You’ll want to milk this new Starbucks deal. The java chain is making a major update to its menu that will save its plant-based customers some extra dough. Starbucks will no longer charge a fee for substituting non-dairy milk in beverages, the company announced in a press release on Wednesday. Starbucks will no longer charge … Read more
A bizarre new dish has hit the shelves – adding to the carbonara drama. Last week, Heinz riled Italians after debuting a canned version of the white-sauce dish – which traditonally features egg yolk, parmigiana reggiano cheese, and Guanciale, a type of cured meat. The food giant says the controversial launch followed research that found … Read more
Americans preparing to fire up the barbecue grill this Memorial Day weekend will pay 10% more than they did last year for their cookout items as inflation continues to batter the economy, according to a report. The average cost to welcome the unofficial start of summer jumped to $30 — compared to $27 in 2023, … Read more
The future is in aisle five. Artificial intelligence-powered smart carts are rolling out in Big Apple supermarkets — and they do practically everything except cook the food. Instacart’s Caper Carts use AI to identify items, their price and the weight of produce — and allow shoppers to check out stress-free with a click on a … Read more
Yum! Brands, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill restaurants, is embracing technology with plans for “AI-powered” fast food, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The company has been increasing investment in technology and automation, with about 45%, or $30 billion, of sales being digital – nearly twice what it … Read more
Departing Costco CFO Richard Galanti provided an update Tuesday on whether customers might see changes to the cost of the warehouse retailer’s $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. The deal “is probably safe for a while” after his decades-long tenure as Costco’s CFO ends Friday, Galanti told Bloomberg. Former Kroger CFO Gary Millerchip will succeed Galanti. The hot … Read more
Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ plant-based, robot-powered fast-food startup Kernel is set to open its first location next month -– and has scored New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones as an investor, The Post has learned. Jones and Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields – who adheres to a strict vegan diet – have each received equity … Read more
Whether we like it or not, our palates and cravings are probably being shaped by what we see on social media, whether it is on Instagram or TikTok. You see it, you want it, you (might) make it. Each year, TikTok releases its findings on what has been trending, based on internal research and data … Read more
