Lab-grown cheese startup to compete with vegan cheese market
A rebranded German startup that aims to create plant-based cheese has raised $50 million in Series A funding.
McDonald's to expand McPlant Burger internationally
McDonald’s and Beyond Meat’s plant-based burger collaboration is being added to menus throughout Europe.
Restaurants close dining rooms again as delta-driven infections spread
Chains such as McDonald's Corp. and Chick-fil-A Inc. are slowing their dining rooms' reopenings, given the Delta-driven surge in Covid-19 infections. Other restaurants are again losing customers, and trying to squeeze more diners into outdoor patios while weather still allows.
White Castle CEO says US labor shortage 'more challenging' at some locations
White Castle CEO Lisa Ingram on how inflation and labor shortages have impacted America's first fast-food hamburger chain.
Dole recalls parsley in multiple states over E. coli fears
To date, the company has not been made aware of any illnesses connected to the recalled products, which had been distributed to retail stores, wholesalers and distributors in two pack sizes.
Nestle sees higher input cost inflation next year
Nestle expects even higher input cost inflation in 2022 than this year, the world's biggest food group's chief financial officer said on Thursday.
Grocery prices headed higher: Kroger
Grocery prices are headed higher this year, according to Kroger, the U.S.'s largest supermarket by sales
Illinois meat store responds to Biden admin accusing producers of illegally fixing prices
The owner of an Illinois retail and wholesale meat store told FOX Business he has been increasing prices for his products as the industry grapples with higher raw material costs, global supply chain challenges and a rebound in demand.
More Starbucks workers push for union vote
This comes just after three other Starbucks locations in the Buffalo area filed petitions last month with the National Labor Relations Board asking for a vote on union representation.
Chipotle facing 'challenging labor environment,' prompts 'big action': CFO
Chipotle Mexican Grill CFO Jack Hartung noted on Thursday that the employee crunch has created the “most challenging labor environment” in his “long career in the restaurant industry.”
Impossible Foods introduces meatless chicken nuggets
Impossible Foods, a plant-based meat substitute company, on Tuesday introduced its new meatless “chicken nuggets.”
New Jersey’s largest dairy farm nearly destroyed in tornado
Wellacrest Farms has 1,400 cows on the property — about half of them are milking cows.
Oracle Park concession workers vote to authorize strike amid SF Giants' playoff push
Oracle Park concession workers voted to authorize a strike Saturday – which could happen at any time – as the San Francisco Giants make a run toward a potential division title and the playoffs.
World's oldest single malt scotch is going to auction, could be worth $200K
A decanter that reportedly holds the world’s oldest single malt scotch will be put up for auction in October.
NYC pizza shop gains fame through bartering slices with fellow businesses
An Italian pizza chef began to barter his pizza creations in exchange for other international food delicacies during the coronavirus pandemic-fueled lockdown in 2020.
'Frasier' star Kelsey Grammer reflects on launching Faith American Brewing Company: 'It's no accident'
According to the Emmy winner, his goal was to generate economic activity for a place he spent his “most precious” days as a boy.
Wildfires, drought can't stop California wine country’s hot real estate market
When Jenny Hess visited her sister in Healdsburg, Calif., in May of 2020 to get out of New York City during Covid, she was entranced by the area’s temperate weather, natural beauty and sophisticated food and wine culture.
Hurricane Ida: Food stores struggle to remain stocked amid shortages
Businesses across Mississippi have struggled to keep up with demand in the aftermath of the deadly Hurricane Ida passed through the state this week.
Fatburger, Johnny Rockets parent: Labor 'crisis' a ‘total nightmare’
FAT Brands Inc. CEO Andrew Wiederhorn explained how the labor “crisis” has affected his businesses, calling the situation a “total nightmare.”
Tyson, Perdue to pay $35 million to settle with chicken farmers
Two of the industry's biggest poultry companies have agreed to pay nearly $35 million to settle a lawsuit that accused them and several other firms of conspiring to dominate the industry and fix the prices paid to farmers who raise the chickens.