Food and Drinks

The California-based grocery retailer revealed a fresh wave of upcoming locations stretching from Arizona to New York, bringing the company’s total slate of planned stores to more than two dozen nationwide.

Schlitz Premium, the Milwaukee-born lager that once dominated the U.S. brewing industry, is being discontinued after more than 175 years.

An Austin-area Chick-fil-A franchise operator faces a federal lawsuit alleging it fired an employee after refusing to accommodate her Sabbath observance.

Blackstone Products is recalling select lots of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning after a supplier-issued milk powder recall raised concerns about possible salmonella contamination.

Straus Family Creamery issued a voluntary recall for select organic ice cream flavors distributed across 17 states after discovering the possible presence of metal fragments.

After more than a century in the community, the Ventura Coca-Cola distribution center is slated to shut down this summer following a May 8 WARN notice.

Publix now asks that only law enforcement openly carry guns in its Florida stores, quietly revising its previous policy that allowed customer open carry.

Papa John’s is piloting drone delivery with Alphabet-owned Wing near Charlotte, starting with select menu items ordered through the Wing app.

Miller Lite launched a first-of-its-kind MVP Matchball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a gold and white ball 1.5 times larger than regulation size that holds a 12-pack of beer.

Albright's Raw Pet Food of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is recalling its Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced due to the risk of salmonella contamination.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son recalls certain Fisher, Squirrel Brand and Good & Gather snack mixes over possible salmonella contamination concerns.

Cento Fine Foods faces a proposed class action lawsuit alleging its canned tomatoes are falsely marketed as certified San Marzano products from Italy.

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

Staten Island restaurant owner Rob DeLuca says food supply chain costs have risen roughly 20% over the past year, making it difficult to run his three Italian restaurants.

A USDA recall alerts Costco shoppers in the Northeast after Giovanni Rana ravioli mislabeling may pose a serious risk to those with shellfish allergies.

a2 Milk recalls baby formula after FDA detects cereulide toxin. Over 63,000 units affected; no illnesses reported as parents urged to check batches.

Utz Quality Foods is recalling certain Zapp's and Dirty potato chips sold nationwide over potential salmonella contamination in a seasoning ingredient sourced from a third party.

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

The USDA and FDA have issued a public health alert for frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi. Recalled brands include Great Value, Mama Cozzi’s, and Pork King Good.

U.S. restaurant chains report weaker than expected sales growth as high gas prices squeeze consumer budgets and force a shift toward value menu offerings.