Restaurants & Dining
Food Safety
State Health Agencies Bypass FDA to Issue Urgent Salmonella Warnings on Broccoli Sprouts
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Dutch Bros and 7 Brew Enter Court-Supervised Auction for 130 Former Salad and Go Drive-Thru Leases
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State Regulators 40%Food Quality Researchers 35%Legal & Consumer Advocates 25%
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New IRS Overtime Rules Take Effect, Forcing Restaurants to Recalculate Labor Costs and Scheduling
Restaurant Employers 40%Hourly Workers 35%Tax Policy Analysts 25%
6 sources · 13d ago
Beef Supply ChainIndustry Shift
Tyson Foods Closes Two Major Beef Plants Amid Historic Cattle Shortage
Meatpacking Industry 40%Agricultural Analysts 30%Labor & Local Communities 30%
8 sources · 19d ago
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Sensory Researchers 40%Experimental Chefs 30%Acoustic Designers 30%
6 sources · 24d ago
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7 sources · 11d ago
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6 sources · 17d ago
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FDA Launches Major Policy Shift to Phase Out Synthetic Food Dyes, Rewriting the Rules for 'No Artificial Colors' Labeling
Public Health Officials 40%Foodservice Operators 35%Clean-Label Adopters 25%
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EU Council Adopts Landmark Rules to Boost Farmers' Bargaining Power and Reserve 'Meat' Label for Animal Products
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4 sources · 72d ago
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Federal Court Blocks USDA Attempt to Let States Ban Soda and Candy from SNAP Purchases
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Global Olive Oil Prices Face New Supply Shock Amid 37% Flowering Decline and Trade Disruptions
Agricultural Producers 35%Supply Chain Analysts 35%Consumer Markets 30%
3 sources · 62d ago
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The Restaurant Industry Reaches a Tipping Point on the Four-Day Workweek
Progressive Restaurateurs 45%Labor Researchers 35%Traditional Operators 20%
3 sources · 75d ago
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2026 James Beard Awards Celebrate Cultural Fusion and High-End Hospitality Amid Shifting Industry
Culinary Innovators 40%Industry Analysts 30%Local Food Advocates 30%
3 sources · 76d ago
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Restaurants Are Deploying Back-of-House AI to Bring Back 'Hyper-Hospitality'
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3 sources · 79d ago
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2026 James Beard Awards Highlight Regional Diversity and Immigrant Heritage in American Dining
Regional Food Advocates 40%Immigrant Culinary Voices 35%Fine Dining Traditionalists 25%
2 sources · 76d ago
Sustainable DiningIndustry Shift
2026 James Beard Awards Highlight Climate Action and Community Impact Alongside Culinary Excellence
Climate & Sustainability Advocates 40%Culinary Traditionalists 30%Labor & Community Organizers 30%
5 sources · 81d ago
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Culinary Innovators 40%Kosher Dining Advocates 35%Gastronomic Authorities 25%
2 sources · 82d ago
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Local Dining Communities 45%National Culinary Observers 35%Emerging Culinary Voices 20%
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4 sources · 83d ago
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Sustainable DiningIndustry Shift
Zero-Waste Dining Becomes the New Standard as Michelin Evolves Its Sustainability Awards
Sustainable Gastronomy Pioneers 40%Industry Analysts & Economists 35%Culinary Award Bodies 25%
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Texas Burger Chain P. Terry's Transitions to Employee Ownership, Launching Profit-Sharing for 1,800 Workers
Founders & Management 35%Industry Analysts 35%Employee Advocates 30%
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Restaurant Operators 35%Economic Analysts 35%Culinary Innovators 30%
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