food chain
noun
1
: an arrangement of the organisms of an ecological community according to the order of predation in which each uses the next usually lower member as a food source
2
: a hierarchy based on power or importance
at the top of the corporate food chain
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The Mexican food chain, which hopped on the meal deal bandwagon last summer by introducing its $7 Luxe Cravings Box, is kicking off the new year by expanding its offerings — including adding new price options.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Like how sea stars impact entire food chains, leadership behaviors ripple through entire organizations, influencing morale, engagement, and productivity.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Badr represents the top of the food chain of the change for women in the culinary world.
—Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
McDonald's now makes just as much money off of its chicken products as its beef ones, and other fast food chains, like Taco Bell, debuted their own take on chicken nuggets this year.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Burger King released its first chicken tenders in the ‘80s, and other fast food chains followed suit.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The fast food chain is known for their antibiotic-free, veg-fed chicken served on sandwiches, salads and wraps.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
The fast food chain has already given away free burgers and sodas earlier this December as part of the month-long celebration.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
No birds or bird products infected with HPAI will be allowed to enter the commercial food chain, the state agency said.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Like how sea stars impact entire food chains, leadership behaviors ripple through entire organizations, influencing morale, engagement, and productivity.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Badr represents the top of the food chain of the change for women in the culinary world.
—Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
McDonald's now makes just as much money off of its chicken products as its beef ones, and other fast food chains, like Taco Bell, debuted their own take on chicken nuggets this year.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
Burger King released its first chicken tenders in the ‘80s, and other fast food chains followed suit.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The fast food chain is known for their antibiotic-free, veg-fed chicken served on sandwiches, salads and wraps.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
The fast food chain has already given away free burgers and sodas earlier this December as part of the month-long celebration.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
No birds or bird products infected with HPAI will be allowed to enter the commercial food chain, the state agency said.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Food chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20chain. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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