Food Archives

Coke is giving one of its most popular drinks a makeover

July 13, 2021 8:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business If you’re a big fan of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, you may want to brace yourself: The recipe for your…

There’s a reason why hot dogs, buns don’t come in equal count packages

July 11, 2021 2:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Brooklyn Neustaeter, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Heinz…

East Idaho Fair Food Tour announces 2021 season

July 8, 2021 11:43 AM News Team

The East Idaho Fair Food Tour has announced a 2021 tour for the summer…

Subway is making the biggest menu change in its history

July 7, 2021 12:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business After years of declining sales, Subway is hoping to reintroduce itself to customers and convince them to…

Tomatoes are the perfect no-cook food for a heat wave

July 6, 2021 6:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN It’s hard to deny that tomatoes are the ideal summer food — and that’s saying a lot in a season where so much…

Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest 2021: Joey Chestnut wins for 14th time

July 5, 2021 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling, CNN Defending world champion Joey Chestnut broke his own world record Sunday, devouring 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes during…

Does spinach make you strong? Ask Popeye — and science

July 1, 2021 2:49 AM CNN Newsource

If you were a kid raised anytime between the 1930s and the 1970s — or raised by someone who was raised then — chances are good that you grew up…

Too much Southern food can cause a sudden heart attack, but Mediterranean diet reduced risk

July 1, 2021 2:55 AM CNN Newsource

You don’t have to be Southern to love fried chicken, buttered biscuits, sausage gravy, sweet tea or any of the other fried and fat- or sugar-laden…

Krispy Kreme shares pop in its second public debut

July 1, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Krispy Kreme’s second appearance on the public markets is off to a sweeter start than expected. The doughnut…

Panera is selling Au Bon Pain again

June 30, 2021 11:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business Ampex Brands — a franchisee that owns more than 400 Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver’s and…

What are floating breakfasts, and why have they become so popular?

June 21, 2021 6:51 PM CNN Newsource

If you follow luxury resorts or travel influencers on Instagram, odds are good that you’ve seen at least one “floating…

Drinking coffee of any type cuts risk for liver problems, study says

June 21, 2021 6:00 PM CNN Newsource

Drinking up to three or four cups of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee a day reduces your risk of developing and dying from chronic liver diseases,…

Oat milk is everywhere. Here’s why

June 18, 2021 1:15 PM CNN Newsource

It’s been a big year for America’s oat milk fans — and the companies serving…

Girl Scouts say they have millions of boxes of unsold cookies due to the pandemic

June 15, 2021 5:45 PM CNN Newsource

Buying Girl Scout cookies has become a long-awaited yearly tradition for many people in the…

Children who eat more ultra-processed food gain weight more quickly, study suggests

June 15, 2021 5:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN Children who eat more ultra-processed food are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults, a new 17-year study of more than…

Skipping a trip to the grocery store may lead to fewer junk food purchases

June 10, 2021 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

Eating healthier may be as simple as not going to the grocery store, one study revealed. Participants who ordered their groceries online spent less…

Chipotle raises its menu prices

June 8, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

Chipotle raised its menu prices by about 3.5% to 4% to cover the cost of higher wages for employees, the company’s Chief Financial Officer John…

Why you should actually break for lunch

June 7, 2021 11:26 AM CNN Newsource

If you’ve been trying to eat healthfully, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of eating breakfast. But you might be wondering…

Global food prices surge to their highest level in a decade

June 4, 2021 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

Global food prices rose for the 12th month in a row in May, up nearly 40% year over year, according to the United Nations’ food price index.…

Asparagus recipe found in legal database after ‘hilarious’ mistake

June 1, 2021 10:30 AM CNN Newsource

Asparagus is known to be a traditional side dish of the Flemish people, so much so perhaps that a recipe for the delicious shoot has mistakenly…

Pizza Hut is bringing back a fan favorite

June 1, 2021 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

Pizza Hut is bringing back one of its most famous pizzas, more than a decade after it left menus. The Edge, a thin-crust pizza “packed with…

Krispy Kreme has given away over 1.5 million doughnuts to vaccinated people

May 31, 2021 10:02 PM CNN Newsource

Vaccinated people are taking Krispy Kreme up on its free doughnuts offer. In March, the chain announced a special promotion for Americans who have…

Costco is bringing back free samples

May 28, 2021 5:07 AM CNN Newsource

Costco is bringing back a pre-pandemic staple: Food samples. The warehouse chain announced that it’s “beginning a phased return to full…

Give kale a chance — or fall in love all over again — with these 7 recipe ideas

May 27, 2021 12:58 PM CNN Newsource

Kale has become the poster child for a kind of tongue-in-cheek mockery of virtuous eating habits over the past decade, as evidenced by the now…

