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Byline: DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer

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

31 Jan

Thousands of Costco workers prepare to strike with midnight contract deadline looming

published on January 31, 2025 - 1:24 PM

Thousands of Costco workers prepared to strike with a midnight deadline drawing closer Friday while the worker’s union and the

28 Jan

Starbucks reports better-than-expected quarterly sales as turnaround efforts begin

published on January 28, 2025 - 2:40 PM

Starbucks on Tuesday reported better-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter as some of its turnaround efforts start to take

22 Jan

Starbucks’ policy change flushes out a debate over public restroom access

published on January 22, 2025 - 3:04 PM

Starbucks’ decision to restrict its restrooms to paying customers has flushed out a wider problem: a patchwork of restroom policies

13 Jan

Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy

published on January 13, 2025 - 2:09 PM

If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something. Starbucks

06 Jan

McDonald’s is the latest company to roll back diversity goals

published on January 6, 2025 - 2:57 PM

Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices,

23 Dec

Starbucks strike expands, closes nearly 60 US stores

published on December 23, 2024 - 2:43 PM

A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas had closed 59 stores as of Monday afternoon, according to the union organizing the