The Pantry
Long-form stories, profiles of innovative founders, and deep dives into the history and culture of iconic snacks.
PepsiCo Cuts Chip Prices Up To 15% To Meet Evolving Demands
PepsiCo, a titan of consumer packaged goods, slashed U.
Choosing Sustainable Snack Packaging: A Guide to Real-World Costs and Benefits
Choosing sustainable snack packaging involves balancing cost, product protection, and end-of-life realities, with recyclability often proving more practical than compostability due to current infrastructure limitations. The ideal material depends on aligning with available waste management systems and consumer behavior.
Thrift stores uncover valuable 1960s Pyrex dish designs
Some vintage Pyrex pieces, once common in every kitchen, are now listed for upwards of $100,000 online, transforming forgotten dishes into potential fortunes, according to Allrecipes .
Chez Jay's Iconic Santa Monica Restaurant Continues to Charm Diners
For over two decades, Michael Anderson has co-owned Chez Jay, a Santa Monica institution where the Butter Steak still costs $19.
Discover the Best After Dinner Bourbons
Bourbons featuring prominent dessert-like notes like dark toffee and maple syrup are definitively displacing traditional brandies and ports, emerging as the most satisfying after-dinner digestifs.
Casey's adds 400 stores, boosting wings sales
Casey's plans to add at least 400 new stores over the next three years, expanding its footprint by over 130 locations annually, according to Bisnow .
Heineken Appoints Rafael Oliveira as New CEO from JDE Peet's
Rafael Oliveira, who led coffee and tea giant JDE Peet's to EUR 8.
Nestlé rolls out massive automation at new distribution hub
Nestlé USA just poured $330 million into a single 700,000-square-foot distribution center in Arvin, California.
Mars cuts virgin plastic 5.9% using 2019 benchmark
While Mars cut virgin plastic use by 5.
Seattle's Italian Restaurants: Fresh Takes & Enduring Classics
Seattle's Italian dining scene now presents a surprising spectrum, from Roma's $35 three-course meal to Mezzanotte's $150 nine-course 'Nonnakase' tasting menu.
Electric pressure cookers: 3-year average, care extends lifespan
An Instant Pot, a brand synonymous with reliability, may only last about three years of frequent use before needing replacement or repair, according to Tasting Table .
Sea Buckthorn Signals Functional Berry Surge in Snacks & Drinks
Sea buckthorn, once a niche ingredient, now rapidly appears in mainstream food and beverage products across the United States.
Ina Garten's Flag Cake: A Fourth of July Favorite
Ina Garten's iconic Berry Flag Cake, a Fourth of July staple, demands only one 'fussy' step: piping the icing.
X-Therma Launches New Biopreservation Platform Amid Cold Chain Pressures
A new biopreservation system from X-Therma now extends the viability of cell-based therapies from hours to five days without freezing, directly challenging the core premise of traditional cold chain l
Nespresso diversifies delivery partners for sustainability goals
Nespresso now offers free coffee capsule recycling pickups with new order deliveries, a service available in select ZIP codes for orders over $50, reports Supply Chain Dive .
Molson Coors expands cheap beer strategy to reach young drinkers
As inflation pinches wallets, Molson Coors makes a surprising move: reviving higher-alcohol Keystone Ice, expanding Miller High Life flavors, and targeting young drinkers on TikTok.
Tyson Foods promotes Wes Morris to COO effective June 15, 2026
The appointment of Wes Morris as Tyson Foods' new Chief Operating Officer, effective June 15, 2026, coincides with the company's beef business reporting a $240 million loss in Q2 2026, according to Po
Keurig Dr Pepper Splits into Two Companies for Coffee Focus
Keurig Dr Pepper is spending €15.
Ingredion Acquires Tate & Lyle for $3.7 Billion
Tate & Lyle shareholders are set to receive a 64% premium on their shares, as US rival Ingredion agrees to acquire the company for $3.7 billion in an all-cash deal.
McDonald's France swaps tartar sauce and cheese for mayo on McFish
In France, McDonald's serves a Filet-O-Fish that's missing its signature tartar sauce and slice of cheese, opting instead for plain mayonnaise.
Reduce Cabbage Odor with Roasting and Vinegar
Adding just one teaspoon of white vinegar to cooking cabbage can neutralize 60-70% of its notorious odor, offering a simple solution to a long-standing kitchen problem, according to disabled-world .
Cosmic Brownie Blizzard: Dairy Queen Secret Menu
You can now order a Dairy Queen Blizzard that tastes exactly like a Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie.
Hershey's s'mores program sees 9.28% sales growth
In 2025, consumers spent nearly $250 million on Hershey’s branded chocolate for s'mores, a 9% increase from the prior year, according to FoodDive .
Nestlé buys out yfood, boosting its healthy meal drink portfolio
Nestlé just paid $523 million to fully acquire yfood Labs, a ready-to-drink meal maker.
Death Wish Coffee Co. Powers Up With New High-Caffeine Blend
A single 6 oz. serving of Death Wish Coffee Co.'s new Power Surge blend contains approximately 210mg of caffeine, a staggering 20% more than their already potent Dark Roast and nearly triple that of a
J&J Snack Foods consolidates plants, eyes Q2 2026 distribution shifts
J&J Snack Foods, known for its iconic ICEE and Slushie Puppie machines, is closing three manufacturing plants across Georgia, North Carolina, and California by Q2 2026, while simultaneously investing
Taco Seasoning Pantry Hack for BBQ Pickles
To season pickles with taco seasoning, home cooks add one packet to the jar, seal, shake, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
Creatine Powers Cognitive Function in Emerging Research
New research in 2026 challenges decades of assumptions.
Mondelēz deploys AI to cut distribution center costs
Mondelēz International is halfway through a $1.
Ferrero Buys WK Kellogg Co. for $23 Per Share
Ferrero's U.S. sales surged from $300 million in 2017 to over $3 billion last year, a tenfold increase in just a few years, according to Food Dive . This expansion confirms a relentless push into the