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Kraft Heinz is one of several companies that have been shortlisted to participate in the second round of bidding on Campbell Soup Co.'s international business, according to a report by Reuters on Sunday.

Among the assets up for grabs are Australian cookie brand Arnott's and Danish baked snacks maker Kelsen Group. All of the assets in Campbell's international portfolio would be sold to one company. Other companies in the running are Mondelez International and private equity firms Bain Capital LP,…

The country's Chick-fil-A obsession shows no sign of slowing down, and CNBC looked at the ins and outs of what has made the Atlanta-based chain so successful.

CNBC's “Make It” reporter Kathleen Elkins worked a morning shift inside a New York City franchise, pressure frying chicken and cooking one of the 240 bags of waffle fries the company makes each day. She also frequently changed her gloves. (See video above)

The news outlet also reported on how Chick-fil-A accepts less than 1 percent of the…

A Birmingham restaurant has been singled out as one of the top in the nation to visit.

OpenTable has posted its list of 100 Best Restaurants in America for 2018, and Highlands Bar and Grill is featured.

In its post, OpenTable said the grits appetizer is highly recommended, and 97 percent of restaurant visitors recommend the establishment.

While Highlands Bar and Grill and head chef and owner Frank Stitt have received numerous national accolades, particularly after winning a coveted James Beard…

A regular event in which Jefferson City restaurants wine and dine state lawmakers has been cancelled thanks to a new amendment limiting gifts to elected officials.

The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce said Friday that it has canceled its Taste of Jefferson City event, citing limits in newly passed Amendment 1, The Jefferson City News Tribune reports. The event, which has been held for decades, introduces lawmakers to offerings from the capital city’s restaurants.

This year’s event had…

There is no one way to derive business intelligence.

That point is exemplified by the Austin Business Journal's weekly journal profiles, which dive into the minds of Austin's most influential professionals. The profiles provide readers with a glimpse of the professional goals, personal quirks, pet peeves and habits of some of the most interesting people in Austin.

We view these stories as a fantastic way to connect to Austin's decision makers. Not only do we provide contact information for each…

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) has led a $15 million round to become the largest investor in the parent company of internet-launched Millennial favorite beverage brand Dirty Lemon.

The investment puts the value of the parent company, Iris Nova, at about $60 million, Bloomberg reported.

Dirty Lemon offers flavors like charcoal, matcha, rose and ginseng. It took off online after it developed a following among Millennials on Instagram. The drinks contain health-linked ingredients like collagen or turmeric,…

Kraft Heinz is one of several companies that have been shortlisted to participate in the second round of bidding on Campbell Soup Co.'s international business, according to a report by Reuters on Sunday.

Among the assets up for grabs are Australian cookie brand Arnott's and Danish baked snacks maker Kelsen Group. All of the assets in Campbell's international portfolio would be sold to one company. Other companies in the running are Mondelez International and private equity firms Bain Capital LP,…

With the end of 2018 just around the corner, Rover.com, the world's largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers, this past week released its sixth annual Top Dog Names & Trends of 2018.

So, without further ado, here are the top male dog names here in the City Beautiful:

Max
Charlie
Cooper
Buddy
Toby
Rocky
Jack
Bentley
Leo
Zeus

The top female dog names for 2018 include:

Bella
Luna
Daisy
Lola
Lucy
Elsa
Molly
Stella
Chloe
Nala

But wait — there's more!

Villain-inspired dog names…

The stack of unread books next to my nightstand is now so tall that it will soon topple over and crush me in my sleep. There are worse ways to go, but I'm relieved that the holidays should give me enough reading time to abate that risk.

While your housekeeping habits are likely better than mine, you might share similar aspirations about reading. So what book to choose?

Those of you who subscribe to Morning Edition already know how much editor Rob Daumeyer reads. Just last month, he decided to delve…

The owner of Chevy Chase, Maryland-based WeddingWire Inc. has closed on its nearly $1 billion deal to acquire XO Group Inc., parent company of The Knot. May they live happily ever after.

New York-based XO Group (NYSE: XOXO) was taken private as of Friday, as Permira Funds and Spectrum Equity, WeddingWire owners, completed the previously announced merger. The deal will provide XO Group shareholders $35 per share in cash. The deal is valued at about $933 million.

The new company is led by XO Group…