A longtime Florida fruit processing company is preparing to cut more than 100 jobs as it winds down operations at one of its facilities, adding to the growing wave of layoffs hitting the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Peterson Brands recently confirmed plans to close its Fort Myers-area juice plant, a move that will impact approximately 135 employees. The company filed notices indicating the layoffs are expected [...]
Florida rolls out major SNAP crackdown targeting soda, candy, and processed snacks
Florida shoppers using SNAP benefits are suddenly discovering that some of the most popular grocery items in America are no longer eligible at checkout. The controversial new pilot program is already igniting debate over government oversight, public health, and what families should be allowed to buy with food assistance funds. Florida begins controversial SNAP pilot program targeting soda and candy Florida has launched a [...]
Kansas is finally catching up with Missouri and getting its own Buc-ee’s
Kansas is finally getting its first real taste of Buc-ee's, and the location is designed for crowds. The first Kansas Buc-ee's is planned for Kansas City, Kansas, near Kansas Speedway, at 601 Village West Parkway. Buc-ee's has listed Kansas City, Kansas, among its estimated 2027 openings, while local officials previously approved a development agreement for the project. Missouri got the region's first Buc-ee's back in [...]
Three major restaurant chains are STILL closing locations across the U.S.
The restaurant shakeout is not slowing down, and three familiar chains are closing more locations as the industry keeps getting tougher. For fans of once-packed dining chains that ultimately filed for bankruptcy, the latest wave is another sign that even household names are not safe from shrinking footprints. Pizza Hut, Wendy's, and Red Robin are all tied to broader closure plans in the first half of 2026 as companies try [...]
Over 1,000 jobs cut nationwide as food supplier spirals into bankruptcy
A major supplier behind some of America’s most recognizable meal kits is collapsing under the weight of recalls, lost business and mounting financial pressure. Now, more than 1,000 workers across several states are expected to lose their jobs as the company fights to survive bankruptcy proceedings. FreshRealm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy FreshRealm, a national fresh-food manufacturing and fulfillment company, filed [...]
A beloved Delaware coffee shop has poured its last cup after 15 years
For years, it was a familiar stop for coffee, pastries, and conversation just outside downtown Rehoboth Beach. Now, longtime customers are saying goodbye to one of the area’s best-known local cafés after an abrupt closure announcement. A bittersweet farewell for a Rehoboth Beach favorite The Point Coffee House and Bake Shoppe officially closed its doors on March 19, ending a 15-year run serving the Rehoboth Beach [...]
