Food

Bill Gates owns plenty of rich farmland, and that includes acres of potato farms — some of which supply McDonald's.

Vegans get ready to "run to the border" on Oct. 12 when Taco Bell Vegan Nacho Cheese hits restaurants nationwide.

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.

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!

An investigative report reveals that some influencer dietitians are being paid by players in the food industry. We've got all the details.

A California woman has all four of her limbs amputated after contracting vibriosis, an infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus bacteria.

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.

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.

When chrome or silver-looking appliances grow dingy, you might consider cleaning them with ketchup.

Eating at a vegan restaurant might be considered kosher, but there are a few exceptions.

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.

Your lymphatic system helps protect you from infection and disease so you want to keep it healthy. Here are the worst foods for your lymphatic system.

Gardeners are discovering that many pepper seeds are yielding different pepper varieties than expected.

You may know him as Iron Man, but Robert Downey Jr. is a real-life superhero, one who's tackling climate change via plant-based and technology-driven initiatives.

Check your shelves! Several products in 2023 have been recalled by grocery store chain Trader Joe's. Here's what to know.

Starbucks baristas are giving the internet a backstage look into certain Starbucks policies, including trashing display case food every day.

Yes, we know hot girls supposedly eat tinned fish. But what about vegan tinned fish? It's so much healthier for us and the planet — aka it's way hotter.

Wondermilk was an dairy-free milk lauded by Consumer Reports as having a taste and texture close to natural milk. But, you won't find it in stores.

Bosque Foods' hopes “to make a positive impact in curbing climate change through the lens of food” thanks to its unique mycelium meat.

Starbucks drinks are expensive, so how can you get the most for you money? Here's a Starbucks barista hack to get more drink in your cup — and reduce waste.

Creatine is an important energy source that vegans lack. Is creatine vegan, and should vegans include creatine supplements in their diets?

How would you handle it if your teen announced they were going vegan? One man who won't let his daughter go vegan asks social media if he's in the wrong.

Before you reach for that slice of kiwi, you might want to check — the fruit has been recalled in 14 states due to potential listeria contamination.

When it's time for your grill to retire, how do you dispose of it? Luckily, you have more options than simply throwing it in the trash.

Can cats have pumpkin as a treat? The colorful fruit we associate with fall outings and tasty desserts may also hold benefits for our feline friends.

Do fruit flies bite? Where do fruit flies come from? Here's everything you need to know about fruit flies in your home.

Miami's vegan restaurants serve up delicious and ethical fare that anyone can enjoy — here are some plant-based options for eating out in Miami.

Bill Gates' support of genetically-modified mosquito research has made its way to the headlines after several malaria cases were reported in the U.S. However, despite what some say, the two are not connected.

One customer experienced a Too Good To Go fail when her "Surprise Bag" contained a smashed cake. Her and her friends still ate it happily, though.

Can vegans and meat eaters live happily ever after? Things didn't go so well for one vegan who cooked his husband a vegan dinner.