Mars to acquire Pop Tarts, Pringles maker Kellanova in $36B deal
The move to acquire Kellanova will help Mars lean further into the snacking category as it seeks to "double Mars Snacking in the next decade," the company said.
Wawa is coming to West Virginia
Pennsylvania-based Wawa is expected to kick off construction on a new location in Inwood, West Virginia, on Wednesday, the convenience store chain's first-ever in the Mountain State.
DoorDash adds Max streaming to its delivery membership
DoorDash added Max to its DashPass delivery membership in the U.S. The streaming perk, available to annual DashPass members, officially went live on Tuesday.
Starbucks names Chipotle chief Brian Niccol as new CEO
Starbucks Corp. is replacing CEO Laxman Narasimhan with Chipotle Mexican Grill chief Brian Niccol. He is slated to take over the role in early September.
Candy sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General stores recalled due to salmonella threat
Candy products sold throughout the United States at Walmart, Target, Dollar General and other stores have been recalled due to a risk of Salmonella bacteria contamination.
California farmer supporting Trump-Vance ticket: Anything we say to Democrats 'falls on deaf ears'
California farmer Steve Samra explains why he is supporting a Trump, JD Vance ticket, explaining "we feel we are being heard."
Boar's Head listeria outbreak: Another death, 10 more hospitalized, CDC says
The deaths and illnesses related to the multi-state outbreak of listeria continues to grow. Officials have tied to the outbreak to deli meats, including from Boar's Head.
Boar's Head recall: Minnesota pregnant woman sues deli meat maker after contracting listeria
A pregnant woman from Minnesota who became severely ill after eating Boar's Head meat she purchased at a Publix in Florida is now suing the deli meat company.
White Castle slashes price of burgers as fast-food deal war ramps up
White Castle has jumped on the value meal bandwagon, joining the growing list of fast-food chains offering deals to lure back customers whose budgets have been squeezed by inflation.
Pop-Tarts unveil giant, limited edition 'Party Pastry' in select cities
The Pop-Tarts "Party Pastry" will go on sale on Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. ET, a news release from the company said. It will feed 73 people and come in a custom box.
Italian restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Buca di Beppo filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Texas court on Monday, the family-style Italian restaurant chain announced. It has plans for a restructuring.
To fight inflation, more Americans are using digital coupons and scoring big savings
Saving money is top of mind for budget-stretched Americans as prices continue to rise at the grocery store and beyond. Digital coupons are proving a saving grace for many.
Jimmy John's enters value meal wars with $10 deal
With the new $10 Total Package Meal, Jimmy John’s officially joined the slew of chains in the U.S. – including McDonald's and Taco Bell – in offering value meals to consumers.
Slapjacked: Reddit users shocked at price increase of Denny's breakfast platter
The price of Denny's Lumberjack Slam has increased rapidly, Reddit users say. The platter featuring eggs, a variety of breakfast meats, pancakes and hash browns costs at least $16.29.
Free on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Here's how to get your own delicious treat
A hotel chain is offering free chocolate chip cookies on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Find out how to snag a free dessert that's sweet and gooey — and to make it at home.
Here's where to get a free root beer float on Tuesday, August 6
At least three restaurant chains will be offering free root beer floats on Tuesday, August 6, as part of their "National Root Beer Float Day" celebrations.
FTC launches investigation into grocers over high food prices
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan is directing the commission to look into what tactics big grocery chains are using to "hike prices and extract profits."
Lead found in nearly half of dark chocolate, other cocoa products, study finds
A new study published this week found 43% of chocolate products tested in a multiyear period exceeded the acceptable level of lead contamination set by California standards.
Airline cuts popular snack due to increased turbulence
The airline will cut instant ramen from the food options available to economy passengers on its long-haul flights as a turbulence-related safety measure.
Taco Bell to expand AI tech at drive-thrus
Yum! Brands on Wednesday announced it will be expanding its artificial intelligence-powered voice technology at hundreds of Taco Bell drive-thrus across the U.S.



















