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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
Coca-Cola brings back controversial discontinued flavor after 3 years
It's hard to believe that soda was once considered a medicinal remedy, but when Coca-Cola was first introduced in 1886, it was marketed as exactly that. Since then, it has evolved into America's most iconic beverage, changing its original recipe to become an everyday beverage. Coca-Cola eventually adapted to modern health trends by launching a sugar-free version of its classic Coke. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter But the company can't seem to escape criticism, sparking debate on whether this lower-calorie option causes more harm than good. Additionally, pressures on the company continue intensifying, with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Food and Drug Administration's push to phase out synthetic dyes and additives in the U.S. food supply. Related: Coca-Cola brings back controversial Coke flavor President Donald Trump has said Coca-Cola agreed to use cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup to sweeten some of its products. The company, however, has not confirmed this, saying only that it will offer details about "innovative offerings" soon. In any case, Coca-Cola makes every effort to launch new products and follow trends. And now it's bringing back a discontinued flavor, but making a huge change to remove the controversy from its relaunch. Image source: NurPhoto/Getty Images In 2021, Coca-Cola (KO) launched Coca-Cola Creations, a program to introduce unique new products, flavors, and experiences through limited-edition, sequential releases promoted through collaborations. Coca-Cola Starlight was the first product released from this new program the following year. It was a space-inspired soda with matching packaging available in regular and zero-sugar versions. More Food News: Burger King menu adds wild kids' meal toys parents will want tooMcDonald's puts popular Pokemon promotion back on the menuStarbucks' huge new rival opens first US stores Although the soda's exact flavors have never been revealed, many say it tastes like a sweeter and fruitier version of the original Coke flavor, with cotton candy and marshmallow notes. Once released, the limited-time flavor sold out from grocery store shelves and was not seen again for years. After a three-year hiatus, Coca-Cola is partnering with Jack in the Box (JACK) to bring back the discontinued Coca-Cola Starlight, along with a new Munchie Meal. The Munchie Meal is part of Jack in the Box's late-night menu expansion, which began in 2013 to provide customers with more value meal options while aiming to increase sales during extended hours. This new Jack in the Box x Coca-Cola Starlight Munchie Meal includes a Double Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger or A Really Big Chicken Sandwich, five Tiny Tacos, four Chicken Nuggets, and medium Curly Fries, paired with a 20-ounce limited-time Coca-Cola Starlight drink. Related: Fast-food burger chain closing hundreds of stores adds new deal However, there won't be a zero-sugar version this time around. To be fair, it probably wouldn't help much, since the Munchie Meal already contains more than a day's worth of calories. The new collaboration meal with the limited-time soda will be released on July 24 at participating Jack in the Box restaurants nationwide. It can be ordered via the Jack app or online through the Jack in the Box website. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
BTS' J-Hope is building his solo empire and honestly, he's Killin' It
If you've been watching BTS member J-Hope's solo career unfold, you'll agree that it's been nothing short of phenomenal. From the moment he stepped out on his own, the BTS rapper made it clear he wasn't just here to fill space between group projects. He was here to redefine what it means to go know that moment when someone completely surprises you, in the best possible way? That was 'Jack in the Box'. This wasn't your run-of-the-mill idol-goes-solo moment. The album came out swinging, gritty, raw, and laced with proper old-school hip-hop vibes. Tracks like 'MORE' and 'Arson' didn't hold back either, full of unfiltered truth and fiery ambition. And it didn't go unnoticed; 'Jack in the Box' charted in 17 countries, landed at No. 17 on the US Billboard 200, and sold over 470,000 copies in its first week. Not too shabby for a debut, right?advertisementThen came Hope on the 'Street Vol. 1' in 2023. Along with a short docu-series and a collaboration with J Cole on 'On the Street'. Who would've guessed it? The EP marked a new chapter for J-Hope just before his military enlistment. And even though he was busy with his military service, he didn't disappear from the charts (and our playlists for that matter). In fact, the past year has been wild for J-Hope's solo era in the best way. His 2025 singles? Total game-changers. 