Chick-fil-A is often viewed as a lighter fast-food option, but its own nutrition data shows some menu items are high in calories, sodium, fat, or sugar. Three offerings in particular stand out for customers comparing meals on nutrition, not reputation. Continue Reading
Food companies are using artificial intelligence to track social posts, menus and retail activity in an effort to identify the next breakout flavor before it goes mainstream. The shift is changing how quickly brands develop products and how consumers encounter new food trends. Continue Reading
Target’s loyalty tools now bundle automatic deals, personalized bonuses, stackable coupons and a standing 5% card discount, but many shoppers still miss savings that require a quick check in the app. Company help pages and corporate materials show several offers are available beyond the shelf price. Continue Reading
Walmart’s latest summer Rollbacks include sharp price cuts on ground beef, cherries, corn and soda, but the savings vary by item and by comparison to private-label alternatives. The July 6 announcement also paired grocery markdowns with broader price investments across thousands of products. Continue Reading
Across the United States, many women are quietly changing how they shop, store, and budget for food. What looks like simple pantry planning is often a rational response to price volatility, supply disruptions, and the pressure of managing household food security. Continue Reading
Pizza Hut is facing renewed criticism from longtime customers who say the chain moved too far from the pan pizza and dine-in experience that made it a household name. The complaints come as the company continues a broad U.S. restaurant review and prepares more closures in 2026. Continue Reading
Florida is seeing another wave of restaurant retrenchment as Bahama Breeze, Red Lobster, and Papa John’s reduce their footprints. The confirmed changes span Orlando, Tallahassee, and other still-unlisted markets as chains respond to weaker traffic and higher costs. Continue Reading
Texas restaurants are being swept into a wider 2026 retrenchment as national chains close stores and local operators pull back. The biggest confirmed moves so far span On The Border, Papa John’s, P. Terry’s and Uncle Julio’s, with several Texas cities directly affected. Continue Reading
Pocino Foods Company is permanently closing its City of Industry facility, with 124 employees set to lose their jobs in late August. State filings confirm the shutdown, adding to pressure on California’s food manufacturing sector. Continue Reading
Alice Waters’ name is now attached to a limited-time Sweetgreen salad, a collaboration that brings one of America’s most influential food voices into the fast-casual mainstream. The launch says as much about modern restaurant strategy as it does about seasonal produce. Continue Reading