The McDonalds board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share of common stock, payable on June 15 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 4.The company also announced plans to release May 2012 sales on June 8.
Chevys Fresh Mex, a full-service Mexican restaurant chain in the US, has introduced new gluten-free menu with entrees and a la carte items that cater to consumers with gluten-related disorders.
With global meat exports on the rise, greater co-operation and understanding throughout the UK supply chain is vital if the sector is to overcome the challenges of tightening supplies, according to the UK’s beef and lamb levy body Eblex.
Nestlé Malaysia has denied allegations that it fixed retail prices for top beverage brands Milo and Nescafé in the country, claiming that it only sought to prevent their use as loss leaders by ‘selected retailers’.
Krispy Kreme Doughnut, a US-based retailer of sweet treats, has launched two new doughnuts – a new addition to its Fruit Stand Flavor summer treats. The new doughnuts include Glazed Lemon Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and Key Lime KREME.
US-based pizza chain Pie Five has introduced Sweet Thai Pie to its menu. The new menu item features sweet chili sauce with hints of fresh basil and includes diced chicken and pepper medley.
Extensive, grass-fed cattle systems are more environmentally friendly than intensive, grain-based systems, according to a new study from the UK National Trust (NT).
General Mills sees great potential for its snacks and cereals segments outside North America as population growth in emerging markets looks set to soar.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is asking stakeholders – including packaging companies and food businesses, to submit data on on migration of Bisphenol A (BPA) from packaging.
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, a grocery store chain in the western US, has launched more than 50 pre-seasoned, ready-to-cook items in stores just in time for the summer grilling season.
The world's largest retailer today (17 May) unveiled its "best" US quarterly performance in six years when it booked a 2.6% increase in same store sales, higher consumer traffic and bigger basket size contributing to gains, which were up 1.1% and 1.5% res
Members of several farm groups said that they support giving producers choices of commodity programs in the next farm bill, instead of the approach taken by the Senate Agriculture Committee to rely mainly on a shallow loss revenue programs.
Twice as much UTZ certified cocoa was sold to producers in 2011 compared to the previous year as demand for sustainable cocoa soared in Germany, according to the recently published UTZ Certified Annual Report 2011.
Australian supermarket giant, Coles, has taken the lead in ensuring that its food products are labelled appropriately enough for customers with allergies.
