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Starbucks sued over 'sugar-free' claims for protein beverages
(Reuters) – Starbucks has been sued by consumers who said the coffee chain falsely advertised eight protein beverages as “sugar-free” because they contain lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk. According to a proposed…
How airports are driving trial for beverage brands
Airport retailers see increased demand for beverages that align with broader wellness trends, including hydration, energy and protein drinks to flavor-forward beverages.
Dr Pepper moves from the beverage side of the menu into food
The Dr Pepper BBQ Pizza on the menu at Round Table Pizza. | Photo courtesy of Round Table Pizza Dr Pepper's unique 23-flavor taste profile has created a very loyal fanbase, especially in the South. But the brand has mostly been confined to fountain…
Hawker's Rolls-Royce Stunt Goes Viral, Doubles Sales At Singapore Food Stall
The car was linked to Singapore's $3 billion money-laundering case. SINGAPORE: A Singapore hawker has seen sales at his food stall double after a video of him driving a Rolls-Royce Phantom went viral on social media. Muhammad Ezam Abdul Gani, 52…
Dunkin' says its drinks have 'zero sugar.' One woman says that's misleading.
Add Boston.com on Google (opens in a new tab) Add Boston.com as your preferred source on Google to see more of our stories. An Illinois woman is bringing a proposed class-action lawsuit against Dunkin' for selling zero-sugar energy drinks that, she…
Industrial output grows 6.8% in August
Industrial output in Rwanda's formal sector increased by 6.8 per cent in August 2026 compared with the same month last year, driven by strong growth in mining and quarrying and electricity production. According to the Index of Industrial Production…
The 14 most innovative influencer marketers of 2026
Lindsay Burstein jumps into action when marketing opportunities show up unexpectedly, like when TikTok creator Romeo Bingham posted an impromptu Dr Pepper jingle that went viral and gathered over 100 million views. Burstein oversees a social team…
Target Plans New Dress Code For Its Grocery Employees
Target Corp. is rolling out a new dress code for food-and-beverage employees, the latest effort to reboot its grocery operations and consumers' shopping experience. Store staff on Target's grocery team will start wearing hats and aprons during…
We Asked Starbucks Why Their 'Sugar-Free' Drinks Have Sugar and Now We're Just More Confused
A federal lawsuit filed Friday alleges that Starbucks is misleading consumers with a line of “sugar-free” drinks that actually contain a significant amount of sugar. The company denies the allegations, but a quick visit to the…
U.S. class action lawsuit alleges Starbucks mislabelled sugar-free drinks - National
Starbucks is facing a consumer class action lawsuit over claims that its sugar-free protein drinks actually contain significant amounts of sugar. The federal lawsuit filed late Friday in Seattle alleges that several protein drinks on Starbucks'…
Starbucks sued for allegedly mislabeling 'sugar-free' protein drinks
Starbucks is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the coffee giant misleadingly markets eight protein beverages as 'Sugar-Free' despite the drinks containing naturally occurring sugar from milk. The lawsuit, filed Friday in the U.S.
Some sugar-free Starbucks drinks have as much sugar as a Kit Kat bar, lawsuit says
A consumer lawsuit is accusing Starbucks of adding sugar, sometimes as much as that in a Kit Kat bar, to drinks marketed as sugar free. The products in question include hot and iced protein lattes and protein matcha beverages in vanilla and caramel…
7-Eleven exits India amid mounting competition
All 7-Eleven convenience stores in India shut down in September, according to its Japanese parent company on Tuesday, as media reported the retail giant struggled to compete with local rivals. 7-Eleven is a global chain of convenience stores best…
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Sara Ali Khan named brand ambassador for Foodstrong
Foodstrong, the Indian health food and nutrition brand built around “Good Made Easy,” has partnered with actor Sara Ali Khan as its brand ambassador. The partnership comes at a time when protein in India is undergoing a structural…
The Kraft Heinz Company shares snapped seven session losing streak (NYSE:KHC)
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) shares snapped seven straight sessions of losses, as the stock was up 0.7% at $21.99 on Tuesday. The global manufacturer and marketer of food and beverage products fell 7.6% in the preceding seven sessions. KHC is down…
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