Budweiser to advertise during Super Bowl 2022 after brief hiatus
In 2021, Budweiser made the decision not to air any commercials during the Super Bowl. Instead, it donated the money that would have spent on the commercials to support COVID-19 vaccine education and awareness efforts.
Burger King, Domino’s pull back on value menus as costs rise
Fast food chains are reducing their value menus.
Little Debbie and Hudsonville Ice Cream expand ice cream offerings
Little Debbie and Hudsonville Ice Cream just sweetened their deal with an expanded line of pastry-filled dessert pints that are made from snack company’s most popular cakes, pies, bun and bars.
Starbucks employees in Atlanta look to unionize
The Starbucks on Howell Mill Road is the latest in a growing number of its coffee chain stores seeking to unionize. However, it's the first to do so in Georgia, according to Starbucks Workers United.
Florida orange growers turn to hybrid fruits to combat 'citrus greening'
If orange producers embrace new citrus varieties, it could be a path forward for some but it’s no cure-all.
Rare whiskey lottery to be held in Pennsylvania at 'prices that are fair'
More than a thousand rare whiskeys will be available for purchase through the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s upcoming Limited-Release Lottery.
Is 'Dry January' hurting bars and alcohol retailers? Business execs chime in
While some Dry January objectors have speculated that the health month is hurting bars and alcohol retailers, professionals in the field say there’s a host of reasons why some small business owners are struggling.
Omicron deals major blow to 'struggling' restaurant industry: National Restaurant Association executive
Executive Vice President of Public Affairs at the National Restaurant Association Sean Kennedy argued that the industry is currently “struggling” to keep doors open, noting that the vast majority of owners say conditions are worse now compared to a few months ago.
Inflation hits McDonald's on food costs, labor
McDonald's is dealing with higher commodity and labor costs.
Shrinkflation reduces size of popular consumer products
More companies are looking to avoid raising prices to scare off consumers, so they are instead turning to “shrinkflation” — giving consumers less product for the same price or more.
Chick-fil-A worker reveals secret menu items in viral TikTok
A Chick-fil-A employee has gone viral on TikTok for revealing three “secret items” you can reportedly order from the fast food chain, even though they aren’t on the menu.
Dolly Parton and Duncan Hines partner on cake mixes, frostings: 'Southern-style baking'
Dolly Parton has another dessert brand attached to her name and this time it’s Duncan Hines.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver reveals the reason he's hired cultural appropriation specialists for his cookbooks
Britain's Jamie Oliver has some 25 cookbooks to his name, making him a standout in the publishing industry.
Simply Lemonade is releasing spiked drinks for summer 2022
Simply Lemonade is the latest Coca-Cola beverage brand to get an alcohol infusion.
Bar Louie CEO says revamped general manager incentives program will retain talent for long haul
Bar Louie changed up its general manager benefits program "to better retain our talent long-term and create a modern structure
Elon Musk's crypto proposition for McDonald's
Elon Musk has a request for the world's largest fast-food giant.
NJ restaurants go viral for threatening workers with ‘5 star’ review policy
Two New Jersey chain restaurants found themselves in hot water after photos went viral of an employee notice that stated workers were required to earn online reviews of “five stars” in order to keep their jobs.
Surging food prices turn more shoppers into bargain hunters
Rising food prices are leading American consumers to fill their shopping carts with cheaper groceries.
Dickey's BBQ gets creative to solve worker shortage issue
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants CEO Laura Rea Dickey revealed the creative approach her company is taking to solve the labor shortage problem impacting her hundreds of establishments across the country.
Amy's Kitchen vegan mac and cheese recalled due to undeclared milk
Amy’s Kitchen initiated the Class I recall for one lot of the product "out of an abundance of caution" to make sure consumers with an allergy or sensitivity to milk are safe, according to the notice.