Idaho Falls, Pocatello Texas Roadhouse locations to host hiring event

May 26, 2021 12:55 PM News Team

As local diners return to their favorite restaurants, Texas Roadhouse is staffing…

Pringles is entering the fried chicken sandwich wars with its new flavor

May 20, 2021 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

The never ending fast food fried chicken sandwich wars are entering a whole new dimension. Pringles is partnering with Wendy’s for its newest…

Panera cafes are getting a whole new look

May 20, 2021 8:53 AM CNN Newsource

Panera, the sandwich and bakery chain, is following its peers with a pandemic-induced redesign that doubles down on digital ordering and drive-thrus.…

Burger King launches new chicken sandwich nationwide

May 19, 2021 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

Burger King’s new chicken sandwich is here, and it’s entering a market that’s more crowded than ever. The burger chain first…

Here’s what’s getting more expensive

May 15, 2021 7:29 AM CNN Newsource

Used cars, homes, lumber, gas and chicken: What do they all have in common? They’re all getting more expensive. The stimulus-fueled economy is…

Pickle-flavored hard seltzer is coming this summer after April Fool’s tease

May 16, 2021 4:10 PM CNN Newsource

What started as a 2020 April Fool’s joke is becoming reality, giving the hard seltzer hype a controversial twist. Drinkware company BrüMate…

Burger King is bringing back this fan-favorite menu item

May 17, 2021 7:50 AM CNN Newsource

Burger King is bringing back crown-shaped chicken nuggets after a 10-year absence, the latest nostalgia play in the fiercely competitive fast-food…

McDonald’s raises wages at company-owned restaurants

May 13, 2021 8:31 AM CNN

McDonald’s is the latest restaurant to say it’s raising wages in a bid to attract workers. The company is increasing hourly…

KFC is changing its packaging. Here’s what it looks like

May 12, 2021 10:56 AM CNN Newsource

Kentucky Fried Chicken is rolling out new packaging this summer, joining other major fast food companies that are giving themselves a makeover. The…

Chick-fil-A is facing a sauce shortage

May 12, 2021 8:06 AM CNN Newsource

The supply chain shortage just got fowl: Chick-fil-A is limiting the number of sauces it’s giving out to customers because of limited stock.…

Chipotle says employees can make $100,000 after just 3 years on the job

May 11, 2021 5:07 PM CNN Newsource

Restaurants are struggling to hire workers, so some, including Chipotle, are trying to sweeten the pot with higher pay and bigger career…

One reason there’s a chicken shortage? Disappointing roosters

May 11, 2021 1:29 PM CNN Newsource

Chickens are in short supply. Part of the blame goes to Tyson’s roosters. The meat processor, which sells poultry along with beef and pork,…

McDonald’s is changing its coffee cups to promote the COVID-19 vaccine

May 11, 2021 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

McDonald’s is partnering with the White House to promote vaccination information on its coffee cups as hesitancy grows about taking the…

Here’s everything you can’t get now

May 8, 2021 8:11 AM CNN Newsource

Chicken, lumber, microchips, gas, steel, metals, chlorine and ketchup packets: What do they all have in common? They’re all (nearly) impossible…

Applebee’s shorter menu is here to stay. Here’s what got cut

May 6, 2021 11:09 AM CNN

Last year, when Applebee’s sales took a hit in the pandemic, the chain slimmed down its menu. Now its sales are recovering, but…

Mo’ Bettahs coming to Ammon

May 4, 2021 5:48 PM News Team

Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is bringing the sights, sounds and taste of the islands to eastern…

Farmers Markets open for the season

May 3, 2021 4:34 PM Linda Larsen

Saturday was opening day for Farmers Markets across the…

When to stop drinking caffeine to get a good night’s sleep

May 3, 2021 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

Many of us start our days the same way: with a cup of coffee or tea. Caffeine is as much a part of our routine as brushing our teeth or getting…

Duck Donuts opens Ammon location

April 29, 2021 3:18 PM News Team

Now we can stock up on Duck Donuts in…

SDE offers Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants to Idaho schools

April 29, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

Idaho elementary schools can apply now to participate in the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) through Child Nutrition Programs of…

Food vlogger visiting all 50 states comes to Idaho

April 23, 2021 4:20 PM Rachel Fabbi

A food vlogger from Baltimore is racking up views and followers on social media sites, as he travels to all 50 states.…

What everyone gets wrong about cholesterol in food

April 23, 2021 4:28 AM CNN Newsource

Many people worry about cholesterol, and with good reason. More than a third of Americans have high cholesterol, putting them at greater risk of…

