We may take canned food for granted. Certainly, there's nothing simpler than popping open a can of chicken soup and nuking it in the microwave for dinner. But we owe this dinnertime solution to French chef Nicolas Appert.
Even if you can't tell the difference between a potato peeler and a paring knife, chances are there's some type of canned food in your kitchen pantry. And having a good mix can be beneficial to you. See more »
How many famous prepackaged foods do you consume in a day? Spam, Twinkies and Wheaties are just a few of our favorites. Check out these pictures of delicious boxed foods. See more »
We may take canned food for granted. Certainly, there's nothing simpler than popping open a can of chicken soup and nuking it in the microwave for dinner. But we owe this dinnertime solution to French chef Nicolas Appert. See more »
You can't judge a book by its cover, but can you judge a brand of pasta by the box it comes in? Food packaging makes an environmental, marketing and nutritional impact. What are the basics of the jugs, bags and boxes? See more »
Even before Louis Pasteur made his breakthrough with pasteurization way back in 1862, science has had a close relationship with food. And that relationship continues to this day with modern food science. See more »
Shortcut cooking doesn't have to taste processed. Check out our Shortcut Cooking section to learn about food preservation, food packaging and how our boxed food stays fresh. See more »
If you're a smart grocery shopper, you can hit the market once a week for perishables and stock up just a few times annually for canned and boxed goods. These perennial items have long shelf lives, but will one last longer? See more »
