Environmentalists say bluefin tuna catch quota too high, threatening survival of species. Environmentalists on Monday said an international deal to reduce catches of Atlantic bluefin tuna didn't go far enough to protect the species from extinction.

Custom officials at Miami International Airport find sweet potatoes disguised as chocolates. A traveler who arrived at Miami International Airport earlier this month must pay a $300 penalty for trying to smuggle fresh sweet potatoes from Bolivia into the United States by disguising the vegetables as a candy. According to a news release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists discovered the 18 small sweet potatoes in early November.

New travel books: 100, 300, 500 and 1000 ideas. Looking for inspiration for your next trip?

New travel books: 100, 300, 500 and 1000 ideas. Looking for inspiration for your next trip?

New travel books: 100, 300, 500 and 1000 ideas. Looking for inspiration for your next trip?

Rules designed to protect food supply. The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is recommending guidelines to establish a comprehensive product tracing system to track the movement of food products effectively from farm to point of sale or service.

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Chef Thomas Keller, who is known for his innovative but complex dishes, shows off his simpler, cozier side in his newest cookbook.

Blogger strikes back against Pebble mine defender who wants boycott of Seattle restaurants. The fight is on between backers of an Alaska mine being developed near the world's most productive wild salmon streams and 13 Seattle restaurants.

Wisconsin court orders beef jerky tycoon to pay son $5 million in feud over family business. A Wisconsin appeals court has reinstated a $5 million damage award in a family feud involving one of the world's largest beef jerky companies.

Wisconsin court orders beef jerky tycoon to pay son $5M in feud over family business. A Wisconsin appeals court on Tuesday reinstated a $5 million damage award in a family feud involving one of the world's largest beef jerky companies.

Hershey, Ferrero reportedly discussing possible competing bid for Cadbury. Hershey Co. has been working with Italian chocolate maker Ferrero Spa to craft a possible joint bid for Cadbury PLC, according to a published report.

US chocolate maker Hershey has launched talks with Italian-based Ferrero on a joint bid for Britain's Cadbury, the object of a hostile takeover effort from Kraft Foods, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

US chocolate maker Hershey has launched talks with Italian-based Ferrero on a joint bid for Cadbury, the object of a hostile takeover effort from Kraft Foods, the Wall Street Journal has reported.

PHILADELPHIA/MILAN (Reuters) - Chocolate makers Hershey Co <HSY.N> and Ferrero SpA are considering a joint bid for Cadbury Plc <CBRY.L> that could help the British confectioner fend off a hostile takeover by Kraft Foods Inc <KFT.N>

Billy Crystal dons Cowboys jersey to help serve early holiday dinner for Dallas Salvation Army. Billy Crystal traded a stage for a Salvation Army center to help serve an early Thanksgiving lunch to the needy in Dallas.

Italian chocolate maker Ferrero said on Wednesday that it was mulling options on a possible counter-bid for British confectioner Cadbury, whose board rejected a hostile takeover offer by Kraft Foods.

Hershey, Ferrero considering possible Cadbury bid to rival Kraft's hostile offer. The world's largest chocolate makers are gearing up for a potential corporate battle to buy Britain's Cadbury, with Hershey and Ferrero saying Wednesday they were considering an offer to rival Kraft's hostile takeover bid.

US chocolate maker Hershey and Italian peer Ferrero said Wednesday they are considering a bid for British confectioner Cadbury, in a move which would whip up a takeover war with Kraft Foods.

US chocolate maker Hershey and Ferrero of Italy said on Wednesday they were mulling a potential counter-bid for British confectioner Cadbury, the object of a hostile offer from Kraft Foods.

US chocolate maker Hershey and Ferrero of Italy said on Wednesday they were mulling a potential counter-bid for confectioner Cadbury, the object of a hostile offer from Kraft Foods.