Trump administration Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is no stranger to controversy. Look no further than the FDA bans on synthetic dyes in foods that have caused huge disruptions to restaurants and snack food supply chains. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg - because RFK, Jr. has set his sights quite a bit higher. During an interview on WABC 770 AM radio earlier this week, he called [...]
Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s is only the beginning
Virginia celebrated its first Buc-ee’s - which opened earlier this Summer near Harrisonburg off I-66 - in fine fashion. After all, Buc-ee’s is nearly universally beloved for its clean bathrooms, friendly staff, and delicious (and inexpensive) food. But Buc-ee’s has much bigger plans for the Old Dominion than ‘just’ one supersized gas station… Two (or three) to go Not content with dominating I-66, Buc-ee’s is [...]
These 5 frozen foods at Costco are better than any restaurant
Costco is legendary for cheap prices, generous portions, and just generally good food. (Plus, some new changes at Costco have made the shopping experience even better.) In fact, some of the frozen food is so good - there’s a good argument to be made that you can eat better at home than at a restaurant! Here are five frozen dishes you should definitely try for a delicious dinner at home: What delicious frozen [...]
8 states ban junk food purchases with SNAP benefits as health push gains steam
If you live in eight US states, rules changes are incoming to ban junk food purchases with SNAP benefits. (With additional states banning soda purchases.) The eight states: More specifically, these states have all received waivers from the federal government’s Department of Health and Human Services to modify their SNAP rules. (States can’t do this on their own, since SNAP is a federal program administered by the [...]
Keurig closes US factory and fires everyone – more could come soon
Keurig recently shut down its factory in Windsor, Virginia - and liquidated 379 jobs. That’s tough all on its own - Windsor’s a small town, and the loss of a major employer is a big impact - but unfortunately it could be just the beginning. Keurig is part of a conglomerate that also sells Dr Pepper and Snapple - and operates a whopping 30 manufacturing facilities. And its major competitors (like Coca-Cola) have been [...]
5 popular candies now contain banned ingredients
If you haven’t heard by now about the announced FDA ban on synthetic dyes, then you’ve probably been living under a rock. It’s a big deal with big impacts for big names - and while the ban is voluntary (at least for now), pressure is certainly ramping up for companies to get in compliance. (And while we’re focusing here on candy, there are actually a LOT of foods that contain these banned dyes.) These five iconic [...]
