Burger King expands plant-based pop-Up biz in Central America
Aug 31, 2022 23:12 pm UTC| Health Economy Business Life
Burger King is continuing the expansion of a series of plant-based pop-up restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) with a new location in San Jose, Costa Rica. Based on Veggie Whopper sales at Burger Kings...
Shake Shack continues expansion in S. Korea amid growing burger market
Aug 31, 2022 23:12 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Shake Shack has solidified its position in the South Korean burger market along with its rapid expansion, already opening 22 restaurants with its growing popularity among local hamburger lovers The SPC Group initially...
Mazda, Mizuno collaborate on sneakers that enhance the feeling of driving
Aug 31, 2022 22:39 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Mazda is partnering with performance wear brand Mizuno to come up with its Bareclutch sneaker, which is designed to enhance the feeling of driving. The low-top shoe has a thin sole for a more direct feel on the pedal,...
S. Koreans' processed food consumption increases 18.4% during pandemic
Aug 31, 2022 20:44 pm UTC| Health Economy Business Life
South Koreas expenditure on processed food went up 18.4 percent to 47.1 trillion won amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year from 39.8 trillion won in 2019. According to the state-run Rural Development Administration...
McDonald’s Indonesia offers global burger menu for those who still can't travel
Aug 31, 2022 19:40 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
McDonalds Indonesia launched a new menu dubbed Taste of the World, featuring burgers from around the globe for those still unable to travel post-pandemic. The fast-food giant used a witty campaign film titled An Ode to...
Norwegian Cruise Line dumps Pepsi in favor of Coke
Aug 31, 2022 18:55 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has dropped PepsiCos beverages from its ships in favor of those from rival Coca-Cola. For years, NCL has offered PepsiCo products including the Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and Sierra Mist...
Camil Alimentos acquires PepsiCo Brasil’s biscuit assets
Aug 31, 2022 15:54 pm UTC| Business Economy Life
Brazilian food company, Camil Alimentos, will purchase several biscuit brands and two facilities in Aparecida de Goinia and Itaporanga DAjuda from PepsiCo Brasil. The biscuit brands include the Mabel, Doce Vida,...
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