Starbucks brings back reusable cups as the pandemic slows down

Jun 09, 2021 09:31 am UTC| Business Economy

Starbucks said on Tuesday, June 8, that it will be bringing back the reusable cups in its stores. The coffee chain stated that customers could opt for the reusable cups again in any of its cafes after the program was...

Burger King adds new cheesy bacon burgers and halloumi fries to the menu

Jun 09, 2021 09:29 am UTC| Business Economy

Burger King UK is introducing new menu items again and customers will be treated to new varieties of bacon burgers. The halloumi fries selection will complete the new taste offerings in the fast-food chains restaurants...

OmniFoods launches plant-based seafood products

Jun 09, 2021 08:23 am UTC| Business Economy

OmniFoods is a Hong Kong-based company that is best known for its OmniPork, the plant-based pork that boasts of being cholesterol-free, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and cruelty-free. The company has been successful...

Apple: Woman reportedly received millions in settlement after her private photos were posted on Facebook

Jun 09, 2021 07:14 am UTC| Business Economy

Apple was dragged into a case involving Pegatron Technology Service, the tech companys repair contractor in the U.S. It was reported that it was forced to settle with a college woman who filed a lawsuit, and the claim was...

Citibank Korea: Several financial groups submit bids for retail banking acquisition

Jun 09, 2021 05:59 am UTC| Business Economy

Citibank Korea is closing its retail business, and it was reported that numerous financial groups have expressed interest in acquiring its consumer banking unit. At this time, it was said that at least four companies have...

Samsung Heavy faces $480 million countersuit by INPEX in central processing facility deal

Jun 09, 2021 05:15 am UTC| Law Economy Business

Japanese oil and developer INPEX has countersued South Koreas Samsung Heavy Industries Co. for $480 million after the latter filed a complaint against it in April for not paying the rest of the contract amount. Samsung...

Livekindly to acquire seaweed-based meat manufacturer after $335 million funding boost

Jun 09, 2021 05:01 am UTC| Business Economy

Livekindly Collective will acquire Amsterdam-based The Dutch Weed Burger, a company that uses seaweed and microalgae in making plant-based meat alternatives, after closing a funding round of $335 million. The companys...