'LV Bag', with none other than Pharrell and Don Toliver, slid onto the Billboard Hot 100 like it owned the place. Then there was 'Sweet Dreams' with Miguel, smooth as anything, and it went straight to No. 1 on the R&B charts in both the US and UK. But the real star of the show was 'Mona Lisa'. That track didn't just make waves, it caused a proper splash. It tied Jungkook's record on the UK Official Singles Chart, debuted at No. 9 on Billboard's Global excluding US chart, and racked up over 30 million streams in just one week. Talk about a power move. And then came 'Killin' It Girl' with GloRilla. Released in June 2025, the single cracked the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 40 and shot up to No. 2 on the Global, excluding the US chart. J-Hope's sound is evolving, sure, but it's also dominating. Tour-wise, he's been on the move. His 'Hope on the Stage' world tour ran from February to June 2025 with 33 shows across South Korea, North America, and Asia. Fans were treated to a full sweep of his solo work, from introspective tracks like 'What If' to full-energy anthems like 'Chicken Noodle Soup.' And let's not forget, J-Hope was the first K-pop soloist to headline Lollapalooza in 2022, and he took that crown again at Lollapalooza Berlin this July. It's kind of wild to think it's only been a few years, isn't it? J-Hope went from being 'that guy from BTS' to becoming a solo artist with a sound, and a voice, you just can't ignore. His music hits differently. There's grit, and there's honesty. Every track feels like a window into who he really is. And that's what makes it stands out the most, though? He's not trying to chase anyone else's sound or success. He's carving his own lane, and doing it with quiet confidence. If this is just the start of our Hobi's solo era, then honestly, we're lucky to be witnessing as ARMY, we're not just watching, we're with him. Every chart climb, every live stage, every beat that hits us in the gut. We're here for all of it. Because he's not just making music, he's making moments that stay with you. And the best is Yet To Come.- Ends
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Butterfly trailer: BTS J-Hope's 'What If…' sets the tone for Daniel Dae Kim's new spy series; ARMY reacts
A shadowy past… a deadly mission… and a BTS soundtrack no one saw coming. In the newly released trailer for Butterfly, Daniel Dae Kim steps into the role of a hunted ex-CIA agent. But while the premise promises high-stakes drama, what really grabbed fans was the background music: J-Hope's introspective track What If…, setting the tone for the action-packed Amazon Prime Video series. The suspense of the drama unfolds with moody visuals and sharp cuts - all while J-Hope's What If… pulses in the background, lending emotional weight to the espionage thriller. What If…: A perfect match Far from being just another pop song placement, What If… dives into duality - J-Hope vs. Jung Hoseok, idol vs. human. He questions what remains if fame, fortune, and stage lights fade. That theme of identity and loss of control is mirrored in David Jung's character, whose own past decisions return to haunt him. Second chances don't come twice. Butterfly premieres August 13. Released as part of J-Hope's Jack in the Box album, the track is raw, vulnerable, and philosophical - everything you'd expect from a story about fractured trust, family, and life on the run. From Hobipalooza to Hollywood This trailer drop comes just a day after J-Hope headlined Lollapalooza Berlin on Sunday (July 13), performing a powerhouse 21-song set in 90 minutes before 60,000 fans. The event, dubbed 'Hobipalooza' by ARMY, cemented his global presence as a soloist. Now, hearing his music score a major Amazon series marks yet another milestone - this time, in film and TV. ARMY's reaction It didn't take long for fans to recognize the familiar beat. ARMY flooded social media with praise, noting how perfectly the song's message aligned with the show's psychological undertones. For many, it was another reminder that BTS' influence stretches far beyond the stage. Love the use of 'What if' by #JHOPE #제이홉 from his Jack in the Box album! I'll be watching this when it's released. Looks good. Perfect track for the trailer. Will I check out this because J-hope's music is in the trailer?!? Yes, yes I will. (Also trailer looks great!) Ok, you know what? Amazon Prime and j-hope partnership was a match made on heaven, knew it since Hope On The Street docuseries. Definitely gonna watch Butterfly cause it looks fun and j-hope's song fits so perfectly as bgm I hear JHope's What If! Is it officially part of the soundtrack?! 