Can you name Washington's next big apple? Contest is open The state's next new apple is ready for a name, and Washington State University is asking for suggestions. Dyer Oxley
Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards. Ayana Archie
Who gets to own the beloved ‘chili crunch’ condiment? A foodie fight is heating up Chili crunch is known for its punch, and now, a legal battle over the name has one local foodie fighting back against a culinary giant. Libby Denkmann
7 Washington culinary hotshots are still in the running for a 2024 James Beard Award The race for top prizes in the 2024 James Beard Awards has gotten tighter, leaving just seven culinary heroes from Washington state still in the running. Dyer Oxley
World Central Kitchen, led by a humanitarian chef, has fed crisis zones for years World Central Kitchen has long brought food to war zones and disaster areas around the world. The deaths of seven of its workers in Gaza come on top of the loss of six workers in Ukraine. Rachel Treisman
New Jersey diners adapt to survive in state dubbed 'diner capital of the world' New Jersey is known as the "diner capital of the world." But as more diners close, the ones that remain need to adapt to survive. Kaity Kline
For the first time, U.S. dairy cows have tested positive for bird flu Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive. The threat to the public is low, federal officials say. Joe Hernandez
Pricier Easter bunnies and eggs. Half-dipped Kit Kats. What's up with chocolate? The price of cocoa is on a wild historic ride: It topped the all-time record before Valentine's Day and almost doubled since then, in time for Easter. The culprit is the weather. Alina Selyukh
Cocoa prices have hit all-time highs. Chocolate producers make changes Producers say poor crop yields in the face of climate change in West Africa — where 70% of the cocoa supply is grown — is to blame. Chocolate makers are raising prices; others are shrinking candies.