Yum! Brands 1Q Earnings Rise 18% On Increased Sales in China
Yum Brands posted a higher-than-expected profit on Tuesday for its first quarter earnings on the back of higher sales in China.
Post Holdings Buys Michael Foods in New $2.45 Billion Deal
The cereal maker, Post Holdings Inc., is buying its fellow packaged food maker, Michael Foods Inc., for $2.45 billion.
Food Prices Rise in Grocery Stores Amid Drought and Higher Wholesale Costs
Start tightening your belt; it turns out that food prices are rising. Two months of sharp increases in food prices have now shown that grocers are starting to pass along their higher wholesale costs to consumers.
Cocoa Farms in West Africa Threatened by New Gold Rush
A gold rush may threaten cocoa farms in Africa.
Beef Prices Soar to Highest Levels in Three Decades
Do you like burgers and steak? Then you may be out of luck. Beef prices have reached their highest in almost three decades, which is causing sticker shock for both consumers and restaurant owners.
Zoe's Kitchen Leaps 73 Percent in Market Debut
Shares of Zoe's Kitchen Inc
PETA Wants Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer's Former House
Serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer's childhood home in Ohio is up for sale.
McDonald's Closes Restaurants in Crimea as Conflict Heats Up
McDonald's is pulling out of Crimea. It turns out that the fast food chain has "temporarily" suspended operations at its restaurants as conflict heats up.
Craft Beer Popularity Rises: Airlines Serve Beverages on Flights
The popularity of craft beer continues to rise as consumers seek out offerings from local and regional breweries. Now, though, it looks as if craft beer may be taking to the air. Airlines have started adding craft beers to their in-flight offerings.
Effort to Rewrite Tennessee Whiskey Law Gets Postponed
Tennessee lawmakers have voted to postpone a controversial proposal aimed at legally redefiningTennessee whiskey.
Taco Bell Ads Star Real Life Ronald McDonalds to Promote Breakfast
It turns out that McDonald's isn't the only one who likes using Ronald McDonald in their advertisements. Taco Bell has gathered up real people who share a name with the famous clown in order to promote their new breakfast menu.
CBS Announces the 'Star Trek'-Inspired Beer
Trekkies rejoice! "Star Trek" is coming to a bar near you.
Four Loko 'Binge Drink' to Rework Advertising Campaign: Settlement Reached in Suit
The controversial "alcopop" drink, Four Loko, may be reworking its advertising campaign. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and 19 other attorneys general reached a settlement with the producers of the drink this past Tuesday.
Zoe's Kitchen Leaps 73 Percent in Market Debut
Shares of Zoe's Kitchen Inc
Pizza Hut Opens in Iraq
As an effort to expand its brand, Pizza Hut has opened its first location in Iraq.
McDonald's Closes Restaurants in Crimea as Conflict Heats Up
McDonald's is pulling out of Crimea. It turns out that the fast food chain has "temporarily" suspended operations at its restaurants as conflict heats up.
Ice Cream Flavor Treat Made With Viagra and Tastes of Champagne
Forget about talking the bill pill, a British ice cream maker has created a flavor that includes 25 mg of Viagra per scoop.
The Aromafork: New Gadget Enhances Meal With Built-in Scents
Need a way to improve your dining experience? Try the AROMAFORK.
Tip Your Starbucks Barista From Your iPhone
Starbucks announced that it will improve its mobile application that will allow customers visiting its stores to tip their baristas from their iPhone.
