Food Archives

Mars is paying $661 million for Britain’s biggest independent chocolate maker

November 16, 2023 3:22 AM CNN Newsource

Mars is buying Hotel Chocolat in a deal that values Britain’s largest independent chocolate maker at £534 million ($661 million) and could boost…

This iconic jingle is making a comeback, and you won’t be able to get it out of your head

November 14, 2023 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

One of the most recognizable jingles in history is making a…

Restaurant prices are way up. You might want to head to the supermarket

November 14, 2023 9:13 AM CNN Newsource

If you’re watching your budget, it might be time to skip the drive-thru and head to the…

Krispy Kreme is giving away free boxes of donuts today, but there’s a trick to getting them

November 10, 2023 6:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Krispy Kreme is celebrating “World Kindness Day” today by giving out an extra sweet promotion. But…

Do you tip at a restaurant like Chipotle? Here’s what a survey found

November 10, 2023 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — How much should you tip? It’s one of life’s great mysteries. But the majority of Americans…

States with the highest concentration of restaurants

November 3, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Task Group mapped states by their concentration of food service and drinking establishments, using Bureau of Labor Statistics…

Reducing pesticides in food: Major food manufacturers earn an F grade

November 8, 2023 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

Seventeen major food manufacturers earned an average grade of F for their lack of progress in reducing pesticides in the products they sell,…

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, you need to start prepping today

November 8, 2023 4:53 AM CNN Newsource

I always think of Thanksgiving as the Super Bowl of food…

Michelin-starred restaurant closes because it’s too expensive

November 7, 2023 3:08 AM CNN Newsource

After 26 years in business, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is closing due to costs becoming too expensive – for both…

Heinz’s newest ketchup tastes like pickles

November 6, 2023 5:32 AM CNN Newsource

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…

How the spritz became the ‘cocktail of the moment’

November 4, 2023 6:31 AM CNN Newsource

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

Taco Bell is gaining ground as people look to save on food

November 1, 2023 1:03 PM CNN Newsource

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

Turkey prices have dropped by a lot as Thanksgiving planning ramps up

November 1, 2023 6:01 AM CNN Newsource

Something wild has happened with turkey prices that’s going to make the cost of cooking the Thanksgiving meal more palatable to families on a tight…

Here’s what this year’s Starbucks holiday cups look like

November 1, 2023 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

For fervent fans of Starbucks, the holidays officially kick off this week with the arrival of its seasonal…

Frozen food or takeout? Americans are increasingly turning to ready-to-eat meals

October 31, 2023 11:41 AM Stacker

Are American eating habits returning to pre-pandemic norms? Simply Business crunched numbers from the Census Bureau and the Department of Agriculture…

Brach’s says it is the leader in the candy corn market by far.

Candy corn is polarizing. Here’s how Brach’s is trying to keep it relevant

October 30, 2023 6:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Love it or hate it, candy corn season is upon us. Everyone has an opinion on candy corn: Some…

The stakes are high for Hershey this Halloween weekend

October 28, 2023 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

Last year, customers did their Halloween shopping early. But this year, they’re taking their…

World’s best cities for street food and cocktails

October 28, 2023 3:16 AM CNN Newsource

n our latest roundup of travel news: great cities for world-class cocktails, Japanese street food and Michelin-starred fine dining, plus father-son…

Foods that improve brain function and mood

October 27, 2023 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

Are you really what you eat? Decades of research back up the saying that you are what you eat and support the important health effects of good…

Cup Noodles is making a major change to its cups

October 27, 2023 6:43 AM CNN Newsource

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

McDonald’s is getting rid of McFlurry spoons

October 25, 2023 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

McDonald’s is getting rid of one its most recognizable…

Taco Bell’s battle to free the ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark is officially over

October 24, 2023 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

Taco Bell has won its fight over the “Taco Tuesday” trademark in all 50 states now that lone holdout — a restaurant in New Jersey — has…

The Japanese city that dominates street food – and no, it’s not Tokyo

October 22, 2023 6:38 PM CNN Newsource

Fukuoka, Japan’s sixth largest city by population, has more open-air food stalls than the rest of the country…

