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Campbell’s Announces Gluten-Free Goldfish
The new cheddar-flavored crackers will debut later this year.
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Apral Jack orders deli meat at a Stop & Shop in Lexington, Mass., July 6, 2026.
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Shoppers Rewire Grocery Routines Amid the Biggest Price Jump in 50 Years
Food eaten at home has gotten 33% more expensive since the beginning of 2019.
July 28, 2026
Boston Beer Co. founder and CEO Jim Koch pours a beer at the company's headquarters in Boston, July 7, 2026.
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World Cup Beer Sales Are Hopping
Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament.
July 17, 2026
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Brown-Forman CEO Announces Retirement
Lawson Whiting has led the Jack Daniel’s maker since 2019.
July 14, 2026
Pepsi products at Hawthorne Market, Portland, Ore., Jan. 6, 2026.
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PepsiCo Says Economic Concerns Weighing on North American Customers
The food and beverage giant reported stronger than expected revenue despite weaker demand.
July 9, 2026
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Trump Says Walmart Cut Prices at His Request, but Retailer Omits Administration's Role
The company pointed to rollbacks on ground beef, chips, Coke and Pepsi products and other items.
July 8, 2026
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A Walmart store in Manchester, N.H., Aug. 14, 2025.
Walmart Sees the Slowest Pace in U.S. Comparable Sales in 6 Years
August 20, 2026
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, July 29, 2026.
'Many' Fed Officials Think Higher Rates Will Be Needed if Inflation Stays High
August 19, 2026
An Amazon company logo marks the facade of a building, March 18, 2022, in Schoenefeld near Berlin.
Amazon to Expand Drone Delivery of Lightweight Packages to 500 U.S. Cities
August 19, 2026
A replica of the original In-N-Out Burger in Baldwin Park, Calif., Feb. 2025.
Pull Up to the Window for an American Icon: The Drive-thru
August 17, 2026
Faith Maeba, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University, shares an assignment for a Practical AI Synthesis course, Stafford, Va., July 20, 2026.
Inflation Slows but Prices Remain Elevated as Iran War, AI Spending Push Up Prices
August 12, 2026
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Torch Named Official THC Beverage of Major League Pickleball
August 10, 2026
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Dwyane Wade, Cann Launch Microdose THC Beverages
August 7, 2026
People stand outside the Coach & Horses pub, London, March 17, 2020.
Plan to Limit 'Vertical Drinking' Decried by Pub Landlords, U.K. Politicians
August 7, 2026
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McDonald's Posts Strong Quarterly Profit, Names New U.S. Leader
August 4, 2026
Jenny Yang at the Jerusalem Market in Phoenix, July 31, 2026.
Comedian's Tour Turns Cultural Grocery Stores into Comedy Clubs
August 4, 2026
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How Cultural Blind Spots Can Put Global Brands in a Bind
August 3, 2026
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The Rise of Yemeni Coffeehouses in Dearborn and Beyond
July 31, 2026
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August 1, 2026
A Starbucks sign outside the company's global corporate headquarters, Seattle, May 11, 2026.
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Starbucks Reports Strong Quarterly Sales
The coffeehouse chain raised its outlook for the year.
July 30, 2026
Noma's head of R&D Mette Brink Soberg holds a berry gazpacho dish topped with flower petals, Copenhagen, July 28, 2026.
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Copenhagen’s Famed Noma to Reopen Without Founder Redzepi at Helm
Five months after Redzepi's public downfall, Noma says it is beginning a “new chapter.”
July 30, 2026
A Cracker Barrel restaurant in Binghamton, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2025.
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Cracker Barrel CEO Steps Down a Year After Logo Debacle
The former CEO of Bloomin' Brands was named the chain's new top executive.
July 30, 2026
Elizabeth Martínez pushes a shopping cart through a grocery store aisle, July 2, 2026, Cleveland, Texas.
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The 'Rockets and Feathers' Effect: Inflation Eases but Grocery Bills Do Not
Food price inflation peaked in 2022, but prices have not reversed course in the years since.
July 29, 2026
Auctioneer Jonathan Klunk shows a black bow tie worn by KFC founder Harland Sanders, Shelbyville, Ky., July 22, 2026.
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Colonel Sanders' Signature Bow Tie, Personal Planner Sold at Auction
Sanders' 1964 planner — with a handwritten list of herbs and spices — was the top sale of the night.
July 29, 2026
Cars line up at the pumps of a Gulf Oil station on the Massachusetts Turnpike near Boston, July 19, 2026.
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Americans' Confidence in U.S. Economy Falls as Iran Conflict Sends Gas Prices Higher
Consumers remain soured on the economy after five years of elevated inflation.
July 29, 2026
A tostada with bluefin tuna is prepared at Californios in San Francisco, July 16, 2026.
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With a Historic 3 Michelin Stars, a Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco Defies Stereotypes
It's a first for a Mexican restaurant anywhere in the world.
July 28, 2026
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Groceries, Back-to-School Items Could See Impact from Higher Oil Prices
Grocery chain Albertsons lowered its outlook amid pressure on its core business and a pullback in spending.
July 24, 2026
A spicy cocktail called Green Doctor, made with tomatillo, green apple, shiso and horseradish, shown in New York, June 23, 2026.
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Tastes in Cocktails Shift Toward Spicy, Savory
Agave-based spirits tequila and mezcal, in particular, offer a favorable flavor profile.
July 24, 2026
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Ford Plant Workers Fired for Alleged Snack Theft
All this over a cookie and some chips and crackers.
July 23, 2026
Baseball trading cards, gum and packs are displayed in Phoenix, July 15, 2026.
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Now-Obsolete Baseball Card 'Wax Packs' See Resurgence
The packs — including a powdery, sugar-coated board of gum — first emerged in the 1950s.
July 20, 2026
A sale sign at a grocery store in Wheeling, Ill., June 25, 2026.
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Retail Sales Up Just 0.2% in June, but Shoppers Are Resilient
The report said consumers bought cars and took advantage of summer sales events.
July 17, 2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh appears before the House Financial Services Committee, Washington, July 14, 2026.
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Warsh Says Fed Has 'No Tolerance' for High Inflation but Provides No Hints on Next Move
Fed policymakers, he told lawmakers, "share a resolute commitment to restoring price stability.”
July 15, 2026
Pumps at a gas station in Buffalo Grove, Ill., June 25, 2026.
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Inflation Cools More Than Expected as Gas Costs Fall, Underlying Prices Ease
Prices saw the largest monthly drop in four years.
July 14, 2026