Heinz debuts ‘Leftover Gravy’ condiment bottle inspired by 90s sitcom Friends ‘Moist Maker’ sandwich
An episode of the 1990s sitcom Friends is the inspiration behind The Kraft Heinz Company's first-ever squeezable bottle of their Homestyle Turkey Gravy.
An episode of the 1990s sitcom Friends is the inspiration behind The Kraft Heinz Company's first-ever squeezable bottle of their Homestyle Turkey Gravy.
Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
The iconic Easy-Bake Oven is back and selling like hotcakes
The Easy-Bake Oven has made a nostalgic return just in time for the holidays, but demand has been so high that it’s already sold out at major retailers.
The Easy-Bake Oven has made a nostalgic return just in time for the holidays, but demand has been so high that it’s already sold out at major retailers.
New study links ultra-processed foods to rising colon cancer risk among young adults
Ultra-processed items include boxed soups, frozen meals and products with long shelf lives — foods many Americans grew up eating in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Ultra-processed items include boxed soups, frozen meals and products with long shelf lives — foods many Americans grew up eating in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Trump administration announces trade deal which could lower prices of bananas, coffee
New trade frameworks with four Latin American nations could lower U.S. grocery prices for items like coffee and bananas. Here's what we know.
New trade frameworks with four Latin American nations could lower U.S. grocery prices for items like coffee and bananas. Here's what we know.
Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
New drive-thrus were banned on stretch of Hesperian Boulevard. Until now
New drive-thru restaurants have not been allowed along parts of Hesperian Boulevard for nearly 30 years, and on Thursday, Alameda County supervisors undid that ban.
New drive-thru restaurants have not been allowed along parts of Hesperian Boulevard for nearly 30 years, and on Thursday, Alameda County supervisors undid that ban.
Oakland hosts 1st 'Cocktail Week'
Oakland will host its first Cocktail Week, an event aimed at highlighting the city’s growing cocktail scene and supporting local businesses.
Oakland will host its first Cocktail Week, an event aimed at highlighting the city’s growing cocktail scene and supporting local businesses.
McDonald’s McRib is back, but only in these select cities
The McRib will be available beginning Nov. 11 in select cities.
The McRib will be available beginning Nov. 11 in select cities.
Should you wash your Thanksgiving turkey? What food experts say
As Thanksgiving approaches, the age-old question returns: should you wash your turkey before cooking it?
As Thanksgiving approaches, the age-old question returns: should you wash your turkey before cooking it?
Italian parsley recalled over possible salmonella contamination
The recalled parsley was sold to wholesalers in multiple states in September.
The recalled parsley was sold to wholesalers in multiple states in September.
New Sprouts grocery store coming to this East Bay city
A fast-growing specialty grocer is opening a new store in the East Bay.
A fast-growing specialty grocer is opening a new store in the East Bay.
Chick-fil-A launches holiday collection of cozy gifts and décor
Chick-fil-A is expanding its holiday lineup beyond the menu this year, adding cozy clothing, home goods and family entertainment
Chick-fil-A is expanding its holiday lineup beyond the menu this year, adding cozy clothing, home goods and family entertainment
Wendy’s to shutter hundreds of restaurants nationwide
Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants by the end of this year as part of a broader effort to streamline its operations and improve profitability.
Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants by the end of this year as part of a broader effort to streamline its operations and improve profitability.
Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
Vets and advocates keep an eye on government shutdown during Veteran's Day
Swords to Plowshares, a nonprofit which serves veterans, held an early celebration in Oakland on Friday to honor those who've served this country.
Swords to Plowshares, a nonprofit which serves veterans, held an early celebration in Oakland on Friday to honor those who've served this country.
Hooters revamps menu, updates uniforms as original owners take over
Hooters' original owners acquired the chain from bankruptcy, and are taking the restaurant back to its roots.
Hooters' original owners acquired the chain from bankruptcy, and are taking the restaurant back to its roots.
Chick-fil-A unveils holiday menu and return of popular milkshake
The fast-food chain is bringing back some of its signature holiday classics such as the Peppermint Chip Milkshake and Peppermint Iced Coffee.
The fast-food chain is bringing back some of its signature holiday classics such as the Peppermint Chip Milkshake and Peppermint Iced Coffee.
Veterans Day 2025 deals: Where Veterans can get free meals and discounts
Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank Veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals.
Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank Veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals.
College students face food insecurity as SNAP delays drag on
While food insecurity is often seen through the lens of families or homeless communities, another group faces the struggle at extremely high rates: college students.
While food insecurity is often seen through the lens of families or homeless communities, another group faces the struggle at extremely high rates: college students.