US meat exports surge as industry struggles to meet demand
Meat exports have surged despite concerns over work safety, as workers try to fulfill overseas sales purchased up to six months ahead of time-- before the coronavirus outbreak took hold in the US.
Senators want coronavirus money for hog farmers forced to 'depopulate' herds
The hog industry will lose more than $5 billion due to restaurant closures, the senators wrote.
Spike in coronavirus cases at Minnesota meatpacking plant prompts employees to demand shutdown
Worker absenteeism and plant closures have caused the meat industry to warn of possible shortages.
Shake Shack whips up social media cooking series for housebound customers
The "Shake Shack at Your Shack" series is an effort by the burger joint to address the changing needs of its customers.
Legal Sea Foods sues after coronavirus insurance claim denied twice
Legal Sea Foods is suing its insurance company for denying its COVID-19-related claims.
Instacart investors line up as coronavirus boosts business
Online grocery delivery company Instacart is in talks to raise new funding, according to a report.
Coronavirus pressure mounts on Tyson Foods after hundreds more workers test positive
COVID-19 has infected workers at 115 meat and poultry processing facilities in 19 states, according to a recent CDC report.
False GrubHub ads in coronavirus pandemic hurt restaurant: Federal lawsuit
A lawsuit filed in federal court Monday accuses food delivery service GrubHub of deceiving customers over the availability of local restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Grocery costs spiked as coronavirus hit US economy in April
Average grocery prices increased by 2.6 percent in April, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orlando's Universal CityWalk reopening with coronavirus safety measures
Universal CityWalk is reopening before Disney Springs despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Bill de Blasio supports cap on food delivery fees to restaurants during coronavirus
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that he supports a bill that caps food delivery fees for restaurants.
Coronavirus forces Steak 'n Shake to close 57 restaurants
Parent company Biglari Holdings said its restaurants division lost $7.9 million during the first quarter.
Who started Potbelly?
Potbelly first started out as a small antique store in 1977 on Lincoln Avenue, a neighborhood within the Windy City.
Coronavirus-impacted Red Lobster apologizes for Mother's Day service mishap
Customers in New York, Illinois and Pennsylvania described long wait times, and, in some cases, no-show orders.
GrubHub on Uber takeover rumors: 'Consolidation could make sense'
GrubHub stock soared Tuesday on a report that Uber is in talks to buy the food delivery service in an all-stock deal that would merge two of the country's largest on-demand meal platforms.
51 Tyson Foods workers positive for coronavirus in Maine
More than 10 percent of the plant's workforce contracted the virus.
Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons parent outlines coronavirus reopening
Roughly 15,000 Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes locations are reopening dine-in services with a slate of safety precautions.
Potbelly deal with activists includes twist: stock, not cash, for outlays
Sandwich maker Potbelly Corp on Monday promised to reimburse activist shareholders' expenses with stock not cash, creating a situation that lawyers call an outlier for now but which they said could find traction in tough economic times.
Florida restaurant chain promises to exceed CDC guidelines
The Mexican restaurant chain is ramping up safety protocols above what has been recommended by the CDC.
US pork exports to China continue to rise
The U.S. sent nearly 17,500 tons of pork to mainland China in the week ending on April 30.



















