Spices and condiments manufacturing
This image provided by Craftsman shows a 57-piece tool kit. If Dad discovered the joys of home improvement during the pandemic, Craftsman has a 57-piece tool kit with pliers, socket wrenches, screwdrivers and measuring tape in a sturdy case. (Craftsman via AP)
Father’s Day gifts that celebrate interests old and new

By Kim Cook Jun. 14, 2021 10:41 AM EDT

FILE - This Aug. 22, 2014 file photo shows green chilies in a research plot at New Mexico State University's agricultural science center in Los Lunas, N.M. 2020 wasn't all bad as New Mexico farmers reported increased production and yield levels for the state's most famous crop despite pressures related to the coronavirus pandemic. Numbers released Thursday, March 4, 2021, by the U.S. Agriculture Department's statistics service show 68,000 tons of red and green chile were produced last year. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, File)
2020 marks increase for hot pepper production in New Mexico

By Susan Montoya Bryan Mar. 04, 2021 05:12 PM EST

FILE - In this March 19, 2020 file photo, a food delivery service man rides his bike in Paris. Some 19 meal delivery companies in France including Uber Eats and Deliveroo have pledged to the French government to reduce their operational waste. With the pandemic-forced closure of restaurants, there has been a boom in home food delivery -- generating more waste that ever before. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)
Food delivery companies in France pledge to cut waste

Feb. 15, 2021 09:17 AM EST

This Tuesday Nov. 24, 2020 photo shows a bottle of Cholula Hot Sauce. Spice maker McCormick & Co. is buying the parent of Cholula Hot Sauce from private-equity firm L Catteron for $800 million, expanding its reach in the hot sauce category. That deal included French’s mustard and Frank’s RedHot brands. The company views the addition of Cholula as a way to appeal to millennials, a group that has a particular liking for the hot sauce. (AP Photo/Charles Sheehan)
Americans turn up heat and Cholula sells for $800 million

By Michelle Chapman Nov. 24, 2020 10:49 AM EST

These community meals bring southern Illinoisans together

By Nellie Baril Nov. 08, 2020 01:01 AM EST
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — If there’s anything that can bring a wide array of people together, despite varying religious beliefs, political affiliations or...

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2020 file photo a woman holds a Puff Bar flavored disposable vape device in New York. U.S. health officials are cracking down on the brand of fruity disposable e-cigarettes that is popular with teenagers, saying the company never had permission to launch in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration sent a letter Monday, July 20 telling the maker of Puff Bar e-cigarettes to remove its products from the market, including flavors like Mango, Pink Lemonade and Strawberry. (AP Photo/Marshall Ritzel, File)
FDA calls for removal of fruity, disposable e-cigarettes

By Matthew Perrone Jul. 20, 2020 01:05 PM EDT

FILE - This April 26, 2017, file photo shows the Twitter app icon on a mobile phone in Philadelphia. Twitter announced Monday, May 11, 2020, it will warn users with a label when a tweet contains disputed or misleading information about the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets

By Amanda Seitz May. 11, 2020 01:32 PM EDT