Days after Salad and Go filed for Chapter 11 and shut all 70 restaurants, Dutch Bros moved to buy 51 of its former drive-thru locations in a proposed $105 million deal. Court filings show the takeover would span Arizona, Nevada, Texas, and Oklahoma if a judge approves the sale. Continue Reading
The 2026 Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce showed how quickly illnesses can spread across states while federal tracking tools lag behind. Consumer advocates and federal agencies say the case exposed longstanding gaps in pathogen surveillance and produce traceability. Continue Reading
Stanley Tucci once described spaghetti alla Nerano as “one of the best things” he had ever eaten, and the dish’s profile has remained closely tied to the Amalfi Coast village where it became famous. The moment traces back to CNN’s 2021 premiere of “Searching for Italy,” filmed in Campania. Continue Reading
Kroger has confirmed that its Flint Township store on Corunna Road will close on September 30, marking Michigan’s first confirmed closure tied to the chain’s plan to shut about 60 stores nationwide. The company has not released a broader list of other Michigan locations affected. Continue Reading
McDonald’s has begun selling Red Bull-branded drinks at participating U.S. restaurants, an unexpected pairing that extends the chain’s broader beverage expansion. The rollout follows McDonald’s national push into refreshers and crafted sodas after testing drinks through CosMc’s. Continue Reading
A July egg recall tied to a Salmonella outbreak has been elevated to the FDA’s highest-risk classification. The action covers nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs distributed across six Southern states, with confirmed illnesses reported in 17 states. Continue Reading
Red Lobster’s Santa Maria restaurant is scheduled to close on August 31, ending a 32-year run in the Central Coast city. State layoff filings show 37 workers are set to be affected as the seafood chain continues to reshape its footprint after bankruptcy. Continue Reading
Faced with stubborn food access gaps and high grocery bills, some U.S. cities are testing public models that reduce the role of traditional supermarket operators. The idea is gaining traction, but the results so far show how hard it is to turn food equity into a workable retail business. Continue Reading
New Jersey has moved to block surveillance pricing, a fast-emerging retail tactic that can use personal data to change what shoppers pay for the same item. The new law targets a practice consumer advocates say was hiding in plain sight behind modern checkout technology. Continue Reading
A burst of Midwest storms, renewed damage to Black Sea export infrastructure, and Tyson Foods’ abrupt shutdown of its Joslin beef plant are converging on the same farm market. The overlap is adding new pressure to grain logistics, livestock futures, and local economies in western Illinois. Continue Reading