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Jennifer Allen

Grilling season starts early as first warm days drive quick, one-meal grocery runs

The first stretch of warm weather kicks off grilling season for many households, and early grocery trips show how people plan those meals. Shoppers often start weeks before Memorial Day and build meals around items that move from cart to grill with little prep. About 40% of shoppers begin grilling

AAPI Heritage Month pantry staples that unlock dozens of dishes

AAPI Heritage Month, observed each May, brings pantry staples from Asian American and Pacific Islander cooking into focus, including ingredients that serve as bases or seasonings. These staples have become everyday tools in home kitchens, cutting down prep and keeping meals on track without turning dinner into a full project.

Dole’s pineapple empire turns 125 as global demand keeps climbing

Pineapples are filling shelves and carts around the world, as Dole celebrates its 125-year legacy in pineapple production and trade. Demand continues to climb across fresh, canned and processed categories, with year-round availability now standard after decades of expansion in supply and distribution. The milestone comes with a

Seaweed gains ground in US kitchens as chefs look beyond sushi

Seaweed moves beyond sushi rolls and into dishes that you might not suspect. Chefs, food brands and beverage makers are working it into snacks, baked goods and cocktails, using familiar formats to reach a wider audience. That interest in nutrient-dense, lower-impact ingredients gives seaweed a real shot at

Historic buildings reimagined as high-end stays as adaptive reuse expands

Old buildings are getting a new lease on life as many are being converted into boutique hotels and resorts. Developers and hotel brands are turning historical sites into high-end stays that keep their original architecture while meeting current hospitality demand. The approach is becoming a go-to move across

Tuna protections gain urgency as global stocks face uneven recovery

Uneven recovery across global tuna stocks raises fresh concern among regulators and scientists, even after years of tighter controls and improved oversight. Ahead of World Tuna Day on May 2, pressure builds to tighten enforcement of catch limits and curb illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing as demand remains high and

Before the crowds take over, these beach towns shine

Beach towns get a short window when the days move easily and the usual bottlenecks have not yet taken over. In the weeks before the summer crowds heighten, that period reveals a version of these locations where roads are clear, parking is open and reservations are still available. More travelers