Taco Bell will start reusing hot sauce packets

April 20, 2021 6:38 AM CNN Newsource

Taco Bell’s plastic sauce packets have a short life. After all, what else are you supposed to do with them after they’re squeezed to…

McDonald’s new BTS meal is coming, featuring flavors you weren’t able to get in the US

April 19, 2021 7:40 AM CNN Newsource

McDonald’s is partnering with BTS, the massively popular Korean pop band, for its next celebrity meal — and this time it’s going…

Wendy’s north Rexburg location to close, new location to open in fall

April 14, 2021 3:50 PM News Team

Wendy’s is closing its north Rexburg location this…

Eat like an astronaut (or a TikTok star) with these tortilla hacks

April 14, 2021 4:48 AM CNN Newsource

For astronauts aboard the International Space Station, sourdough is off-limits and whole wheat is out of bounds. It’s not because anyone is on…

Children’s healthiest meals of the day come from school cafeterias

April 13, 2021 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

School food is often given a bad rap, but a new study found it can be the healthiest meal children eat in a day. Researchers analyzed the diets of…

America is facing a ketchup shortage

April 8, 2021 8:58 AM CNN

When the doors open at the Blake Street Tavern every day, owner Chris Fuselier is looking for customers and looking for ketchup.…

Royal box of chocolates from 1900 discovered in war helmet

April 1, 2021 7:58 AM CNN Newsource

From sugary-sweet eggs to luxury chocolate truffles, Easter is a time many will be exchanging treats with their loved ones. But maybe check the…

Peeps are back with a vengeance

April 1, 2021 9:20 AM CNN Newsource

Everything is coming up Peeps this Easter. Pepsi has launched a limited edition Peeps soda. 7-Eleven is serving a Peeps latte, convenience chain…

Chipotle is giving away $100,000 in bitcoin

March 30, 2021 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

Chipotle is jumping into the bitcoin craze. Sort of. No, the chain isn’t accepting the cryptocurrency as payment for its Mexican dishes.…

Pizza Hut redesigns the drive-thru

March 30, 2021 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

Pizza Hut is doubling down on the growing popularity of the drive-thru with a new digital-focused version now opening at more than 1,500 restaurants…

8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep

March 17, 2021 4:13 AM CNN Newsource

Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake…

9 food ideas to help you sleep well

March 16, 2021 2:40 AM CNN Newsource

Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That’s right — there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night’s…

The pandemic made these cereals cool again

March 12, 2021 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

When the pandemic hit, something astonishing happened in the cereal aisle: It cleared out. Beloved brands like Grape-Nuts were suddenly out of stock.…

How this fruit became the star of Italian cooking

March 12, 2021 4:57 AM CNN Newsource

Paolo Gramaglia loves tomatoes. The owner and chef of the Michelin-starred President restaurant in Pompeii, his link with the fruit is so strong, he…

These epic Girl Scout cookie-inspired recipes put a new spin on classic flavors

March 10, 2021 10:12 AM CNN Newsource

Freezing Thin Mints before devouring them, one by one, is as fancy as some of us get during Girl Scout cookie season. But this year, two pastry chefs…

Taco Bell is bringing back a fan favorite after a five-year hiatus

March 10, 2021 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

Cheese connoisseurs, it’s time to celebrate: Taco Bell is bringing back the Quesalupa after a five-year hiatus. The Quesalupa quickly became a…

Comfort yourself with these 6 hearty soups

February 27, 2021 12:02 AM CNN Newsource

How many more weeks of winter? Sounds like it’s the right time for a bowl — no, make that a cauldron — of soup. “People get…

The Italian town where they eat 500-year-old meals

February 26, 2021 11:05 AM CNN Newsource

The signs of the Renaissance are everywhere in Italy. Grand piazzas and palazzos. Metal-spiked doors. Looming archways. And, of course, all that…

Welcome to McDonald’s. A machine will take your order now

February 26, 2021 4:44 AM CNN Newsource

At a McDonald’s drive-thru in a Chicago suburb, customers may notice something different about the voice that takes their orders for Big Macs…

Taco Bell joins the chicken wars with a new taco

February 22, 2021 6:15 AM CNN Newsource

Everyone seems to love fried chicken sandwiches. But how about a fried chicken sandwich on a taco? Taco Bell is making that dream come true with its…

Food and food packaging highly unlikely to spread COVID-19, experts say

February 18, 2021 7:28 PM CNN

Food and food packaging are highly unlikely to spread COVID-19, the US Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Agriculture and the Centers for…

