Chocolate sales spike during lockdown, surpass overall candy sales
A data-driven report from the National Confectioners Association shows that demand for chocolate has surpassed demand observed in the candy market.
A data-driven report from the National Confectioners Association shows that demand for chocolate has surpassed demand observed in the candy market.
Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
Salmonella outbreak linked to peaches expands to 12 states
A salmonella outbreak linked to peaches has expanded to 12 states with 78 illnesses, officials said.
A salmonella outbreak linked to peaches has expanded to 12 states with 78 illnesses, officials said.
Chicken plant in central California to shut down over virus outbreak
The order to close the Foster Farms Livingston Facility comes after at least 358 employees have tested positive, and eight employees have died due to the coronavirus.
The order to close the Foster Farms Livingston Facility comes after at least 358 employees have tested positive, and eight employees have died due to the coronavirus.
New York City restaurants face decision: Break indoor dining mandate or permanently close
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has made it clear that there are no plans to reopen indoor dining anytime soon and restaurant owners on the brink of permanent closure want answers.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has made it clear that there are no plans to reopen indoor dining anytime soon and restaurant owners on the brink of permanent closure want answers.
Restaurants hope for return of indoor dining in NJ
Restaurants in New Jersey are still hoping that the state’s decision to open gyms means indoor dining rooms might soon reopen as well.
Restaurants in New Jersey are still hoping that the state’s decision to open gyms means indoor dining rooms might soon reopen as well.
What will be the fate of NYC’s free Grab & Go meals?
With school set to begin next month, the fate of free grab-and-go meal programs outside public schools remains uncertain, even though thousands of seniors rely on the service.
With school set to begin next month, the fate of free grab-and-go meal programs outside public schools remains uncertain, even though thousands of seniors rely on the service.
Lucky Charms releasing marshmallow-only pouches for a limited time
Remember when you were a kid and all you wanted was a big bowl of Lucky Charms' marshmallows and none of those (still sugary) space-filling frosted oat pieces?
Remember when you were a kid and all you wanted was a big bowl of Lucky Charms' marshmallows and none of those (still sugary) space-filling frosted oat pieces?
North Carolina golden retriever does her part delivering Chick-fil-A orders to owner
According to her owner, North Carolina golden retriever Ellie is getting quite a kick out of the curbside delivery service Chick-fil-A is offering as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the US.
According to her owner, North Carolina golden retriever Ellie is getting quite a kick out of the curbside delivery service Chick-fil-A is offering as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the US.
McDonald's releasing first-ever new McNuggets flavor, other menu additions
McDonald’s is bringing the heat, and the sweet, with its newest menu innovations set to drop this fall.
McDonald’s is bringing the heat, and the sweet, with its newest menu innovations set to drop this fall.
Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns earlier this year
Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.
Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.
Chicago restaurant's $350 peanut butter and jelly sandwich likely world's most expensive
This isn’t the kind of PB&J you might have traded for a few pudding cups in elementary school.
This isn’t the kind of PB&J you might have traded for a few pudding cups in elementary school.
New York brewers discontinue Hindu deity-themed beer
The beer was a New England-style double IPA that was a part of a series of deity-themed beers.
The beer was a New England-style double IPA that was a part of a series of deity-themed beers.
KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic
KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.
KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.
America's liquor laws are being shaken up by the coronavirus
The coronavirus is shaking up America's liquor laws.
The coronavirus is shaking up America's liquor laws.
Tech firm releases pay-by-face system in California city
Tech company PopID says that it has helped dozens of retailers and restaurants in Pasadena, Calif., establish “the nation’s first dense ‘face-pay’ network.”
Tech company PopID says that it has helped dozens of retailers and restaurants in Pasadena, Calif., establish “the nation’s first dense ‘face-pay’ network.”
NYC restaurants planning to sue city over indoor dining ban
As gyms prepare to reopen, restaurant owners in New York City are preparing legal action over still not being allowed to offer indoor dining, even though restaurants in all other parts of the state have been offering it for weeks.
As gyms prepare to reopen, restaurant owners in New York City are preparing legal action over still not being allowed to offer indoor dining, even though restaurants in all other parts of the state have been offering it for weeks.
HelloFresh recalls meal kits with onions connected to possible salmonella contamination
HelloFresh says that all of its onions sent to customers from May 8 to July 31 may be potentially contaminated with salmonella.
HelloFresh says that all of its onions sent to customers from May 8 to July 31 may be potentially contaminated with salmonella.
Mayor says NYC is not ready to return to indoor dining
As gyms prepare to reopen, restaurant owners in New York City are preparing legal action over still not being allowed to offer indoor dining, even though restaurants in all other parts of the state have been offering it for weeks.
As gyms prepare to reopen, restaurant owners in New York City are preparing legal action over still not being allowed to offer indoor dining, even though restaurants in all other parts of the state have been offering it for weeks.
Outdoor communal dining areas debut in Queens
The Dineout NYC community outdoor dining areas expanded on Friday. It debuted in two locations in Queens: one in Elmhurst and the other in Jackson heights. Streets are fully closed off to create community spaces around several restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Dineout NYC community outdoor dining areas expanded on Friday. It debuted in two locations in Queens: one in Elmhurst and the other in Jackson heights. Streets are fully closed off to create community spaces around several restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.