New research in mice found that sucralose and stevia changed gut bacteria, microbial byproducts, and gene activity, with some effects showing up in offspring that never consumed the sweeteners. The findings add to a broader debate over how zero-calorie sweeteners may affect metabolic health. Continue Reading
New research and U.N.-backed food security data show that the cost of a healthy diet remains out of reach for billions, with some 2050 scenarios projecting food spending could take up a quarter or more of household budgets in vulnerable regions. The findings underscore how climate pressure, inflation, and uneven income growth are reshaping food affordability. Continue Reading
An Ohio Domino’s franchisee has closed 13 locations across north-central parts of the state, and the chain says it is working to move those stores to new ownership. The closures affect communities including Mansfield, Akron, Ashland, and Wadsworth. Continue Reading
A bankrupt Popeyes operator is asking a Florida bankruptcy court to let it keep a $2.5 million escrow payment after an investment firm walked away from a deal for 23 Orlando-area restaurants. The dispute adds another turn to Sailormen’s broader effort to sell off locations in Florida and Georgia during Chapter 11. Continue Reading
National burger chains keep adding premium and limited-time sandwiches, but several core cheeseburgers still deliver strong value and consistency without getting top billing. These seven picks stand out for build, portion, and menu staying power across regional and national fast food brands. Continue Reading
Chipotle said it will place an apprentice in every company-owned restaurant by the end of 2027, expanding a management pipeline the chain says supports promotions from within. The move adds structure to restaurant career paths as labor pressures and growth plans reshape staffing across the industry. Continue Reading
Raley’s has confirmed another round of store closures, adding locations in Brentwood and Petaluma to previously disclosed shutdowns. The latest moves bring the California grocer’s total announced closures to seven stores across 2026 and early 2027. Continue Reading
Costco has broadened its U.S. delivery partnership with Uber Eats, extending service to 47 states from 17. The change gives millions more members another app-based way to order groceries and household staples from the warehouse chain. Continue Reading
The Macallan has introduced TIME : SPACE Sherry Cask, a new single malt the company says is the first in its history to be influenced by casks seasoned with Valdespino sherry under its ownership. The release, announced September 17, 2026, ties the Scotch maker’s long-running sherry-cask strategy more closely to Jerez, Spain. Continue Reading
Starbucks added a new Tropical Butterfly Refresher to its U.S. summer menu on May 12, 2026, alongside returning horchata-inspired drinks. The launch is part of a broader push into cold beverages and Refreshers, a category the company says now generates $2 billion in U.S. company-operated stores. Continue Reading