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McDonald’s is getting an AI “makeover” to ensure order accuracy and enhance its workers’ experience

The fast-food chain is implementing edge computing, Chief Information Officer Brian Rice told the WSJ on Wednesday

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Trump tariffs could raise prices of produce from Mexico, Target CEO Brian Cornell warns

Trump tariffs could raise prices of produce from Mexico, Target CEO Brian Cornell warns

“If there’s a 25% tariff, those prices will go up,” Cornell told CNBC in a recent interview

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Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns following board’s investigation into his personal conduct

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns following board’s investigation into his personal conduct

Board member Ronald Sargent will serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and interim Chief Executive Officer

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Why are potato chips still so expensive?

Why are potato chips still so expensive?

Inflation-weary consumers are turning to cheaper, generic chip options over their favorite brand-names

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Should we be afraid of seed oils?

Should we be afraid of seed oils?

RFK Jr. is rallying against the oils as part of his MAHA movement. But are they really that harmful?

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Rob McElhenney shares his favorite underrated, regional food specialty from Philly

Rob McElhenney shares his favorite underrated, regional food specialty from Philly

The IASIP star also shared one of the "most humiliating and terrible experiences" in his life while eating wings

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“I've got to stop some time”: Prue Leith revealed that she may be leaving “Great British Bake Off”

“I've got to stop some time”: Prue Leith revealed that she may be leaving “Great British Bake Off”

The star judge spoke about her future on the show in a recent interview with the Daily Mail

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Grocery stores impose egg limits as prices soar and supplies shrink

Grocery stores impose egg limits as prices soar and supplies shrink

In recent months, I’ve started playing a new game of luck before every trip to my local supermarket. It’s called “Will I Purchase Some Eggs...

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KFC is bidding farewell to Kentucky and moving its headquarters to this state

KFC is bidding farewell to Kentucky and moving its headquarters to this state

The fast food chain will join its sister brand Pizza Hut’s offices

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Sweet and irresistible: The history of how chocolate and romance became linked

Sweet and irresistible: The history of how chocolate and romance became linked

No celebration of love is complete without a heart-shaped box of chocolates

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Nestlé CEO says packaged food is “very important for mankind” just before RFK Jr.’s confirmation

Nestlé CEO says packaged food is “very important for mankind” just before RFK Jr.’s confirmation

“The US is very, very important to us, and we are monitoring the situation,” Laurent Freixe told Reuters

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Starbucks reduces the number of items customers can order through its mobile ordering system

Starbucks reduces the number of items customers can order through its mobile ordering system

The latest change is part of CEO Brian Niccol’s so-called “Back to Starbucks” plan

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Applebee's highly coveted Date Night Passes are coming back, just in time for Valentine’s Day

The passes, which caused a frenzy on social media last year, are expected to go on sale next week

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How tailgating — and tailgating cuisine — got its start

The pre-game tradition has been a staple in American football culture for years

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Uncle O'Grimacey is making a grand comeback with the return of McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

The famed shake will be available at restaurants on Feb. 10., in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day

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Dunkin' joins the value meal wars with brand-new $6 DunKings meal deal

Sabrina Carpenter’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso will also be available for a discounted price after 12 p.m.

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KitchenAid’s 2025 Color of the Year is inspired by “the most lovable ingredient of all”

The new shade will be featured in KitchenAid’s annual limited-edition Artisan stand mixers

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Goldfish releases limited-edition crackers inspired by Harry Potter

The new offering will be available in stores in March

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RFK Jr. claims ultra-processed foods are “poison.” What does he plan to do about it?

Kennedy is Trump's top pick to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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Waffle House is placing a surcharge on every egg it sells amid ongoing bird flu outbreak

The outbreak is killing chickens nationwide and causing egg prices to soar to a record-high

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"Make good on your campaign promise": Democrats pen angry letter to Trump over high food costs

The lawmakers urged Trump “to lower food prices for American families" amid flurry of executive orders

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Wegmans issues recall for frozen chicken nuggets over possible bone fragments contamination

At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consuming the recalled products

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Starbucks says it will reduce its food and beverage menu by 30% by the end of 2025

CEO Brian Niccol revealed the coffeehouse chain's big plan during an earnings call on Tuesday

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People are slathering beef tallow on their faces. But is the latest skincare trend really effective?

The internet has gone gaga for animal fat, claiming it helps boost skin moisture and fight acne

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Over 100,000 pounds of frozen chicken products have been recalled due to undeclared allergens

Pouches of Yats Drunken Chicken were distributed to 11 Yats restaurants in Indiana

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Food costs are rising again. Here’s why.

