The Business of Food

Grocery delivery service Instacart is being sued over back taxes and the way it operates in Washington D.C. 

Bud Light Seltzer debuts three new flavors.

Beyond Meat claims a bigger stake in the plant-based meat market with a new e-commerce website following Impossible Foods.

Starbucks is the latest company implementing workplace policies to ensure employees can vote.

McDonald’s Corp. said its continuing investigation into former CEO Steve Easterbrook’s conduct is examining whether he covered up improprieties by other employees alongside allegations of potential misconduct within the human-resources department.

Big-box retailers enjoying strong sales and profits over the last couple of weeks partially attribute their success to pre-COVID-19 pandemic efforts to take on e-commerce giant Amazon.

Struggling restaurants say to-go cocktails are a lifeline, letting them rehire bartenders, pay rent and reestablish relationships with customers.

Getting answers on how to reopen indoor dining for restaurants in New York City has been a challenge, said executive director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance Andrew Rigie.

Following a growing season last year filled with battering rainfall and bitter trade wars, U.S. farmers hoped 2020 would provide them an opportunity to make up some ground. Instead, the situation has grown worse for many as prices remain depressed.

Grubhub petitioning against commission fees charged on third party-delivery services

A New York City Hospitality Alliance survey found that 83 percent of 471 bars and restaurants did not pay full rent in July and 37% paid no rent at all.

Quarterly earnings released this week by major retailers revealed consumers are spending less on food and essentials and more on furniture, electronics and other big-ticket items. 

Nestle adds alternative tuna to its plant-based product line.

Taco Bell is catering to on-demand ordering in the age of the coronavirus by launching a "Go Mobile" restaurant concept slated for 2021, the fast-food chain announced Thursday. 

Making your way in the world today is proving to be impossible for many restaurants as the coronavirus pandemic has slowed their business.

Restaurants and fast food chains like Chipotle are using Zenput to automate how operating procedures, food safety and public health protocols are enforced across all their locations.

Diageo acquires Ryan Reynolds' Aviation Gin.

Beyond Meat rival will use new funds to accelerate manufacturing, beef up its retail presence and develop new plant-based products.

Fat Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn said the deal for Johnny Rockets reflects his expectation that customers will come back to casual-dining chains after the pandemic subsides.

The brand reassured its fans it's "working on" restocking shelves with all flavors of the soda, instructing them to "hang tight!"