Expert interviews and grocery industry surveys point to a short list of chains that stand out for meat quality, butcher service, and selection. Wegmans, Whole Foods Market, Costco, Publix, and H-E-B appear most often in recent expert commentary and consumer rankings. Continue Reading
A new U.S. study found that people who drank at least one sugar-sweetened soda or similar drink a day had a significantly higher risk of developing gastric cancer. Researchers said the findings add to existing evidence tying sugary beverages to serious long-term health risks. Continue Reading
Researchers are taking a closer look at emulsifiers, a class of common food additives used in many processed foods, as human and laboratory studies add to questions about how they may alter the gut microbiome. U.S. regulators still allow several of these ingredients, but the latest evidence suggests their effects may be more complex than many shoppers realize. Continue Reading
Corn flakes were not born in a cheerful test kitchen but in a 19th-century health crusade shaped by religion, digestive science, and moral panic. Their path from sanitarium food to supermarket icon is one of the oddest stories in American breakfast history. Continue Reading
A newly published food science study found that small amounts of algae protein can raise ketchup’s protein content while keeping its familiar taste and color. The work points to how food companies are exploring microalgae as a lower-resource ingredient for everyday pantry products. Continue Reading
Americans are still dining out at a remarkable pace, with restaurant spending climbing to $103.6 billion in July even as higher gas prices pressure household budgets. The latest data shows a consumer sector that remains resilient, but not without growing strain beneath the surface. Continue Reading
New research is sharpening the case for eating a wider range of vegetables, not just larger amounts. The findings suggest diversity across plant foods may be tied to better diet quality and stronger cardiometabolic health markers. Continue Reading
JBS Souderton is shutting down its beef harvesting and processing operation in Montgomery County, putting 1,485 jobs at risk. State WARN records show the closure is tied to an August 14, 2026 effective date, while JBS later said about 400 jobs would remain through a facility conversion. Continue Reading
American Foods Group is permanently closing its Skylark Meats facility in Omaha, ending operations on August 25 and affecting 218 employees. The shutdown adds to a difficult year for Nebraska food manufacturing, with other major processing plants also reducing jobs. Continue Reading
New research is adding to concerns around erythritol, a widely used sugar substitute found in low-sugar and keto products. A 2025 study linked higher erythritol levels to a greater risk of ischemic stroke, though researchers and federal health officials said more study is still needed. Continue Reading