Kellogg’s Rxbar brand debuts plant-based protein bar after nearly 2 years of development
Jun 04, 2021 10:22 am UTC| Economy Business
Kellogg-owned Rxbar has released its first plant-based protein bar, available in chocolate chip and peanut butter variants, after nearly two years of product development. Jenny Lindquist, Rxbars director of experience...
Starbucks, Orion, Haitai address growing interest in mint chocolate among S. Koreans
Jun 04, 2021 10:04 am UTC| Economy Business
Coffee chain Starbucks and snack firms Orion and Haitai and beverage giant Starbucks released mint chocolate variants of their offerings to address the growing interest in the flavor among its consumers. Starbucks Korea...
Kraft Heinz to settle Bega Cheese peanut butter dispute with $9 million payment
Jun 04, 2021 09:14 am UTC| Business Economy
Kraft Heinz has settled its legal dispute with Bega Cheese and based on the report, it cost the American food company more than A$9 million. The former agreed to pay the said amount to end the legal proceedings over the...
S.Korean convenience stores see as much as 99.6% increase in Tylenol sales as vaccination ramps up
Jun 04, 2021 09:05 am UTC| Economy Business
Tylenol sales in South Korean convenience stores drastically increased by as much as 99.6 percent from April to May on rumors that it helps with the fever, headache, and muscle pain that are common COVID-19 vaccine side...
Hyundai Motor, BTS to unveil hydrogen campaign via World Environment Day documentary
Jun 04, 2021 08:56 am UTC| Business Economy
Hyundai Motor tapped BTS to help with its hydrogen campaign for a cleaner and greener environment. As part of this campaign, the South Korean automaker is releasing a documentary on World Environment Day featuring the...
South Korea arrests 34 by profiting from insider info in land speculation scandal
Jun 04, 2021 08:15 am UTC| Economy Business Law
South Korean authorities have arrested 34 people and referred 529 more to prosecution into allegations that they profited from insider information as public employees and officials in a land speculation scandal. The...
McDonald’s begins testing its automated drive-thru in Chicago fast-food outlets
Jun 04, 2021 07:46 am UTC| Business Economy
McDonalds is now testing its automated drive-thru feature in Chicago. At least 10 restaurant outlets will simultaneously operate the upgraded drive-thrus and take down customers orders via the computer instead of an actual...
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