Food

From deceptive international baby food marketing to child labor accusations, let's explore Nestlé's lengthy list of controversies.

Tofu is completely vegan. This plant-based product is also vegetarian-friendly and most varieties are gluten-free. Keep reading to learn more.

Dark chocolate is typically vegan, as long as there's no milk in the ingredient list. Check out these top vegan chocolate brands for a sweet treat.

A woman was surprised to find live bugs in the sealed pizza she just bought at Walmart. Here are the disgusting details.

There’s no need to waste your leftover pumpkin. Instead, make pumpkin cream cold foam, create a sugar scrub, or add it to a simmer pot.

Viral videos of people foraging witches' butter fungus made viewers wonder if it's edible. As it turns out, you can eat this unique food!

A California bill prohibits four ingredients found in many treats, but Skittles are not impacted. Here's what the state is banning and when.

These brands are making the perfect hair tools for your next best hair day from plant-based and vegan materials.

People who want to extend the life of their berries might want to try storing berries in mason jars and other glass containers.

One woman went to social media to get a manufacturer's attention after she found mold in her container of Vita Coco coconut water.

Elevate your gatherings with these vegan party food recipes. Enjoy savory, cruelty-free bites for a memorable event — or for yourself!

The best time to take black seed oil is on an empty stomach (and once you have consulted your doctor). Here's what it's commonly used for.

High fructose corn syrup is often used in foods instead of sugar. Here are some foods with high fructose corn syrup that you wouldn't expect.

Vegans and vegetarians avoid eating imitation crab because it is still made with fish. There are vegan-friendly foods you can use as a substitute.

Sure they may be sweet, but many popular candy brands are not made ethically. Here are candy brands out there you can feel good about supporting.

These brands are making cozy and luxurious silk sheets from plant-based and vegan materials.

Orzo pasta can be a healthy addition to your diet, as this rice-shaped pasta can be super versatile.

Cauliflower is a popular vegetable now, but it wasn't always this way. In fact, many believe it's not a natural food.

Salmon is the second-most popular fish in the U.S., and customers pay more for farm-raised fish with a deep pink color. Here's why.

Miracle fruit is "illegal" as a food ingredient based on the FDA's guidelines. That doesn't mean you can't buy the fruit — here's the scoop.

Cats can eat carrots as well as other veggies — but only in moderation, and prepared certain ways.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to support small Latinx-owned and Hispanic-owned companies — especially ones with sustainable practices and products.

Everyone loves to go pumpkin picking in the fall — but are these orange fruits bad for the environment? Here's what you need to know.

SoBe drinks, owned by PepsiCo, appear to have been discontinued, despite having a solid customer fanbase.

A lawsuit against Starbucks alleges that their Refresher Drinks don't actually contain the advertised fruit. Here's what's going on.

U.S.-based spirit snobs would do anything for a bottle of Hennessy Pure White — but is it illegal? What you should know about the drink.

Kraft Heinz has made a voluntary Kraft singles recall of over 83,000 cases of its processed cheese slices. Here's what customers should know.

Over 6,000 mink were illicitly freed from a fur farm in Sunbury, Penn., on Sept. 19, 2023. Here's what to know about the furry situation.

A U.K. man has likely broken the record for growing the world's largest onion. Read all about his long journey to growing this massive veggie!

In London, a series of PETA protests included a woman posing as a sheep to demonstrate animal cruelty used for cashmere.

Dr. Jen-Yu Huang, founder of Lypid, tells us about the company's unique vegan pork belly, made with the proprietary PhytoFat.

In honor of the Jewish New Year, we've rounded up some plant-based Rosh Hashanah menu ideas, from side dishes to desserts.

How much food do you end up throwing out? Here's a fridge crisper drawer hack that can prevent food waste and save you some money.

If you're caring for your teeth, you might expect perfectly white teeth. Here's why your teeth may be yellow in spite of brushing every day.

Janessa Steenberg tells us about Panacheeza, her new company making analogous, delicious, and healthy vegan Parmesan cheese.

Many foods contain artificial colors, including red dye No. 40. Avoiding dyes takes effort, but this list of food without red dye No. 40 can help.

Green Matters was invited to attend the Plant-Based World Expo, where I got to try vegan foods galore.

A potato chip manufacturer in the U.K. is using eucalyptus cellulose film packaging for its snacks that is compostable. Here's how it works.

PRIME Hydration seems to be a suitable sports drink to give your kids, but is it? Let's look at the reasons why PRIME might be bad.

Although bananas are a great source of potassium for some, others wonder, "why do bananas make my stomach hurt?" Here's the scoop.