Drink & Dine

A novel study on the “effects of anti-drinking ads” suggests that people exposed to the ads are unlikely to benefit from them; instead, they are more likely to indulge in drinking activities as compared to those who are not exposed to such ads.

Amsterdam -- Beer producer Heineken said it had reached an agreement to buy Mexican brewer Femsa for $7.6 billion, a price low enough to surprise one market analyst.

New York, September 29 -- In a move to strengthen its foothold in the $21 billion global instant coffee market, Starbucks Corp. will roll out its Via instant coffee to hundreds of new locations in the U.S. and Canada, beginning today.

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Birmingham -- Award-winning chefs in Britain are creating tempting tasty treats for toddlers who they say may want something more than strained peas and peaches.

Sydney, June 22: In its attempt to pioneer day-night Tests, Cricket Australia (CA) will set a mock Test with different coloured balls under lights.

When a craving for a Panera Bread Caesar salad strikes, I have my choice of five restaurants within 10 minutes of my Pittsburgh home.

Washington, April 3 -- US lawmakers Thursday approved a $3.5-trillion budget outline for 2010 that closely mirrors President Barack Obama's priorities for the country.

OTTAWA, April 1 -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume certain brands of smoked salmon and lox due to possible bacterial contamination.

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says Frito-Lay Inc. and Kraft Foods Inc. are recalling pistachio nut products due to possible salmonella contamination.