Manitowoc Inc <MTW.N> said on Monday it had beat out Illinois Tool Works Inc <ITW.N> (ITW) in the official auction for British kitchen equipment maker Enodis Plc <ENO.L>.

After watching its bigger rival McDonald's try to woo mothers and grab a share of the family budget, Burger King is launching a new marketing and promotional campaign targeted to moms.

After watching its bigger rival McDonald's Corp. try to woo mom, Burger King Corp. is launching a new marketing and promotional campaign Monday meant to grab her attention.

Mainstream advertisers normally gravitate toward wholesome characters from mainstream shows that steer clear of hot buttons. But in recent months, big brands like Coca-Cola, Subway and White Castle have been borrowing for their marketing efforts characters from “Family Guy,” which has been criticized for everything from anti-Semitism and sexism to homophobia and overall disgustingness, the New York Times reports.

Two fast food companies are putting tomatoes back on the menu now that federal health officials have identified tomato crops that are safe from a salmonella scare.

U.S. diversified manufacturer Manitowoc has increased its offer for British kitchen equipment maker Enodis to 1.08 billion pounds ($2.1 billion) to trump a rival offer.

McDonald's said on Tuesday U.S. sales at established restaurants fell in March, the first monthly decline in five years, overshadowing higher-than-expected first-quarter profit and strong overseas sales.

Manitowoc Co, a U.S. maker of cranes and restaurant equipment, has agreed to acquire British food equipment maker Enodis Plc for around 948 million pounds ($1.9 billion), it said on Monday.

The economic slowdown may be causing some consumers to forfeit dining out or to “trade down” and eat at fast-food restaurants.  Burger King CEO John Chidsey says his company is benefiting from this trend.