🔥🔥🔥 Butterfly: All you need to know Premiere date: August 13, 2025 Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Episodes: 6 (all released at once) Created by: Ken Woodruff & Steph Cha Executive producer: Daniel Dae Kim Cast: Daniel Dae Kim, Reina Hardesty, Piper Perabo, Park Hae-soo, Kim Tae-hee, Charles Parnell, Kim Ji-hoon, Sean Dulake, Nayoon Kim, Sung Dong-il, and Lee Il-hwa. Butterfly: What's the story? This series is a deeply personal tale of betrayal, loyalty, and survival. Adapted from the 2015 graphic novel by Arash Amel and Marguerite Bennett, Butterfly centers on David Jung (Daniel Dae Kim), a former top-tier U.S. intelligence agent living in quiet exile in South Korea. But his peace is shattered when his past catches up with him, and he becomes the target of Rebecca — a deadly young assassin with ties not only to a shadowy organization, but to Jung himself. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Jack in the Box's poison pill was the right move
This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. Biglari Capital has been on the prowl this summer, increasing its holdings in Jack in the Box to 9.9%. The activist investor warned the chain that it would increase its stake further, which pushed Jack in the Box's board to issue a poison pill. Given that Biglari Capital is looking to buy other restaurant brands, like El Pollo Loco, and has a long history of activist investor actions, Jack in the Box's move is not unusual. 'It's not surprising that the board took the step of adopting a poison pill,' said Keith Gottfried, CEO of Gottfried Shareholder Advisory, which helps corporations fend off activist investors. He has advised public companies for over 30 years on poison pills in connection with activist investor situations. Jack's stock price is down from $60 from nearly a year ago to about $20 today. Jack in the Box instituted a turnaround strategy earlier this year, which included moving more toward an asset-light model, shuttering underperforming stores and considering a sale of Del Taco. Upon issuing the pill, the board said it wanted time to let the plan take effect. 'If you're in a similar situation, you would be well advised to have at least a poison pill on the shelf,' Gottfried said. Even if a company is doing well, it can be good to have documents drafted and ready to go just in case an activist investor enters a stock or the company receives an unsolicited offer, he added. 'Everything is very much customary in nature, even [Jack in the Box's] press release,' Gottfried said. 'Almost everything in this press release is language that I've seen in other press releases, including ones I've written.' Decades ago, companies would use poison pills preventatively, rather than in reaction to a specific situation. In the 1990s, it wasn't uncommon for there to be upwards of 2,000 poison pills active at a time among public companies, Gottfried said, adding that these were often in place for 10 years. 'Back in the '90s, you almost couldn't name a Fortune 100 company that didn't have a poison pill,' he said. Today, limited-duration pills often last less than a year. Boards also have the discretion to terminate a pill sooner. Last year, El Pollo Loco issued one in response to growing pressure from Biglari, as did Cracker Barrel in 2012. 'We're in the era where almost every pill that's adopted is a situation-specific pill,' Gottfried said, adding that Jack in the Box's pill is explicitly a response to Biglari. Pills that last longer than a year need shareholder approval, which is a tall order, as it can be very difficult to get proxy advisory firms to support the adoption of a long-term pill, Gottfried said. Long-term pills are generally disliked by institutional investors and proxy advisory firms. Poison pills are often viewed as anti-shareholder, but they aren't, Gottfried said. '[Poison pills don't] prevent anybody from making an offer to buy the company,' Gottfried said. 'It just prevents them from being able to do a hostile tender offer. … There is nothing in the pill that prevents the board from acting in their fiduciary duties to consider any offer that they determine to be in the best interest of shareholders.' Such measures prevent someone from acquiring a company at a price below what the board could receive if it was able to negotiate a deal with a third party, he said. The board has time to put its strategic plan in place, which could put the company in a stronger position to maximize shareholder value through operations or a sale. 