Coca-Cola Confirms A Drink With Cane Sugar Is Coming
In the wake of President Trump announcing that the company had agreed to do so, Coca‑Cola announced yesterday that it will introduce a new version of its classic soda made with U.S. cane sugar this fall. The company said this new drink will join its regular lineup, offering consumers more options. It’s not clear if this is a rebranded version of the familiar product or an entirely new release. Coca‑Cola explained the change as part of their innovation strategy to reflect customer preferences. Details like the release date and whether this sugar-sweetened version will replace the current recipe have not yet been released.
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Hershey Increasing Candy Prices By Double Digits
Your chocolate fix is about to hit your pocketbook harder. Hershey is raising its candy prices by double-digit percentages as cocoa costs have soared.In June, the price of cocoa reached $8,402 per metric ton, up 73% from five years ago. Hershey attributes much of this jump to a global cocoa shortage, worsened by weather problems in key growing regions. The company says the higher costs will mean pricier candy at stores. Experts suggest this increase may become widespread across the industry if cocoa prices remain high.
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Can you think of something NEW that Taco Bell isn't already doing with the (like, five) ingredients they have in their kitchen?
They've launched Fan Style . . . "a new in-app experience that lets fans create and share their custom orders." And select entries will be added to the menu for a limited time.
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A McDonald's manager sent a teenage worker home after she refused to take out the trash.
Then, the teen's mom showed up . . . there was a fight . . . and the manager SHOT the mom in the leg. Both got arrested. The woman who was shot will be okay.
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Hershey is raising prices on its candy, due to continued high cocoa costs. And unfortunately, it'll be a significant, double-digit percentage bump.
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