Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns earlier this year

Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.

KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic

KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.

Nestle launches plant-based tuna, dives into the alternative seafood market

Nestle, the world’s largest food company, announced on Thursday the launch of its plant-based tuna, becoming the latest company to dive into the growing seafood alternatives market.

Vive brand launching pumpkin spice spiked seltzer

Vive, a spiked seltzer company made by Braxton Brewing Company, is launching its pumpkin spice hard seltzer next month.

Girl Scouts debuting new cookie variety inspired by French toast

2021 just got a little sweeter. The Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new French toast-inspired cookie flavor to join their lineup of offerings in January.

300 Pizza Huts, mostly dine-in locations, to close after franchisee files for bankruptcy

Up to 300 Pizza Hut restaurants will be closed, most of them dine-in locations not well suited for carryout and delivery at a time when millions of people are sheltering and eating at home.

Returning vacationers face new constraints as coronavirus spikes

Countries in Europe and Asia that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.

Domino's to hire more than 20,000 workers in US

Domino's announced Monday that it will hire more than 20,000 employees nationwide for positions including delivery drivers, pizza makers, customer service representatives, managers and assistant managers.

Family turns to RV to stay connected amid coronavirus pandemic 

Donovan and Dana Santis were faced with a challenge when they received news that his mother had been diagnosed with leukemia. They simply had to see her, but she lives in Maine. 

Chick’n Cone's conical culinary concoctions come to St. Pete

The newest restaurant opening in St. Petersburg is Chick’n Cone, and it’s just what it sounds like: Chicken in waffle cones. The global franchise has brought its unusual conical culinary concoctions to St. Pete; their grand opening is this weekend. 

Brach’s launches ‘turkey dinner’ flavored candy corn

As if candy corn wasn’t already controversial enough, it’s back with all new Thanksgiving dinner-inspired flavors.

‘Fair Food Frenzy’ drive-thru style carnival food experience at Florida State Fairgrounds

Fairs and carnivals may be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but those seeking to satisfy their fair food cravings will have an opportunity to indulge in classic favorites such as corn dogs and funnel cakes without ever leaving their car.

Cruise lines suspend operations until at least Oct. 31 amid COVID-19 pandemic

“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.

YMCA offering free swim lessons across Tampa Bay

The YMCAs of the Tampa Bay area are once again offering free 'Safety Around Water' lessons starting Monday for kids.