Grocery stores out of stock? Expert says winter storms to blame

An expert with the Food Industry Association says winter storms have played a role in recent grocery shortages, and this weekend’s looming storms stand to make matters worse.

Budweiser slipping golden cans into beer packs for chance to win $1M

Budweiser is putting golden cans into packs of beer as part of a $1 million grand prize contest. Here are all the ways fans can enter to win.

Los Angeles charity tackles food insecurity

For every medium Vegan Hero Pizza purchased, Fresh Brothers will donate 10% back to Support & Feed, a non-profit founded by Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish, during the pandemic to support vegan small businesses while addressing food insecurity.

Taco Bell 'Lover’s Pass' subscription will get you 30 days of tacos for $10

Taco Bell announced Thursday the nationwide debut of Taco Lover’s Pass, a service that allows fans to redeem one taco a day for 30 consecutive days for $10.

KFC's Beyond Fried Chicken debuts nationwide on Jan. 10

After years of testing, KFC is ready to make its Beyond Fried Chicken available to customers on Jan. 10.

'I've never seen prices like this before': Butcher says meat prices are up 40%

The Consumer Price Index says meat prices have gone up 13% over the last year, but one local butcher says it's even worse than that, saying prices have gone up closer to 40%.

Chipotle adds plant-based chorizo to menu for limited time

Some ingredients of Chipotle’s meatless chorizo, which gets its protein from peas, include chipotle peppers, tomato paste, crushed garlic, Spanish smoked paprika and extra virgin olive oil.

Spike in food prices expected to continue into 2022

Consumers are facing sticker shock at the grocery store and it's expected to continue in the new year. In November 2021, prices increased 7% from the previous year, the highest spike since 2008.

86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prop 12: New California law to impact pork and egg industries

The new law, authored by the Humane Society of the United States, bans the sale of veal from calves and pork from breeding pigs.

Manhattan Beach extends outdoor dining program, will explore long-term program

Manhattan Beach City Council voted to extend a program that lets restaurants set up dining decks on public streets and sidewalks. The mayor says it's a response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the region.

McDonald’s rolls out exercise bikes for dine-in customers in China

Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.

Los Angeles Mission exceeds goals in 'Race to Feed' campaign

The Los Angeles Mission has blown past its goal of distributing 100,000 meals to people in need this December, but hope to keep up momentum.

Pasadena closes outdoor dining on Colorado Boulevard ahead of Rose Parade

As the city of Pasadena prepares for the 2022 Rose Parade, the city has asked restaurants on Colorado Boulevard to take down their outdoor dining setups.