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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.
Starbucks sued over 'sugar-free' claims for protein beverages
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 class action filed on Friday…
Anise Unveils Reimagined Food and Beverage Program in Dallas
Anise, located at The Drey Hotel at The Village, is entering a new chapter with a completely reimagined food and beverage program led by The Village Culinary Director Eduardo Osorio and Executive Chef Rene Deleon. The refreshed Anise is now a…
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…
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…
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know
Sean and Heidi Cripe will never forget the call from their son's high school saying Davis was being taken to the emergency room. “He chugged an energy drink — like, just trying to be cool,” said Sean Cripe, recounting the day…
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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…
APPCB Chairman calls for local hiring, strong pollution control measures at industries in Kurnool
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) Chairman Dr. P. Krishnaiah directed industries to strictly implement pollution control measures and requested that they provide employment opportunities to locals. The Chairman on Tuesday (October 6…
A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks
Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese's peanut butter cup. The federal lawsuit filed late Friday in Seattle…
The Macallan Bottles Time in Its Latest Design
The circular vessel draws from Palomino grapes and the Andalusian landscape, extending the collection's focus on time through design. Mastery Beyond Reason traces the cask journey from forests and cooperages to Jerez and Speyside, spotlighting the…
Circle City Flea Market Halloween edition returns on Saturday
INDIANAPOLIS — The Circle City Flea Market Halloween Edition is on Saturday, Oct. 10, in Indianapolis. Organizers say it features local small businesses, vintage goods, and food vendors. Co-founders Madeleine and Michael Janssen organized…
Starbucks Accused of Mislabeling 'Sugar-Free' Protein Drinks in Lawsuit
A group of consumers is suing, accusing the coffee chain of wrongly marketing its line of “Protein Beverages” as free of sugar. The class action case filed by three consumers on behalf of a proposed class of Starbucks customers…
Prada-Owned Pastry Shop Marchesi 1824 Names New CEO
MILAN — Storied Milanese pastry shop Marchesi 1824, owned by Prada Group, has named veteran hospitality executive Ivan Haller as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds Andrea Menicatti, whose next move could not immediately be learned.
Portland trade show and media company promotes development officer
Diversified, a Portland-based trade show and media company, has promoted Oakley Dyer to a newly created chief corporate development officer role as the company continues to expand through acquisitions and new product launches. In his new role, Dyer…
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