WORLD NEWS
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New Zealand blueberry growers oppose import rules, warn of biosecurity risks from soil contact
This standoff highlights the ongoing tension between expanding international trade and protecting delicate local ecosystems.
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Costa Coffee India store count falls for first time in five years
Costa Coffee closes 22 outlets in India during FY26, its first network contraction in five years, as Devyani International prioritizes disciplined growth over expansion.
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Starbucks raises annual sales and profit forecasts as turnaround gains momentum
Starbucks lifts annual sales and profit guidance for the second time as CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround drives a fourth straight quarter of comparable sales growth.
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Carlsberg Group expands PepsiCo bottling partnership
Carlsberg extends its PepsiCo bottling partnership to Azerbaijan from 2027, expanding to 15 markets as it also finalizes a major Sapporo joint venture across Asia.
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Conagra Brands to invest US$125M in fiscal 2027 to boost supply chain, cut costs
Conagra plans $125 million in fiscal 2027 supply chain spending as CEO John Brase pushes simplification, SKU rationalization, and automation amid a fourth-quarter net loss.