Sustainability
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Impossible Burger will be sold in grocery stores next year
The move into retail will add to the approximately 5,000 restaurants in all 50 states where the plant-based burger is now available — a huge jump from about 50 restaurants a year ago.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 09, 2018
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McDonald's focuses on poultry with made-to-order meals
The addition of two new customizable products at more than 160 Washington restaurants comes as the chain looks to become a go-to chicken destination.
By Kristine Sherred • Nov. 02, 2018
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VeganBurg to bring plant-based comfort foods to 300 California locations
While chains like Panera and White Castle have added meatless options, the company hopes its 100% vegan burger menu will give it a meaningful slice of the market.
By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 23, 2018
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All but 2 burger chains fail antibiotics report card
Only Shake Shack and BurgerFi earned As on Chain Reaction's fourth annual antibiotic report, followed by Wendy's with a whopping D-.
By Kristine Sherred • Oct. 18, 2018
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All tapped out? Global warming could impact world beer supply
A new study found that drought and heat could hurt barley crops enough to spike beer prices and decrease supply by the end of the century.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2018
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Majority of diners will pay more for sustainable packaging
Forty-five percent of Americans consider sustainability when choosing a fast food outlet, but only 31% said those businesses clearly label items with proper disposal instructions, according to a study.
By Kristine Sherred
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McDonald's removes artificial ingredients from hamburgers
The fast-food giant is answering consumer demand for cleaner foods, phasing out artificial preservatives, flavors and colors from its signature menu item.
By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 28, 2018
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Impossible Burger goes to White Castle
The company is the first nationwide fast food chain to tap into the plant-based meat trend and now offers the slider at all 377 of its restaurants.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 13, 2018