A Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Assortment party bag that once held 29 ounces was found at 23.9 ounces in a comparison highlighted this year, with both bags carrying a $19.99 price tag. That’s 5.1 ounces less candy for the same sticker price. And with Halloween approaching, Hershey’s is hardly the only familiar candy brand with smaller big bags. Other comparisons show slimmer Reese’s and M&M’s packages, even as the cost of [...]
Louisiana community loses family-owned grocery store after just 5 years
Louisiana has joined the growing list of grocery store closures reshaping shopping in 2026, but this loss feels especially local. Olinde’s Grocery in New Roads closed permanently on October 2 after serving the community for five years. The family-owned market at 419 Main Street promoted its meat counter, deli and bakery alongside everyday grocery items. Its disappearance leaves one fewer independent choice for shoppers who [...]
California airline-catering facility closure affects 72 jobs
A California airline-catering facility near San Francisco International Airport was listed for permanent closure, adding another food operation to the state’s recent losses after a frozen-food factory announced a separate shutdown. The Flying Food Group site in Burlingame affects 72 jobs, according to California WARN data. The filing names the facility at 50 Adrian Court and lists October 13, 2026, as the closure’s effective [...]
Tennessee Buc-ee’s well-paying job listings now point to a fall 2027 opening
Buc-ee’s is doubling down on Tennessee, but West Tennessee may have to wait a little longer than earlier projections suggested. Current company job listings for the travel center under construction near Gallaway now describe the opening as coming in fall 2027. That is later than the May 2027 target reported when site work began and more specific than Buc-ee’s public opening schedule, which lists the location only for 2027. [...]
Arizona-based restaurant chain files for bankruptcy and closes 12 locations
A popular restaurant chain known for its health-conscious menu is closing locations as it attempts to overcome financial challenges. The company has filed for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about its long-term future as it seeks a buyer to help keep the business going. True Food Kitchen closes 12 restaurants True Food Kitchen filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October 4, 2026, and closed 12 [...]
Wingstop is putting Sour Patch Kids candy on chicken wings starting tomorrow (Tuesday)
Wingstop is about to put actual Sour Patch Kids candy on chicken wings. Starting Tuesday, October 27, the chain plans to offer a new Halloween flavor called Wicked Punch, combining a redberry glaze with pieces of the famously sour candy. It's a limited-time experiment with a definite end date: Wingstop says the flavor disappears after November 5. The collaboration also gives customers a reason to use Club Wingstop, the [...]
