Julie Creswell
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McDonald’s Temporarily Closes All of Its Locations in Russia
The move comes as individuals on social media and investors ramped up pressure on the fast-food giant to pull out of Russia.
Fast-Food Chains Stay Open in Russia, Mostly Quiet About Ukraine
Many fast-food chains are facing growing pressure on social media platforms and from large investors to halt operations in Russia.
U.S. Temporarily Bans Avocados From Mexico, Citing Threat
The move is a blow to the Mexican state of Michoacán, which exports roughly $3 billion worth of the fruit annually.
McDonald’s topped $23 billion in revenue in 2021.
Profit soared 59 percent from a year earlier, to $7.5 billion.
Mattel Wins Back Disney Princess Toy Line
Mattel announced it had won back the license to produce dolls and toys based on the popular movie characters, like Anna and Elsa from “Frozen.”
Inflation Hits the Fast Food Counter
The pandemic has led to the largest price spikes at fast-food restaurants in two decades.
Plant-Based Food Companies Face Critics: Environmental Advocates
Some analysts say they cannot determine if plant-based foods are more sustainable than meat because the companies are not transparent about their emissions.
Retailers Rethink Pandemic-Battered Manhattan
Starbucks has closed more than 40 stores, while adding mobile-order pickup counters in others. Other chains like Sonic are taking advantage of vacancies to establish...
Plant-Based Foods Expand, With Consumers Hungry for More
A broad variety of options are now available in grocery aisles and on restaurant menus, and more companies are looking to get in on the...