Flavor and Wellness

Inflation

4 articles

A family's Fourth of July cookout with fewer traditional items due to rising food costs, showing a pivot to simpler dishes.
Recipes

Fourth of July cookouts: Rising costs spark recipe pivot

This week, the average cost of ground beef for a family of four's Fourth of July burgers surged by a hefty 25% in major metropolitan areas.

Isabella Cortez·June 23, 2026
A bartender making a cocktail in a New York City bar, with a patron looking at the menu, symbolizing the impact of rising cocktail prices on consumer spending.
Drinks

Consumers Rethink Spending as Cocktail Prices Climb Higher

In New York City, signature cocktails now command upwards of $25, a price unthinkable just years ago.

Daniel Moretti·May 8, 2026
Spectators at the Masters golf tournament enjoying affordable food and drinks amidst the beautiful scenery of Augusta National.
Food

Masters Fans Enjoy Low Food Prices Defying Industry Trends

Egg salad and pimento cheese sandwiches at the Masters have cost $1.

Isabella Cortez·April 12, 2026
A family at a fast food drive-thru looking dismayed at the menu board, symbolizing the widespread customer backlash against soaring fast food prices and the perceived breakdown in value.
Food

Customer Backlash Hits Fast Food Giants as Prices Soar

A growing customer backlash against rising fast food prices is squeezing household budgets and hitting major brands. Consumers are changing dining habits in response to a perceived breakdown in value.

Isabella Cortez·March 30, 2026