Americans are drinking less than at any point in Gallup’s modern record, and the change is being driven by more than one trend. Health concerns, younger consumers’ habits, and the rapid rise of alcohol-free alternatives are all reshaping how the country drinks. Continue Reading
California has adopted a statewide standard for food date labels, replacing a patchwork of phrases with uniform terms meant to distinguish food quality from food safety. The law also bars most consumer-facing “sell by” dates starting July 1, 2026. Continue Reading
The 1960s American table was equal parts convenience, spectacle, and suburban optimism. From gelatin salads to fondue pots and TV dinners, these trends reveal how boldly the decade redefined everyday eating. Continue Reading
Costco has posted its latest September warehouse savings window and seasonal merchandise is already appearing across stores. The lineup mixes discounted grocery staples with fall apparel and location-specific warehouse finds as members track what is arriving first. Continue Reading
A rooftop farm created to expand access to fresh food is now producing more than 10,000 pounds of crops a year for Levi’s Stadium and Bay Area community partners. The project at the San Francisco 49ers’ home links food access, local sourcing and stadium operations in one highly visible site. Continue Reading
Old Town Tortilla Factory, a longtime Scottsdale restaurant known for its patio and Southwestern Mexican fare, has shut down after three decades. The owners confirmed the closure on July 31, 2026, but have not publicly explained what changed in the final weeks. Continue Reading
Barbecue Inn, a longtime Houston restaurant that opened in 1946, closed after dinner service on August 1, 2026. The family-run business said the decision came as its longtime owner retired and operating costs continued to rise. Continue Reading
The ingredient at the center of the debate is not something poured into the carton, but a hormone injected into dairy cows to boost output. In the United States it remains legal, while regulators abroad have rejected it largely over animal welfare concerns. Continue Reading
The latest federal body-measurement data shows the average U.S. adult man weighs 199.0 pounds and the average adult woman weighs 171.8 pounds. The figures come from in-person CDC measurements collected from August 2021 through August 2023. Continue Reading
College football season remains a key selling period for beer, from stadium concourses to off-premise tailgates and sports bars. Industry and college data show game-day demand can raise volumes even as beer faces broader pressure from changing consumer habits and competition from other drinks. Continue Reading