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Byline: DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer

02 Sep

Coming price cuts at McDonald’s may signal a broader fast food price war

published on September 2, 2025 - 2:23 PM

McDonald’s is cutting prices on some combo meals to woo back customers who’ve been turned off by the rising costs

29 Jul

Starbucks looks to protein drinks and other new products to turn around lagging US sales next year

published on July 29, 2025 - 1:59 PM

Starbucks said Tuesday it’s confident that new products coming next year — including a cold foam protein drink, coconut water-based

23 Jul

Hershey and other chocolate makers hike prices as cocoa remains near record highs

published on July 23, 2025 - 2:25 PM

Here’s the good news: The Hershey Co. says it’s not raising prices for Halloween candy this year. But here’s the

22 Jul

Coca-Cola confirms a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola is coming to the US

published on July 22, 2025 - 2:43 PM

Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming

14 Jul

Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquarters

published on July 14, 2025 - 2:28 PM

Starbucks is requiring some remote workers to return to its headquarters and increasing the number of days that corporate employees

14 Jul

US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes

published on - 2:25 PM

The U.S. government said Monday it is placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without

02 Jul

Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection

published on July 2, 2025 - 10:17 AM

Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as

27 Jun

J.M. Smucker plans to remove artificial colors from its jams and other products by the end of 2027

published on June 27, 2025 - 2:21 PM

J.M. Smucker Co. plans to remove artificial colors from its products by the end of 2027. Orrville, Ohio-based Smucker said

12 May

McDonald’s plans to hire 375,000 U.S. workers this summer

published on May 12, 2025 - 2:39 PM

McDonald’s said Monday it plans to hire up to 375,000 U.S. restaurant employees this summer, its biggest hiring push in

21 Feb

Differences bubble up between PepsiCo and Coca-Cola on diversity programs

published on February 21, 2025 - 2:33 PM

PepsiCo confirmed Friday that it’s ending some of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, even as rival Coca-Cola voiced support

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