McDonald's Adds Chicken Wraps in Bid to Scratch-Up Sales
McDonald's is stepping up the pace of its new menu offerings as it struggles to grow sales in the challenging economy.
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Yum Brands Sales Fall Less Than Expected in China
A 20 percent drop in sales in a key market is usually not good news for investors, but it works this time around for Yum Brands. That's what happened to a key measure of sales in China in the first quarter, but it's not as bad as was feared.
Why Chicken Is Getting Safer to Eat, More Dangerous to Produce
Newly-drafted USDA regulations aimed at protecting public health may make poultry safer to eat, but there's a trade-off that puts worker health and safety on the line.
Chick-fil-A's CEO on Rising Costs, Family Values
For its Cow Appreciation Day Friday, Chick-fil-A gave away free sandwiches to customers who come in wearing cow costumes. We talked with CEO Dan Cathy about a herd of other issues including rising food costs, industry trends, the economy and how his values affect the company's bottom line.
Before You Cook Your Next Meal, Read This
A new national study reveals some disturbing news for consumers: 47% of meat and poultry samples tested were contaminated with Staph bacteria. Find out which meat was the worst offender.
How to Profit From Soaring Food Demand
If you've been to a supermarket lately, you've probably noticed that food prices are soaring. And that spells an opportunity for investors. Asset-management expert John Stephenson offers tips for small investors aiming to tap into the agricultural market.
Rising Corn Prices Will Soon Mean Fatter Meat Prices
The price of corn has shot up 8% during the week of Oct. 11 alone, bringing the total rise to close to 50% in the last three months. As farmers cull herds to save feed costs, meat supplies will shrink -- and the price of hamburger and pork chops will be rising.
Tyson Expects to Build on Record Earnings With More Supply, Less Debt
Tyson Foods's profit will continue to increase as the biggest U.S. meat processor will benefit further from little-changed overall protein supply as well as an expected reduction of its own debt.
Chicken Prices May Jump Due to Blizzards
Snowstorms on the Eastern Seaboard this week could mean shortages and higher prices for chicken. At least a dozen poultry houses suffered collapsed roofs due to heavy snow, and further losses are expected.
