Chili's Sells Nearly 30 Million Margaritas
The chain's margarita volume and a new monthly subscription program highlight its drink-focused strategy.
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Do you think restaurant chains offer good value on their cocktails?
U.S. Food and Drink News
Coverage of food and drink in the United States focuses on culinary trends, restaurant industry developments, food safety recalls and dining culture. It tracks the habits and innovations that define how the nation eats and drinks.
Coffee
Live Poll
Do you trust big food companies to keep quality up when they sell off brands?
Kraft Heinz Sells Coffee Unit for $650 Million
The North American coffee business, including Maxwell House and Gevalia, goes to private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners.
Organic Food
Live Poll
Do you trust packaged food companies to accurately list allergens on their labels?
USDA Issues Alert for Lowlands House Frozen Meats
Frozen meat and poultry products sold by Lowlands House contain undeclared sesame and anchovy, prompting a public health alert from federal inspectors.
Cocktails
WhistlePig Releases Maple Crème Brûlée Rye
WhistlePig's limited-edition 12 Year Rye Single Finish Maple Crème Brûlée whiskey goes on sale November 5, 2026.
Baking
Kodiak Releases Three Holiday Muffin Products
The whole-grain brand's seasonal lineup includes single-serving cups and a muffin mix sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Thrive Market and Kodiak's website.
Vegetarian
Zevia Raises Sales Outlook After Investment
The beverage maker lifted its 2026 net sales forecast after GP Investments closed a $20 million equity investment.
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U.S. reporting spans consumer food trends, the state of the restaurant industry, safety regulations and recalls, and shifting culinary practices. Global reporting spans every region and institution involved in the supply chain and trade of goods. Food safety recalls often drive the intersection of public health policy and corporate production. The way people dine is changing as convenience and technology influence both home cooking and the restaurant sector.