Food and Drinks

Instacart to pay $60 million in consumer refunds after the FTC accused the company of misleading shoppers, including falsely advertised 'free delivery' claims.

Olive Garden will roll out lighter portion entrées nationwide in January after successful testing showed a double-digit boost in affordability perceptions.

Walmart pledges to remove synthetic dyes and other artificial ingredients from its private-label brands by January 2027 as consumer demand for transparency grows.

From $27 beef salads to $700 caviar, this New York City grocery store became a cultural flashpoint through social media buzz, proving controversy boosts business.

Ventura Foods salad dressing recall affects thousands of cases at major retailers such as Costco due to black plastic contamination in onion ingredients.

Cava CEO Brett Schulman explains why the company avoids discounts and focuses on long-term customer relationships and everyday value instead of short-term traffic boosts.

The FDA announced a voluntary recall of non-dairy frozen dessert pints sold at stores nationwide over the potential presence of small stones.

Kraft Heinz named former Kellanova CEO Steve Cahillane as its new chief executive starting January 2026, as the food giant prepares to split into two separate publicly traded companies.

FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announces the acceptance of broader real-world data in medical applications, ending previous requirements that limited submissions.

Heated exchange at Georgia restaurant caught on camera as nursing mother says she was confronted by the owner, adding to the venue’s controversial history with families.

Instacart's AI-pricing experiments can charge customers up to 23% more for identical products, potentially costing families $1,200 extra annually through hidden markups.

Lucky Foods cinnamon powder was recalled in 14 states due to potentially dangerous levels of lead contamination, and the FDA warned of possible serious health risks.

Anheuser-Busch is closing breweries in California and New Hampshire while selling its New Jersey facility, relocating 475 employees in an optimization strategy.

Cracker Barrel customers slammed the restaurant chain for poor food quality as the company works to regain customer confidence after its failed rebrand.

Coca-Cola named Henrique Braun as its new CEO, effective March 2026, replacing James Quincey, who will transition to executive chairman after nine years.

California's Vega Farms is reportedly recalling eggs in Sacramento and Davis, California areas due to the risk of salmonella contamination.

Beef prices may drop but consumers face "slow and painful" wait for relief, warns a Wells Fargo economist. Cattle shortages continue to keep costs high.

PepsiCo will cut hundreds of products after Elliott Investment Management pushes for cost reductions. The company will reduce SKUs by 20% to boost value.

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino admitted the company's turnaround is taking longer than expected after summer controversy hurt consumer trust and recovery efforts.

Target has expanded its protein and supplement sections as GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic reshape shopping habits, driving demand for high-protein foods and fitness gear.