Coca-Cola to capitalize on Africa's strong demand for energy drinks
Jan 21, 2022 22:19 pm UTC| Economy Business
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) plans to consolidate in Africa and to capitalize on the continents strong demand for energy drinks, which is the fastest-growing beverage category. Jacques Vermeulen, the CCBA CEO, sees...
McDonald’s expands McPlant burger tests in US
Jan 21, 2022 20:55 pm UTC| Economy Business
McDonalds will roll out the McPlant burger at around 600 locations in the San Francisco Bay and Dallas-Fort Worth areas for a limited time starting Feb. 14 to learn more about consumer demand for it. The test began in...
Taco Bell dives into education venture with the launch of its business school
Jan 21, 2022 10:20 am UTC| Business Economy
Taco Bell, a fast-food chain that serves a Mexican menu, is venturing into something new this year. The restaurant announced that it would be opening an institution for educating people, and it will be called the Taco Bell...
Hyundai Motor, IonQ announce partnership to develop next-generation batteries for EVs
Jan 21, 2022 10:02 am UTC| Business Economy
Hyundai Motor revealed on Thursday, Jan. 20, that it has inked a deal with IonQ, a US-based quantum computing hardware, and software company. The partnership is for the companies to develop next-generation batteries for...
Burger King Japan announces discounted price for popular Whopper burgers
Jan 21, 2022 09:56 am UTC| Business Economy
Burger King Japan has launched a new promotion, and it will be running for a limited time only. Customers can get two Whopper burgers for the price of one, and it is only for 500. As per Japan Today, the offer is Burger...
McDonald’s Thailand debuts bizarre Chili Paste Pork Ice Cream dessert
Jan 21, 2022 07:47 am UTC| Business Economy
McDonalds Thailand dropped a new food item, and it sounds bizarre for a dessert. The fast-food chain launched the Chili Paste Pork Ice Cream, and people hearing this name cant help but wonder if it is really a dessert or a...
Amazon launching first-ever clothing store with advanced fitting rooms
Jan 21, 2022 06:48 am UTC| Business Economy
Amazon is venturing into a new business, and it is something that it has never done before. The e-commerce and tech company is opening its very first clothing store in Southern California. Whats more, this is not an...
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