Food and Drinks

HelloFresh is recalling two ready-made meals after the USDA issued an alert about the meals containing spinach possibly contaminated with listeria.

Longtime UFC announcer Bruce Buffer has officially joined forces with Bud Light as a spokesperson, marking a full-circle moment with the brand’s role as the UFC’s official beer sponsor.

Two Kroger deli pasta salads were recalled over listeria bacteria contamination fears. Products were removed from store shelves, and customers were notified via email.

Cracker Barrel ends partnership with Prophet consulting firm after intense customer backlash over failed rebrand that stripped away beloved Americana décor.

The Hillshire Brands Company is recalling 58 million pounds of Jimmy Dean and State Fair corn dog and sausage-on-a-stick products after wood pieces were found in batter, causing five injuries.

The Kraft Heinz Co. is temporarily changing the Maxwell House name to "Maxwell Apartment" as it aims “to meet the needs of today's consumer."

Amazon Grocery offers more than 1,000 food items rated 4 stars or above, including fresh produce, meat, seafood and pantry staples, with most priced under $5.

Beef prices are at record highs as drought reduced cattle inventory to the lowest levels since 1951, with ground beef up 12.8% and steak prices rising 16.6% year over year.

Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, will become the first major store to remove synthetic dyes from its private label food brands across multiple categories including pantry, frozen and cereals.

A listeria outbreak linked to recalled prepared meals from Trader Joe's and Walmart has caused four deaths and 19 hospitalizations across 15 states, the CDC reported.

McDonald's is brining back its Monopoly game for the first time in nearly a decade. The game will be available for a limited time only for the company's most loyal customers.

Walmart's Marketside linguine and meatball products face a food safety alert after testing positive for listeria bacteria linked to a previous outbreak.

Maple Street Biscuit Company closed 14 underperforming locations as parent company Cracker Barrel faces continued fallout from its failed rebranding effort.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announces plans to close underperforming U.S. stores, cut 900 non-retail jobs and freeze hiring as part of ongoing turnaround efforts.

Anheuser-Busch's Michelob Ultra claims the number one beer spot in America, ending Constellation Brands' Modelo Especial reign that began in June 2023.

A TD Bank expert predicted McDonald's value proposition would force restaurant rivals to follow suit with their own discounts and promotional offerings.

Fast-casual restaurant Salad and Go announced it will close dozens of locations to concentrate efforts on operations in the Dallas metro area and Oklahoma.

Darden Restaurants is experimenting with a lighter portion menu at Olive Garden locations, featuring reduced-size versions of chicken parmigiana and other entrées.

Grocery store chain Publix is launching new locations on Wednesday in Georgia and South Carolina, bringing its total September openings to nine stores.

Jerry Greenfield leaves Ben & Jerry's as tensions with Unilever escalate over the ice cream brand's position on Gaza and accusations of being silenced.