Rising Consumer Demand Boosts Organic Industry Clout
The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, but it isn't going over well with everyone in Congress.
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Your Next Vacation Could Be to Whole Foods
Whole Foods is branching out into the hospitality business, planning a health resort that will open in Austin, Texas.
Save Your Thanksgiving from Bad Weather, Bad Food, Big Business
Thanksgiving might not feel like the most appetizing time to start thinking about the safety and health of the food supply. But maybe out harvest festival is the perfect time to consider it -- and to consider what it would cost to give your family a kinder, healthier Thanksgiving Day feast.
Counterfeit Foods: Are You Eating the Real Thing?
Think counterfeiting only extends to knock-off purses or bootleg DVDs? Think again. Everything is fair game to counterfeiters these days, from computer equipment to car parts -- and, perhaps most frightening of all, the food we eat and the beverages we drink.
As Affluent Consumers Pay Up, High-End Grocers Pay Out
The economic recovery may not be ripe yet, but affluent shoppers are having no problems paying a premium for high-end groceries. Shares of upscale supermarket operator The Fresh Market hit fresh highs on Wednesday after the company posted blowout quarterly results.
Money Where Your Mouth Is: Economist Explains Why We Eat Like We Do
What do you get when an economist digs into America's food culture? If the economist is Tyler Cowan, you get "An Economist Gets Lunch," in which he offers some surprising culprits for our eating woes, and some clever ways to get the best meals for less.
Get the Biggest Bang for Your Organic Food Buck
Buying organic can be confusing, especially if you're trying to prioritize on a frugal food budget. Should you spend extra on pesticide-free fruits and veggies? Or hormone- and antibiotic-free meat? We went to the experts to find out how to maximize the health value of your organic food budget.
My 3 Cents: When Is Food Organic vs. Natural?
Last year, grocery sales were up a modest 1.8%, yet sales of organic items more than doubled that growth rate, up 4.4%. Clearly, we're shopping differently. But are we even sure what an "organic" or "all natural" label means? It's more complicated than you might think.
At Least These Extra Airline Fees Come With Little Luxuries
Those irritating fees aren't going away, but over the next few years, some of them will be attached to new a la carte services that travelers may be happier to pay for. Think personal concierge services, intercity rail ticket sales -- and even in-flight spa treatments.