PepsiCo Beverages plans to end warehouse operations at its Tulsa facility this fall, cutting 184 jobs while continuing beverage production at the site. The move affects workers at 510 W. Skelly Drive and shifts part of the company’s local logistics network. Continue Reading
KFC has permanently closed at least 312 U.S. restaurants in less than a year, according to a new analysis of the chain’s store locator. California posted the biggest raw loss, with 44 closures, while the company continues a broader brand reset in the U.S. Continue Reading
Starbucks has filed a Washington WARN notice covering 224 Seattle-linked corporate jobs even as it continues a $100 million expansion in Nashville. The move adds to the company’s broader restructuring under CEO Brian Niccol. Continue Reading
New Orleans has been ranked the No. 1 foodie city in the U.S. for 2026 by Yelp and Lyft. The data points to the city’s dining depth, but also to a national shift toward breakfast, brunch, and earlier restaurant trips. Continue Reading
A growing wave of seasoning recalls tied to Salmonella risk has pulled products from store shelves in multiple states. The latest FDA notices identify specific spice mixes, UPCs, lot codes, and where the products were distributed. Continue Reading
Consumer Reports has published a new ranking of frozen meals after testing 30 entrees from 10 brands, and the highest-rated picks were not limited to the biggest legacy names. The results highlight how taste, sodium, protein and ingredient quality are reshaping the frozen aisle. Continue Reading
Federal nutrition guidance and heart-health research continue to point to vegetable-rich eating patterns as a proven way to help manage blood pressure. Dietitians say five vegetables stand out because they deliver potassium, magnesium, fiber, or natural nitrates tied to lower blood pressure in established research. Continue Reading
United Natural Foods is shutting down a Northeast Philadelphia distribution center, eliminating 48 jobs in a new Pennsylvania workforce reduction. The move is part of a broader network optimization effort the grocery supplier has tied to efficiency and cost-control goals. Continue Reading
A newly published nutrition study found that people with higher ultra-processed food intake also reported higher perceived stress scores. The findings add to a growing body of research connecting heavily processed diets with mental as well as physical health outcomes. Continue Reading
Brown-Forman has revived the historic Kentucky Boy label as a one-time bourbon release honoring Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris. The limited bottle debuts in Bardstown and Louisville as the company marks Morris’ 50 years in Kentucky bourbon. Continue Reading