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
A new vacuum-based apple harvesting system is being tested in Washington state, where the majority of U.S. apples are grown. The technology is designed to cut bruising, improve efficiency, and reduce the physical strain tied to ladder-based picking. Continue Reading
Federal investigators have traced a 15-state outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella illnesses to recalled alfalfa sprouts from Minneapolis-based Everything Sprouts. The recall covers specific 5-ounce products and lot codes distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Continue Reading
New York City’s municipal grocery experiment was sold as a simple answer to food inflation. But as details emerge, the plan looks far more expensive and politically complicated than early promises suggested. Continue Reading
Vitamin D deficiency often shows up in quiet, easy-to-miss ways before it becomes obvious. These subtle clues can help you recognize when your body may need more attention, testing, or treatment. Continue Reading
Premium whiskey releases remain a major driver in the U.S. spirits business, especially as distilleries lean on age statements, scarcity and direct-to-consumer tourism. Maker’s Mark’s 2026 Cellar Aged release is drawing attention because it combines some of the brand’s oldest bourbon stocks with a high-profile Kentucky launch tied to its Loretto distillery. Continue Reading
Many people pin migraine attacks on chocolate, cheese, or a single glass of wine, but the real picture is far more complicated. The strongest triggers are often cumulative, easy to miss, and hiding in everyday routines. Continue Reading
A new national customer satisfaction ranking put Papa Johns and Pizza Hut at the top of the pizza category in 2026, ahead of Domino’s and Little Caesars. The result stood out because neither brand has dominated recent pizza-chain conversations in quite the same way. Continue Reading