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
Federal liver and diabetes guidance points to a familiar pattern: high-fiber, minimally processed foods and unsweetened dairy can support steadier blood sugar while fitting into eating plans used for metabolic liver disease. Three everyday staples stand out for how often they appear in those recommendations. Continue Reading
Tyson Foods has confirmed it will close its Joslin-area beef facility in Illinois after workers reported for a regular shift and were told operations were ending. The move is part of a broader restructuring tied to the company’s beef business and a prolonged U.S. cattle shortage. Continue Reading
A new federal food-ingredient proposal would not rewrite grocery labels overnight or ban existing additives. It would mainly require companies to notify the FDA when they decide an ingredient is generally recognized as safe. Continue Reading
New research is adding to evidence that tattoo ink does not stay only in the skin. Scientists say pigments and other components can move into lymph nodes, raising new questions about long-term health effects and immune response. Continue Reading
Ground cinnamon, a pantry staple in many U.S. households, remains under heightened scrutiny after FDA alerts and recalls tied to elevated lead levels. Federal notices identified multiple brands, lot codes, and state-by-state distribution details as regulators continued testing after the 2023 applesauce pouch investigation. Continue Reading
Federal health officials have proposed requiring food companies to notify the FDA before introducing new ingredients, a shift aimed at closing a long-criticized blind spot in food oversight. Consumer advocates said the plan improves transparency but stops short of mandatory federal safety review. Continue Reading
Bonchon, the Korea-born fried chicken chain with about 150 U.S. restaurants, has agreed to be acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity. The deal divides the brand by region and gives Serruya control of Bonchon’s Americas business as the buyers bet on further franchise growth. Continue Reading
A six-month residency at Topanga Social in Los Angeles brought chef-driven versions of familiar fast-food favorites to Westfield Topanga, with dishes from Roy Choi, Mei Lin, Mason Hereford, and Calvin Eng. The project showed how mall food halls and nostalgia-driven menus were converging in one of the region’s biggest retail dining hubs. Continue Reading
Three nationally known food companies have filed Tennessee WARN notices that together cover 673 jobs in Memphis and Chattanooga. The filings point to plant closures, a partial poultry shutdown, and a cereal production pullback scheduled to begin this summer and fall. Continue Reading