PepsiCo said higher commodity, packaging and logistics costs are expected to build in the second half of 2026, raising the possibility of renewed pricing pressure for grocery shoppers. The warning came with the company’s July 9 quarterly results, even as revenue and adjusted earnings topped Wall Street expectations. Continue Reading
Food banks across the U.S. are buying and storing more food as they prepare for heavier demand tied to SNAP reductions and fewer federal shipments. Recent reporting and USDA data show the pressure is building even as many pantries say their supplies remain tight. Continue Reading
Copine, the Ballard fine-dining restaurant led by Shaun McCrain and Jill Kinney, has closed after nearly a decade in Seattle. The James Beard-recognized restaurant said rising costs, a large footprint and softer special-occasion demand made its Ballard run unsustainable. Continue Reading
Crisp, cool, and sharply refreshing, a simple cucumber salad earns its place beside everything from grilled chicken to rich sandwiches. Its balance of acid, creaminess, and herbs makes it one of the most adaptable side dishes in a home cook’s rotation. Continue Reading
A Buc-ee’s gas-pump sign showing the garbled phrase “STOP. TILL UP. POMP.” is drawing new attention online after customers questioned how the image was made. Buc-ee’s has not confirmed whether artificial intelligence was used, and the company told the San Antonio Express-News it had no comment. Continue Reading
Former Trader Joe’s employees are urging shoppers not to clear out entire product displays, saying the habit disrupts store inventory and adds pressure on crew members. Recent coverage tied the complaint to viral demand for popular items and to the chain’s small-store ordering model. Continue Reading
That product sitting directly in your line of sight is rarely there by accident. Shelf placement is a calculated mix of data, retailer economics, and consumer psychology designed to steer what shoppers notice and buy. Continue Reading
Burger King has rolled out a new Whopper Guarantee that promises a remake and a free classic Whopper on a later visit if the sandwich is made wrong. The move is part of a broader customer-service push tied to feedback the chain says it collected directly from diners. Continue Reading
A soup recall affecting Whole Foods Market stores was triggered by an undeclared shrimp risk tied to incorrect product packaging, not a problem with the soup recipe itself. The affected 24-ounce minestrone cups were distributed across 18 states and Washington, D.C. Continue Reading
New research presented July 25 found that postmenopausal women who more closely followed a plant-forward eating pattern had lower rates of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure over two decades. Researchers said even moderate diet improvements were linked to lower cardiovascular risk. Continue Reading