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Pepsi NEXT targets the mildly health conscious
Jeff Horwich Sep 22, 2011
In the ongoing battle to please both calorie-conscious and sweet-toothed consumers, Pepsi is preparing to launch a mid-calorie beverage called 'Pepsi NEXT.'
McDonald's apologizes for the quality of its coffee
Sep 22, 2011
The Australian branch of the fast food giant has conceded that its coffee is not up to scratch, and has announced plans for better blends and barista training to improve the standard of its brew.
Food pyramid out -- plates in
Adriene Hill Sep 22, 2011
USDA will reveal new nutrition and food guidelines today -- alongside a simpler icon for American consumers.
Subway adds avocado to sandwich menu
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 22, 2011
The national fast-food chain freshens up its foot-longs with avocado spread in a move to raise prices and "fresh" profile.
PepsiCo aims to chip away at sodium content with Crystal Salt
Sean Cole Sep 22, 2011
The company that makes Lay's Potato Chips says it has developed a low-sodium chip that doesn't taste any less salty.
Tyson Foods bets on dark meat chicken
Adriene Hill Sep 22, 2011
Chicken legs and thighs are piling up in warehouses as China and Russia buy less. So Tyson will sell more dark meat in smoked sausage and pizza toppings to Americans.
Eating the whole hog
Adriene Hill Sep 22, 2011
Boutique butchers are booming as chefs and home cooks look to eat all the parts of the animal -- from nose to tail.
Traditional delis battle rising food costs
Deb Monroe Sep 22, 2011
Rising food and labor costs are having their effect on the traditional deli, and your pastrami sandwich.
Moet Hennessy to make bubbly in China
Hugh Schofield Sep 22, 2011
The wine and spirits arm of France's LVMH luxury group announced yesterday it's planning its first vineyard in China to produce a premium sparkling wine.
Starbucks chief blames high coffee prices on speculators
Stephen Beard Sep 22, 2011
Howard Schultz has accused speculators of pushing up the price of coffee to a 34-year high. He is calling for more transparency when it comes to coffee trading.
