FDA Finds Cyclospora in Taylor Farms Mexico Inspection
U.S. health inspectors detected the parasite Cyclospora at a Taylor Farms facility in Mexico, bolstering the case that the summer outbreak that sickened thousands of Americans began there.
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket Hits $264.73 in 2026
El Salvador's basic food basket now costs $264.73, after rising nearly $13 since the start of 2026 — the second-highest price recorded since 2001.
El Niño Could Push Up El Salvador’s Inflation, UN Says
A UN economic body warns that the El Niño weather pattern could raise El Salvador's inflation by 0.64%, driving up food prices just as living costs hit their highest point this year.
5 Budget-Friendly Dessert Spots Worth Trying in Mexico City
A roundup from El Universal highlights five affordable spots where sweet-toothed diners in Mexico City can indulge in quality desserts without blowing their budget.
David George Gordon, ‘The Bug Chef,’ Dies at 76
The author of 'The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook' turned insect eating into a lively culinary crusade, cooking tarantulas and crickets on television to promote bugs as sustainable food.
Mexico Gears Up for 216th Independence Anniversary
Families across Mexico are cooking traditional dishes and preparing celebrations to mark 216 years since the call to arms against Spanish rule.
Bogotá Neighborhood Named Among World’s Coolest by Time Out
A district in Bogotá has landed in the top 10 of Time Out's annual list of the world's coolest neighborhoods, with Latin America also represented by spots in Brazil, Argentina and Peru.
Colombia Inflation Hits 25-Month High on Food Prices
Rising costs for meat and fresh fruit pushed Colombia's annual inflation to 6.24%, its highest level in more than two years and further from the central bank's target.
What Is Mukbang? The Eating Trend Tied to an Influencer’s Death
The death of a 24-year-old Chinese influencer known for mukbang videos has renewed attention on the extreme eating trend that turns overeating into online entertainment.
Why Supermarket Eggs Aren’t Refrigerated (and How to Store Them)
Ever wondered why eggs sit on open shelves at the grocery store instead of in a cooler? Food safety experts explain the science behind the practice and how you should actually store eggs once you get them home.