Your kitchen may be hurting how you eat

October 21, 2023 10:00 PM CNN Newsource

Throughout my day, much of what I eat isn’t based on what my taste buds and body…

How seaweed shaped the past and could shape our future

October 21, 2023 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

Too often seaweed is portrayed as a slimy, smelly nuisance that disrupts beach trips and ocean…

Tyson Foods, one of the biggest meat producers, is investing in insect protein

October 20, 2023 4:31 AM CNN Newsource

Tyson, a major US producer of beef, pork and chicken, is betting on protein that comes from…

The culinary delights hidden inside Hong Kong’s markets

October 19, 2023 6:13 PM CNN Newsource

Offering everything from Michelin-endorsed dim sum to juicy smoked goose served in a world-renowned restaurant, Hong Kong is home to some of the…

The auction of the Tritan A2 includes a motorcycle trailer to carry it.

This 1980s Domino’s delivery car looks like a spaceship, and you can buy it

October 18, 2023 6:42 AM CNN Newsource

The 1985 Domino’s Pizza delivery car looks more like it was designed to shoot down invading alien spacecraft than to bring you a hot delicious…

This diet with exercise reduces dangerous belly fat and more, study says

October 18, 2023 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Older people who followed a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and minimally exercised up to six days a week…

Guinness World Records declares Pepper X as world’s new hottest chili pepper

October 17, 2023 10:53 PM CNN Newsource

The Carolina Reaper has met its…

A nutrient-rich food that once largely disappeared from Western diets was a staple of early Europeans, study finds

October 17, 2023 11:21 AM CNN Newsource

Virtually absent from most present-day Western diets, seaweed and aquatic plants were once a staple food for ancient Europeans, an analysis of…

Why is movie candy sold in boxes?

October 14, 2023 3:57 AM CNN Newsource

Imagine you’re at the movies: The lights have dimmed, the previews are over, chatter dwindles to a hush. You take a sip of soda through a…

Weight loss drugs haven’t hurt Pepsi’s business, CEO says

October 10, 2023 5:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky and Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Snack and beverage maker PepsiCo has so far seen “negligible” impact…

Organic? Free range? What do food labels actually mean?

October 7, 2023 6:08 AM CNN Newsource

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

Make homemade pierogies for National Pierogi Day

October 8, 2023 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

If you want an excuse to sink your teeth into a warm and comforting plate of carbs and cheese, October 8 is the day to do…

Restaurant rebound: How spending at restaurants bounced back

October 3, 2023 11:41 AM Stacker

Task Group analyzed Census Bureau data to determine how restaurant sales have recovered and grown since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the…

How plant-based diets affect sleep

October 5, 2023 11:42 PM Stacker

Thistle examined what developing scientific research shows about the connection between plant-based diets and sleep…

The Girl Scouts are discontinuing a cult-favorite cookie

October 5, 2023 10:56 AM CNN Newsource

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

There’s a brand new breakfast item coming to Taco Bell

October 3, 2023 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

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

Coffee is in danger. Starbucks is working on solutions

October 3, 2023 7:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Coffee is a finicky crop — arabica coffee, the most popular variety, in particular. And…

These popular fast food drive-thrus are getting faster

October 2, 2023 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Fast food chains are implementing all sorts of changes to their drive-thrus, and it looks like it’s…

Robots are starting to deliver takeout orders. Are they here to stay?

