Coronavirus prompts packaged food brands to prepare for second wave
In anticipation of a second wave of coronavirus, many packaged food companies are doubling down on inventory and preparing for more people to eat meals at home.
Kroger lands 15-year tax exemption for its Ohio data centers
Kroger has been approved for a 15-year data center tax exemption by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority.
Chipotle requires coronavirus face masks for customers
Chipotle Mexican Grill requires guests to wear face masks to limit the spread of COVID-19 at its restaurants. The chain is one of many companies enforcing similar policies.
How restaurants can rebuild from coronavirus: ‘Bar Rescue’ host Jon Taffer
‘Bar Rescue’ host Jon Taffer thinks by the end of the year restaurants will be "back in business," but worries if they will be prepared when demand returns
Papa John's to hire 10,000 workers to meet coronavirus delivery demand
Papa John's is looking to hire an additional 10,000 workers over the next few months to meet the increased delivery demand brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
How much money does the tortilla chip and salsa industry make?
Where there are chips, there’s usually salsa. The pairing is so prevalent that both snack items have a market size that’s valued at more than 1 billion dollars.
Jersey Mike's investing $150M during coronavirus for franchisee restaurant remodels
Jersey Mike's is spending $150 million to help franchisees remodel restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic.
Whole Foods desserts voluntarily recalled in multiple states over undeclared allergens
Eggs were not listed as an ingredient on the packages that were distributed in the bakery department of select Whole Foods Market stores.
General Mills adds more outsourcing partners as it aims to meet packaged-food demand
Disruptions in the supply chain have made it hard for manufacturers like General Mills to replenish stores with items like canned goods.
Cyclospora infections climb to 641 in 11 states from recalled salad mix
Public health officials say more than 600 people have been sickened by a parasite infection linked to Fresh Express bagged salad mixes.
Protests outside Whole Foods continue after workers file discrimination lawsuit
Protests outside of a Whole Foods in Cambridge, Massachusetts, have entered their fourth week after several employees who say they were sent home for refusing to take off their Black Lives Matter face masks in June have now filed a federal class action lawsuit against the grocery chain.
Virginia Chick-fil-A offers free food for coins amid shortage
A Virginia Chick-fil-A is offering customers food vouchers in exchange for coins to avoid going cashless amid a nationwide coin shortage due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pittsburgh's virus success fizzles in crowded bars, eateries
With a state-mandated masking order in place, Pittsburgh's gyms, salons, bars and restaurants got permission to reopen in early June, ahead of many parts of Pennsylvania.
Hundreds of Texas bar owners pledge defiance to Abbott order
Fort Worth bar owner Chris Polone has organized what’s labeled as “Freedom Fest,” in which hundreds of bar owners say they’ll open their doors and set ’em up Saturday.
Burger King will no longer serve its classic apple pie
The pies may still appear on some menus until supplies run out nationally.
Coronavirus masks are required inside these stores across the US
Here’s a list of U.S. retailers that have implemented new mask policies in light of the rising number of coronavirus cases.
New Seattle law could prevent small restaurant owners from losing their homes during coronavirus
A new law in Seattle aims to help prevent restaurant owners from losing their homes if they're forced to default on a commercial lease.
Fauci says he's avoiding planes, restaurants during coronavirus pandemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci has become the government’s most visible face in the battle against the coronavirus, and polls show him as its most trusted authority as well.
USDA finds coronavirus-related meat plant shutdowns behind cattle, beef price disparity
Ranchers saw cattle prices drop after a temporary closure of slaughterhouses during the coronavirus pandemic while limited meat at grocery stores caused prices to surge, according to a 20-page analysis by the USDA.
Universal Orlando updates coronavirus dining and mask policy
Universal Orlando updated its COVID-19 response webpage sometime this week to clarify its dining policy along with other face cover guidelines it has implemented at its theme parks and resort.



















