Food and Drinks

Restaurant chain Cracker Barrel reverses controversial logo rebrand after losing $143 million in market value and facing widespread public backlash from customers.

German discount retailer Lidl reduces operational costs through smaller store formats, curated product selection, and efficiency improvements like shelf-ready cases

J.M. Smucker Co. is recalling select Hostess Ding Dongs products due to potential mold contamination caused by a mechanical issue during manufacturing

Four top college football players, including Heisman candidate Garrett Nussmeier, star in Powerade's updated marketing campaign ahead of the 2025 season.

Cracker Barrel stock falls over 10% after logo change sparked customer outrage by nixing Uncle Herschel figure for tex-only design, alienating core customers

Southern restaurant chain Cracker Barrel admitted the launch of it's new text-only logo didn't quite go as planned. The restaurant admitted it “could’ve done a better job" after intense backlash.

The parent company of Bravo! Italian Kitchen and Brio Italian Grille filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid widespread financial distress in the casual dining sector.

Keurig Dr Pepper will acquire Dutch firm JDE Peet's in an $18 billion deal and plans to split up its beverage and coffee units into two independent companies.

Blue Bell voluntarily recalls ice cream distributed across 16 states after employee discovers labeling error with undeclared nuts in Moo-llennium Crunch.

Erik Russell, a former Cracker Barrel employee who now works as a brand designer, said the company committed "one of the cardinal branding sins" when changing its logo.

Chris Kempczinski marks a major milestone of 10 years at McDonald's, discussing career twists and expressing commitment to continue leading the company.

Cracker Barrel joins Target, Bud Light and other companies facing public outcry over corporate decisions as its new logo change triggers investor unease.

Consumer spending on live sporting events is up 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels and benefiting surrounding restaurants and bars, a Bank of America Institute report found.

German grocer Lidl is pushing forward with plans to expand its presence in New York even with New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's government-run grocery store proposal.

Cracker Barrel hosted a pop-up event in Manhattan that included line dancing and live country music as it faces criticism for its new simplified logo design.

Nostalgia-focused snack company Rewind recently introduced battery-flavored chips with acidic zing and metallic notes. The snacks are available in Dutch retailers, but Americans can request samples.

McDonald's reduces combo meal prices to address consumer affordability concerns, offering $5 breakfast and $8 Big Mac specials as part of value strategy.

Shrimp from Indonesia contaminated with man-made Cesium-137 found at US ports, FDA warns consumers not to eat Great Value frozen shrimp.

Membership warehouse chain Costco completed a nationwide transition to Coca-Cola products in food courts, ending an 11-year partnership with PepsiCo that began in 2013.

Boar's Head established a food safety council and appoints a new safety officer the company prepares to reopen its Virginia plant that was linked to deadly listeria outbreak.