September 29, 2023 11:42 PM Stacker

Task Group analyzed the state of autonomous delivery systems, both nationally and internationally, to see how far along this technology has…

National Coffee Day deals: Free drinks at Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme and more

September 28, 2023 4:30 AM CNN Newsource

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.…

Burgers and tacos don’t look like they do in ads. Lawsuits are trying to change that

September 23, 2023 1:03 AM CNN Newsource

When it comes to food advertising, what you see is rarely what you get. A flurry of recent lawsuits wants to change…

McDonald’s is adding two new sauces

September 26, 2023 8:13 AM CNN Newsource

McDonald’s is spicing up its…

Panera jumps on a TikTok trend, adds ‘Roman Empire’ inspired menu

September 26, 2023 11:32 AM CNN Newsource

Men, apparently, can’t stop thinking about the Roman Empire. Panera Bread fans can’t stop thinking about their broccoli cheddar…

Not even bottled ketchup is immune from the excitement of the possible romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Heinz creates ‘Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch’ condiment for Taylor Swift

September 27, 2023 9:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Not even bottled ketchup is immune from the excitement of the possible romance between Taylor Swift…

This country has more of the world’s 50 best restaurants than any other

September 24, 2023 1:46 AM CNN Newsource

You wouldn’t be far off if you guessed Italy or France as the country with more of this year’s “World’s 50 Best” restaurants than any…

It’s about to get more expensive to open a McDonald’s in the US

September 22, 2023 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — For the first time in about 30 years, McDonald’s is increasing its royalty fee for franchise…

Forget the ‘fake’ BBQ. These are the dishes every Mongolia visitor needs to try, according to locals

September 21, 2023 8:25 PM CNN Newsource

Mongolian cuisine can best be summed up by a local proverb: “Give a man a knife, fire and some stones, and he has a…

From soups to cheese: what seaweed can bring to the dinner table

September 21, 2023 2:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Callum Sutherland, CNN (CNN) — You may have come across it wrapped around rice and fish at a sushi restaurant, but when it comes to choosing…

McDonald’s once again sued after customer burns herself on hot coffee

September 21, 2023 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

McDonald’s is being sued over a hot coffee spill,…

Monday is National Cheeseburger Day: Here are the deals to relish

September 18, 2023 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find anything at the store for under a dollar. But on Monday, in honor of National Cheeseburger Day,…

Dunkin’s newest pumpkin drink contains actual donuts

September 12, 2023 8:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Dunkin’ is elevating the pumpkin drink wars with, what else, donuts. Beginning Wednesday, its newest…

McDonald’s is getting rid of self-serve soda machines

September 12, 2023 5:34 AM CNN Newsource

McDonald’s is getting rid of one of its biggest…

Smucker is buying Twinkies maker Hostess for $5.6 billion

September 11, 2023 7:22 AM CNN Newsource

Hostess, the maker of Twinkies and Ho Hos, is being purchased by J.M. Smucker in a $5.6 billion…

States step in to pay for school meals for all kids

September 9, 2023 8:01 AM CNN Newsource

As soon as Tracy Area Schools in Minnesota resumed charging for breakfast and lunch last year, students started dropping out of the program. Many of…

How restaurant employment has changed so far in 2023

September 7, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

When COVID struck, restaurants and bars were forced to curb operations. They’ve rallied, but Next Insurance finds they’re still facing a tight labor…

Lemonade stand helping kids with cancer

September 7, 2023 2:50 PM Linda Larsen

A lot of customers have stopped at the vendors at the Eastern Idaho State Fair this week, but for one Pocatello food truck, business has been…

Wendy's new pumpkin spice Frosty and cold brew goes on sale on September 12.

Wendy’s newest Frosty tastes like a fan-favorite flavor

September 6, 2023 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Why Cup Noodles is going ‘gamer-friendly’

September 5, 2023 11:53 PM CNN Newsource

For dedicated gamers across Asia, late-night sessions often mean chugging cans of Red Bull or snacking on fast food to stay…

Kit Kat’s coolest flavors aren’t sold in the US. Here’s why

September 2, 2023 4:02 AM CNN Newsource

If you stroll through the real or virtual aisles of a Japanese store, you might find Kit Kats in flavors like salt lemon, caramel pudding, whole…

EISF crowns new food champions

August 31, 2023 3:50 PM News Team

Whether baked, grilled or fried, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has a rich tradition of offering the best fair food in the…

5 ways to make the most out of a visit to the Farmers Market

August 25, 2023 10:44 AM Stacker

TD Bank offers some key tips to help you shop confidently at a farmers market with cost-effective savings…

