Chartwells Higher Education created menus that catered to diverse dietary needs for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games at the University of Minnesota, feeding 3,000 athletes, coaches and fans. The team used the Delicious Without concept, which features dishes free of the top nine food allergens, and incorporated regional dishes such as Mississippi mud pies and Spam fried rice.

Pizza Hut has launched a temporary rebrand, dropping "Pizza" from its name and going by "Hut" for 25 weeks to coincide with the 2026 NFL season. The move includes updated signage at its Plano, Texas, location and changes to its social media branding, all centered around a football-themed marketing campaign. The rebranding is strictly temporary, with the company planning to revert to its full name after the NFL season concludes.

Chef Luca Piscazzi has transformed Pelagos at the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens into a Michelin-starred restaurant by blending Greek ingredients with techniques he's learned worldwide. Since opening in 2021, Piscazzi has explored local flavors, creating dishes like caviar pasta and incorporating unique ingredients such as mastic. Piscazzi's innovative approach and commitment to local sourcing have made Pelagos a standout dining destination.

Outback Steakhouse expanded its menu this year with a wider range of steak cuts and sizes to appeal to diverse tastes and budgets. The chain now features options from sirloin and teriyaki steak skewers to a new 15-ounce Delmonico, a larger 20-ounce bone-in ribeye, and both 6- and 8-ounce filets. Outback has also focused on improving steak quality and consistency by refining product specifications and introducing a proprietary seasoning blend. To feed price-conscious guests amid rising beef costs, the chain debuted the Aussie 3-course Meal, which offers a starter, entree and dessert for $14.99, with options to upgrade.

Peaches can be part of a balanced diet for managing blood sugar, according to registered dietitian Morgan Pearson. While peaches contain carbohydrates, including naturally occurring sugars, their water and fiber content make them a suitable choice when consumed in moderation. Pairing peaches with protein or healthful fats can help slow carbohydrate absorption and maintain stable blood sugar levels. Fresh, frozen or canned without added sugars can all fit into a diabetes-friendly eating pattern, with attention to portion sizes.

Indian dining is increasingly focusing on the quality and origin of ingredients, shifting attention from chefs and restaurants to farms and producers. Culinary Director at Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality Rahul Akerkar emphasizes the importance of ingredient integrity, advocating for a food system that supports farmers and maintains ingredient quality from farm to table.

If you feel like you've been handed more responsibility at work without a correspondingly fair boost in pay, Jordan Christiansen, a senior communications manager at Crucial Learning, suggests approaching your boss with specific facts of the new roles you're handling, listening to their side and coming to a shared understanding of what's expected. "This gives your supervisor something concrete to respond to rather than asking them to react to a general sense that things feel unfair," Christiansen writes.

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