McDonald’s to enter the metaverse, files trademark for virtual restaurant, goods and services
The giant fast-food franchise is jumping on the metaverse and NFT bandwagon, following other major retailers such as Walmart, Microsoft and The Walt Disney Co.
The giant fast-food franchise is jumping on the metaverse and NFT bandwagon, following other major retailers such as Walmart, Microsoft and The Walt Disney Co.
Kindergartner brings Jose Cuervo margaritas to snack time at Livonia school
A kindergartner brought Jose Cuervo margaritas to snack time at a Livonia school and handed out drinks to her classmates. Now the parents of two other kindergartners are outraged.
A kindergartner brought Jose Cuervo margaritas to snack time at a Livonia school and handed out drinks to her classmates. Now the parents of two other kindergartners are outraged.
Over 2 in 5 US households now growing food following pandemic boom
Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, beans, carrots, summer squash, onions, hot peppers, lettuce and peas were among the top homegrown vegetables in the U.S.
Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, beans, carrots, summer squash, onions, hot peppers, lettuce and peas were among the top homegrown vegetables in the U.S.
America's favorite Easter candies filling baskets in 2022, according to Instacart
Got "some-bunny" in your house craving Easter sweets? America’s most popular Easter candies may surprise you.
Got "some-bunny" in your house craving Easter sweets? America’s most popular Easter candies may surprise you.
Cadbury World chocolatiers make giant Easter egg equivalent to 889 chocolate bars
Cadbury World’s massive Easter egg stands 3 feet tall and weighs in at over 88 pounds, the company said.
Cadbury World’s massive Easter egg stands 3 feet tall and weighs in at over 88 pounds, the company said.
Panera tests automated coffee brewing with Miso Robotics: 'Tech innovation'
CookRight Coffee system monitors coffee brewing, so human kitchen workers can prioritize other tasks over manual checks
CookRight Coffee system monitors coffee brewing, so human kitchen workers can prioritize other tasks over manual checks
Krispy Kreme to sell a dozen glazed doughnuts for average US gas price
Krispy Kreme is tapping its "strategic doughnut reserve" and will sell a dozen original glazed doughnuts for the average U.S. gas price on Wednesdays.
Krispy Kreme is tapping its "strategic doughnut reserve" and will sell a dozen original glazed doughnuts for the average U.S. gas price on Wednesdays.
Chipotle tests tortilla chip-making robots to combat labor shortage
Chippy, the robot named and designed by Miso Robotics, will be able to cook and season Chipotle’s popular chips.
Chippy, the robot named and designed by Miso Robotics, will be able to cook and season Chipotle’s popular chips.
Hochul signs $220B NY state budget, boosted by federal aid, surplus
The budget is set to boost pay for health care and home care workers, shave 16 cents off the cost of a gallon of gas through December and help New Yorkers with unpaid rent and utility bills.
The budget is set to boost pay for health care and home care workers, shave 16 cents off the cost of a gallon of gas through December and help New Yorkers with unpaid rent and utility bills.
Food prices soar to record levels amid Russia-Ukraine war, supply disruptions
Prices for food commodities like grains and vegetable oils reached their highest levels ever in March 2022 because of Russia's war in Ukraine, the U.N. said.
Prices for food commodities like grains and vegetable oils reached their highest levels ever in March 2022 because of Russia's war in Ukraine, the U.N. said.
Winemakers consider switching to boxes due to glass costs
Winemakers may have to turn to alternative packaging due to surging costs related to glass wine bottles.
Winemakers may have to turn to alternative packaging due to surging costs related to glass wine bottles.
National Burrito Day 2022: Chipotle, Taco Bell among chains offering freebies
Thursday, April 7 is National Burrito Day, and several restaurant chains are participating by offering deals and freebies.
Thursday, April 7 is National Burrito Day, and several restaurant chains are participating by offering deals and freebies.
Raw oysters possibly contaminated with norovirus sold in multiple states, including Florida, FDA warns
The FDA is investigating a multi-state norovirus outbreak linked to potentially contaminated raw oysters sold in at least 13 states, including Florida.
The FDA is investigating a multi-state norovirus outbreak linked to potentially contaminated raw oysters sold in at least 13 states, including Florida.
U.S. beer sales topped $100 billion in 2021, industry group says
As the nation toasts National Beer Day, brewers across the country are reflecting on a year of growth despite lingering challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a list of the most successful breweries.
As the nation toasts National Beer Day, brewers across the country are reflecting on a year of growth despite lingering challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a list of the most successful breweries.
Cracker Jill: Frito-Lay puts new twist on old favorite to celebrate women in sports
Cracker Jill, a special-edition line of Cracker Jack bags, will be available at professional baseball games starting this season
Cracker Jill, a special-edition line of Cracker Jack bags, will be available at professional baseball games starting this season
Ohio man sustains beer-only diet for Lent, gives up food
This is Dell Hall’s fourth consecutive year sustaining a beer-only diet.
This is Dell Hall’s fourth consecutive year sustaining a beer-only diet.
Atlanta Braves selling $151 burger, comes with World Series ring for $25,000
The Atlanta Braves' World Champions Burger at Truist Park sells for $151. For $25,000, it comes with a limited-edition World Series ring.
The Atlanta Braves' World Champions Burger at Truist Park sells for $151. For $25,000, it comes with a limited-edition World Series ring.
School district bans large snacks, begins searches
District officials say the policy comes after they noticed excessive amounts of snacks including shopping bags full of food and drinks.
District officials say the policy comes after they noticed excessive amounts of snacks including shopping bags full of food and drinks.
‘The Sports Bra’: Bar showing only women’s sports opens
One bar owner is deciding to take on the male-dominated sports world by opening a bar that only shows women’s sports.
One bar owner is deciding to take on the male-dominated sports world by opening a bar that only shows women’s sports.
Hands-on hydroponic farming taught in NYC high schools
A nonprofit has trained teachers and set up a hydroponic farming program in nearly 200 schools in New York City and New Jersey. About 65,000 students K-12 are harvesting crops this school year.
A nonprofit has trained teachers and set up a hydroponic farming program in nearly 200 schools in New York City and New Jersey. About 65,000 students K-12 are harvesting crops this school year.