Cracker Barrel executive says pandemic accelerated menu changes, altered restaurant's holiday offerings
Cracker Barrel’s Head of Culinary Innovation and Menu Strategy spilled the beans on new offerings at its more than 650 eateries
Whole Foods' customers, employees unhappy with strict new dress code
Whole Foods will no longer allow employees to wear clothing or face masks with “busy patterns” or t-shirts with any messages, logos or flags, Business Insider reported on Wednesday.
Here’s why canned corn might be tough to find at supermarkets
The pandemic has roiled the supply chain for canned sweet corn in several ways, meaning it might be tough to track down at your local grocery store, a new report says.
Hormel giving away free bacon-scented face masks
The company, known for its Black Label bacon, unveiled a face mask dubbed "Breathable Bacon."
Popeyes sales are soaring, but its sister restaurants are seeing declines
It’s been a good year for fried chicken.
Pilgrim’s Pride reaches plea deal with Justice Department on chicken price-fixing allegations
A Justice Department spokeswoman confirmed that the department's antitrust division has entered into a plea agreement with Pilgrim's.
Taco Bell partners with DoorDash for delivery services
Taco Bell still won’t sell you a Mexican pizza or spicy potato soft taco, but there is a new way for diners to get Taco Bell delivered.
Panera is the first restaurant brand to label climate-friendly meals
In a collaboration with the World Resources Institute, Panera will be the first national chain to roll out the climate-friendly “Cool Food Meals” labels on items with low greenhouse gas emissions.
Burger King teams with PlayStation to give away PS5 consoles
Burger King and Sony are teaming up ahead of the release of the PlayStation 5.
Starbucks aims to increase corporate workforce diversity, commits over $1.5M in grants to nonprofits
Starbucks will publicly track how well it's meeting diversity goals as it works to be more transparent in its commitment to providing a more inclusive environment, the coffee giant announced Wednesday.
Tillamook Creamery helping farmers with $1.6M donation to promote 'robust and sustainable' food supply
A 111-year-old farmer-owned dairy co-op in the Pacific Northwest announced Monday it's giving a group its biggest donation in decades to help struggling American farmers.
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese responds to criticism of 'Send Noods' campaign, vows to remove social media posts
Keep your “noods” to yourself.
BurgerFi adding spicy chicken sandwich to the menu
It has been more than a year since Popeyes started a national conversation about spicy chicken sandwiches and which restaurant chain’s is best, and another fast-casual joint just entered the fray.
Tofurky suing Louisiana over state law prohibiting plant-based products from using meat terms
This is not the first state Tofurky has sued over prohibiting vegan brands from using meat terms.
Florida citrus industry in trouble as orange production falls
Florida oranges are set for a down year as the US Department of Agriculture projects a 15% decrease in the state's orange production for the 2020-21 harvesting season, as well as a 7% decrease in grapefruit production.
Del Monte is now selling pink pineapples: 'Jewel of the jungle'
One of the world’s leading food producers is thinking pink.
Commander’s Palace restaurant in New Orleans has 1st female executive chef
Megan “Meg” Bickford is the new executive chef at the landmark Louisiana eatery and the first ever female top chef to fill the role.
KFC ditches ‘Finger Lickin’ Good Sauce’ for new signature dip
“Finger Lickin’ Good” is out at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
NYC Grand Central Oyster Bar closes days after reopening due to 'lack of traffic' caused by pandemic
The historic restaurant has plans to reopen at a later date
Diners want more meals to go during coronavirus. Chefs are feeling boxed in.
Restaurants are wrestling with packaging shortages and high costs as they rush to meet the demand for takeout food and replicate the restaurant experience at home.



















