Food prices have been on the rise for some time now, but an upcoming study to be published Wednesday warns that they will increase even more. According to Oxfam, the price of food, mainly staples like corn, will double by 2030. A number of factors — the depletion of natural resources, climate change, growing global population, etc. — have caused more poverty in the world and the poorest Read more

A collection of sweet and savory snacks for your desk drawer. — Chow The FDA on radiation safety: "There is no risk to the US food supply." — FDA Was it the Noma book that cost René Redzepi a third Michelin star? — Grub Street SF Food trucks have officially jumped the shark: even Jack in the Box has one. — Eater How foodies are raising money for Japan. — Epi-Log As food prices soar, Read more

Not only do we have to deal with rising gas prices, but our grocery bills are going to face an increase as well. Although retailers and food producers are willing to soak up the higher commodity costs, food prices have still been going up. Here's why it's pricier to shop for your eats: Many areas around the world have been plagued by bad weather conditions, which have impacted the amount of Read more

Cocoa prices are on the rise. — The Feast Potato chip fun facts. — Endless Simmer Rachael Ray takes on the stuffy world of foodies. — Daily Beast Update your kitchen with a little wallpaper. — The Kitchn More videos with details on Grant Achatz's upcoming eateries. — Eater Speaking of Achatz, here's an interesting Q&A where he discusses what he learned at the French Laundry. Read more

Could cooking at home be costing you? According to market research firm NPD Group, grocery aisle price hikes are predicted to surpass restaurant menu price increases for all of 2011. Although supermarket food prices dropped in 2009, they ended up in 2010 and are currently rising faster than restaurant costs — a factor that's driving more Americans out of the kitchen and back into dining Read more

In a small indication that America may be on a slow road to economic recovery, consumer foods marketers are beginning to reintroduce larger packages at the same price. Last year, manufacturers were hit by high fuel and commodity prices, so to avoid blatantly transferring cost increases to consumers, manufacturers such as Hellman's, Tropicana, and Kellogg's quietly began downsizing packages. Ben Read more