Food and Drinks

Costco recalls its Caesar salad and chicken sandwich products after plastic pieces were found in dressing. Customers are urged to return items for full refund immediately.

Panera unveils "RISE" strategy to boost stagnant sales growth, targeting $7 billion in systemwide revenue by 2028 through a menu refresh and restaurant expansion.

President Trump is "hyper-focused" on bringing beef prices down and bringing relief to America's cattle ranchers, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.

Steakhouse chain Sizzler launches a brand refresh with a new look, seeing sales increase in updated restaurants as the chain works to revive its legacy.

Chick-fil-A tests new chicken and waffle sandwiches in Baltimore and San Antonio as competition heats up. The limited-time menu items feature crispy chicken between maple waffles.

Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe predicts ground beef will reach $10 per pound by the Q3 2026, with prices unlikely to drop meaningfully until 2027, giving a "shock" to the market.

TikTok star Christian "The Rizzler" Savasta and AriZona beverages founder Don Vultaggio explain how their drink collaboration began as an April Fools' joke on "The Claman Countdown."

The White House is pushing back on reports that Italian pasta could disappear from U.S. store shelves after the Commerce Department imposed a hefty preliminary tariff.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says actions to lower prices on imported foods like coffee and bananas are coming soon, promising relief for American consumers.

Starbucks strike hits Red Cup Day as over 1,000 baristas walk out at 65 stores nationwide. Union workers are protesting stalled contract talks.

Store brands can save families $20 on Thanksgiving dinner compared to name brands, according to new Wells Fargo research analyzing holiday meal costs and pricing trends.

More than 900,000 Kirkland prosecco bottles are being recalled after reports of spontaneous shattering. The safety hazard affects 12 states, with one injury reported.

Wendy's plans to close hundreds of U.S. locations next year as sales decline 4.7%. The fast food chain faces pressure from budget-conscious customers amid rising costs.

DoorDash tracks price changes through cheeseburger and essentials indexes, showing household goods remain flat while restaurant prices rise modestly nationwide.

Trump orders DOJ investigation into meatpacking companies over alleged price fixing as beef costs soar. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirms probe is underway.

Starbucks apologizes after bear-shaped holiday cups cause mayhem. The viral $29.95 'Bearista' merchandise sold out faster than expected across locations.

The restaurant industry faces mounting pressure, and McDonald's CEO highlighted persistent inflation challenges and record-high beef pricing.

KFC reinvents itself by entering the chicken sandwich wars and menu innovation as sales grow amid shifting consumer preferences and rising fast-food competition.

Certain Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars sold at Kroger and Giant Eagle stores nationwide are being recalled because of the possible presence of an undeclared ingredient.

Hooters CEO Neil Kiefer announced uniform changes back to 1980s athletic shorts, a fresh wings menu and other adjustments after its bankruptcy restructuring.