The co-owner of a frozen yogurt chain based in Canada plans to invest in New York-based Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc., which is trying to bounce back from a tough 2012 fourth quarter affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Chili’s Grill & Bar, a business unit of Brinker International, is adding pizza to its menu in four varieties: five-cheese, pepperoni, Southwestern chicken and taco.
Cold Stone Creamery, a US-based subsidiary of Kahala, is set to open stores in the Philippines and Bangladesh, as part of strategy to expand its presence throughout Asia.
Swiss cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut has reported that its net profit for the first half of 2012-13 declined 7.4% to CHF116.4m ($124.5m), compared with CHF125.7m ($134.4m) for the same period in 2011-12.
Mondelez has reported growth through innovation in the atypical French market that favors premium and dark chocolate more than most places in the world.
Hailed as a nutrient-rich powerhouse, kale is cropping up in more products, according to data from Innova Market Insights. Manufacturers are tossing the salad green into anything from soft drinks to snacks.
