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Economy

The Choco Taco is dead, but it will never be forgotten

Wynne Davis

Klondike confirmed it discontinued the Choco Taco on Monday. The frozen dessert has been around for nearly 40 years and many fans are lamenting its end and sharing their love for it on social media.
International

Ukraine, Russia agree to export grain, ending a standoff that threatened food supply

The Associated Press

The deal allows Ukraine to resume shipments from the Black Sea to world markets and Russia to export grain and fertilizers, clearing the way for millions of tons of desperately needed materials.
Economy

Also hit by inflation? Your local taco truck

Sean Saldana

Higher prices for gasoline, meat and vegetables and even cooking oil have put pressure on food trucks as they struggle to balance menu prices with customers' expectations of a low-cost meal.
Local

New San Diego street vendor law takes effect June 22

Jacob Aere

Starting Wednesday, San Diego’s sidewalk vendors will face new rules. They come after plenty of community feedback and controversy.
International

Drop that fork! Why eating at your desk is banned in France

Gregory Warner

Luis Trelles

What the French history of the leisurely lunch break can teach us about separating work from rest.
Local

Local family sues over alleged hepatitis A infections linked to strawberries

City News Service

A lawsuit filed on behalf of a San Diego County family alleges all three family members contracted hepatitis A after eating strawberries just weeks before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it was investigating an outbreak among people who had consumed the fruit.
National

Is it National Doughnut or National Donut Day? Discuss

Vanessa Romo

Doughnut came first, but donut wasn't far behind. Now, whether it's glazed or jelly-filled, experts say either spelling is equally acceptable.
It's grilling season. Here's how to nail a plant-based burger

Rina Torchinsky

Jack Bishop of the PBS television show, America's Test Kitchen, explains to NPR's A Martínez how to cook a plant-based burger.
National

Demand at food banks is way up again. But inflation makes it harder to meet the need

Jennifer Ludden

High food and gas prices are squeezing working families, sending some to food pantries for the first time. But providers are struggling with high costs, fewer donations and supply chain woes.
Local

US, Canadian regulators tie hepatitis cases to strawberries

The Associated Press

U.S. and Canadian regulators are investigating a hepatitis outbreak that may be linked to fresh organic strawberries.