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06 Mar

Beyond Meat drops the ‘Meat’ from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks

published on March 6, 2026 - 2:28 PM

Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and

25 Feb

DoorDash exits 4 markets, including Japan, to focus on growth elsewhere

published on February 25, 2026 - 2:29 PM

DoorDash said Wednesday that it’s ending operations in Qatar, Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan. The San Francisco-based delivery company said the

11 Feb

McDonald’s says focus on value is bringing back customers

published on February 11, 2026 - 2:33 PM

McDonald’s focus on value is paying off. The fast food giant said Wednesday that its global same-store sales — or

04 Feb

After 80 years, Minute Maid’s frozen canned juices are getting put on ice

published on February 4, 2026 - 3:07 PM

Minute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple in 1946, when it started shipping cans of frozen juice

03 Feb

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

published on February 3, 2026 - 2:39 PM

It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a

18 Dec

Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but still faces questions about pricing

published on December 18, 2025 - 2:59 PM

Delivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission over

03 Nov

Starbucks sells 60% stake in China business in $4 billion deal

published on November 3, 2025 - 2:50 PM

Starbucks said Monday it is forming a joint venture with Chinese investment firm Boyu Capital to operate Starbucks stores in

29 Oct

Uber plans to offer autonomous taxi rides in San Francisco starting next year

published on October 29, 2025 - 2:30 PM

Uber said Wednesday that the San Francisco Bay Area will be the first market for its specially built autonomous taxi,

15 Sep

McDonald’s plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches

published on September 15, 2025 - 2:04 PM

McDonald’s said Monday it plans to invest $200 million over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on

08 Sep

McDonald’s criticizes US restaurant industry for uneven wage policies

published on September 8, 2025 - 10:10 AM

McDonald’s is criticizing the restaurant industry for allowing tipped wages, which let managers pay servers less than the minimum wage

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