Housing, clothing, and food are more expensive: Inflation of these household expenditures defies Fed rate hikes

August 25, 2023 10:45 AM Stacker

Shopdog used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to analyze how effective interest rate hikes were at tempering record…

Subway has sold itself to a private equity firm

August 24, 2023 5:34 AM CNN Newsource

Subway has sold itself to private equity firm Roark Capital, ending a six-month long search for a…

Delivery vehicles stand outside a Domino's Pizza store in Moscow

Domino’s Pizza will close all 142 stores in Russia

August 21, 2023 7:08 AM CNN Newsource

Domino’s Pizza will close all its outlets in Russia, becoming one of the first major Western fast-food chains to exit the country since…

$2 to cut a sandwich in half: The outrageous rip-offs targeting tourists in Italy

August 19, 2023 3:20 AM CNN Newsource

An Italian holiday may be a priceless experience for those who have enjoyed all this country has to…

A waffle you can drink: Eggo releases sippable version of popular breakfast dish

August 20, 2023 1:02 AM CNN Newsource

Ever want to drink your waffles? Now’s your chance – but only if you’re 21 and…

Chick-fil-A's new creation and limited-time offer

New Chick-fil-A creation may spark another sandwich war

August 18, 2023 9:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Carly Breland, CNN (CNN) — Chick-fil-A’s first foray into the chicken sandwich wars was so successful that it’s launching a second…

Burger King cuts tomatoes from its India menu. Pictured is a tomato stand at a vegetable market in Hyderabad on July 4.

Burger King follows McDonald’s in cutting tomatoes from its India menu

August 17, 2023 2:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Tara Subramaniam (CNN) — Tomatoes are off the menu in India as Burger King becomes the latest fast food chain to be impacted by rising…

There are conventionally grown fruit and vegetables that test low in pesticides.

Blueberries have joined green beans in this year’s Dirty Dozen list

August 16, 2023 1:13 PM CNN Newsource

Blueberries, beloved by nutritionists for their anti-inflammatory properties, have joined fiber-rich green beans in this year’s Dirty Dozen of…

What does the best coffee from 10 regions around the world taste like?

August 11, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Where coffee is grown affects its flavor. Home Grounds looked into the flavor profiles of coffee from 10 different regions, drawing on coffee…

Three ways Covid changed the restaurant industry

August 13, 2023 7:42 AM CNN Newsource

In March 2020, many US restaurants had to shut their doors during the early days of the Covid pandemic in accordance with local…

Here’s what Bobby Flay could cook for you

August 14, 2023 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

Suppose you’ve suddenly learned that you have guests coming over for dinner in 15 minutes. What would you…

Raise the banner! Righteous Slice brings home 2 victories from their competition tour

August 14, 2023 10:05 AM Braydon Wilson

Fans of Pizza in Rexburg can now say they have champion pizza makers in their…

This American family opened a restaurant in Italy

August 11, 2023 5:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — They’d always dreamed of owning a home in Italy, but opening a restaurant there was never part of the…

Orange juice futures are hitting record highs. Here’s why, and what it means for consumers

August 9, 2023 2:31 PM CNN Newsource

Orange juice futures are hitting record highs because of bad weather and a nasty citrus disease. That could mean higher prices at the grocery…

Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Taco is pictured here.

Why Taco Bell’s free taco giveaway is happening everywhere but New Jersey

August 8, 2023 2:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Taco Bell is opening a $5 million taco tab and offering free Doritos Locos Tacos in honor of the…

Compared with women who consumed fewer sugar-sweetened beverages less frequently

Daily sugar-sweetened drinks linked to liver problems in older women, report finds

August 8, 2023 10:41 AM CNN Newsource

More than 6 in 10 adults in the United States drink sugar-sweetened beverages on a daily basis. For older women, that might mean a higher risk of…

Burger King hopes this change will reignite America’s love for the Whopper

August 8, 2023 10:47 AM CNN Newsource

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…

We’re way past hard seltzer: The spiked drinks keep coming

August 5, 2023 6:04 AM CNN Newsource

Recently I was carded for trying to buy a lemonade. I thought the cashier was joking. Then she pointed to the label reading “spiked.” I laughed…

