More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits
With the hunger crisis heightening during the COVID-19 crisis as more workers file for unemployment, restaurants could start accepting SNAP.
Restaurant Brands' Popeyes sales surge; Tim Hortons misses estimates
Demand for Popeyes' chicken sandwich helped power sales, while COVID-19 stay-at-home orders dented breakfast sales at Tim Hortons.
Dunkin’ CEO talks coronavirus bounce back amid suspended dividend program
Dunkin' Brands has suspended its dividend program after its comparable sales took a hit from the coronavirus.
Taco Bell releases taco bar kit — here’s how much it’ll cost
Taco Bell is releasing its “At Home Taco Bar” starting Friday, May 1.
Las Vegas casinos converted into coronavirus food banks are feeding thousands
The Three Square food bank is distributing emergency goods from several closed down Las Vegas casinos.
Smithfield wants flexibility on coronavirus guidelines
The world's largest pork producer told a judge in Missouri on Thursday that that it needs some flexibility in complying with federal guidelines that seek to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home
Chick-fil-A aims to ramp up sales amid the coronavirus pandemic with at-home meal kits.
Sweetgreen debuts dinner dishes as coronavirus keeps customers at home
Sweetgreen is now offering non-salad meals on its new "Plates" menu.
Blue Apron CEO banks on coronavirus cooking habits remaining post-quarantine
As restaurants across the country limit services to takeout and delivery, research shows that 54% of Americans say they’re cooking more, and 46 percent say they have baked more.
Dairy farmers feel coronavirus squeeze as milk sales dry up
The outbreak brought a major reversal for New York's dairy farmers.
Coronavirus-related food stockpiling boosts Kraft Heinz
U.S. food producer Kraft Heinz Co reported higher-than-expected quarterly sales.
Cracker Barrel, DoorDash announce delivery partnership
Southern-style chain Cracker Barrel is teaming up with a major delivery partner for the first time, but will customers bite?
Coronavirus squashed Dunkin' first quarter US comparable-store sales
The doughnut and coffee chain withdrew its 2020 guidance and said it is suspending its quarterly dividend and share-buyback programs.
Tyson Foods temporarily pauses operations at beef facility in Dakota City
The facility employs 4,300 people
Coronavirus spurred demand could lead to boneless chicken shortage
Boneless chicken breast may become a coveted item, a spokesperson for the National Chicken Council said.
Starbucks to reopen coronavirus-closed stores for to-go service in May
Some essential businesses operating in the outbreak have employed safety measures including regular health screenings and requiring workers to wear face masks.
Tupperware posts loss as new CEO grapples with coronavirus
Tupperware on Wednesday said it generated sales of $375.9 million for the first quarter, down from $487.3 million a year earlier.
Chipotle CEO shares post-coronavirus reopening plan
Chipotle CEO on how the chain will combat dining room revenue loss once restaurants reopen
Costco's alcoholic freeze pops are back
Slim Chiller's "Skinny Freezer" pops are 100 calories and 8 percent alcohol.
McDonald's Canada faces coronavirus beef shortage, removes Angus burgers
McDonald's Canada is removing Angus burgers from its menu and beginning to import beef until country's beef supply stabilizes.



















