NYC gave up 8,550 parking spots for al fresco dining amid COVID
Since last June, the mayor and Department of Transportation have let eateries build the dining areas in the now-former spots outside their storefronts, as indoor eating was restricted amid the pandemic.
Disneyland to introduce $100 sandwich
The Disneyland Resort will soon be home to a new attraction - one of the most expensive sandwiches in the world.
Missouri wine industry looks to be the Napa Valley of the Midwest
Missouri might be no match for Napa Valley yet, but its trajectory of growth is putting it on course to be.
Chicken wing shortage grips America
Soaring demand for chicken has resulted in wing shortages across America, according to the country’s third-largest poultry producer.
Ben & Jerry's co-founders ask Congress to end qualified immunity for police officers
The co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream called on Congress to end qualified immunity for law enforcement officers and overhaul of police standards nationwide during an event on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Grocery, retail union blasts CEOs for lifting mask policies saying workers still facing 'daily COVID risks'
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) represents 1.3 million food and retail employees including those working at Kroger, CVS, Albertsons and Macys.
IHOP's flip'd concept restaurant finally gets an opening date
The International House of Pancakes is going fast-casual with an all new restaurant concept.
Oatly IPO prices at $17 a share, notching $10B valuation
Swedish oat-milk maker Oatly Group AB’s initial public offering priced at $17 a share, at the high end of expectations, a positive sign for the company amid volatile stock-market trading.
Susan Sarandon, AOC back McDonald's worker strikes for higher wages
Actress Susan Sarandon and prominent progressive lawmakers were among those who expressed support Wednesday for McDonald’s workers who staged strikes in cities across the country in a push for higher hourly wages.
Sanderson Farms may delay new processing plant despite rising chicken demand, CEO says
On Tuesday, Sanderson Farms CEO Joe Sanderson spoke during the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum and said that its newest processing plant may be delayed.
Burger King's chicken sandwich launches nationally in June
Burger King's 'Ch’King' sandwich, a chicken fillet that’s hand-breaded and served on a toasted potato bun with pickles, is hitting menus nationwide on June 3.
NY restaurant owner forced to close all locations due to worker shortage
Ted's Fish Fry owner William Deeb on being forced to close all seven of his restaurant locations due to a worker shortage amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pizza Hut launches new Book It! program as part of its nostalgia-themed campaign
Everyone knows that when you read a book, you’re rewarded with pizza.
Janitor’s claim to creating Flamin’ Hot Cheetos is ‘urban legend’: Frito-Lay
A former Frito-Lay plant janitor who long took credit for inventing Flamin’ Hot Cheetos has been peddling an “urban legend,” an explosive report said Sunday.
Coca-Cola tires on energy drink and will stop sales in North America
Coca-ColaCo said it would discontinue its energy drink in North America, a product it launched with fanfare last year as it pushed into new beverage categories.
DoorDash attributes Q1 sales growth to stimulus checks
DoorDash released its earnings report on Thursday, which showed that revenue grew to $1.1 billion, which is a 198% year-over-year increase.
New York, Florida restaurant owner says unemployment benefits have impacted staff shortages
A restaurant owner with locations in Upstate New York and Florida says unemployment benefits have impacted the staff shortages that restaurants and small businesses are seeing across the country.
General Mills beefs up pet foods division with $1.2B Tyson unit purchase
General Mills Inc said on Friday it would buy Tyson Foods Inc's pet treats business for $1.2 billion in cash, as the cereal maker builds its pet food portfolio at a time people are increasingly adopting cats and dogs.
Biden sued over restaurant aid priority given to women, minorities
A conservative legal outfit filed a lawsuit Wednesday against President Joe Biden’s administration for its prioritization of restaurants and bars owned by women and certain minorities in its COVID-19 relief package.
How to lower your grocery bill, despite rising prices
According to estimates from the USDA, grocery store prices are expected to increase between 1 and 2% in 2021.



















