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THC beverages face an uncertain future in the restaurant industry
THC-based products could soon be mostly illegal. | Photo: Shutterstock The THC beverages industry represents a $1.6 billion opportunity for restaurant and bar operators, according to estimates from the National Restaurant Association. But these…
Are Innovative Beverages Enough to Turn McDonald's Around?
McDonald's (MCD -1.25%) is making a bold bet that new, innovative drinks can spur much-needed growth. The fast-food giant has been testing new beverages in select markets and will introduce even more interesting options this fall. Most notably, a…
Alex Cooper's Unwell Beverage Business Is Shutting Down
Alex Cooper 's beverage empire is drying up... her drink brand is shutting down less than two years after hitting shelves. The 'Call Her Daddy' host's Unwell Beverage Co. plans to roll out a few more Halloween-themed flavors before ending…
Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper Shutting Down Unwell Beverages After Less Than 2 Years: Report
Alex Cooper is reportedly shutting down her drinks brand, Unwell Beverages, less than two years after entering the marketplace. Bloomberg reported on Thursday, August 13, that Cooper's company will release new Halloween-themed drinks later this…
Seattle's new buzz is beverages with benefits
Forget choosing between coffee, cocktails and kombucha. Seattle's next drink obsession is all about how you want to feel. Why it matters: Consumers are increasingly choosing beverages based on what they want the drink to do — energize them…
Alex Cooper's Unwell Beverage Company Is Shutting Down
Just a year after Alex Cooper launched her Unwell Beverage business, the brand is apparently shutting down. According to a Bloomberg report published on Thursday, the podcaster's business, which was created in partnership with Nestlé SA, is…
Why September is the worst month of the year for the stock market
Investors need to be on their guard against the pumpkin-spice latte effect, which is about to rear its ugly head. I'm referring to how our moods sour as summer comes to an end and coffee chains promote the gourd-flavored beverages. Researchers have…
PepsiCo Reports on Latest ESG Performance Towards pep+ Goals
'Our sustainability agenda and portfolio transformation initiatives are fundamentally about strengthening PepsiCo for the long term,' said Ramon Laguarta, PepsiCo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. 'Through pep+, we are working to build a more…
IR Pros Enters Canada Through a Partnership with Prairie HVAC/R
First international operating company adds Canadian manufacturing, low-charge ammonia technology and cold-climate expertise to a platform serving more than 1,450 facilities. WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 13, 2026 /CNW/ -- Industrial Refrigeration Pros (IR…
Starbucks and McDonald's Keep Pushing These Drinks. I Have a Distressing Theory Why.
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Imagine you're a young college graduate living in a metropolitan area in the U.S. You make less than $60,000 per year…
What are we eating and drinking? Food safety must come before profit
We talk frequently about food security in Rwanda and across Africa. We ask whether we produce enough to feed our populations, whether families can afford nutritious food, whether agricultural productivity is improving and whether African countries…
A predictable rise: on inflation
A rise in India's July retail inflation was a foregone conclusion, but its modest increase, at 4.45%, up from 4.38% in June, is still the highest in 19 months, since December 2024. This is the second consecutive month that retail inflation has…
South Korea eases rules to unlock $3 billion in advanced investment
Aug. 13 (Asia Today) -- South Korea said Thursday it will ease regulations affecting semiconductors, batteries, biotechnology and other advanced industries in an effort to accelerate about 4.3 trillion won, or approximately $3 billion, in private…
Heinz Celebrates Personal Condiment Rituals With 3-Setting 'Love Lid' Launch
Heinz has introduced a limited-edition customizable ketchup cap called the Love Lid that allows users to adjust the amount of sauce dispensed per squeeze/ Developed in partnership with Wieden+Kennedy London and Beta Design Office, the patented lid…
EMERGING and Promethean Launch $300M Experience Fund to Back AI for Hospitality
CHICAGO, Aug. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- EMERGING and Promethean today announced the launch of The Experience Fund (XPR), a $300 million vehicle with a $500 million hard cap, co-sponsored 50/50 by the two firms. Led by EMERGING Managing Partner Mathew Focht…
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