Julie Creswell
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Pork Industry Grapples With Whiplash of Shifting Regulations
Retailers in California, and pig farmers and processors thousands of miles away, are bracing for the impact of a state ban on some sources of...
Pork Industry Grapples With Whiplash of Shifting Regulations
Retailers in California, and pig farmers and processors thousands of miles away, are bracing for the impact of a state ban on some sources of...
Despite Aspartame Warning, Beverage Companies Likely to Stick With It
A health agency warned the artificial sweetener may be a carcinogen, but others say that risk is overblown and consumers flock to the taste.
Cheaper Than Water? Retailers Try to Unload Bud Light.
The brand is still struggling to win back customers. Nowhere is that more apparent than at stores, where cases of the beer sit untouched.
Energy Drinks Are Surging. So Are Their Caffeine Levels.
More companies are pushing low-calorie, sugar-free beverages they say are healthy. Some servings have nearly the same level of caffeine as a six-pack of Coca-Cola.
Anheuser-Busch Changes Beer Marketing Focus After Transgender Promotion
Executives at the beer giant told analysts that Bud Light’s focus going forward will be on sports and music.
Gourmet Dog Food Has Pet Owners Sending Kibbles Back
Dog ownership surged during the pandemic. So did the options for fresh, human-grade dog food, an expanding market.
Restaurant Chains Make It Cost More to Be Loyal
Recent changes to rewards programs at places like Dunkin’ and Starbucks mean customers must pay more before perks kick in. The companies blame inflation.
Grocery Store Merger Faces Long Road Before Approval
Consumer advocates, unions and independent grocers are against a deal that would join Kroger and Albertsons, and be lucrative for investors.
Beyond Meat Is Struggling, and the Plant-Based Meat Industry Worries
A few years ago, business was booming. That growth has slowed, with some wondering if the number of consumers has reached its limit.