Michelob Ultra overtakes Modelo Especial as best-selling beer in the U.S.
Packages of Michelob Ultra are displayed at a BevMo store on December 16, 2024 in Larkspur, California. Justin Sullivan |...
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Cracker Barrel stock falls as company reports mixed earnings after rebrand controversy
In an aerial view, a Cracker Barrel sign featuring the old logo hangs on a sign outside of a restaurant...
Potbelly acquired by convenience-store operator RaceTrac for $566 million
Potbelly Sandwich Shop on October 3, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.Raymond BoydSandwich shop chain Potbelly will be acquired by convenience-store operator...
Constellation Brands shares sink as Modelo maker slashes guidance, sees Hispanic consumer decline
Corona and Modelo beers imported from Mexico, are seen for sale at a grocery store in Magnolia, Texas, on April...
Nestle dismisses CEO Freixe after romantic relationship with staffer
Nestle CEO Laurent Freixe addresses the Annual General Meeting of Nestle in Ecublens near Lausanne, Switzerland, April 16, 2025.Pierre Albouy...
Matcha mania turns the green powder into gold
A recent surge in matcha's popularity has led to a global matcha shortage, driven by soaring demand and limited production...
From ‘cheap food and curry houses’ to upscale dining: The rise of Indian restaurants in the U.S.
Semma restaurant in New York, NY. Courtesy: Steven HallExecutive Chef Vikas Khanna has plated hundreds of thousands of dinners over...
More companies pull thousands of packages of shrimp for potential radioactive contamination
Coolers stocked with chilled and frozen products are displayed at the seafood section in Walmart Supercenter in Grapevine, Texas.Siddharth Cavale...
Keurig Dr Pepper to buy Dutch coffee company JDE Peet’s in $18 billion deal; KDP stock falls 8%
Keurig Dr Pepper will acquire Dutch coffee and tea company JDE Peet's in a roughly $18 billion deal that could...
Chipotle teams up with Zipline to test drone food delivery
Chipotle is teaming up with drone delivery leader Zipline to test autonomous food delivery, the fast-casual chain announced Thursday, as...
Starbucks expands test of coconut water beverages as it leans into health and wellness
Starbucks' Coco Matcha and Coco Cold Brew drinks.Courtesy: StarbucksStarbucks will expand its test of coconut water beverages to hundreds of...
Fewer people are drinking — and that's changing how they travel
Peter Shankman, an American, said he looked forward to free drinks when he flew business class for work.The entrepreneur would...
Candy giant Mars partners with biotech firm to gene-edit cocoa supply
Packages of M&M's milk chocolate candy are stacked at a Costco Wholesale store on July 12, 2025 in San Diego,...
Restaurants are adding dozens of new spicy menu items in a bid for younger diners
Chipotle Mexican Grill's new Adobo Ranch dipSource: Chipotle Mexican GrillRestaurant brands are hoping hot new menu items will drive visits...
High Noon recalls some 12-packs, saying they may contain Celsius energy drink cans filled with vodka seltzer
High Noon vodka seltzer and Celsius energy drinks.Kevin Carter | David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHigh Noon has...
Starbucks leans into hospitality push to try to reverse sales slump
As companies lean into value offerings and buzzy beverages to lure price-sensitive consumers, Starbucks is doubling down on its plans...
Nestle flags further potential price hikes as tariffs, commodities weigh on margins
Kit Kat Chunky packaging are seen at a store in Poland on July 15, 2025.Nurphoto | Getty ImagesSwiss food giant...
Coca-Cola will roll out cane sugar version of namesake soda in the U.S. this fall
A man walks past shelves of Coca-Cola bottles and cans at a shopping mall in Lagos, Nigeria November 5, 2019.Temilade...
Coca-Cola earnings beat estimates as strong demand in Europe offsets weakness elsewhere
A 12-pack of Coca-Cola is displayed on a counter in a 7-Eleven convenient store in Austin, Texas, on July 17,...
Pepsi introduces prebiotic cola months after Poppi acquisition
Pepsi Prebiotic Cola.Courtesy: PepsiCoPepsiCo on Monday announced that it will launch a prebiotic cola under its namesake soda brand, starting...
