Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Fast-food transformation
by John Schmeltzer
Baltimore Sun Sunday
28 Jan 2007
WhenWendy’s, Taco Bell and KFC announced they were switching to new cooking oils free of heart-clogging trans fats, McDonald’s Corp. stood by. Until now. After testing 18 varieties of oil in more than 50 blends during the past seven years, McDonald’s... read more...
Thursday, January 25, 2007
European rebound helps powerMcDonald’s profit
By Richard Gibson
The Wall Street Journal Europe
25 Jan 2007
McDonald’s Corp., putting the finishing touches on one of its best years, said fourth-quarter net income more than doubled. Rising global same-store sales and a gain from the disposal of a restaurant chain it had nurtured helped drive results to record... read more...
McDonald’s profits bulge
Monday, January 22, 2007
Coke’s Minnick, marketing head, resigns position
By Betsy McKay
The Wall Street Journal Europe
22 Jan 2007
Coca-Cola Co. suffered a setback in its efforts to develop new drinks and inject more fizz into its marketing with the resignation of Mary Minnick, the beverage giant’s top female executive, who was passed over last month for Coke’s No. 2... read more...
Coke’s Minnick, marketing head, resigns position
By Betsy McKay
The Wall Street Journal Europe
22 Jan 2007
Coca-Cola Co. suffered a setback in its efforts to develop new drinks and inject more fizz into its marketing with the resignation of Mary Minnick, the beverage giant’s top female executive, who was passed over last month for Coke’s No. 2... read more...
Coke’s Minnick, marketing head, resigns position
By Betsy McKay
The Wall Street Journal Europe
22 Jan 2007
Coca-Cola Co. suffered a setback in its efforts to develop new drinks and inject more fizz into its marketing with the resignation of Mary Minnick, the beverage giant’s top female executive, who was passed over last month for Coke’s No. 2... read more...
Coke’s Minnick, marketing head, resigns position
By Betsy McKay
The Wall Street Journal Europe
22 Jan 2007
Coca-Cola Co. suffered a setback in its efforts to develop new drinks and inject more fizz into its marketing with the resignation of Mary Minnick, the beverage giant’s top female executive, who was passed over last month for Coke’s No. 2... read more...
Friday, January 19, 2007
Fast food chains fly in for a taste of in-flight catering
Vishakha Talreja
Economic Times
16 Jan 2007
IN-FLIGHT catering till now dominated by five-star players has been thrown open to fast food chains and FMCG players. Cafe Coffee Day, which has a tie-up with Air Deccan and GoAir, is looking at 25% growth per annum for its in-flight catering business.... read more...
Friday, January 12, 2007
McDonald’s goes green
Bangkok Post
10 Jan 2007
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS: The fast food giant McDonald’s Corp announced on Monday it would sell only eco-friendly coffee at its 1,200 restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Kenco coffee, sold by Kraft Foods Inc, is certified by the conservation... read more...
McDonald’s goes green
Bangkok Post
10 Jan 2007
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS: The fast food giant McDonald’s Corp announced on Monday it would sell only eco-friendly coffee at its 1,200 restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Kenco coffee, sold by Kraft Foods Inc, is certified by the conservation... read more...
Monday, January 08, 2007
Fast food’s slow fix draws city notice
by Sumathi Reddy
Baltimore Sun
05 Jan 2007
The lunch crowd outside the McDonald’s on East Baltimore Street is strong and steady. Employees screech out orders. The receipt function breaks down, one hollers out. Another sweeps an increasingly messy floor. Forget fattening. This McDonald’s is... read more...
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Fast food turns over a new leaf
The Nation
The Nation
01 Jan 2007
As consumer behaviour changes in the cities, new opportunities have sprung up in the quick-service restaurant business. K Research has estimated the sector will grow by 8 per cent this year with a market value of Bt21 billion. A quick- service... read more...
