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Hormel Foods Corp. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors
Shares of Hormel Foods Corp. HRL shed 2.11% to $20.86 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around dismal trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.04% to 7,135.95 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling…
Subway brings back $5 meals as it enters fast food chain value war
Remember Subway 's $5 footlong? The popular value sandwich may not be back, but the chain is officially jumping into the fast-food value wars this week. For the first time in its nearly 60-year history, Subway Tuesday rolled out a permanent Fresh…
Raise tax on alcohol and junk food to cut deaths from liver disease, experts say
Governments in Europe should impose much higher taxes on alcohol and unhealthy food to tackle the continent's 284,000 deaths a year from liver disease, experts say. Taxes on those products should rise sharply enough for the money raised to cover…
World food system could collapse without urgent action, experts warn
The world 's food system is fracturing under the weight of biodiversity loss, climate shocks, and escalating geopolitical conflicts, experts have warned. These chronic pressures on the intricate global network pose a significant threat to the world…
Wingstop Sinks as Fewer Diners Feasted on Fast-Food Chicken
Wingstop Inc. shares fell after the company lowered its full-year guidance and reported worst-than-expected results, confirming concerns that traffic to the chicken chain had significantly dropped off. The restaurant chain now expects fiscal 2026…
You're Probably Not Getting Enough Fiber: Add These 5 High-Fiber Foods to Your Plate
It is 2025, and we're talking about macronutrients as if they're star athletes. You know about protein, carbs, and fats—they get all the attention. Fiber, on the other hand, is flying under the radar, but if predictions on X are to be…
If you're in the food industry, keep reading
What's the story AI tools are revolutionizing the food industry by optimizing storage and extending shelf life. These technologies leverage predictive modeling and real-time decision-making to cut down on waste and enhance efficiency. By analyzing…
Trump hosts King Charles, Queen Camilla at White House state dinner: Fashion, food and a standout gift
King Charles and Queen Camilla enjoyed a glamorous night out at the White House for a dazzling state dinner that served plenty of unforgettable moments. On Tuesday, the royal couple were greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania…
Can Shake Shack's new sandwich challenge the McRib, one of the most celebrated menu items in fast-food history?
That's perhaps the question worth asking as Shake Shack SHAK has introduced a pork rib sandwich — a menu item best known by the one that McDonald's MCD offers: the iconic McRib. Charles Passy covers a variety of topics, includingpersonal…
How extinction of giant ice age beasts could still affect food chains
For millions of years, colossal ice age beasts dominated the planet. But then, in a geological blink, they were gone. In just a 40,000‑year span, ending around 10,000 years ago, the world lost many of its most spectacular giants in a wave of…
This airport's food is so good you might forget you have a flight to catch
China Eastern Airways flight MU561 from Shanghai to Sydney, departing at 8.55pm. A sea of red brake lights clogs the exit to the airport on approach, but the traffic jam moves fairly quickly after my driver frantically flashes his headlights at the…
Love spicy food? Research shows it could reduce your risk of death by 25%.
American food doesn't have a reputation for being very spicy. But if things keep going the way they have over the past 20 years, that could change. America is going through a spicy renaissance that is hard to miss at fast-casual restaurants…
Shoppers issued huge new warning over eggs - 'serious food safety risk'
Egg imports to the UK have risen by 60% in the last five years Shoppers have been warned of 'real and urgent risks' linked to a rise in egg imports, with foreign producers undercutting domestic farmers and food safety rules. Egg imports from…
McDonald's is latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks
Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings.
Her pop-up serves flavor-packed comfort food at Pal's. She's ready for the next Jazz Fest surge.
Patrice Farooq has been working in the food service industry for more than a decade, first as a caterer, baker and restaurant owner in Houston and now as the owner of comfort food pop-up Cupcake Kitchen Nola. She's been booked for countless…
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