Mexican avocado ban lifted, US Embassy announces

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.

Hostess announces caffeinated doughnuts

Hostess says each Boost Jumbo Donette contains almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (50-70 milligrams). Each doughnut is three times larger than a regular-sized donette.

World's heaviest strawberry officially gets title from Guinness

Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.

US suspends avocado imports from Mexico

The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico has to do with a threat a safety inspector in Mexico received, as avocado exports are becoming the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles.

Dyer students growing fresh food through hydroponics

It might be freezing outside, but students in northwest Indiana are harvesting fresh food that makes it feel like summer.

Arizona restaurant forced to close after almost all of its staff members were poached by another restaurant

A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.

Antioch business celebrating 50th anniversary, due in part to pandemic

Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company’s name, you’ve almost certainly used their products.

Chicago area restaurant owners ask for government funds to save their businesses
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Chicago area restaurants say they are in crisis mode and may not be able to survive the winter. Now, they are calling on Congress to throw out a life raft before it's too late. Jim Romas, who owns Citrus Diner in Westmont, joined FOX 32 to talk about it.

Chicago's four Black-owned breweries collaborate on special craft beer offering

While the craft beer movement is booming all across Chicago, one group has been left behind. There are only four Black-owned breweries in the Chicago area.

Chick-fil-A Valentine’s Day trays return this year

Chick-fil-A’s Valentine’s Day trays return this year, with both sweet and savory options sure to warm your loved one’s heart.