Did you know that if you work in Michigan's food and beverage industry, you can get free mental health support? It's true! The program, called Behind You, is designed to help people in this often stressful field. You might qualify if you work at least 30 hours a week and have been on the job for six months. This includes everyone from farmers to delivery drivers, and...
Foods that are heavily processed are becoming a big problem for our health. These foods, like ready meals and snacks, are taking over diets worldwide. They are linked to many health issues, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. What makes these foods so bad? They are often packed with artificial flavors, colors, and additives. They are also designed to be ...
Big players in the money game are stepping into the food industry in Australia. Their influence could shape what ends up on our plates. The question is, are they using their power to push for healthier choices? Investors have a say in what food companies do. They can encourage better nutrition or just chase profits. A recent look into this found some key investors i...
Wendy's is making big changes. They are shutting down a lot of their restaurants. The company's temporary boss, Ken Cook, said they will close between 200 and 350 places. These are the ones that aren't doing well. The closures will start this year and go on until 2026. Why are they doing this? They want to make the rest of their restaurants better. When they close t...
The government's new food rules are running late. The shutdown messed things up, so now the plan is to release them in December. The big boss, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , wants to shake things up. He thinks the old rules are outdated and wants to push more meat and dairy. This isn't just about what's on your plate. These rules affect school lunches and food stamps. Big ...
Fox Entertainment is making a big move into the food world. They just bought a piece of Chain, a popular food pop-up started by B. J. Novak, known for his role in "The Office. " This isn't just any investment; it's a partnership that could change how people experience food and entertainment. Chain started small, as a pop-up in a West Hollywood parking lot. But it qu...
Big changes are coming to your favorite ice cream brands. Many companies that make ice cream in the U. S. have promised to stop using artificial dyes. They plan to do this by 2028. This move comes after pressure from health officials who worry about the effects of these dyes. About 40 ice cream makers are involved. They will remove seven different artificial colors ...
Jams, a new player in the frozen PB&J sandwich market, is making waves with the backing of some big-name athletes. Connor Blakley, the 26-year-old founder, aims to challenge Smucker's Uncrustables, which has long held a strong grip on the market. The sandwiches are set to hit 3, 000 Walmart stores nationwide, with support from stars like Alex Morgan, C. J. Stroud, a...
Giovanni Ferrero, the man behind Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, has been on a shopping spree. Over the past decade, he's snapped up 21 companies across nine countries, turning his family's Italian candy business into a global food giant. The latest addition to his empire? WK Kellogg, the company behind Froot Loops and Corn Flakes, bought for a cool $3. 1 billion. Ferre...
Kirk Tanner, who recently led Wendy's, is now taking the helm at Hershey. This move comes as Michele Buck steps down after nearly two decades with the company. Tanner's background is impressive, with over three decades at PepsiCo, where he oversaw their North American beverages division. His shift to Hershey is a return to the consumer goods sector, bringing a wealth...