'They'd rather do the improvements that they've talked to the market about, get those improvements implemented, have the market recognize those improvements in the stock price,' Gottfried said. He added that if the company decided to pursue a sale, it would be in a much better position with a higher stock price than its current $20 per share price. Typically, activist investors oppose limited-duration pills and argue that they function as anti-shareholder devices. 'They may try to get other shareholders to criticize it,' Gottfried said. 'There's a whole bunch of messaging points … that've been used over the years by activists to criticize the adoption of a poison pill. Whether or not that's going to resonate with anyone is hard to know. They're definitely not going to be happy about it.' For example, when Red Robin went toe-to-toe with Vintage Capital in 2019, the chain issued a poison pill to protect it from a hostile takeover. Vintage Capital wrote in a letter to Red Robin's board that it was disappointed in Red Robin's move, saying a proxy fight was not 'desirable for Vintage or for the Company's other stockholders because it may inhibit our ability to participate in any auction process.' Following back and forth between activist investors and Red Robin, the board agreed to appoint a new independent board director in 2020 and give Vintage the ability to acquire up to 20% of common stock. Activists can challenge poison pills in court. But this tactic is unlikely to be successful unless the threshold to trigger it is low, like around 5%, Gottfried said. Comparatively, Jack's poison pill would be triggered at 12.5%. Delaware courts in the 1980s deemed poison pills a legal action and challengers would have trouble fighting that current precedent. Courts typically follow a business judgment rule, which is the assumption that boards acted in the best interest of shareholders, according to BusinessThink. Gottfried said he expects more restaurant boards to at least consider having a poison pill at the ready following Jack in the Box's example. 'You're not going to see a bunch of people start announcing the adoption of poison pills,' Gottfried said. 'But I think you're going to see more chains probably call up their counsel and say, 'hey, we should probably get one on the shelf.'' Recommended Reading Jack in the Box prescribes poison pill to sicken activist investor
Chicago Tribune
04-07-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
New Naperville Jack in the Box scheduled to open in August
It's been at least 40 years since the suburbs have had a taste of one of the West Coast's favorite burger places. But take one look at the recently refreshed site of a former Arby's restaurant along Ogden Avenue in Naperville, and it's clear — Jack in the Box is almost back. The California-based fast-food chain is set to open in August at 1600 E. Ogden Ave., according to Jack in the Box's website. The shop is one of eight company-operated restaurants set to open across the suburbs and the city this year, the company said in a media release. 'This strategic expansion into Chicago allows us to not only satisfy long-standing customer demand for our brand, but also to become a key member in the region's thriving restaurant scene,' Darin Harris, CEO of Jack in the Box, said in the release. The Naperville restaurant plans to offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts with a drive-through lane, the company's website said, with customer favorites including burgers, tacos, chicken sandwiches and milkshakes. Jack in the Box is known for 24-hour operations and a menu the company describes as 'craveable' and 'iconic.' It was unclear from the Naperville location's webpage whether this site will be open at all hours. A spokeswoman on behalf of the company declined comment, saying Jack in the Box doesn't 'have any new information to share at this time.' Jack in the Box this week hosted three days of job fairs at the Chicago Marriott Naperville hotel, hoping to hire full-time team leaders with experience in the restaurant industry and team members to staff the new restaurant. In a ZipRecruiter posting, the company said it was seeking 'enthusiastic individuals to lead our late-night team and join our regular shift operations.' In preparing for the planned August opening, Jack in the Box received a commercial building permit for a new building or addition from the city of Naperville. The city issued the permit on March 6, spokeswoman Linda LaCloche said. The restaurant joins an area of Naperville — one of the city's eastern gateways — that has undergone transformation, streetscape improvements and beautification in recent years. Located just east of Ogden's intersection with Naper Boulevard, Jack in the Box will join other new or redeveloped sites in the area, including Costco, Amazon Fresh, several restaurants and the Casey's gas station and convenience store.
