Closed meat plants told to submit reopening plans ASAP: agriculture secretary
President Trump signed an executive order to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure.
Wingstop gets coronavirus sales boost from housebound customers
Sales surged as states issued 'stay-at-home' orders to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meat shortage pushes Kroger to limit beef, chicken, pork purchases at all stores
The company's website shows that customers who want to order online and pick up in store are limited to two items each of fresh beef, chicken and pork.
Starbucks reopening 85% of stores as coronavirus lockdowns ease
The coffee giant hopes to have upwards of 90 percent of its stores open to the public by early June, under modified operations and hours.
Wendy's profit down 50% in coronavirus pandemic
The restaurant chain reported flat quarterly U.S. same-store sales for the first quarter ended March 31, as strong demand for its latest breakfast menu offset limited earnings from delivery and take aways.
60% of employees positive for coronavirus at Iowa Tyson Foods meat plant
The plant was idled and sanitized after employees were tested for coronavirus in late April.
Papa John's swings to first-quarter profit; revenue misses expectations
Papa John's reported a first-quarter profit, but revenue missed analysts' expectations despite sales growth amid coronavirus pandemic.
Tyson Foods to reopen pork plant in Iowa
The plant has the ability to process 19,500 hogs per day
Beyond Meat sales boosted by 'food-at-home' demand
Beyond Meat gets boost as coronavirus slams restaurant industry.
Who started Panera?
Since its creation, Panera has spawned into a major brand with more than 2,300 bakery-cafes and over 140,000 associates with billions in annual systemwide sales.
Book a table for fast food? Burger King trials post-lockdown app in Italy
Burger King is trialling an app for ordering food and booking a table at its outlets in Italy, as it seeks to persuade locals it is safe to eat out again after more than two months of coronavirus lockdown.
Could coronavirus-prompted subway closures further impact future bar, restaurant business?
A recent column raises concern over whether the coronavirus-prompted shutdown could further negatively impact the nightlife business once given the green-light to reopen.
More coronavirus protection needed for meat plant workers: AFL-CIO president
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said Tuesday that workers at meat processing plants need more protection.
Impossible Foods to sell plant-based burgers in Kroger
Kroger, which also operates Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Ralphs, Smith’s and other stores, will sell the vegan burgers online as well on Kroger.com for curbside pickup and delivery.
Coronavirus meat shortage needs to be investigated by DOJ, state attorneys general say
Cattle ranchers say meat packing companies are hurting them.
116 coronavirus cases reported at Oklahoma pork plant, which is staying open
Any employee who exhibits symptoms or a fever will be asked to go home, a company spokesperson said.
Ritz Cheese Cracker sandwiches recalled after peanut butter variety was discovered inside
While the outer packaging of its Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size products indicates that the product is was of cheese variety, the individually-wrapped sandwiches inside the packaged actually contain peanut butter.
Kroger expands free coronavirus testing to employees
Kroger Health will offer workers self-administered kits or an appointment at one of the company's public drive-thru testing sites.
Wendy's customers ask 'Where's the beef?' as restaurants remove menu items
Some social media users said the Wendy's locations they visited only allowed them to order single-patty burgers.
Shake Shack dealing with a beef price spike
The largest increase in meat costs were seen in the most recent week


















