Not an athlete? PepsiCo says you need Gatorade anyway

Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.

Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink

The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?

Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House

With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.

7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores during 2026 fiscal year

The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.

Home distilling ban struck down after 158 years

A U.S. Appellate Court ended a federal prohibition on distilling hard liquor that stretched all the way back to the Reconstruction era. 

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.

Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.

Red Lobster eyes revival of 'Endless Shrimp' after costly menu misstep

Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.

Garlic sold in three states recalled due to possible botulism contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) says Tops Friendly Markets has issued a recall for peeled garlic due to possible botulism contamination.

Reese's will shift back to classic recipe after backlash, Hershey says

Hershey said it would be shifting back to its classic Reese’s recipe after the grandson of the candy’s founder criticized the company for switching to cheaper ingredients.

Move over meat: AHA pushes plant-forward protein for heart health

Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet. 

Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most

Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.