A long-running family wholesale bakery in Skokie is preparing to shut down, according to Illinois WARN data. The filing lists 89 affected workers, underscoring the pressure facing food manufacturers across the state. Continue Reading
Frozen fruits and vegetables are gaining an edge as shoppers look for lower costs, longer shelf life, and dependable nutrition. In a market shaped by food waste, convenience, and price pressure, the freezer aisle is making a stronger case than ever. Continue Reading
Small snack purchases rarely feel expensive in the moment, but they can quietly inflate a grocery bill week after week. The fix is not giving up snacks entirely, but buying them with the same discipline you use for meals. Continue Reading
Retail loyalty perks can disappear faster than shoppers expect, often because points, cash-back balances, or certificates expire under rules buried in program terms. Knowing which deadlines matter most can help you keep everyday rewards from quietly vanishing. Continue Reading
The foods heart doctors choose for themselves are usually simple, familiar, and backed by strong evidence. From oily fish to oats, these staples support healthier cholesterol, blood pressure, and long-term cardiovascular risk. Continue Reading
Three Arizona restaurants with deep local followings have now closed in Scottsdale and Tempe, including one shutdown that came just days after a promised reopening. Confirmed closure dates show how quickly longtime neighborhood staples can disappear. Continue Reading
Pizza Hut CEO Aaron Powell said he will step down when the chain’s sale to LongRange Capital closes this month. The leadership change follows Yum Brands’ $2.7 billion deal to split the brand between LongRange and Yum China. Continue Reading
Salad and Go, the Arizona-founded drive-thru chain known for low-cost salads and wraps, has shut down all remaining restaurants after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The closure follows months of retrenchment that had already reduced the brand to Arizona and Nevada. Continue Reading
For people trying to raise iron through food first, dietitians and public health guidance point to one simple step: pair iron-rich meals with vitamin C and keep tea or coffee away from those meals. The approach can improve absorption without relying only on supplements. Continue Reading
A federal restriction that was expected to sharply limit many hemp-derived THC foods and drinks is now likely being pushed back to December as Congress works through a stopgap funding bill. The delay gives restaurant operators, beverage makers and retailers more time while lawmakers debate regulation instead of an outright crackdown. Continue Reading