Stephanie Gravalese

1 week ago | creators.yahoo.com | Stephanie Gravalese

The salmonella egg recall is growing — and so is the company’s response. August Egg Company has now recalled over 1.7 million dozen eggs processed at its Hilmar, California plant and distributed across nine states, according to the FDA. In a public statement, the company said the recall was initiated “out of an abundance of caution” following possible contamination with Salmonella enteritidis, a common foodborne pathogen that can cause serious illness.

1 week ago | forbes.com.br | Stephanie Gravalese

Os preços dos ovos estão finalmente caindo nos Estados Unidos. Depois de dois anos de altos e baixos nas prateleiras dos supermercados — primeiro por causa da gripe aviária, depois pela inflação e pelo pânico — o Índice de Preços ao Consumidor (CPI, na sigla em inglês) de maio mostrou que os ovos continuam sua lenta trajetória de volta à acessibilidade.

2 weeks ago | foodandwine.com | Stephanie Gravalese

Credit: Food & Wine / Nissin Foods USA Cup Noodles is going full pickle this summer. The iconic instant ramen brand is releasing a limited-edition Dill Pickle flavor starting June 21 — a tangy twist on its classic cup-style noodles, designed to be prepared with hot water and ready in five minutes. It’s a bold move — but not entirely surprising. From pickle popsicles to dirty martinis with a splash of brine, the sour-savory flavor has become a staple across snacks, sauces, and sips.

2 weeks ago | foodandwine.com | Stephanie Gravalese

Credit: FreshSplash / Getty ImagesPrivate label products are gaining consumer trust, with 59% of U.S. shoppers saying they trust store brands — especially when endorsed by retailers they already depend on, according to a 2025 NielsenIQ analysis. Store brands are no longer just budget alternatives—they frequently provide similar quality to national brands, and in some instances, they are produced by the same manufacturers with slight variations in formulation and packaging.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Stephanie Gravalese

Even as egg prices drop, consumer confidence isn’t cracking back so easily. Getty Images Egg prices are finally falling. After two years of whiplash at the grocery store—first from avian flu, then inflation, then panic—the May Consumer Price Index showed eggs continuing their slow descent back toward affordability. But just as shoppers might be feeling a little more stable about their morning scramble, an egg recall due to has many doing a double take at the carton.