Garrett Popcorn officially loses rights to ‘Chicago Mix’ name
Patrons might still walk into a Garrett Popcorn shop and ask for "Chicago Mix," but the company is now legally required to call its famous caramel and cheese flavored popcorn...
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Kraft names John Cahill new CEO
Kraft is having Chairman John Cahill take over the CEO role later this month as the food maker vows to speed up changes following poor results. News of the surprise...
U.S., China aim to talk more on biotech
With China gobbling up nearly 20 percent of U.S. farm exports, the two countries agree they should do a better job of working together on farming practices, including improving collaboration...
McDonald’s latest bet: Custom burgers
Place your order on a self-serve kiosk. Grab a seat at a sleek table or high counter. Take in the modern decor, sip your drink or check your phone using...
Potbelly plans European location
Potbelly plans to open its first sandwich shop in Europe next year, CEO Aylwin Lewis said Tuesday. Potbelly got its start in 1977, when an antiques store on Chicago's Lincoln...
PepsiCo cutting jobs in Chicago
PepsiCo has started cutting jobs in Chicago, the latest step in a long-running effort to trim costs as demand softens for some of its soft drinks and snacks. The eliminated...
Walgreen CEO Wasson to step down
Walgreen CEO Greg Wasson will step down after the company completes its acquisition of European counterpart Alliance Boots, the company said Wednesday, a decision that didn't surprise company observers and...
McDonald’s to trim U.S. menu
McDonald's will slim down an admittedly bloated menu and try to eliminate preservatives from its food as part of a broad push to stem what its CEO on Wednesday called...
McDonald’s opening River North office
McDonald's is opening an office in Chicago's River North neighborhood, primarily to house digital employees, a senior executive said Tuesday night. Plans call for the office to be open by...
Most McDonald’s in Russia reopen
McDonald's has reopened restaurants in Russia it was forced to close this year, except for two being remodeled, the company said on Tuesday. Back in August, a dozen McDonald's in...