The adage “you are what you eat” holds profound significance when it comes to mental health. While food is traditionally viewed as fuel for the body, its impact on the brain and emotional well-being is just as critical. A growing body of research highlights the link between nutrition and mental...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a voluntary recall of granola products from the company behind the MadeGood brand, Riverside Natural Foods Inc. According to the press release, the granola recall was due to finding traces of metal within their various granola products. Riverside Natural Foods is a...
Previously ling-gone Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi’sChi-Chi’s is returning to the United States. After 20 years, the chain will open its first location next year. According to CBS News, Chi-Chi’ sChi-Chi’s revival came following a finalized agreement with Hormel Foods, which gave the company the go-ahead to use the restaurant name...
Well-known NYC rapper Joseph Cartagena, better known as Fat Joe, has announced a Thanksgiving food drive scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Fat Joe first launched his apparel brand, UP NYC, which specializes in sneakers and streetwear for men, women, and children. The brand currently operates three locations across New York...
Costco recently announced a massive butter recall due to mistaken package labeling. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the recall began in early October and affected nearly 80,000 pounds of butter. The issue arose because the packaging disclaimer failed to mention that the product contained milk. The recall includes...
First-class passengers on Delta Airlines will soon be able to choose from an exciting new food menu. This new development is due to a recent collaboration between Delta and the popular fast-food restaurant Shake Shack. Shake Shack’s President of Global Licensing, Michael Kark, and Delta Air Lines’ Managing Director of...
As climate change increasingly disrupts traditional agriculture, the food industry is exploring innovative, sustainable solutions to address food security. Rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting ecosystems are making it difficult for conventional farming to keep up with the world’s food needs. In response, scientists and industry leaders are...
Baskin-Robbins recently announced two new ice cream flavors in time for the 2024 holiday season. Customers can try the limited-time flavors “Brie My Guest” and “Turkey Cake” until mid-November. “Be the hostess with the mostess this fall with our new Flavor of the Month, Brie My Guest! This cheeseboard-inspired flavor packs all your platter faves into...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have issued a new recall alert due to potential Listeria contamination. This latest recall affects frozen waffles produced by TreeHouse Foods Inc. According to the FDA, Listeria infection can be especially dangerous for young children, older...
Many fast-food establishments have embraced the fall season with themed food items, and Wendy’s has joined the excitement. Wendy’s has introduced new limited-time menu options at its locations across the U.S. and U.K. This October, Wendy’s launched a collaboration with the popular Nickelodeon show SpongeBob SquarePants in the U.S., along...
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has signed legislation that he says will reduce food waste as well as California’s climate warming issues. The bill will make them the first state in America to ban “sell by” and “best before” dates on food items. Jacqui Irwin who created the bill released...
As rising grocery prices continue to strain American consumers, major supermarket chains are stepping up to offer relief. In a podcast interview with Yahoo! Finance, Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel shared that Whole Foods plans to reduce prices on its private-label products in stores nationwide. According to Buechel, not only...
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