Is Smithfield Foods owned by China?
Smithfield was bought by bought by WH Group for nearly $5 billion in 2013.
Coronavirus meat shortage stems from lost labor, supplier says
As grocery stores ration the amount of meat consumers can buy, plant-based protein companies ramp up distribution
American seafood industry may see jobs boost thanks to White House regulation
The U.S. imports 85% of its seafood. That's about to change.
Judge rules in Ben & Jerry’s favor in ‘happy cows’ lawsuit
The suit claimed the company deceived consumers by saying it used milk and cream from “happy cows.”
How to avoid coronavirus when eating out
Ways to minimize risk of coronavirus exposure when dining out at restaurants
Chipotle increases local sourcing, issuing coronavirus scholarships, grants
Chipotle is continuing its support for local farmers and sustainability, according to its newly released report.
Who founded The Cheesecake Factory?
Before opening The Cheesecake Factory restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif., in 1978, David Overton dropped out of law school to pursue his dream of becoming a professional drummer, according to Restaurant News.
Chicken-wing eateries stay loaded as coronavirus renders beef rarer
Wing prices have rallied since demand slowed in April and may rise even further with some restaurants reopening.
Coronavirus lockdown drives food delivery, takeout orders
Americans may be getting tired of cooking as food delivery orders surge 67 percent
Seafood industry waiting for $300M from CARES act gets good news
The CARES Act gave $300 million to aquafarmers and fishermen.
Coronavirus victim's family sues meatpacker JBS, alleging wrongful death
Enock Benjamin, 70, worked at a JBS beef plant in Souderton, Pennsylvania.
Hillstone Restaurant Group slammed after servers say they weren't allowed to wear masks
Texas is allowing restaurants to operate at 25 percent capacity.
Budweiser brewer hit by coronavirus pandemic, but sees bright spots in US, China
A coronavirus-fueled shutdown of bars, nightclubs and other drinking venues around the world hammered sales for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA in the first quarter.
Restaurants reopen, but not everyone is coming back to work
Restaurant owners say they have little sense of how many consumers will feel safe to eat out again, and under what circumstances.
Smithfield Foods to restart South Dakota pork plant from May 7
The plant is expected to be fully operational by late May
Coronavirus, new menu items help Papa John’s have its best month ever
Papa John's had its biggest sales month in April despite coronavirus, according to the company's CEO Rob Lynch.
Coronavirus meat shortage: Freezing, defrosting dos and don’ts
With fears of a coronavirus-led meat shortage, here’s how you should store and freeze your meat.
COVID-19 claims piling up as insurers balk at paying
Many coronavirus-hit small businesses expressed frustrated by the situation.
Bars, restaurants want coronavirus inspired alcohol delivery to be permanent
More states have temporarily allowed wine, booze and cocktails to-go, but struggling restaurant and bar owners want the rule to be permanent
US pork exports to China skyrocketed before fears of meat shortage
China has needed U.S. pork since much of its pig population was destroyed by an African swine fever epidemic.