Genova Yellowfin tuna cans after botulism-linked recall ... more

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California Wants Healthier Food. In Los Angeles, Many Families Still Struggle to Put Food on the Table California Wants Healthier Food. In Los Angeles, Many Families Still Struggle to Put Food on the Table
California September 30, 2026

California Wants Healthier Food. In Los Angeles, Many Families Still Struggle to Put Food on the Table

California is changing how consumers identify healthier food. But in Los Angeles ... more

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The taco stand that received a Michelin star: “The secret is the simplicity of our taco.” The taco stand that received a Michelin star: “The secret is the simplicity of our taco.”
Food May 17, 2024

The taco stand that received a Michelin star: “The secret is the simplicity of our taco.”

Newly minted Michelin-starred chef Arturo Rivera Martínez stood over an insanely hot ... more

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California’s New CalFresh Work Rules Start June 1. Thousands of Los Angeles Families May Need to Act Now California’s New CalFresh Work Rules Start June 1. Thousands of Los Angeles Families May Need to Act Now
Food May 1, 2026

California’s New CalFresh Work Rules Start June 1. Thousands of Los Angeles Families May Need to Act Now

California is expanding CalFresh work requirements starting June 1, requiring many adults ... more

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