Food-Drink

Subway closed 729 U.S. locations in 2025 as franchise revenue declined, even as net income surged, highlighting pressure on its business model.

Austin’s Lammes Candies is closing most operations after 141 years, citing rising raw material costs, labor pressures and shrinking margins.

CEO Jennifer Schuler says Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is entering a new era of expansion while preserving the brand's 80-year legacy.

McDonald’s is expanding into specialty beverages with dirty sodas and refreshers, aiming to capture demand and boost margins.

Cambio Roasters is looking to give Americans a better-tasting and more sustainable cup of coffee by replacing plastic single-serve pods with aluminum ones.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman invested in Throne SPORT COFFEE, joining Patrick Mahomes and Breanna Stewart ahead of MLB Opening Day.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey tells RFK Jr. to "come and take it" after he questioned the safety of high-sugar coffee drinks at Dunkin' and Starbucks.

WNBA star Breanna Stewart became the first female athlete to partner with Throne SPORT COFFEE, joining Patrick Mahomes as brand ambassadors for the company.

Ajinomoto Foods North America is recalling more than 3.3 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice, including Trader Joe’s products, over concerns the items may contain glass, federal officials said.

Federal judge dismisses Buffalo Wild Wings "boneless wings" lawsuit with pun-filled ruling, saying no reasonable consumer expects deboned wing meat.

Baby food recall alert: Initiative Foods recalls "Tippy Toes" apple pear banana fruit purée due to patulin toxin. Check products with BB 07/17/2026 date.

Keurig Dr Pepper voluntarily recalled 80,640 McCafé decaf K-Cup pods sold in California, Indiana and Nevada after FDA classifies mislabeling as Class II recall due to caffeine error.

McDonald’s plans a 2026 overhaul with new locations, revamped drive-thrus, new menu items and expanded digital, AI, and loyalty tools.

Starbucks terminated an employee after Deputy Brandon Longoria received a coffee cup with a pig illustration at the Norwalk location during a routine shift.

Sushi Zanmai paid a record $3.24 million for a single 536-pound bluefin tuna at Tokyo's New Year auction, completely shattering previous records.

The U.S. backed down on proposed tariffs threatening some Italian pasta makers, slashing duties from up to 92% to as low as 2.26% after preliminary review.

The FDA announced a voluntary recall of non-dairy frozen dessert pints sold at stores nationwide over the potential presence of small stones.

Walmart's TV-shaped Kraft Mac & Cheese Black Friday box containing 65 regular boxes sold for $19.37 but disappeared within seconds of going live.

Thanksgiving dinner costs varied by state, with the national average reaching $80.22 for 12 people, according to Purdue University research ahead of the holiday.