New research and kidney health guidance point to ultra-processed foods as a significant dietary factor tied to chronic kidney disease risk. Health groups say the concern is less about a single ingredient than the high sodium, additive-heavy profile common in many packaged staples. Continue Reading
Walmart has started adding tap-to-pay checkout options at select U.S. stores and Sam’s Club locations, marking a major shift for a retailer that long steered shoppers to Walmart Pay. The company said the change begins this week, but it has not released a store-by-store rollout list. Continue Reading
A string of recent restaurant closures in Columbus and suburban Dublin points to broader pressure on Ohio operators in 2026. Confirmed shutdowns at several longtime spots show how uneven downtown traffic, higher costs, and cautious consumer spending are reshaping the state’s dining map. Continue Reading
California’s wine downturn has reached deeper into the supply chain as G3 Enterprises moves to eliminate 66 jobs tied to wine-closure production in Modesto. The cuts underscore how weaker demand and changing drinking habits are affecting businesses beyond wineries themselves. Continue Reading
Chipotle is leaning further into artificial intelligence to speed up hiring across its restaurant system. The company says its AI assistant has cut the average time from application to start date from 12 days to four. Continue Reading
A new University of Oxford-backed study says a full shift to free-range and organic egg production could raise emissions and land use, even as it aligns more closely with animal-welfare goals. The findings add new detail to the tradeoffs consumers and producers face in the egg aisle. Continue Reading
Long before they became a sweet pantry staple, graham crackers were created as part of a strict moral and dietary reform movement. Their original purpose says as much about 19th-century anxieties as it does about American food history. Continue Reading
A standout one-pan chicken dinner has built a massive fan base by delivering exactly what home cooks want: bold flavor, minimal cleanup, and dependable results. Its appeal comes down to smart pantry ingredients, weeknight practicality, and a restaurant-style finish. Continue Reading
New research from the University of Reading found that microbes shaping the flavor of three artisan British cheeses may also support gut health. The study points to probiotic potential, low lactose after maturation, and possible prebiotic value in cheese rind. Continue Reading
Target is using August to accelerate one of its biggest grocery resets in years, adding new snacks, beverages, pantry staples and frozen items as it pushes more food innovation into stores. The latest rollout includes nationally listed products from functional drinks to high-protein frozen desserts, alongside a broader center-store overhaul. Continue Reading