McDonald’s testing AI-powered drive-thrus: What to know
McDonald’s is testing a new AI-powered drive-thru system called Archy. Here's what to know.
McDonald’s is testing a new AI-powered drive-thru system called Archy. Here's what to know.
Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.
Scientists reveal why you're probably throwing away meat too soon
Auburn University researchers are developing a way to predict meat spoilage more accurately using microbial data and predictive modeling, which could lead to more precise sell-by dates.
Auburn University researchers are developing a way to predict meat spoilage more accurately using microbial data and predictive modeling, which could lead to more precise sell-by dates.
National Doughnut Day 2026 deals and freebies
National Doughnut Day is here! Here’s where to score the best freebies and deals to celebrate the occasion.
National Doughnut Day is here! Here’s where to score the best freebies and deals to celebrate the occasion.
Customer caught on camera putting hair in food before complaining, restaurant says
A restaurant in northern England says surveillance footage captured a customer placing a hair into a child's macaroni and cheese before later complaining.
A restaurant in northern England says surveillance footage captured a customer placing a hair into a child's macaroni and cheese before later complaining.
Red Lobster in Times Square closing after more than 20 years
After a 23-year run, the Red Lobster in Times Square is officially shutting its doors.
After a 23-year run, the Red Lobster in Times Square is officially shutting its doors.
Fire destroys Zandra’s Taqueria in downtown Culpeper
A beloved Culpeper restaurant is a total loss after a Saturday fire ripped through the building and sent first responders scrambling to contain the damage.
A beloved Culpeper restaurant is a total loss after a Saturday fire ripped through the building and sent first responders scrambling to contain the damage.
Costco grape plants spark fears of devastating threat to American farms
Grape plants sold at several Costco locations in California may pose a serious threat to California vineyards and agriculture after inspectors discovered an invasive insect.
Grape plants sold at several Costco locations in California may pose a serious threat to California vineyards and agriculture after inspectors discovered an invasive insect.
Tomato sticker shock: Here's how much prices have climbed
Tomato prices have emerged as one of the biggest drivers of grocery sticker shock, climbing sharply over the past year.
Tomato prices have emerged as one of the biggest drivers of grocery sticker shock, climbing sharply over the past year.
No kids, more dogs, and family-style platters: Welcome to the future of dining
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Diet change tied to ‘younger’ biological age in older adults after 4 weeks
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components showed the most pronounced improvements
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components showed the most pronounced improvements
PepsiCo expected to increase prices on small chip bags, report says
A new report says that PepsiCo will raise prices on some products after earlier price cuts boosted sales and helped regain customers.
A new report says that PepsiCo will raise prices on some products after earlier price cuts boosted sales and helped regain customers.
Whole Foods issues soup recall due to possible shrimp contamination
A recall has been issued for a popular soup sold at Whole Foods Market that was found to potentially contain undeclared shrimp, posing a serious health risk for people with shellfish allergies.
A recall has been issued for a popular soup sold at Whole Foods Market that was found to potentially contain undeclared shrimp, posing a serious health risk for people with shellfish allergies.
Kroger to lower prices on thousands of items to win back shoppers
Kroger is preparing to lower prices on thousands of products as new CEO Greg Foran looks to win back market share from competitors.
Kroger is preparing to lower prices on thousands of products as new CEO Greg Foran looks to win back market share from competitors.
Hershey’s chocolate products will shift back to classic recipes amid lower cocoa prices
Hershey’s move toward classic recipes follows lower cocoa prices and complaints from consumers.
Hershey’s move toward classic recipes follows lower cocoa prices and complaints from consumers.
Joey Chestnut set to defend hot dog eating title while on probation for battery
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title while on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery.
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title while on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery.
From snack foods to seasonings: The products pulled after dry milk recall
The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.
The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.
One of America’s oldest beer brands discontinued after 177 years in US
One of America’s once-dominant beer brands is being discontinued after more than 175 years.
One of America’s once-dominant beer brands is being discontinued after more than 175 years.
Red Lobster to shutdown its oldest location after company's financial struggles
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
Montana to implement SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions — See what other states have bans
Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans.
Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans.