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Beyond’s fried chicken to get ‘tasted in KFC’

Bloomberg Beyond Meat Inc has another high-profile fast-food partner — KFC — to help the faux meat maker tackle a plant-based substitute for a different major protein source: chicken. KFC, owned by Yum! Brands Inc, will test plant-based nuggets and boneless wings at one of its Atlanta restaurants on Tuesday. The location will offer complimentary samples to customers who purchase ...

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Budget airline extends test of a surprise amenity: more legroom

Bloomberg Allegiant Airlines, a discounter known for squeezing budget-conscious passengers into seats, is trying to entice customers to pay for a new amenity: extra legroom. The unit of Allegiant Travel Co removed a row of seats on three of its Airbus SE A320 jets to offer 30 spots with six inches of extra space. The challenge is to persuade travellers ...

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Ikea goes ahead with $1.4b China deal

Bloomberg Home furnishing giant Ikea has seen sales growth soften for three consecutive years in China as the country grapples with a slowing economy and waning consumer confidence caused by a grinding trade conflict with the US. Still, the Swedish retailer is pressing ahead with $1.4 billion of investment in the next 12 months and opening four more stores in ...

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