Cottage cheese is moving beyond the breakfast bowl as home cooks and food outlets embrace it as a blended base for sauces, dips, and pasta dishes. That shift is being driven by its protein content, mild flavor, and wider use in recipes published over the past year. Continue Reading
A new randomized clinical trial found people following a Mediterranean-style weight loss program lost weight without counting calories, though the approach did not outperform a standard weight loss program over two years. The study adds fresh evidence on how diet quality, not just calorie tracking, may help adults manage weight. Continue Reading
New National Restaurant Association data shows beverages are shifting from add-ons to a core traffic driver for restaurants. The report points to stronger demand for customizable drinks, beverage-only visits, and off-premises improvements as operators look for growth. Continue Reading
U.S. restaurant spending increased in July, led by younger and lower-income diners, but Bank of America card data shows national chains lagged behind independents and regional operators. Pizza chains were the clearest weak spot as consumers shifted spending elsewhere. Continue Reading
Champagne’s 2026 grape harvest opened earlier than any officially recorded season in the region, with picking starting in some areas in mid-August and even earlier under special permission. Industry officials and growers say repeated heat waves, drought, and spring frost pushed grapes to ripen unusually fast. Continue Reading
Diners are increasingly turning to AI to decide where to eat, yet a striking share still run into a very old problem: getting a restaurant to answer the phone. That tension is reshaping discovery, reservations, and the guest experience. Continue Reading
Home of Chicken & Waffles in Oakland will permanently close on August 31 after more than two decades in business. Owner Derreck Johnson said he is “happy and excited” to leave the restaurant industry and move on to his next chapter. Continue Reading
Del Taco franchisee Matadoor Restaurant Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2025, and 16 of its restaurants in Georgia and Alabama later closed. Fourteen of the confirmed closures were in Georgia, while Del Taco has indicated only one Matadoor-operated Alabama location remained open as of February 2026. Continue Reading
Mars Wrigley is eliminating 307 jobs in Newark as it closes its New Jersey headquarters and consolidates corporate operations in Chicago. State filings show layoffs can begin on October 16, 2026, while the company says its Hackettstown operations will remain in place. Continue Reading
Restaurant cooks and recipe developers say some store-bought staples save time, improve consistency, or simply are not worth making in-house. From puff pastry to canned tomatoes, the shortcuts professionals use are often practical rather than precious. Continue Reading