A new Visa report shows more U.S. spending is now happening online and in apps than in physical stores, and restaurants are adjusting around delivery, digital ordering and convenience. The shift helps explain why chains are investing in off-premises service even as in-person dining remains important. Continue Reading
Costco has widened its delivery options across the U.S., adding a broader national rollout through Uber Eats and a new nationwide DoorDash launch. The change gives members in 47 states more ways to order groceries, household items, and other warehouse products for same-day delivery. Continue Reading
Recent shopper discussions and product listings show Costco’s refrigerated dips still have a clear fan favorite. The top pick may surprise anyone expecting queso or guacamole to lead the pack. Continue Reading
A recent Consumer Reports investigation found lead, arsenic, and other contaminants in dozens of baby foods, adding to longstanding concerns about what infants and toddlers are eating. Federal regulators say testing and rulemaking are continuing, but several key limits are still not final. Continue Reading
Food-grade silicone spoons are generally considered safe for normal cooking use, but safety depends on heat limits, product quality and visible wear. U.S. and international regulators focus on whether chemicals migrate into food and whether utensils are used as intended. Continue Reading
Dietitians are increasingly pointing to dark chocolate as a standout dessert for brain health, but federal researchers say the broader evidence still favors overall eating patterns rich in berries, nuts and minimally processed foods. The latest research shows no single dessert can prevent dementia on its own. Continue Reading
Ruiz Foods, the company behind El Monterey frozen foods, has filed a WARN notice covering 176 job cuts at its Dinuba, California, facility. The layoffs are tied to a production shift and will largely take effect in early November. Continue Reading
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls has shut down its St. Johns Town Center restaurant in Jacksonville after operating for less than two years. The chain said the location’s final day was August 25, 2026, while other Florida stores remain open. Continue Reading
Wonder, the food delivery and takeout company backed by founder Marc Lore, is eliminating 533 jobs in New Jersey as it shifts production into a larger South Jersey facility. The move is one of the state’s biggest recent food-industry layoff notices and could reshape where some of the company’s meal operations are handled. Continue Reading
Chamomile tea stands out as the strongest after-dinner pick for easing anxiety, based on NIH-reviewed evidence for chamomile extract and its long-standing use as a caffeine-free evening drink. The research is still preliminary, but federal health sources say chamomile shows modest promise for generalized anxiety symptoms. Continue Reading