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Starting Tuesday, Starbucks will increase the price of your morning coffee by 5 to 20 cents. The coffee shop chain did not comment on which drinks will be affected since prices differ for different regions Although, the company had an 18% boost in profits this quarter, the increase follows many […]

Every year on July 6, restaurants across the nation celebrate National Fried Chicken Day. This day is meant to celebrate “America’s restaurant staple food” and one of the nations most beloved southern entree. Chefs use this day to experiment with different flavors and techniques of cooking up this delicious eat. […]

Recent food trends have cast unfavorable sentiment towards the food and beverage industry. Genetically Modified Organisms illustrate the flaws in America’s food system. Generally, consumers mistrust GMO produce and its manufacturers, whether their information is accurate or not. Stigma towards GMOs include: 1. Unnaturally modified in labs 2. Consequences of […]

DineL.A. celebrates its biannual Restaurant Week starting Monday July 13- Sunday 26, 2015. Enjoy specially prix-fixe lunch and dinner from the finest restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Whether a tourist or native do not miss this opportunity to savor the diverse culinary experiences the city has to offer. Lunch […]

After a recently released report by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, Whole Foods Co-CEOs admit to overpricing packaged fruit. Inspectors previously stated it was the worse mislabeling they had seen in years. Whole Food  had denied all allegations until John Mackey and Water Robb apologized over a […]

On Monday, President Obama’s proposed a bill increasing the overtime salary threshold. Approximately five million workers would be affected by the increase. The new plan, which Obama announced in a HuffingtonPost blog, will almost double the current threshold from $23,660 to $50,440. Thousands of restaurant employers and workers would be […]

In the fall, MasterCard will begin testing biometrics to secure online payments. Customers will be required to hold up their phone and take a picture when completing an online purchase. Various methods of identification will be tested. Director of innovative solutions for combating fraud, Ajay Bhalla,  noted the ensuing generation […]

Due to Sintel Systems huge role in the expansion of the FroyoWorld franchise we are happy to announce the frozen yogurt chain has made its way to the Connecticut Science Center. Located at 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT 06103, a sweet treat should make your next visit to the science […]

Create your own pizza concept, 800° Degrees is serving up a lot more than delicious pizzas. Opened in January 2012, the quick service concept has been serving nothing but the freshest ingredients. Dishing out Neapolitan style pizza,  800° Degrees has quickly become a fan favorite. The seven store chain, all […]

According to the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, Whole Foods Grocers is mislabeling pre-packaged foods. Inspectors from consumer affairs say “this is the worst case of mislabeling they have seen in their careers.” Approximately 89% of packages violated federal rules, which sanctions how much a package could deviate […]