The FDA Is Phasing Out Food Dyes You Probably Really Need.

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?

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...
C-Stores Won the Foodservice War. Now They Have to Run a Kitchen.

C-Stores Won the Foodservice War. Now They Have to Run a Kitchen.

Summary In Q3 2025, 15% of c-store prepared food visits were converted QSR occasions. In 38% of those cases, the consumer had specifically considered McDonald’s first, according to Technomic’s February 2026 Future of Convenience Stores report. C-store foodservice grew...