Food Network

McDonald's has announced the launch of a new advertising network, moving into the fast-growing retail media space. The move means the fast food giant will sell ad space across its own channels, joining retailers and brands that have built media businesses on their customer data and reach. Industry observers are watching how a restaurant chain competes in a space dominated by grocery and e-commerce players.

JJ, an intersex, visibly disabled, queer, biracial and immunocompromised person, has issued a mutual aid request for October, saying their household is facing food and medicine insecurity. The appeal, shared within mutual aid networks, has drawn small-scale support and boosts as community members circulate it to help cover basic needs.

Several communes in the Hautes-Pyrénées area have been ordered to restrict use of tap water for drinking and food preparation after pollution affected the Neste water supply. Local reports say residents must rely on alternative water distributions while authorities test the network. The restrictions cover alimentary uses, and people are sharing warnings and updates across the region.

Celebrity chef and Food Network personality Ina Garten says she would not agree to a film about her life unless it told her story accurately, declining any biopic that would alter or embellish the facts. The remarks by the Barefoot Contessa star are drawing attention as Hollywood continues its run of high-profile musician and celebrity biopics.

Dunkin' has launched its Halloween lineup in the United States, introducing a slate of new themed beverages for the season, as reported by Food Network. The seasonal menu arrives ahead of the holiday, and searches for the full menu details are climbing as fans look up what drinks and treats are available and for how long.

As war in Sudan destroys state infrastructure and services, mutual aid networks have stepped in to provide food, care and coordination for communities. A report by Waging Nonviolence argues Sudanese society is learning to govern itself without the state, drawing attention to grassroots organising under collapse.

California has $13.5 million in funding available for nutrition incentive programs, which help low-income shoppers buy more fresh fruits and vegetables, typically by matching benefits spent at farmers markets and similar outlets. The announcement, reported by the Ag Information Network of the West, signals continued state investment in food access and support for local agricultural producers.

Health coverage is examining a Cyclospora outbreak tied to strawberries, asking how the parasite reached consumers on a fruit typically out of season in winter. The report points to year-round supply chains as a possible factor, weighing the convenience of fresh produce in February against the food-safety risks that longer, faster distribution networks can carry.

Alex Drummond, daughter of Food Network star Ree Drummond, has admitted she did one thing with her newborn that she had sworn she would never do. The Pioneer Woman shared the confession, touching on the gap between parenting plans made before a baby arrives and the realities of life with a newborn. Parents online have been responding to the relatable admission.

BSides Hampton Roads is holding a networking reception on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Old Dominion University. The catered event, offering food and drinks, is open to sponsors, speakers, volunteers and attendees. Organizers describe it as a two-hour opportunity to connect with the Hampton Roads cybersecurity community ahead of the conference activities.

South Korea's CJ CheilJedang and US agricultural giant Archer-Daniels-Midland are set to create a joint venture focused on amino acids, according to a business news roundup. The partnership would combine CJ's fermentation-based amino acid production with ADM's global agricultural and distribution network. The move reflects growing demand for amino acids used in animal feed and food ingredients.

A Gaza resident has spent a week raising money online and is still short of a €200 target to cover essential needs, sharing a GoFundMe link and asking the public for small donations. The appeal is circulating through a verification network of fundraising campaigns for people in Gaza, where many families rely on such drives to buy food, medicine and other basics during the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Researchers report that hidden RNA networks enable the tomato leafminer, a major agricultural pest, to survive starvation. The findings shed light on the molecular mechanisms the insect uses to endure food scarcity, which could inform new pest-control strategies for protecting tomato crops.

Convenience retailer Kent Kwik is preparing to open its first new-build travel center in Tennessee, marking an expansion of the chain into that state. The company operates a network of convenience stores and fuel stations, and the location will serve travelers with fuel, food and retail offerings.

People magazine has published a retrospective looking at the chefs who helped launch the Food Network, tracing where the channel's original personalities are today. The piece revisits the early days of the cable network and profiles its first wave of culinary stars, prompting readers to reminisce about the network's origins and how its lineup has changed over the decades.

Grocery Dive has published a roundup of the leading grocery trade shows scheduled for 2027, highlighting the industry events where retailers, suppliers and food brands showcase products and network. The list gives grocers and vendors a planning calendar for the year, though no specific dates or venues were detailed in the headline.

Food companies lack visibility into escalating climate risks threatening their supply chains, according to Reuters analysis. Extreme weather is increasingly disrupting sourcing and logistics, yet many firms do not track climate exposure across their supplier networks. The report argues companies need better climate risk mapping, supplier data and adaptation planning to secure future food production and distribution.

Unite Us and Instacart have announced a partnership to scale food-as-medicine programs nationwide across the United States. The collaboration aims to connect patients with nutrition support, such as produce prescriptions and medically tailored groceries, through health care and community networks. The announcement, made via press release, highlights growing interest among health care and technology companies in addressing food insecurity and diet-related illness.