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
Several common shelf-stable ingredients found in U.S. kitchens are consistently flagged by major heart health groups for their links to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. The concern is less about a single product than repeated exposure to high sodium, added sugars, saturated fats, and trans fats in everyday packaged foods. Continue Reading
A multistate Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce has pushed one of the most common salad staples back into the spotlight. Federal investigators and food safety specialists say the episode underscores the limits of relying on convenience lettuce products when contamination is suspected. Continue Reading
Processed and red meat intake has been linked in major cancer reviews to pancreatic cancer risk, even as the strongest evidence remains for colorectal cancer. Researchers and cancer groups say the findings support limiting processed meat as part of an overall cancer-prevention diet. Continue Reading
Goop Kitchen, the wellness-focused restaurant brand backed by Gwyneth Paltrow, has opened its first dine-in location at One Paseo in Del Mar. The San Diego opening marks a shift for a company that has mostly grown through delivery and pickup kitchens. Continue Reading
Buc-ee’s has outlined a new round of openings stretching into 2027, with first-ever stores planned in several states. At the same time, the chain has confirmed there are places it is not pursuing, including Pennsylvania, while questions linger around other markets. Continue Reading
Beef is taking a bigger share of Americans’ protein spending, but higher prices are masking weaker volume. New data show shoppers are buying less beef even as cattle shortages keep retail and restaurant prices elevated. Continue Reading
Twin City Foods has filed notice that 109 workers at its Ellensburg, Washington, warehouse could be laid off this fall. The state filing sets November 2, 2026, as the date layoffs are expected to begin at the company’s West 4th Avenue facility. Continue Reading
From burgers and breadsticks to bar-and-grill booths, a small group of national chains shaped how Americans ate out for decades. Their scale, sales, and recent restructuring efforts also show how that era has changed. Continue Reading
A former Thurrock Council contractor has been sentenced after admitting fraud and misconduct tied to falsified food hygiene inspections in England. The case centers on 13 fake inspection records and raises fresh scrutiny over how local food safety checks are monitored. Continue Reading