Wendy’s is heating up the chicken sandwich wars with this new item

February 17, 2021 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

Wendy’s is heating up the fried chicken sandwich wars — quite literally this time. The newest entrant into the poultry clash is a Jalapeño…

Nestlé’s newest KitKat is missing a key ingredient

February 16, 2021 5:58 AM CNN Newsource

Breaking off a piece of that vegan KitKat bar is now a reality. Nestlé is launching a non-dairy version of the popular candy bar, called KitKat V.…

McDonald’s is selling chicken hoodies for $5

February 16, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

At this point, there’s nothing particularly special about a fast food chain announcing a new fried chicken sandwich. So, McDonald’s is…

CDC issues warning about cheeses such as queso fresco due to listeria

February 12, 2021 5:18 PM CNN Newsource

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to fresh and soft cheeses such as queso…

This is one of the fastest growing jobs at Walmart

February 12, 2021 11:15 AM CNN

If you’ve shopped at Walmart recently, you may have noticed more employees snaking through aisles, carrying blue tote bins and picking items off…

How chocolate fell in love with Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2021 11:08 AM CNN

In Western culture, romantic letters have been part of Valentine’s Day since the Middle Ages. Poet Geoffrey Chaucer, best known for “The Canterbury…

Mr. Peanut joins the Skippy family in a $3.4 billion sale

February 11, 2021 8:59 AM CNN Newsource

It’s been a chaotic few years for Mr. Peanut, who died in early 2020 and was reborn as a baby nut as part of a Super Bowl ad campaign. Now he…

Popeyes’ newest creation: Its chicken sandwich … only with fish

February 10, 2021 6:26 AM CNN Newsource

Popeyes wants to build off the success of its wildly popular fried chicken sandwich with a fish version that it hopes will attract as many fans in…

Aunt Jemima finally has a new name

February 9, 2021 8:13 PM CNN Newsource

Quaker Oats is releasing a new name and logo for its “Aunt Jemima” products, finally retiring the racist stereotype that has adorned its…

McDonald’s is bringing back an old favorite to its menu after a customer revolt

February 10, 2021 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

McDonald’s has heard the complaints and is bringing back the fan-favorite Hi-C Orange drink after a nearly four-year absence from soda…

Are eggs good or bad for you? The truth may be somewhere in between

February 9, 2021 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

Forget which comes first, the chicken or the egg. The more important question is: Are eggs good or bad for your health? Unfortunately, science…

Coca-Cola is introducing its first bottle made from 100% recycled plastic

February 9, 2021 6:45 AM CNN Newsource

Coca-Cola is launching a new bottle size for the first time in a decade, but it’s what the bottle’s made of that marks an even more…

The 2,000-year history of Italy’s favorite dish

February 9, 2021 9:31 AM CNN

What first springs to mind when you think of Italy? For some, it’ll be the Renaissance art on display in every corner of the country. For…

Bar J Chuckwagon to end after this year

February 4, 2021 4:04 PM News Team

A popular attraction in Jackson has decided it is time to be…

A personal meal plan can save your sanity this year

February 3, 2021 3:19 AM CNN Newsource

Even if you haven’t made resolutions this year, you might want to make an exception for meal planning. Think it’s impossible? The key…

This candy company will pay you $30 an hour to taste test their sweets

February 1, 2021 1:56 PM CNN Newsource

This is one sweet offer. A Canadian company is looking to pay people to try their candy and rate it. And the best part is, the job is remote. The…

What’s new in fast food: Chicken sandwiches and cauliflower rice

February 1, 2021 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

If you felt like a new fried chicken sandwich debuted every day in January, you’re not far off. Some chains tried their best to slim down,…

Kraft is cooking up pink mac & cheese for Valentine’s Day

January 30, 2021 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

One of the greatest duos of all time — macaroni and cheese — is getting a Valentine’s Day makeover. The Kraft Heinz Company is…

Foods that can reduce stress

January 22, 2021 11:58 PM CNN Newsource

Stress levels may be high these days, but did you know that what we choose to eat can help to reduce stress, ultimately allowing us to take charge of…

Coke with Coffee is (finally) here

January 25, 2021 7:54 AM CNN Newsource

Coke with Coffee is finally launching Monday in the United States after being available for years internationally. The product is made with Brazilian…

Spending more on DoorDash and UberEats? This fee may be why

January 23, 2021 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

Late last year, some DoorDash customers started getting hit with a puzzling new fee on their order total just before checkout. The extra roughly $1…

Even a small portion of fried foods can increase risk of heart disease, study says

January 18, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

Eating fried foods may increase your risk for major heart disease and stroke, according to a new analysis of existing research. Compared to those who…