All The Bite
National Doughnut Day: The surprising origins of America's most American holidayShops all over the country are giving away free doughnuts on Friday in honor of National Doughnut Day. But the holiday celebrates more than just America's sweet tooth.聽
Coca-Cola debuts 100% plant-based bottle as companies go eco-friendlyCoca-Cola has unveiled a bottle made entirely of plant-based materials. The new Coke bottle is the latest sign of the company's growing shift toward more environmentally friendly practices.
Google wants to count the calories in your food photosSnapping an Instagram photo of your brunch could help you count calories, courtesy of new technology from Google. Will it help change people鈥檚 eating habits?聽
Despite egg shortage, McDonald's, others roll out yolked breakfast optionsThe聽H5N2 bird flu has caused the US's egg supply to decrease by 12 percent. Despite the shortage, McDonald's and other restaurants are still dishing out egg-packed breakfast options for customers.
KFC sues over 'eight-legged chickens,' and other false food safety rumorsKFC has filed lawsuits against three Chinese companies, alleging that their social media accounts spread rumors about its food. What has China done to improve food safety in the wake of a damaging supplier scandal last year?聽
Whole Foods offers $1M in loans to flooded Texas businesses. How are others pitching in?Whole Foods, once flooded itself, is offering $1 million in zero-interest loans to businesses in Austin, Texas that were damaged in deadly flooding over Memorial Day weekend. Other businesses are also pitching in to support flood victims across the state.聽
Will Hungary be the first EU country to ban GMOs?Following a new EU regulation, Hungary is moving to ban all genetically modified crops within its borders. Will this bolster GMO opposition in the US?
Americans are learning more about food, and eating betterConsumers鈥� calls for lower-impact 鈥榝ood with integrity鈥� have surged recently, and a set of recommendations from the聽US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee took food's role in the environment into account for the first time.
Can Taco Bell and Pizza Hut take the junk out of junk food?Taco Bell announced plans to eliminate artificial flavors and colors from most of its meals, replacing them with more natural alternatives. But will that actually improve the food?
Millennials and 'fast casual': food trends everyone is watchingThe annual National Restaurant Association Show kicked off on Thursday May 22 in Chicago. Workers in the industry are keeping an eye out for emerging restaurant and food trends, including the relationship between Millennials and 'fast casual.'
McDonald's workers continue 'Fight for 15' protests at shareholder's meetingMcDonald's workers will protest at the fast food company's annual shareholder meeting to call on executives to raise wages for employees at company-owned and franchise-owned restaurants. The protest comes on the heel of the "Fight for $15" movement's recent success.
Carl's Jr. debuts Most American Thickburger, breaks $5 price ceilingToday Carl's Jr. its Most American Thickburger, a burger that is not only caloric, but also pricy at $5.79 compared to its other selections. What does this mean for the future of burger prices?
Starbucks and Spotify team up to let baristas play DJStarbucks and Spotify are collaborating to bring Spotify's music-streaming service into Starbucks' 7,000 US locations starting this fall. The news comes two months after the coffee chain stopped selling CDs.
McDonald's aims for lower prices, faster orderingMcDonald's plans for the future include聽simplifying the drive-thru menu and strengthening its array of midprice items between $1.50 and $3. The chain is also testing a 'build your own meal' approach that would facilitate speedier ordering and service.聽
Food Revolution Day: how to help bring food education to children worldwideFood Revolution Day, on May 15, is a global day of action for people聽to bring food education to schools and communities. Such actions are more important than ever as the world grapples with both childhood obesity and malnutrition.聽
The secret sauce in Shake Shack's successShake Shack's first quarter earnings success was fueled by a new burger and price increases.
Costa Rica's pineapple monopoly is not so sweet: opinionCosta Rica, seen as a Latin American success story for its stable democracy and environmental success, has a significant environmental and social blemish: the pineapple industry.
Starbucks scam targets coffee chain consumers: How to protect yourselfThe auto-reload function on Starbucks gift cards has opened the door for criminals to steal up to thousands of dollars from victims' bank accounts.聽
Wegmans to come to New York City: What took so long?At last, the wildly popular grocer announced that in 2017聽it would be opening a store in Brooklyn, one tailored to the needs of urban residents.
Starbucks to offer Mini Frappuccino: Is small the new grande?Bucking the trend against ever-larger portion sizes, Starbucks has announced that it will now sell a smaller version of its popular Frappuccino coffee drink. Starbucks says the idea came from thousands of customers requesting a smaller size.聽
