Sesame officially added to FDA's major food allergen list

A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.

Beyond Dry January: The rise of non-alcoholic drinks in the adult beverage market

Ditching alcohol in the first month of the year has become a trend, but the beverage industry sees opportunity in non-alcoholic drinks beyond just Dry January.

Can’t stop at just one potato chip? Blame your genes, study says

A new study out of Japan focused on a genetic mechanism that had a strong correlation to the suppression of overeating high-calorie foods.

Foods we're leaving behind in 2022

Say farewell to some of these fan-favorite foods because we’re leaving them behind in 2022.

New federal food label law has unintended effect: Sesame now in more foods

Many manufacturers now find it simpler and less expensive to add sesame to a product — and to label it — than to try to keep it away from other foods or equipment with sesame.

Christmas cookie map: The most popular searches by state

Gingerbread? Polish Christmas? Find out which type of Christmas cookie is being mostly searched in your state.

Taco Bell may permanently add fries to menu to better compete with McDonald's

Taco Bell's CEO said that while dinner and late-night business is on par with McDonald’s and other rivals, the chain’s breakfast and lunch dayparts are “significantly” behind.

McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty

Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.

Baby formula recalled due to potential cross-contamination

ByHeart is recalling some of its infant formula out of an abundance of caution after a sample from a third-party manufacturing facility tested positive for bacteria. 

TGI Friday's-branded 'mozzarella sticks' snacks contain no mozzarella, lawsuit claims

“Had plaintiff known the truth — i.e., that the products do not contain any mozzarella cheese — they would not have been willing to purchase them at all."