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Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams speaks during the Starbucks Investor Day event, with an image of the company's Mastrena 3 espresso machine, in New York, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Starbucks feeling the heat as more chains vie for US coffee drinkers

Starbucks revolutionized the United States’ coffee culture. But it’s facing unprecedented competition.

Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol speaks during the Starbucks Investor Day event, in New York, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Starbucks sees room to expand with hundreds of new US stores and increased seating

Starbucks says it plans to open hundreds of new stores across the U.S. and add seating at thousands of existing locations.

Holidays and a viral bear cup drive strong quarterly sales at Starbucks

Starbucks reported stronger-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter as holiday drinks and a viral bear cup helped drive sales.

Beyond Meat moves into the beverage aisle with a new protein drink

Beyond Meat is moving beyond plant-based chicken and burgers and into the beverage market. The company introduced Beyond Immerse, a protein drink, on Thursday.

Nutritional shakes with "GLP-1 Friendly" labels sit on the shelf of a Kroger grocery store Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Dee-Ann Durbin)

Food companies are targeting users of weight-loss drugs with ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ labels

Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common as a growing number of Americans try obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to lose weight.

This combination of photos provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in December 2025 shows a 16-ounce package of Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef produced by Mountain West Food Group. (USDA via AP)

Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk

An Idaho company is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef that may have been contaminated with E. coli.

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

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

This undated photo provided by Kellanova in December 2025 shows Steve Cahillane. (Zachary Florance/Kellanova via AP)

Kraft Heinz taps former Kellogg chief as its CEO as it prepares to split into 2 companies

The former CEO of the Kellogg Co. has been tapped to lead Kraft Heinz as it prepares to split into two companies.

Melissa Webb assembles an artificial Christmas tree at Lee Display's warehouse, in Fairfield, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)

Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up

A trade association says new U.S. tariffs increased artificial Christmas tree prices by 10% to 15% this year as tree companies reduced their orders and raised prices to cover the higher import taxes.

Coca Cola CEO James Quincey speaks during the Global Citizen festival, Sept. 25, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, File)

Coca-Cola names a company veteran as its new CEO

Coca-Cola said Wednesday that its chief operating officer will become its next CEO in the first quarter of 2026.

This aerial image taken with a drone shows a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Binghamton, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Cracker Barrel lowers revenue forecast as traffic falls after logo blowup

Cracker Barrel posted lower-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter and lowered its revenue forecast for the year as it continued to feel the fallout from a botched plan to revamp its logo and restaurants.

This image provided by Oreo shows Oreo Zero Sugar Cookies. (Oreo via AP)

Oreo is bringing zero-sugar cookies to the US

Rejoice, New Year’s dieters: Oreos are getting a sugar-free option. Mondelez said Tuesday that Oreo Zero Sugar and Oreo Double Stuf Zero Sugar will go on sale in the U.S. in January.

Plastic bottles of Pepsi are displayed at a grocery store, Nov. 15, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

PepsiCo to cut prices, eliminate products as part of a deal with an activist investor

PepsiCo plans to cut prices and eliminate some of its products under a deal with an activist investor announced Monday.

A Southwest Airlines jet pulls into a gate at Dallas Love Field Airport Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines

The U.S. Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine assessed against Southwest Airlines after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.

Cans of Campbell's soup are seen in Washington on Jan. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

Campbell’s fires executive who was recorded saying company’s products are for ‘poor people’

The Campbell’s Co. said Wednesday it has fired an executive who was recorded making racist comments and mocking the company’s products and customers.

Cans of Campbell's soup are seen in Washington on Jan. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

Campbell’s IT chief on leave after lawsuit claims he said company’s food is for ‘poor people’

The Campbell’s Co. said Tuesday it has placed one of its executives on leave while it investigates claims that he made racist comments and mocked the company’s products and customers in an audio recording.

Turkeys are seen on a farm Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Sylvan Township, Mich. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

Bird flu and another disease have shrunk the U.S. turkey population to a 40-year low this year. Wholesale turkey prices are expected to be up more than 40% as a result.

Cracker Barrel shareholders vote to keep CEO despite logo debacle

Cracker Barrel shareholders voted Thursday to keep company CEO Julie Felss Masino in place despite a debacle over the company’s logo that continues to hurt its sales.

Starbucks union says 30 more US stores are joining week-old strike

Starbucks’ union is expanding its week-old strike against the company. Starbucks Workers United said baristas from 30 more stores in 25 U.S. cities planned to join the strike Thursday, including stores in Cleveland; Memphis, Tennessee; Springfield, Missouri, and Albany, New York.

Cereal bars promoting fiber sit on a shelf at a Kroger grocery store, in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Dee-Ann Durbin)

Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with ‘fibermaxxing’

U.S. consumers who have had their fill of protein-enhanced cereal and ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad. It’s fiber.

A Kroger grocery store is seen in Monroe, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

Kroger closing automated fulfillment centers as it tries to make delivery faster and cheaper

Kroger said Tuesday it’s closing three automated fulfillment centers as part of an effort to make its delivery operations faster and more profitable.

This image provided by PepsiCo shows from left, shows original Doritos Nacho cheese chips next to new Doritos without artificial colors or flavors. (PepsiCo via AP)

Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover. PepsiCo said on Thursday that it’s launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won’t have any artificial colors or flavors.

Protesters picket outside a Starbucks, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day

More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers are on strike Thursday at 65 U.S. stores. The strike has closed some stores on Starbucks’ Red Cup Day, which is typically one of the company’s busiest days of the year.

Ryan Sprankle, right, owner of the family-run grocery store Sprankle's Neighborhood Market, helps Timothy A. Mohney choose a turkey at the store Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Kittanning, Pa. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)

Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits

Some small grocery stores and neighborhood convenience stores are eager for the U.S. government shutdown to end and for their customers to start receiving federal food aid again.

A sign is seen at a Wendy's restaurant Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Garland, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Wendy’s to close hundreds of US stores in bid to halt falling profit

Wendy’s plans to close hundreds U.S. restaurants over the next few months to boost its profit and make its remaining stores more appealing.

A DoorDash sign is posted on the door of a Dunkin' Donuts franchise, Feb. 27, 2023, in Methuen, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

DoorDash reports more orders than expected in third quarter, but warns of higher expenses ahead

DoorDash reported higher-than-expected orders and revenue in the third quarter but warned investors that it will be spending significantly more on product development next year.

This is a sign in front of a Starbucks in Dormont, Pa., March 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Starbucks’ union workers plan strike next week unless company agrees to a contract

Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike at U.S. stores next week unless the company finalizes a contract agreement.

McDonald's restaurant signs are shown in in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

McDonald’s boosts third quarter sales by emphasizing value but warns customers remain pressured

McDonald’s sales got a lift from Snack Wraps and other value-oriented products and in the third quarter.

Pizza Hut is seen in in Taunton, Mass., on July 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)

Pizza Hut’s parent company says it’s considering selling the chain

Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale. Yum Brands, Pizza Hut’s parent company, said Tuesday it’s conducting a formal review of options for the brand, which has struggled to compete in a crowded pizza market.

Ieisha Dede, left, and Cali Malatek put up a takeout sign outside a Denny's restaurant, March 17, 2020, in Spring, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Denny’s to be acquired and taken private in a deal valued at $620 million

Denny’s said Monday that it’s being acquired by a group of investors who will take the breakfast chain private.

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