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Coca-Cola raises guidance as income jumps 34%

ATLANTA — Fiscal-year guidance was raised at The Coca-Cola Co. on July 26 after the Atlanta-based company dealt with inflation in certain global areas and private label competition in the second quarter ended June 30. Net income attributable to Coca-Cola Co. shareowners was $2.55 billion, equal to 59¢ per share on the common stock, which

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NEW Restaurant Review – Modern Scandinavian at Frantzén’s Kitchen

Baller appeal: Former footballer turned Michelin-starred chef Björn Frantzén steps into the international arena with his first restaurant in Hong Kong. Aptly named Frantzén’s Kitchen, the cosy 36-seater shares the street with another Michelin darling, Upper Modern Bistro. The menu features an ever-evolving array of Scandinavian dishes, often accentuated with Asian influences. A glimmer of copper

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My Learning Journey: Chinese Pastry, October 2023

In October at New Oriental Culinary School, we conducted a month-long course on Chinese pastry. When you think of Chinese pastry, what do you think of? Steamed buns with a filling (bāozi), steamed buns (mántou), dumplings (jiǎozi)? Yes, these are the basic types of Chinese pastry that we need to learn.  Pumpkin Sesame Balls (mántou).

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Nestle named most valuable food brand

LONDON — Nestle SA has extended its reign as the world’s most valuable food brand, securing the top spot in Brand Finance’s recently published “Food & Drink 2023” report. Analyzing factors like brand strength, revenue and royalty rates to determine brand value, Brand Finance’s annual report has consistently ranked the Vevey, Switzerland-based company No. 1

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Bostonian Seafood & Grill Review: Seafood Bubbly Brunch

We’d never shy away from a bubbly weekend brunch — and Bostonian Seafood & Grill’s savoury seafood spread delivered in spades. Read on for a special sweet treat just for Sassy readers… It’s hard to resist a good brunch, especially when you top it with scrumptious seafood (freshly shucked oysters are a weakness to many!)

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NEW Restaurant Review – Soul Food in SoHo

Soul Food marks lucky number 13 in Black Sheep Restaurant’s bountiful portfolio. Flying under the banner of ‘wholesome ingredients, honest cooking, serious drinks’, the original Soul Food in Bangkok amassed a large, dedicated following thanks to its bustling night market appeal. The Hong Kong location aims to replicate the same ambience and bring a taste of Bangkok’s street

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MorningStar Farms adds to plant-based portfolio

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — MorningStar Farms, a Kellogg Co. brand, is launching a premium plant-based burger product. The Steakhouse Style Burger features a thick-cut, quarter-pound patty formulated from plant protein, which mimics the beefy flavor and texture of conventional meat, according to the company. Each patty contains 42% less fat than a cooked ground beef

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Coca-Cola exec: ‘I’m not happy with where we are on BodyArmor’

BOSTON — Having spent over eight months as the corporate senior vice president and president, North America operating unit for the Coca-Cola Co., Jennifer K. Mann has formed ideas for growing the business. They include expansion in energy drinks and soft drink packaging sizes that appeal to cost-conscious consumers. Ms. Mann said she began her

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Chinese New Year Traditions with a Culinary Journey through China

Chinese New Year, the biggest celebration in the world’s most populous country, is a day of opulent feasting and family gatherings that spans across China’s vast and diverse territories.  With its rich tapestry of 56 ethnic groups traversing immensely different climates and landscapes, from the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, to the ice castles of Harbin,

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What to Eat in Summer According to Traditional Chinese Medicine

by Rachel Au (Originally published in August 2020, updated in July 2023) Traditional Chinese Medicine stands by the practice of eating with the seasons. As the Chinese saying 不時不食 goes (pronounced “bud si bud sik” in Cantonese), foods that are not in season should not be eaten. Eating foods that are in season have

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