Food and Drinks

Former McDonald's USA CEO Ed Rensi argued that inflation is driving every restaurant in the United States "absolutely crazy," and that the price of products has gone up "substantially."

On-premise sales of whiskey and other spirits that were hurt during the early days of the pandemic have recently started to recover.

Southwest Airlines Co. is bringing back in-flight alcohol sales after holding off for months to tamp down on disruptive passengers.

French craft brewer Hoppy Urban Brew has created a blue beer using an algae called spirulina.

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., recently paid a visit to a restaurant in Washington, D.C., that has refused to enforce the city's vaccine mandate.

Instacart’s second annual Snacktime Report found America’s favorite snacks and beverages for Super Bowl LVI.

A limited amount of Wish-Bone salad dressings are being recalled over allergy concerns, according to federal health officials.

Customers who place an order online through May 22 will be eligible to claim the $3 coupon code which can be redeemed toward their next carryout order placed within the following week.

Guy Fieri is doing something he surprisingly has never done before: appear in a Super Bowl commercial.

An Illinois pizzeria owner said that he is begging for help as the future of the workforce hangs in the balance while business owners deal with labor shortages and government funding comes to an end.

In 2021, Budweiser made the decision not to air any commercials during the Super Bowl. Instead, it donated the money that would have spent on the commercials to support COVID-19 vaccine education and awareness efforts.

Fast food chains are reducing their value menus.

Little Debbie and Hudsonville Ice Cream just sweetened their deal with an expanded line of pastry-filled dessert pints that are made from snack company’s most popular cakes, pies, bun and bars.

The Starbucks on Howell Mill Road is the latest in a growing number of its coffee chain stores seeking to unionize. However, it's the first to do so in Georgia, according to Starbucks Workers United.

If orange producers embrace new citrus varieties, it could be a path forward for some but it’s no cure-all.

More than a thousand rare whiskeys will be available for purchase through the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s upcoming Limited-Release Lottery.

While some Dry January objectors have speculated that the health month is hurting bars and alcohol retailers, professionals in the field say there’s a host of reasons why some small business owners are struggling.

Executive Vice President of Public Affairs at the National Restaurant Association Sean Kennedy argued that the industry is currently “struggling” to keep doors open, noting that the vast majority of owners say conditions are worse now compared to a few months ago.

McDonald's is dealing with higher commodity and labor costs.

More companies are looking to avoid raising prices to scare off consumers, so they are instead turning to “shrinkflation” — giving consumers less product for the same price or more.