ORLANDO, FLA. — Menu promotions and perceived value by consumers helped Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse increase same-restaurant sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, helping Darden Restaurants, Inc. increase its overall total sales by 6% compared to the prior-year period.

NEW YORK — Tropical Cheese Industries, LLC, Perth Amboy, NJ, a company producing Hispanic cheese, meat and other food products, has received an undisclosed investment from AUA Private Equity Partners, LLC and Avance Investment Management, two investment firms that focus on partnering with family and founder-owned businesses. The Mendez family, who founded Tropical Cheese, and the management team will retain a significant minority interest in the company.

The discount chain Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open

2024 was another banner year for a source of electricity that is better for people’s lungs, better for climate change and may be reaching your home now when you turn on the lights or turn up the thermostat — large banks of batteries

A machinists strike

Costco board asks shareholders to vote against proposal challenging its diversity, equity and inclusion practices

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Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul

CAMDEN, NJ. — Pepperidge Farms, a subsidiary of The Campbell’s Co., has expanded its line of potato-based Goldfish crisps snacks, which first launched in December 2023, with two new flavors: Spicy dill pickle and barbecue.