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.
Nearly half of Americans want pumpkin spice around year-round: survey
Americans sure love their pumpkin spice.
Texas woman sues Starbucks claiming spilled coffee caused burns
A Starbucks customer in Texas is suing the coffee giant after allegedly getting first- and second-degree burns from a spilled cup of coffee.
These are the most shopped-for grocery items ahead of Labor Day barbecues
Here’s how the following BBQ-related items grew the week before Labor Day last year, compared to the week before, according to Instacart data.
Sweetgreen CEO scrubs LinkedIn post linking COVID-19 to obesity after backlash
Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman has deleted a controversial LinkedIn post where he referred to obesity as the "root cause" for COVID-19.
McDonald’s McFlurry Machine is broken (again). Now the FTC is on it.
The FTC reached out to McDonald’s franchisees this summer seeking information on what, exactly, is going on with the broken ice cream machine problem, according to a letter it sent, viewed by The Wall Street Journal, and people familiar with the matter.
Oregon McDonald’s asks 14-year-olds to apply amid labor shortage
A McDonald’s in Medford, Oregon is so desperate for workers that it’s plastered a huge banner in front of the restaurant calling on 14- and 15-year-olds to apply for jobs.
Ida's aftermath: Power restored to Eastern New Orleans, commercial flights canceled for second day
Power was restored for some customers in Eastern New Orleans on Wednesday as residents struggled to find food and clean drinking water amidst sweltering heat.
Remembering US soldiers killed in Kabul: Breweries reserve 13 drinks for fallen service members
The effort has been growing in the days following the Aug. 26 suicide bombing at Afghanistan’s Kabul airport, which also claimed the lives of more than 160 Afghans.
Bojangles gives workers 2 days off by closing restaurants nationwide: 'Rest and refreshment'
Fans of Bojangles won’t be able to get their hands on the chain’s famous fried chicken or biscuits at any of its company-owned stores on Monday, Aug. 30 and Sept. 13.
McDonald's prepares to close dining rooms again
The drive-thru might be getting a lot busier.
Dog food recalled over salmonella, listeria concerns
Top Quality Dog Food's "Beef HVM" 1-pound packages can not only affect animals who consume the food, but there is also a risk to humans who handle to food.
DC restaurants owned by Afghan immigrants lend helping hand to refugees fleeing the Taliban
A family of Afghan immigrants is using their Washington, D.C.-bassed restaurants to collect donations for local Afghan refugees.
North America’s largest wholesale food distributor forced to delay, pause service to various customers
Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican noted that the company was able to hire over 6,000 associates in the second half of fiscal 2021. Still, the company still needs to increase its workforce.
Cipriani chairman puts LVMH on blast over alleged knock-off restaurant: 'I'm not flattered by imitation'
Italian restaurateur Arrigo Cipriani, whose family legacy in authentic fine dining stretches across the globe, says he was stunned to learn that LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, one of the richest men in the world, has imitated his brand.
Kroger plans to give 1 million COVID booster shots per week: report
Kroger is reportedly preparing for administering 1 million COVID-19 booster shots each week, as soon as they become available after government clearance.
CDC, USDA investigating 2 Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating two salmonella outbreaks that have been traced back to Italian-style meats.
Dollar stores booming amid inflation squeeze, face push back over low prices
Several U.S. cities are pushing back against dollar stores for forcing food and drug stores out of business.



















