Two Smithfield meat processing plants in Illinois closed due to coronavirus concerns
Smithfield Foods Inc. announced Friday that it will shutter operations at its Monmouth, Illinois, plant beginning Monday and until further notice. The company's location in St. Charles, Illinois, is also being closed until early May so that it can be cleaned and social distancing requirements put into place.
Smithfield Foods Inc. announced Friday that it will shutter operations at its Monmouth, Illinois, plant beginning Monday and until further notice. The company's location in St. Charles, Illinois, is also being closed until early May so that it can be cleaned and social distancing requirements put into place.
Major changes planned for restaurants due to COVID-19
Restaurants will have to struggle through another month by offering carryout, and when they do re-open, they will look and feel a lot different than we remember.
Restaurants will have to struggle through another month by offering carryout, and when they do re-open, they will look and feel a lot different than we remember.
Wendy’s offering free 4-piece spicy and crispy chicken nuggets on Friday, April 24
No purchase is necessary and the promotion is applicable at every Wendy’s drive-thru.
No purchase is necessary and the promotion is applicable at every Wendy’s drive-thru.
You can get a free Doritos Locos taco at Taco Bell on April 21
Taco Tuesday is extra special with some free tacos.
Taco Tuesday is extra special with some free tacos.
Half a dozen meat processing plants shut down because of coronavirus outbreaks
About a half dozen meat packing plants have been closed because of coronavirus outbreaks.
About a half dozen meat packing plants have been closed because of coronavirus outbreaks.
Americans stockpile frozen pizza, causing potential shortage, amid coronavirus
During the month of March, Americans bought $275 million worth of frozen pizza, which is an increase of 92% from the same time period last year.
During the month of March, Americans bought $275 million worth of frozen pizza, which is an increase of 92% from the same time period last year.
Georgia dad creates hibachi dinner for son's birthday
A Fayetteville father recently got creative with his family's dinner while sheltering in place.
A Fayetteville father recently got creative with his family's dinner while sheltering in place.
Burger King offering free Whoppers for students who answer scholarly questions while schools are closed
Questions will appear daily on the fast-food chain’s various social media pages.
Questions will appear daily on the fast-food chain’s various social media pages.
Nonprofit aims to revive restaurant jobs while providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines
Off Their Plate, a nonprofit organization with the aim of reviving restaurant jobs and providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, launched this week in Chicago.
Off Their Plate, a nonprofit organization with the aim of reviving restaurant jobs and providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, launched this week in Chicago.
Meat plant closes after 293 workers test positive; nation's meat supply could take a hit
A meat plant in South Dakota is being shut down after 293 of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
A meat plant in South Dakota is being shut down after 293 of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
Panera, Subway and Potbelly selling groceries during pandemic
Panera, Subway and Potbelly are among the restaurant chains selling groceries to be helpful and to make up for lost cash during the pandemic.
Panera, Subway and Potbelly are among the restaurant chains selling groceries to be helpful and to make up for lost cash during the pandemic.
DoubleTree hotel shares signature chocolate chip cookie recipe for the first time ever
Dreaming of cozying up in fresh linens and ordering room service?
Dreaming of cozying up in fresh linens and ordering room service?
Study finds one in five Texans admit to drinking alcohol while working from home
Alcohol.org conducted a survey of 3,000 people working from home across the U.S. to see how many are drinking during what's considered their workday.
Alcohol.org conducted a survey of 3,000 people working from home across the U.S. to see how many are drinking during what's considered their workday.
Disney shares Dole Whip recipe while theme parks remain closed
While its theme parks remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney has started sharing the recipes for some of their most popular snacks -- including the fan-favorite Dole Whip.
While its theme parks remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney has started sharing the recipes for some of their most popular snacks -- including the fan-favorite Dole Whip.
Florida vegetables an unexpected victim of coronavirus
Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can’t sell to restaurants, theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus.
Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can’t sell to restaurants, theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus.
Comfort food: Disney releases recipe for the world-famous churros from its parks
The recipe consists of eight ingredients that are typically found in most pantries.
The recipe consists of eight ingredients that are typically found in most pantries.
United Center turns into food hub to help support families during COVID-19 outbreak
The United Center is home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, and now it’s home to more than 460,000 pounds of food being stored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
The United Center is home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, and now it’s home to more than 460,000 pounds of food being stored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Waffle House closes more than 400 restaurants amid coronavirus pandemic
Atlanta-based Waffle House is reporting over 350 restaurants closed as the coronavirus spreads.
Atlanta-based Waffle House is reporting over 350 restaurants closed as the coronavirus spreads.
Chicago chef Rick Bayless starts effort to help laid-off food workers
Celebrity chef Rick Bayless has launched an effort to help restaurant workers who have been laid off during the coronavirus pandemic.
Celebrity chef Rick Bayless has launched an effort to help restaurant workers who have been laid off during the coronavirus pandemic.
Employee at North Side Whole Foods has coronavirus
An employee at the Whole Foods in Sauganash has coronavirus.
An employee at the Whole Foods in Sauganash has coronavirus.