Restaurant Hiring Has Stalled for Three Years
Restaurants and bars shed nearly 33,000 jobs in June 2026, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revised May’s initially reported gain down by 10,300 jobs, according to Nation’s Restaurant News.¹ The industry has added positions at just 0.62% annually...
The Trade Negotiations That Will Impact Foodservice Most This Year
There is a trade negotiation happening right now that may have a major impact on restaurant and foodservice operators. July 1, 2026 is the mandatory six-year review date for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the trade framework that governs the...
The FDA Is Phasing Out Food Dyes You Probably Really Need.
Ten years ago, General Mills announced it was removing artificial colors from its cereals. Consumers pushed back so hard that within two years, classic Trix, the neon-bright version with Red 40 and Yellow 6, was back on shelves. General Mills publicly acknowledged...
Is There Hope for Those of Us Who Still Love Craft Beer?
Many of us don’t want craft beer to fail. We’ve spent too many Saturday afternoons in taprooms sampling a flight of beers, then digging into one for the rest of the evening. Looking at the numbers for the business coming out of 2025, it may be hard to stay...
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