Schools, pediatric groups and federal nutrition officials are putting new emphasis on breakfast for teenagers as research links regular morning meals to attendance, learning and diet quality. The push is also being shaped by how school breakfast is delivered, with more campuses using free and grab-and-go models to reach students. Continue Reading
Texas Roadhouse is posting some of the strongest traffic and sales growth in U.S. dining as many restaurant chains face slower demand. Company results and industry rankings show the steakhouse chain continues to attract diners with high volumes, steady expansion and comparatively restrained pricing. Continue Reading
Frozen pizza remains a high-traffic grocery category, and Tattooed Chef is making a new play for shelf space with a protein-forward crust. The brand’s March rollout puts its latest launch into national chains where long-established names already dominate. Continue Reading
USDA has opened a public comment period on proposed changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan, a federal program that sets poultry health standards. The window to weigh in closes October 5, 2026, and the agency has not yet publicly detailed the full practical impact of every proposed revision. Continue Reading
More than 5,000 pounds of frozen breaded swai fish products have been recalled after USDA officials said they were produced in a country not eligible to export Siluriformes fish to the United States. The products were distributed to eight Midwestern states, including Illinois. Continue Reading
Blank Slate Creamery has recalled certain vegan frozen dessert sandwiches sold in Ann Arbor and Brighton after discovering they may contain undeclared egg. The recall traces back to an aquafaba powder ingredient that was separately recalled by the FDA in late July. Continue Reading
New research suggests that staying physically active as part of the full 24-hour day may be linked to a younger-looking brain in older adults. The findings add to growing evidence that daily movement, not just formal workouts, matters for brain health. Continue Reading
New dairy research is adding to evidence that changes in cow feed can shift the fatty acids that end up in milk. Recent studies point to specific feed ingredients, including palmitic acid supplements and soybean-based fats, as measurable drivers of milk fat composition. Continue Reading
Back-to-school promotions can make pantry staples look cheaper than they really are. The real test is the unit price, where smaller packages, misleading sale tags, and convenience markups often reveal a worse deal. Continue Reading
Researchers are gathering new evidence that tiny particles released by cells, known as extracellular vesicles or exosomes, may help explain how cancer progresses and how diabetes-related damage moves through the body. The findings do not show that either disease spreads between people, but they do sharpen a major area of study inside the body. Continue Reading