The recent price hikes can’t be attributed to just “one factor,” The Wall Street Journal first reported

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The FDA has officially banned Red No. 3. Here are some products that contain the cancer-causing dye

Candies, processed meats and certain products are just a few food items that contain the food dye

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Trump has chosen former fast-food chain CEO Andrew Puzder as his pick for EU ambassador

Trump praised Puzder as a "successful attorney, businessman, economic commentator, and author,” on Truth Social

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“I submitted my resignation last week”: José Andrés responds to being fired by Donald Trump

“May God give you the wisdom, Mr. President, to put politics and name calling aside," Andrés wrote on X

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“No time for celebration”: Champagne sales are reportedly on the decline, new report finds

The total number of champagne shipments from France dropped nearly 10% last year, to 271 million bottles

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FDA proposes mandatory front-of-package nutrition labels to combat spike in chronic diseases

If approved, the new "Nutrition Info box" would accompany the agency’s traditional Nutrition Facts label

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Is 2025 the year that we abandon alcohol for good?

In recent years, abandoning alcohol has been embraced as a way of life, not just a mere one-month-long trend

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Donald Trump receives inaugural Diet Coke bottle from Coca-Cola CEO in anticipation of presidency

The gift comes after Coca-Cola slammed the president-elect and his supporters following the Jan. 6 insurrection

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Starbucks Workers United claims coffeehouse is requiring LA-area baristas to work amid wildfires

The coffeehouse giant has denied the accusation, saying they are offering "catastrophe pay" for affected workers

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The majority of protein powders may contain alarming amounts of lead and cadmium, per investigation

The Clean Label Project conducted over 35,862 individual tests on notable contaminants

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To kick off 2025, fast-food chains revamp menus to court cost-conscious consumers

Subway and Wendy's also followed suit, releasing their own discount menus and menu items

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Dunkin’ teams up with Native to launch a collection of doughnut-inspired personal care items

The collection is available at Walmart stores nationwide and on Native’s online website

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“To the best, most fabulous next chapter”: Ina Garten whips up a special cocktail for Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb is leaving the TODAY show on Jan. 10. She'll be replaced by Craig Melvin

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The Girl Scouts are discontinuing two fan-favorite cookie flavors this year

Girls Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced that they’re bidding adieu to two cookie flavors in 2025. S’mores and Toast-Yay! flavors will be leaving...

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Chick-fil-A made a “slight adjustment” to its waffle fries, much to the dismay of countless fans

Chick-fil-A recently shared some big news that fans aren’t super thrilled about. According to an announcement posted on its official website, the...

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Study reveals the foods with the highest plastic contamination, from fast food to staple ingredients

Ahead of the new year, consumers nationwide were hit with several food recalls linked to E. coli, Listeria and Salmonella outbreaks. Last September,...

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“American Psycho” turns 25 and more: The biggest pop culture anniversaries to look out for in 2025

Last year was a major year for pop culture anniversaries within film, television, music, entertainment and more. Ellen DeGeneres’ iconic Oscars...

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The FDA will test aged raw milk cheese for bird flu in the wake of outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun collecting and testing samples of aged, raw cow’s milk cheese for the presence of Highly...

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“What a nerd”: Fans poke fun at embarrassing “Wheel of Fortune” food puzzle answer

An erroneous, yet comical, puzzle answer on Monday’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune” spurred countless fan reactions online. The moment occurred when...

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“That's that me espresso”: Sabrina Carpenter partners with Dunkin’ for the new year

Sabrina Carpenter is working late ‘cause she’s got a new partnership with Dunkin’. The pop singer, best known for her chart-topping track...

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The cult of Crumbl: How oversized cookies became a social media obsession

Over the course of 2024, FoodTok — a portmanteau of “food” and the social media app “TikTok” — truly became obsessed with cookies. Not...

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Andy Cohen says he’ll “do a shot” of tequila every hour alongside Anderson Cooper on New Year’s Eve

Back in 2022, CNN banned co-hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper from drinking any alcohol during its annual “New Year's Eve Live” broadcast....

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CosMc's and Live Más Café: Are small-format, beverage spinoffs the future of fast food?

Back in 2023, McDonald’s made headlines with its first-ever small-format, beverage-led concept called CosMc. The spinoff chain offers patrons an...

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Ina Garten reflects on the life-changing “love tap” she received from Oprah Winfrey

In a recent episode of Oprah Winfrey’s eponymous podcast, Ina Garten discussed the title of her memoir, “Be Ready When the Luck Happens,” which was...

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King Charles III officially ends royal warrants for Unilever and Cadbury chocolatiers

In what’s been described as a “disappointing” decision, King Charles III has dropped royal warrants for Unilever and Cadbury, meaning the consumer...

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