College football season remains a key selling period for beer, from stadium concourses to off-premise tailgates and sports bars. Industry and college data show game-day demand can raise volumes even as beer faces broader pressure from changing consumer habits and competition from other drinks. Continue Reading
Froot Loops may look like the same cereal on both sides of the border, but the ingredient lists tell a very different story. In Canada, the rainbow comes from fruit and vegetable-based colors, while U.S. boxes still rely on synthetic dyes. Continue Reading
Stretching meat with a humble panade or filler is not just an old survival habit. It is a smart, flavorful technique that keeps meals tender, satisfying, and budget-friendly even in today’s grocery economy. Continue Reading
Retail theft remains a major problem, but the headline number tells only part of the story. Losses are moving beyond simple shoplifting into fraud, cargo crime, and more organized schemes that are changing how retailers respond. Continue Reading
Kroger is continuing a previously announced plan to close 60 stores by the end of 2026, with more than 35 locations already shuttered across 16 states. The company has not released a full remaining closure list, but confirmed the move is expected to provide a modest financial benefit. Continue Reading
New national grocery rankings show Trader Joe’s, H-E-B and a small group of regional chains continue to stand out with shoppers. For snack-focused customers, the data points to stores winning on assortment, value and store experience rather than sheer size. Continue Reading
Walmart said it is expanding restaurant delivery with Dunkin’, starting at 150 Dunkin’ locations inside Walmart stores and planning a wider rollout to most of the chain’s U.S. restaurants. The move would let shoppers add coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and donuts to the same order as groceries and household items. Continue Reading
America’s restaurant industry is on track for a historic year, with sales projected to hit $1.55 trillion in 2026 despite persistent cost pressures and uneven traffic. Strong consumer demand, menu innovation, and operational discipline are keeping the sector on a growth path. Continue Reading
Chipotle has officially entered Asia with its first restaurant in Seoul, South Korea. The company said the opening is the first step in a broader regional expansion plan that includes more stores in South Korea and a Singapore debut next year. Continue Reading
Maine became the first state to enshrine a right to food in its constitution, a bold move rooted in self-reliance and local agriculture. But the amendment’s limits, legal ambiguities, and clashes with food safety rules have fueled an ongoing debate over what the victory really changed. Continue Reading