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- How Dollywood Captured the Essence of Dolly Parton
Her idea to create a “fantasy city” that celebrated her home region turned into a billion-dollar attraction that maintained its authentic feel. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Family offices are making a bullish bet on the stock market, according to CNBC F...
The data includes the portfolios of hundreds of family offices, representing a total of $1.4 trillion in assets. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - General Mills ditches artificial colors in Lucky Charms, Trix
Food-manufacturing giant General Mills announced that all of its U.S. cereal offerings are now created without "certified colors."The company said it intends to remove "certified colors," which it notes are "also known as synthetic color additives," from all of its U.S. products by the end of next year."With all U.S. cereals – including Lucky Charms and Trix – now free from certified colors, 90% of General Mills’ U.S. retail portfolio has completed the transition," the food giant said in a statement Wednesday.CHEERIOS MAKER SAYS COST OF LIVING, HOUSING EXPENSES CHANGING WAY CONSUMERS SPEND"The company remains on track to remove certified colors from its full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027, including fruit snacks and baking products," the announcement noted.General Mills previously tried removing artificial colors from Trix in the past but then ultimately chose to backpedal later and offer an option that included the popular vibrant colors again."As part of a commitment to remove artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources from all of its cereals by the end of 2017, General Mills is releasing its first wave of new cereal recipes, which includes Trix, Reese's Puffs, Cocoa Puffs, Golden Grahams, Chocolate Cheerios, Frosted Cheerios and Fruity Cheerios. The family favorites are now available in the cereal aisle at local retailers nationwide and highlight no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources on the front of each box," a 2016 press release noted.GENERAL MILLS PULLS MORE THAN 735,000 PILLSBURY ROLLS FROM SHELVES OVER POSSIBLE GLASS CONTAMINATIONBut then a 2017 General Mills post on X, formerly Twitter, declared, "Have you heard?! ‘Classic Trix’ colors are coming back to brighten up your breakfast bowl!""Our Trix fans have been calling us, e-mailing us and reaching out to us on social media asking if we would consider bringing back the original formulation of Trix cereal with its vibrant colors," then-General Mills spokesperson Mike Siemienas noted, according to a 2017 Food Business News report. "As a result, we are launching ‘Classic Trix’ to fill these consumer requests. We will continue to offer our current formulation of Trix with no artificial flavors and no colors from artificial sources, which has its own fan base, along with Classic Trix. So both products will be available for consumers. Consumers have differing food preferences, and we heard from many Trix fans that they missed the bright vibrant colors and the nostalgic… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Burger King revamps menu item after customers sought ‘total overhaul’...Burger King is giving its chicken nuggets a makeover after customers told the fast-food chain the product was falling short.The company said it received thousands of calls, texts and comments from guests earlier this year criticizing its nuggets as "rubbery," "dry" and "disappointing," prompting Burger King to rethink the item.The revamped nuggets, along with a refreshed lineup of dipping sauces, will be available beginning Sept. 1, according to the company."We take Guest feedback seriously, and when we received thousands of texts, calls and comments telling us our nuggets needed a total overhaul, we listened," said Amy Alarcon, head chef for Burger King U.S. and Canada.BURGER KING TACKLES SOARING BEEF COSTS WITHOUT SQUEEZING CUSTOMERSAlarcon said Burger King evaluated the chicken, breading and sauces as part of the overhaul and brought customers into the testing process, including children the company described as some of its toughest critics.For consumers, the changes extend beyond the nuggets themselves.Burger King is also updating three of its established dipping sauces — Honey Mustard, Buffalo and Sweet & Sour — while adding a limited-time Special Savory Sauce.The new sauce combines creamy, tangy and mildly spicy flavors with BBQ seasoning, ketchup, garlic, onion and black pepper, Burger King said.The nugget revamp is the latest example of Burger King leaning on direct customer feedback as it looks to improve both its menu and restaurant experience.Earlier this year, the chain launched a listening initiative designed to give customers a more direct way to weigh in on the brand. Burger King has since pointed to that feedback while rolling out changes to products, including its signature Whopper, and other aspects of the guest experience.CLICK HERE TO GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GOBurger King, founded in 1954, operates more than 19,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and U.S. territories. Nearly all of its restaurants are operated by independent franchisees. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
- What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal
Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - ATA Truck Tonnage Index Falls 1% in July as Freight Demand Remains Uneven
U.S. trucking activity declined in July as freight demand remained uneven across much of the economy. According to the American Trucking Associations, its advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 1% in July 2026, following a 1.5% increase in June. The latest numbers suggest that the freight market remains volatile despite signs that conditions are gradually improving for carriers. The seasonally adjusted index registered 113.5 in July, down from 114.7 in June. ATA uses 2015 as the index’s baseline of 100. Compared with July 2025, truck tonnage decreased 0.5%, reversing June’s 1.2% year-over-year increase. ATA also revised June’s reading upward from its originally reported figure. Despite July’s decline, year-to-date tonnage remained 1.4% higher than during the same period in 2025. Much of that improvement resulted from relatively strong year-over-year gains recorded between February and April. However, more recent monthly results demonstrate that the freight market has not entered a consistent period of demand growth. ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello described recent tonnage levels as “choppy,” noting that July continued that pattern. Freight activity has remained lackluster in many areas, although certain sectors are performing better. One notable area of strength is construction connected to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers, which continues generating freight demand for building materials and related equipment. At the same time, ATA believes the trucking industry is experiencing a recovery. However, Costello said that improvement is being driven primarily by excess trucking capacity leaving the market rather than significant growth in freight demand. As carriers exit or reduce operations, available capacity becomes tighter, which can gradually improve market conditions for companies that remain. ATA’s not seasonally adjusted index, which measures the actual amount of freight hauled without seasonal adjustments, reached 117 in July. That represented a 0.9% decrease from June’s reading of 118. Truck tonnage remains an important indicator of broader U.S. economic activity because trucks transport a significant share of domestic freight. According to ATA, trucking represents 72.7% of the tonnage moved by all domestic freight transportation modes. Trucks hauled approximately 11.27 billion tons of freight in 2024, while motor carriers generated about $906 billion in revenue, representing 76.9% of total revenue across transportation modes. ATA’s tonnage indexes primarily measure contract freight rather than traditional spot-market activity. Because contract freight represents a substantial portion of trucking operations, the index provides insight into underlying shipment activity across manufacturing, retail, and other major… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
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