[ad_1] The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as provide a wider choice of foods from different cultures. The final rule changes for the program known as WIC were announced Tuesday by the Food … Read more
[ad_1] London — Industry experts say the price of bananas globally is very likely to rise due to the impact of climate change — but some believe paying more for bananas now could mitigate those risks. Industry leaders and academics gathered this week in Rome for the World Banana Forum issued a warning over the impact … Read more
[ad_1] Wendy’s to introduce surge pricing in 2025 – CBS News Watch CBS News Wendy’s says it will introduce surge pricing in 2025, meaning the cost of a burger or Frosty could go up at the busiest times of the day. Jo Ling Kent reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking … Read more
[ad_1] Inflation may be rapidly cooling, but there’s one area that continues to eat away at Americans’ budgets: Stubbornly high food prices. Rising food costs were one contributor to the hotter-than-expected inflation report on Tuesday, with food prices rising 0.4% in January from December, a faster pace than the overall 0.3% rise in the Consumer … Read more
[ad_1] Coca-Cola has unveiled a spicy, fruity twist on its classic soda, as snacks and drinks with amped-up flavors gain traction among consumers. The Atlanta-based beverage giant on Wednesday introduced Coca-Cola Spiced, a raspberry-flavored soda with a touch of spice. The fizzy drink’s debut marks Coca-Cola’s first new permanent offering in North America in three … Read more
[ad_1] Dry January: Nonalcoholic beverages sees increase in demand Dry January: Nonalcoholic beverages sees increase in demand 02:25 Uber is shutting down Drizly, the alcohol delivery app it purchased three years ago for $1.1 billion. The standalone online alcohol marketplace, which was poised to integrate with with Uber’s food delivery service Uber Eats, will cease … Read more
[ad_1] Farewell to Fruit Stripe Gum Farewell to Fruit Stripe Gum 00:49 Fruit Stripe Gum and Super Bubble have been discontinued, ending the decades-long runs of two iconic chewing gum brands. However, some supplies of Fruit Stripe and Super Bubble may still be available at stores, but the brands will disappear forever from store shelves … Read more
[ad_1] Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods is recalling several types of its Benny T’s dry hot sauces because the product labels do not disclose that the sauces contain wheat flour, a potential allergen. The recall comprises five flavors of chile pepper-based dry sauces that come in 1.5-ounce jars, the Raleigh, North Carolina-based food company said … Read more
[ad_1] Looking to reduce your exposure to plasticizers in the new year? Contrary to what you might think, shopping organic and avoiding plastic food packaging isn’t a surefire way to avoid harmful chemicals such as BPA and phthalates. According to new research from Consumer Reports, phthalates and bisphenols — two chemicals linked to various health risks such … Read more
[ad_1] Coca-Cola is recalling 2,000 cases of Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta Orange soda cans because they may contain “foreign material.” The recall comprises 12-packs of 12-ounce cans, including 1,557 packs of Sprite, 417 of Diet Coke and 14 of Fanta Orange. The cases were distributed in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida, an FDA filing shows. … Read more