Candy company behind Rocky Road, Abba-Zaba, others, to close Hayward factory
Annabelle Candy Company, the Hayward-based candy manufacturer behind Abba-Zaba, Big Hunk, and Rocky Road, among other sweet tooths' favorites, will close its factory this fall.
Which drinks contain brominated vegetable oil? Food additive now banned by FDA
Which drinks contain brominated vegetable oil? The use of BVO in food and beverages is now officially banned under an FDA rule that went into effect on Aug. 2, 2024.
Lead found in nearly half of dark chocolate, other cocoa products, study finds
Most of the chocolate products that were tested were deemed safe by FDA standards, but researchers caution about exceeding portion sizes.
IHOP’s all-you-can-eat pancakes deal is back: What to know
IHOP’s all-you-can-eat pancakes deal is back for a limited time, the company said. It’s the latest restaurant chain with a budget-friendly offer to lure in diners.
San Jose woman sentenced for importing infested fruit
A woman from San Jose was sentenced this week to three months in jail for illegally importing infested fruit from Vietnam.
A big change is coming to Taco Bell drive-thrus across the US
A big change could be coming to the way customers order at their local Taco Bell drive-thru.
Krispy Kreme getting into the Olympic spirit with $1 doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is getting into the Olympic spirit with $1 doughnuts.
McDonald's same-store sales fall for 1st time since pandemic
The burger chain launched a promotion in May to help boost customer traffic and declining restaurant sales.
National Chicken Wing Day 2024 features deals and freebies
If you’re in the mood for wings, these restaurants have a variety of great deals in your area.
Guacamole, salsa, recalled in 5 states due to risk of 'sometimes fatal' illness
Guacamole and salsa products sold at Kroger grocery stores are among a long list of products that have been recalled due to a risk of listeria contamination, the Food and Drug Administration announced on its website on Friday, July 26.
Can boneless wings include bones? High court weighs in
A divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday that consumers should not expect boneless wings to be free of bones.
Former PepsiCo executive files lawsuit over Flamin' Hot Cheetos origin story
Richard Montañez was a janitor before climbing up the ladder to become PepsiCo's vice president of multicultural sales and marketing. He also claims he invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
Champagne sales down worldwide in 2024, industry executives cite lack of 'cheer'
One executive claims a lack of "cheer" worldwide caused bubbly sales to go flat in the first half of 2024, according to an earnings call this week.
Costco coming to this East Bay city
Costco is officially on its way to Brentwood.
After years of rebuilding, iconic Napa wineries reopen with high-tech, fire-resistant upgrades
Signorello Estate in Napa and Sterling Vineyards in Calistoga have reopened with state-of-the-art upgrades after years of renovations and construction. They were devastated in separate wildfires that tore through wine country.
In-N-Out isn't ranked as best fast food burger in America in new poll, see who is
Depending on your standards for a great fast food burger, these restaurants were at the top of the list nationwide based on a recent poll.
This California chain beats In-N-Out for best fast food burger in America
The list is full of popular regional burger chains, including In-N-Out, White Castle, Whataburger, and Culver's.
Chick-fil-A no longer America's best fast-food restaurant
After nine years on the top, Chick-fil-A has been unseated as America's best fast-food restaurant.
Survey reveals most popular pizza topping
When it comes to topping preference this particular one is a must-have for people enjoying a slice of pizza.
Rare orange lobster almost cooked up at Red Lobster
The 1-in-30-million orange lobster was caught off the coast of Canada and "accidentally delivered" to a Red Lobster in Pueblo, Colorado.