1. Natural meat - Consumer skepticism fueled by the staggering increase in recalls will drive more of them to 'all natural' meats - no additives, no artificial ingredients, sustainably produced, grass-fed, raised next door by a little old lady who only drove it to church on Sunday - you get the idea. Read on...

Once upon a time, people were afraid of eating nuts due to all those pesky calories and fat grams packed beneath their shells. But, thanks to a growing body of evidence pointing out their health benefits and a culinary renaissance celebrating their rich flavors, consumers are feeling the love for nuts-and food processors are harvesting the benefits of increased sales. Read on...

The just-passed omnibus spending bill urges the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) not to permit so- called "qualified health claims" for foods until a Government Accountability Office report on the controversial program is completed. Read on...

Leading US bakery manufacturer Sara Lee could face a lawsuit over the "misleading" marketing of its 'whole grain' white bread products. Read on...

You're too tired too cook, too lazy to go out to dinner and not in the mood for take-out. What's a 21st- century consumer to do? "Food manufacturers have started seeking out ingredients, processing and packaging to bring the restaurant experience home via re-tailers' freezer cases," says Jim Chapman, executive chef, Eurest Dining Services, Chicago. Read on...

Food from cloned animals looks likely to take longer than expected to enter the American food supply, following the passage of a provision in the Senate's Farm Bill that requires more testing. Read on...