Food

Dunkin’ is eliminating coconut milk from its menus less than three years after the chain added the plant-based dairy alternative as an option for drinkers.

Doritos is betting on a new way to get people addicted to their tortilla chips: booze.

Tamarind might sound — and taste — unfamiliar to many, but one influential company known for its spices and seasonings predicts it’s going to have a breakthrough year.

Kraft’s new Mac & Cheese is ditching the cheese and going vegan.

Popeyes wants to recapture some of the magic from its chicken sandwich debut with a new line of wings.

Mars is buying Hotel Chocolat in a deal that values Britain’s largest independent chocolate maker at £534 million ($661 million) and could boost its growth prospects outside of the United Kingdom.

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Krispy Kreme is celebrating “World Kindness Day” today by giving out an extra sweet promotion. But there’s a catch. The chain is giving away a box of a dozen glazed donuts for free with no purchase necessary. But only the first 500 guests that visit each participating

Ketchup and pickles have been a natural combination on a hamburger and hot dogs for decades. Now, thanks to Heinz, the two flavors have been combined into one condiment.

Martinis and margaritas might still be people’s drink of choice, but the spritz is bubbling to the top.

With interest rates high, student loan repayments back and elevated prices of consumer goods, many Americans are pulling back on spending. But not at Taco Bell.

Instant ramen Cup Noodles is giving its packaging its first major makeover in 50 years — but customers might not immediately notice it.

McDonald’s is getting rid of one its most recognizable utensils.

Navigating the grocery aisle is overwhelming, especially when trying to make sense of food labels.

The Girl Scouts are discontinuing a popular cookie just a year after its debut sparked a frenzy.

Taco Bell is synonymous with tacos, just perhaps not in the mornings. That’s finally changing.

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Coffee is a finicky crop — arabica coffee, the most popular variety, in particular. And climate change poses a huge threat to the coffee business and to farmers. “To grow properly, coffee crops require specific temperature, light and humidity levels,” according to the Inter-American Development Bank, a

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — For tired workers, this Friday is arguably the best day of the year: It’s National Coffee Day. Coffee shops, large and small, celebrate it annually with free (what else?) coffee and other deals. Peet’s is even offering a “Disloyalty Program” that incentivizes customers of its rivals to

McDonald’s is spicing up its sauces.

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Not even bottled ketchup is immune from the excitement of the possible romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Heinz is releasing a limited edition “Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch” sauce in celebration of the two, with its origins being extremely online. On Sunday, Swift made an appearance

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Dunkin’ is elevating the pumpkin drink wars with, what else, donuts. Beginning Wednesday, its newest fall drink combines Munchkin pumpkin-flavored donuts mixed with frozen coffee and topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle, marking the chain’s first time it has added donuts directly to its beverage lineup.

McDonald’s is getting rid of one of its biggest perks.

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — Wendy’s is entering the pumpkin spice wars. For the first time, Wendy’s is adding a pumpkin spice-flavored Frosty to its menus for a limited time beginning September 12. Wendy’s said the new flavor “merges the same creamy, delectable texture Frosty fans know and love with hints

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Burger King’s sales have grown as it works to turn around its business. But it still has a problem: Not enough customers. In the second quarter ending on June 30, sales at Burger King’s US restaurants open at least 13 months jumped 8.3% year over year. Globally,