fast food

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Chicken tenders, buttered noodles, the multi-billion dollar industries of American fast food and ultra-processed snack foods have created a category that didn’t necessarily need to exist.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

“It’s fast food or it’s packing boxes,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Protect Los Angeles Residents, a coalition backed by fast food restaurants, claims the ordinance would be too costly and jeopardize the city’s restaurant owners.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

When McDonald’s launched its “McValue” menu last year, analysts said it reflected weaker demand for fast food.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

From the packaging to the taste, fast food is designed to be eaten quickly.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan