The coffee category is seeing a growing “proffee” movement as major chains lean into high-protein beverages to appeal to health-conscious consumers. Both Dunkin’ and Starbucks have launched protein-focused drinks as part of their 2025–2026 menu expansions, reflecting shifting dietary priorities and interest in functional drinks. However, there’s more to consider when it comes to “proffee” than just the protein [...]
Food lovers’ heartbreak: Time Out Market exits Chicago and Boston
Two major urban food halls operated by Time Out Market are shutting their doors on January 23, marking a significant retreat for the high‑profile food and drink concept in the United States. The closures affect locations in Chicago’s Fulton Market district and Boston’s Fenway neighborhood, leaving only one remaining U.S. outpost. What is the Time Out Market? Time Out Market is a premium food hall concept launched by the [...]
Restaurant chains are exiting Missouri at an alarming speed
Missouri’s dining landscape is rapidly changing as restaurant chains continue to shut down locations across the state, with some brands eliminating their Missouri presence altogether. From casual dining to fast food, the pace of closures has accelerated in recent months, signaling deeper challenges for chain operators trying to stay profitable. TGI Fridays makes a full exit from Missouri One of the most striking examples [...]
Hundreds of California workers face job loss as major cannery prepares to close
Del Monte Foods has confirmed it will close one of its long-running fruit canning facilities in California, ending operations at a plant that has served the region for decades. The move is part of a broader restructuring after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began a court-supervised sale process. End of an Era for Central Valley Cannery Del Monte Foods has announced the closure of its longstanding fruit [...]
When corporate pledges crack: Marriott and the cage-free egg controversy
Marriott International—a hospitality giant that bills itself as a leader in global travel—now finds itself at the center of growing outrage. What began as a widely praised animal‑welfare pledge has transformed into a flashpoint in the broader debate over corporate responsibility, ethics in food sourcing, and whether big brands can truly be held accountable for the promises they make. A pledge made, a deadline missed Back [...]
Beloved vegetarian brand Amy’s Kitchen shuts down its California fast-food experiment
Amy’s Kitchen, the organic food company best known for its frozen vegetarian meals, is closing its last remaining Amy’s Drive Thru fast-food restaurant in California, effectively ending its short-lived push into the quick-service restaurant space. The final location, in Rohnert Park, is scheduled to close in March 2026, marking a quiet exit from a concept the company once described as a bold alternative to traditional fast [...]
