Food companies in space race to beef up menu for astronauts

Food firms are now chomping at the bit for the chance to tout their chow as food that can be served on Earth and in space. To do so, manufacturers apply to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to register their products as Japanese Space Food, which means that astronauts can pop it into their …

During my eight-month stint in the food capital of the world, I learned my fair share about food, from the proper ratio of buckwheat flour to water for perfectly crispy galettes to the laws (yes, laws) regulating baguette ingredients. But perhaps the most formative and unexpected lesson of all was about food …

Changes in consumer attitudes about sugar-based snacks and a shift to on-line shopping are among factors pressuring the U.S. confectionery category. KANSAS CITY — The news announced in June that Vevey, Switzerland-based Nestle S.A. had conducted a strategic review of its $925 million U.S. …

“Health claims for fortified food articles should be like Vitamin A for helping in preventing night blindness, Iron for fighting anaemia, Iodine required for normal growth, thyroid and brain function. Thiamine is required for normal nerve and heart function,” says the draft, adding “a statement that in order to …

In a recent AskReddit thread, a user posed the question, “Chefs and waiters of Reddit, what type of dish do you always avoid when eating at another restaurant and why?” The responses from users, who claim to have worked in restaurants, were empassioned, to say the least. Here are the 15 types of foods …

The country’s biggest grocers are increasingly demanding their suppliers deliver on time, imposing fines for late shipments as they try to keep customers satisfied and better compete with online retailers like Amazon.com. Kroger Co. is fining suppliers $500 for every order that is more than two days late to …

If you’re more in the mood for coffee or fast food at some point on Thanksgiving, don’t worry: Most McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Burger King locations are also open on Thanksgiving Day, albeit sometimes with limited hours. (On the other hand, some major restaurant chains, like Olive Garden, are closed on …

A few limited studies followed, along with a spate of news articles. Before long, nutrition experts and consumer advocates such as Ralph Nader were calling for MSG to be banned. The Food and Drug Administration never had to step in; foodcompanies saw the writing on the wall, and dropped MSG …