New businesses in Ammon already seeing success

August 7, 2023 11:04 AM Kailey Galaviz

East Idaho is growing, and with that comes three new businesses bringing more flavor to Ammon; Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, Marco’s Pizza and Nothing…

Biomass fermentation is creating another option for a meatless future

August 4, 2023 11:42 PM Stacker

Thistle looked at the biomass fermentation industry and what it means for alternatives to animal agriculture using data from the Good Food…

Cold drinks made up 75% of Starbucks' beverage sales last quarter.

It’s iced coffee season all year now

August 7, 2023 9:15 AM CNN Newsource

Cold drinks are hotter than…

Pickle everything this summer! Here’s the easiest way to do it

August 4, 2023 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

Once again, we’re deep into summer, a time when all the squash, beans and cucumbers at the farmers market look too tempting to resist — until you…

Tupperware may not go out of business after all

August 4, 2023 7:46 AM CNN Newsource

Tupperware was left for dead; a relic of a lost time when leftovers storage had but one dominant market player. So why is its stock up 47%…

Global food prices bounce following collapse of Black Sea grain deal

August 4, 2023 7:14 AM CNN Newsource

Global food prices ticked up last month after Russia pulled out of a deal to allow the safe passage of ships carrying grain from Ukrainian…

Sales at Papa Johns locations open at least a year fell in the second quarter.

Papa Johns’ prices are driving some customers away

August 3, 2023 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

Consumers are pulling back on discretionary spending, and Papa Johns is taking a…

What happens to the tons of food waste restaurants generate

July 31, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Next Insurance examined data from the EPA’s Wasted Food Report to see what happens to food waste generated by restaurants in the…

You could win free sandwiches for life if you change your name to ‘Subway’

July 29, 2023 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

If you love sandwiches and aren’t all that keen on your name, Subway has an offer for…

Oreo maker increases growth forecast thanks to demand for cookies, sweets

July 27, 2023 4:18 PM CNN Newsource

The maker of Oreo and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate is thanking an increased demand for sweets in the first half of the year for its positive…

Chick-fil-A wants to send your drive-thru chicken on a conveyor belt and down a chute

July 27, 2023 3:53 PM CNN Newsource

Chick-fil-A is testing out two new restaurant concepts — a four-lane drive thru with a kitchen above and a walk-up store for digital orders — as…

Asia’s best bars for 2023 announced

July 27, 2023 8:16 PM CNN Newsource

Asia comprises about 30% of the world’s land…

2023's best cities for rooftop bars and lounges

July 25, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Roof Gnome compared nearly 300 of the biggest U.S. cities based on a cocktail of 18 metrics.…

Best coffee-growing countries in the world, according to experts

July 26, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Home Grounds looked at the Coffee Quality Institute’s ranking of the 16 countries with the best-tasting coffee, according to 1,229 coffee…

Jell-O’s new look emphasizes its ‘jiggly goodness’

July 27, 2023 6:13 AM CNN Newsource

Jell-O is saying hello to a…

Olive oil consumption could influence your risk for dementia-related death

A daily dose of one vegetable oil may lower risk of dying from dementia, research finds

July 27, 2023 8:45 AM CNN Newsource

Including olive oil in your regular diet offers several benefits — such as protecting heart health or cognitive…

A photo from McDonald's Instagram ad campaign for "Grimace's birthday."

McDonald’s teases new CosMc’s restaurant concept

July 27, 2023 6:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — McDonald’s is planning to test out a new restaurant idea, called “CosMc’s.” CosMc’s…

Tagame Cider is a carbonated drink made with the extract of giant water bugs and garnished with a dried version of the insect.

Tokyo’s insect restaurant brings water bug cider to the table

July 26, 2023 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

On a recent vacation in Tokyo, Takumi Yamamoto opted for a special lunch of cricket curry and silkworm sashimi, washed down with a water bug…