Food and Drink

Facing rising costs, a Minnesota home baker makes a career pivot
Maddie Gartmann, owner of Garty Goodies in the Twin Cities, decided to put baking on the back burner and focus on in-person classes and social media.
The FDA restricts a psychoactive mushroom used in some edibles
The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn’t authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn’t meet safety standards.
Who can say it’s healthy? The FDA has a new definition for food labels
At a time when more than half the American diet comes from processed, packaged foods, the FDA has new rules aimed at helping people make healthier choices in the grocery store.
Coffee prices are higher than ever. Here’s what it means for your cup
Droughts in top coffee-growing countries have shrunk the supply of beans. Supermarket brands like Nescafé and Folgers have already raised prices — but the world keeps drinking more and more coffee.
Will the FDA finally ban Red No. 3? A decision could come soon
The food colorant has been linked to behavioral problems in children, including inattention and hyperactivity. California passed a law to ban it last year.