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In this Feb. 13 photo, Frankie Chu, owner of Vegetarian Dim Sum House in New York's Chinatown, sits in his empty restaurant usually bustling with customers, in New York. Sales have plunged 70% over the last two weeks, 'I don't know how long I can stay here,' Chu said. 'After 9/11, it wasn't this bad.'

Misguided Virus Fears Hit Asian American Businesses

Business owners, some of whom have seen their customer traffic cut by more than half, are anxiously waiting for things to return to normal.

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Mako Medical Launches Nutritional DNA Test

MakoDNA is a genetic test with an individualized meal plan that is specific to a person and their body's nutritional needs.

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US Consumer Prices Up 0.1% in January

Over the past year, consumer inflation is up 2.5%.

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Adding Grocery Stores to Cut Food Waste

New research shows that increasing grocery store density in highly populated areas could really help the major problem of food waste in the US.

In this June 20, 2018 file photo, Catoctin Creek Distillery whiskey is on display in a tasting room in Purcellville, VA. A new spirits industry report says President Donald Trump's trade war dampened the overseas market for American-made whiskey last year. The Distilled Spirits Council says overall exports of bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and rye whiskey tumbled amid a trade war-induced decline in exports to key European markets.

US Whiskey Exports Decline Amid Trade Dispute

Overall exports of bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and rye whiskey tumbled amid a trade war-induced decline in exports to key European markets.

Wine fair goers taste wines of the Burgundy region in Paris on Monday, Feb. 10. Two thousand winemakers - including giant Moet-Hennessy - are wooing some 30,000 French and international visitors at the Vinexpo fair through Wednesday with a renewed focus on ecology and sustainability as well as tech innovation like robots.

French Wine Industry Puts Itself on Show

Thousands of winemakers are wooing some 30,000 French and international visitors at the Vinexpo fair through Wednesday.

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KIND Launches Products in 4 New Categories

KIND is going far beyond just snack bars.

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Report Details Gluten-Free Snacks Misconceptions

Research shows more than 1 in 5 people incorrectly think gluten-free products are lower in fat and sugar.

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Food Sector Faces Downside Risks in 2020

As we head deeper into 2020, there are a number of downside risks that could threaten profitability should they come into play.

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How "Organic" Gained Consumer Popularity

'Organic' isn't a sudden consumer craze. It's been building for decades, for a number of reasons.

This undated image provided by Michelob ULTRA shows Kerri Walsh Jennings, left, and Brooke Sweat in a scene from the company's 2020 Super Bowl NFL football spot.

Super Bowl Ads Reflect Demand for Low Carbs, Fizz

This year's Super Bowl ads include several ads from beer brands that stress low calories and carbs.

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Snack Food Sales Spike Amid Super Bowl

Americans eat enough snacks on Super Bowl Sunday to fill 17 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Old Bay Hot Sauce Sells Out in an Hour

The Old Bay website temporarily crashed after eager buyers flooded the site to buy its new hot sauce.

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Beyond Meat Loses Tim Hortons, Wins Over KFC

Tim Hortons said it is dropping Beyond Meat's breakfast sausage, but KFC said it will start testing its plant-based fried chicken.

In this Sept. 11, 2018 file photo, a live lobster is packed into a cooler for shipment to China at The Lobster Company in Arundel, ME.

China Deal Might Not Bail Out Lobster Industry

The market for China might come back, but it's not coming back swiftly, or all at once.

Planters Kills Off Mr. Peanut

The 104-year-old icon died Tuesday in a pre-Super Bowl ad from the brand, which confirmed the mascot's death on multiple platforms.

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What's Trending in Food and Bev. Class Actions?

Recent lawsuit claims stem from ingredient origins, the use of sweeteners, packaging and the treatment of animals and the environment during production. Get caught up here.

People are guided during a cellar tour of the Dewar’s Distillery in Aberfeldy, the Scottish Highlands, in 2018, where they have produced Scotch whisky since 1898, and offer traditional whisky tastings, and a whisky and chocolate tasting tour.

Britain Sees Spike in Visits to Distilleries

``Spirit tourism’’ is booming across the United Kingdom, with artisanal brands and micro distilleries popping up and many global brands distilled there.

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US Posts 1st Wine Volume Decrease Since '94

Research shows volume increases for distilled spirits and ready-to-drink products, while beer continues to slip.

InBev Launches 4 Low-Alcohol Beers

Three of the four have between 3 to 3.5 ABV, while one is alcohol-free.

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5 Food Brands Among 25 Most Trusted

A large study ranking respondent's trustworthiness of more than 2,000 brands included five food manufacturers in the top 25, with the results varying by age group.

A caravan of trucks from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach drive around Los Angeles City Hall.

Judge Halts CA Labor Law for Truckers

A federal judge ruled the state was wrong to eliminate the option of using independent drivers.

Pizza Business Offers Air Delivery

Flying to remote parts of the state can be expensive, but Papa Murphy’s partners with airlines to minimize shipping costs.

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US Drinking More Now Than Just Before Prohibition

Drinking in the US has been rising for two decades, and it’s not clear when it will fall again.

Picnic's pizza-making robot makes a pizza at a food vendor's booth during the CES tech show, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Las Vegas.

CES: Pizza from Robots

The robot, which resembles an assembly line, can churn out 300 12-inch pies in an hour.

Hershey to Retire its 'Kissmobile'

It's made up of three giant Hershey Kiss candies anchored to a 26-foot chassis.

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Retailers' Rated on Chocolate Sourcing Scorecard

Green America has released a chocolate scorecard that rates top US grocery stores and pharmacies on how well their chocolate product offerings address labor conditions and sustainability.

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Periodic Fasting Gains Followers

A diet that forbids eating for hours on end might seem doomed in a culture where food is constantly available, but apps and groups are popping up for people practicing 'intermittent fasting.'