A wave of debt-driven restructurings swept through food companies in 2026, from FAT Brands and its restaurant portfolio to smaller franchise operators. Court filings and company statements show how heavy borrowing, softer spending, and rising costs converged across the sector. Continue Reading
A former top FDA food official said the Taylor Farms lettuce recall points to broader failures in outbreak response, not just one contaminated product. The warning comes as federal investigators link a growing Cyclospora outbreak to recalled iceberg lettuce distributed across 27 states. Continue Reading
Taco Bell is leaning harder into chicken by bringing back its fan-favorite crispy chicken strips and wrapping them inside a new burrito format. The move blends nostalgia, portability, and the chain’s broader strategy to make crispy chicken a bigger long-term menu pillar. Continue Reading
New York City said delivery workers have earned an estimated $104 million more in tips since January after officials enforced new checkout tipping rules on delivery apps. The numbers are giving worker advocates, diners, and app companies sharply different readings of what changed and who is paying. Continue Reading
Federal health agencies say most Americans consume too much added sugar, often through drinks, snacks, desserts, and packaged foods. The evidence cited by the CDC and FDA links that pattern to higher risks of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and diets that crowd out more nutrient-dense foods. Continue Reading
Cracker Barrel’s next chief executive is set to take over on August 10 as the chain continues its turnaround. While no menu changes have been announced, several discontinued dishes still stand out as obvious tests of how closely the company is listening to longtime customers. Continue Reading
Federal SNAP rule changes tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act left Monroe County scrambling after 3,900 cases were closed at the end of May. Local officials and food relief providers say the biggest pressure points are expanded work rules, lost exemptions, and paperwork barriers for vulnerable residents. Continue Reading
Midwest Poultry Services has recalled 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs tied to a Salmonella Enteritidis risk, with products sold in six states including Texas and Louisiana. The recall covers multiple brands and carton sizes with specific plant codes and date ranges now listed by the FDA. Continue Reading
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a Class I recall for more than 12,000 pounds of smoked bacon imported from Canada without required reinspection. The affected products were distributed in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and consumers are being told not to eat them. Continue Reading
More than a year after Buc-ee’s opened its first Mississippi travel center in Harrison County, the company still has not announced a second site in the state. Its published opening pipeline runs through 2031, and Mississippi is not on that list. Continue Reading