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Hormel Foods Corp. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of Hormel Foods Corp. HRL rose 1.64% to $24.73 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.42% to 7,575.39 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.29%…
These weight loss foods can help cats slim down safely and are backed by vet advice
The best weight loss food for cats is a veterinarian-recommended formula that's typically lower in calories and fat than regular formulas and delivers more nutrients per serving. These formulas often contain extra fiber to help cats feel full even…
Chinese youth simplify meals into 'human food', saving time and energy
Chinese youths are taking their “lying flat” lifestyle to a new level – making “human food” to save energy in their daily lives. Lying flat, or tang ping, describes a viral way of life where people do the bare…
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Flipkart reports 50% growth in food & nutrition category
Flipkart said its food and nutrition category recorded 50% year-on-year growth, with Gen Z consumers and shoppers from Tier 2 and smaller markets contributing significantly to the increase. The company also said Flipkart Minutes accounted for 25%…
Would you eat Pickle Pie? The Minnesota State Fair's new foods are turning heads
State fairs are famous for iconic foods like funnel cakes, corn dogs, and just about anything that can be deep fried. But when it comes to over-the-top fair food, few events have a reputation quite like the Minnesota State Fair. Dubbed the…
Pacific gray whales facing 'catastrophic' die-off as climate crisis hits food supply
Climate change is driving a gray whale “catastrophic mortality event” in the Pacific Ocean as melting sea ice depletes food sources and the animals starve, environmental groups warn. Meanwhile, a range of other issues, like ship…
I tried chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best
A three-piece chicken tender cost $7.48 at Whataburger at the location I visited in Austin. I thought the tenders could only be described as 'classic' — they weren't anything out-of-the-box, but I enjoyed them. The chicken tenders tasted…
Regional burger chains are beating fast-food giants in one key measure
Regional burger chains are dramatically outpacing America's largest fast-food brands in sales growth. New data from Chicago-based food service research firm Technomic shows Culver's, In-N-Out Burger and Whataburger have grown far faster than…
States will soon face huge penalties for their food stamp mistakes
More than one out of every $10 in federal food stamp payments was made in error last year—and states with high fraud rates will soon be paying a hefty price. The latest figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that…
MTY Food Group Inc. (MTY:CA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
MTY Food Group Inc. (MTY:CA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 10, 2026 8:30 AM EDT Eric Lefebvre - CEO, President & Non-Independent Director Renée St-Onge - Chief Financial Officer Yaozhi Zhang - TD Cowen, Research Division John Zamparo -…
First look at new Wigan town centre food and drink market
Concept images of how Wigan's new leisure development will look like have been revealed, ahead of its opening later this year. STACK Wigan will be built across two floors of the former Debenhams store inside the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre.
EDITORIAL: Restoring trust in food safety
The precautionary recall of products linked to contaminated cooking oil this week has expanded to 401 items, affecting everything from packaged chicken to instant noodles and convenience store meals. Although authorities ordered all affected…
OC food truck at center of intricate SNAP fraud scheme busted by feds
The owner of a Southern California food truck was arrested recently for illegally processing an unusually large amount of food stamp transactions, according to photos and a criminal complaint obtained by The California Post. It comes as the state…
Are Millennials to Blame? Restaurants and Fast Food Chains in the US Are Dying for Obvious Reasons
Millennials have been unfairly blamed for the death of various industries, and some headlines in the past have pointed to this generation as the reason restaurant chains are dying. The truth is simpler: restaurants and fast food chains aren't worth…
Niko's Treats: Fresh, heart-healthy food truck revolutionizes fast dining
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Niko's Treats food truck is redefining fast, fresh dining with an enticing menu crafted from fresh, organic ingredients free of fillers, chemicals and salt. Every item is made fresh to order, blending health-conscious…
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