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Boutique flower farms reshape how Americans gift with a new bouquet economy

Many shoppers are ditching the usual supermarket bouquets and are heading straight to boutique flower farms instead. Local growers are building demand for freshly cut stems, short seasonal runs and arrangements that stand out from the standard retail bouquet wrapped in plastic and packed by the dozen. Flowers remain the

These pasta shapes are everywhere now, and they’re not penne

Uncommon pasta shapes are starting to reach more U.S. grocery shelves as major brands and retailers expand their assortments beyond traditional cuts, giving shoppers more variety without changing how they cook at home. The shift signifies growing interest in something new and different, even as pasta remains a steady,

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

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

How 3 Financial Apps Helped My Marriage

How 3 Financial Apps Helped My Marriage

My husband and I have been married for eight years. After adding two kids into the mix, our finances became more complicated. We needed to know who was responsible for which bills, what we were saving for, and where our money was going each month. So we started trying financial

Snack boards expand as flexible eating replaces traditional meals

Snack boards, once tied to entertaining, are moving into everyday use as more consumers shift away from structured meals toward flexible, build-as-you-go eating. What started as a charcuterie spread has expanded into a format that now shows up at dinner, lunch and even breakfast, showing broader changes

Fetterman joins in introducing 'Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act'

Fetterman joins in introducing 'Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act'

Washington, D.C. — Legislation for hot-and-ready chicken being added to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was introduced yesterday, April 22. U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined U.S. Senators Jim Justice (R-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) in introducing