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Your Starbucks Fix Is About to Cost More

11:45AM 1/03/2012

Economy, Coca-Cola Company, Starbucks, McDonald's, Food, Personal Finance

If your New Year's resolution was to pinch more pennies, Starbucks has some bad news. The coffee king is raising prices due to rising costs of coffee and milk. And they aren't the only restaurant chain getting ready to pass higher expenses on to their customers.

An Unappetizing Truth at Butterball: Turkey Abuse

12:20PM 12/30/2011

By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool

Consumer Ally, Food

When consumers think of Butterball, they think turkey. But on Thursday, some highly unappetizing images of the birds being abused emerged that might cause many buyers to ponder what really went on before their holiday turkey dinners reached their plates.

How to Get Your New Year's Eve Bubbly Without Paying a Bundle

7:00AM 12/30/2011

By Bruce Watson

Economizer, Food

After what 2011 has done to our finances, it can be hard to justify shelling out big bucks for a bottle of French Champagne for New Year's Eve. But if the idea of toasting in 2012 with a cheap sham leaves you pained, don't worry: There are plenty of superb sparkling options out there that won't bust your budget.

Christmas Dinner by the Numbers: How Much Did the Price of the Feast Increase?

7:00AM 12/21/2011

By Dawn Kawamoto, The Motley Fool

Economy, Food

The holidays are a time for nostalgia -- and stuffing your stomach to the brim. So why not combine the two by taking inventory of a typical Christmas dinner, from eggnog to fruitcake, and comparing today's prices -- and, in some instances, portions -- to those of yesteryear?

Coke Shares Its Secret Formula (Sort Of)

3:00PM 12/20/2011

By Jim Royal, The Motley Fool

Company News, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Coca-Cola Company, Pepsico, Food

Coca-Cola is finally giving consumers a glimpse of its secret formula -- but just a glimpse. Earlier this month, the formula was moved to its World of Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta as part of the company's 125th anniversary celebrations.

Coke Fans See Red Over Seasonal White Cans

12:30PM 12/19/2011

By Jim Royal, The Motley Fool

Company News, Coca-Cola Company, Pepsico, Food

Usually, soda drinkers are more concerned about what's in their cans than what's on them, but Coca-Cola's seasonal white can design has created a fizzy uproar. Many customers are confusing them with Diet Coke, while others claim the cola in them tastes "funky."

Be Careful Picking From the Menu of Restaurant Stocks

9:30AM 12/07/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Investing, Stock Picks, Food

If you're finding it a bit easier to snag a table at your favorite restaurant lately, don't go crediting your debonair charm or your glowing Yelp review. Eateries really are less crowded these days.

McDonald's Turns On a Dime to Beat San Francisco's Happy Meal Law

10:45AM 12/05/2011

By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool

McDonald's, Retail, Stocks in the News, Food

When San Francisco outlawed free toys with meals that don't meet certain nutritional requirements, the McDonald's Happy Meal looked set to become a bit less happy there. But Ronald and Co. have cooked up a clever solution.

This Thanksgiving, Don't Forget to Thank Canada for Your Dinner

3:20AM 11/24/2011

By Bruce Watson

Food

When it comes to eating locally, it's hard to beat the original Thanksgiving dinner. Today's holiday diners have far more options than the Pilgrims, and the string beans, sweet potatoes, cranberries and such on your table may come from abroad -- but they probably didn't have to come too far.

Can You Make Better Soda at Home Than Coke or Pepsi?

10:00AM 11/15/2011

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Technology, Retail, Food

There's an unusual cola war brewing in the home-based pop market between SodaStream and Primo Water. But why make your own soda? Is it easier? Cheaper? Healthier? You're probably going to like all three answers.