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China's Spicy Hotpot Billionaire Is Ready to Take on the World

Zhang Yong, the co-founder and chairman of Haidilao, one of China’s most successful hotpot chains, remembers his first time eating out. As a 19-year-...

Hot Sales of Cold Brew Might Be What the Coffee Market Needs

Can cold brew perk up sleepy coffee markets? Surging sales of the trendy summertime drink have companies including Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts ex...

Cofco Sees Risk of Coffee Shortages on Colombia and Brazil Crops

The coffee market could face shortages next season amid risks for Colombia’s crop and with top grower Brazil in the lower-yielding part of a two-year...

Starbucks Acquires Landmark Ballsbridge Kiosk In Dublin

Starbucks has purchased the hexagon-shaped kiosk at the centre of Ballsbridge, which was originally used as a store by Pembroke Fire Brigade in the 1920s a...

Subway Looks to Fix Its Low-Tech Image After Sales Slump

Subway Restaurants, facing one of the worst slumps in its history, is hoping to win back customers by losing its low-tech image. The sandwich chain is i...

Average Price Of Cup Of Coffee Rises In Ireland

UK-based market researchers Allegra World Coffee Portal have released information indicating that the average price of cappuccinos and lattes in Ireland ha...

From Unicorns to Avocado Toast, Hipster Fads Jack Up Food Prices

Hipsters have been blamed for polarising trends from jeans to facial hair. Now they’re making it more expensive to enjoy breakfast. Blame it on un...

Guacamole Costs to Jump as Avocado Shortage Sparks Record Prices

That bowl of guacamole on Cinco de Mayo will be more expensive this year, as avocado prices rise to a record on surging demand and a smaller crop in Mexico...