DoorDash has agreed to pay $131.5 million to resolve New York City claims that couriers were underpaid, unpaid, or paid late under the city’s delivery worker rules. City officials said the settlement will send more than $115 million to workers and ranks as the largest worker settlement in New York City history. Continue Reading
A new 2026 UN food-system assessment found modest improvement in global hunger, but the broader picture remains strained by high diet costs, uneven regional gains, and persistent food insecurity. The report shows progress, but also makes clear the world is still off track to meet its 2030 hunger and nutrition targets. Continue Reading
After a sluggish summer, restaurant hiring posted a sharp rebound in August, offering one of the clearest signs yet that the industry is stabilizing. Fresh labor data shows employers added workers at a pace far above recent trends, even as operators remain cautious about demand. Continue Reading
Publix has officially started its 2026 fall rollout, led by a Sept. 1 bakery launch and an August debut for limited-edition fall ice creams. The seasonal assortment includes several new pumpkin items alongside returning favorites already showing up in stores across the Southeast. Continue Reading
A resurfaced Giada De Laurentiis potato technique is drawing fresh attention in 2026 for its unusually crisp finish. The method relies on baking halved potatoes cut-side down over a thin layer of butter, Parmesan and seasonings, creating a browned cheese crust as the potatoes roast. Continue Reading
Ray’s Seafood Market & Restaurant in Essex Junction served its final meal on September 12, ending a family-run Vermont business that traced its roots to 1949. The closure leaves Essex Junction without one of its longest-running seafood destinations as the family says retail operations will not continue. Continue Reading
Off Camber Brewing in Puyallup is scheduled to close on September 26, 2026, ending nearly nine years in business. Owner James Brandt said the closure comes as he retires after more than 20 years in the beer industry. Continue Reading
A widely cited fries ranking still putting In-N-Out at No. 1 is drawing fresh attention in 2026 as chains keep battling over one of fast food’s most scrutinized side items. The list was based on more than 40,000 Yelp reviews across 21 major chains, with McDonald’s landing far below the top spot. Continue Reading
California lawmakers are advancing a first-in-the-nation plan to phase ultra-processed foods out of public school meals, and some parents are questioning how the rules will work in practice. The proposal would start a phaseout in 2028 and set a full ban in 2032 under a state-defined standard. Continue Reading
One of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchise operators has filed for Chapter 11, putting 314 restaurants across 15 states under new financial scrutiny. Company filings say stores will stay open for now, but additional closures or sales are still under review. Continue Reading