UPF Update: Target Banishes Foods With Artificial Colours
You’d think the manufacturers would have to stop using artificial food colourings to get them off the market. But Target stores are taking a lead from the retailer side, banishing cereals that use artificial dyes. It’s a bold move, indeed…Read More →
Heinz’s REMIX Machine Lets You Custom-Blend Sauces
It’s not a new idea, but it’s the most aggressive implementation yet. Heinz’s kitschy REMIX sauce machine is now recruiting ‘players’ at a Washington State casino. Looks kind of like a slot machine – but pays off every time with new condiment collaborations…Read More →
A Counterintuitive – But Perfect – Way To Reheat Leftover Pizza
Not so much a recipe, but a rescue… Today’s in-the-kitchen tip addresses the ages-old problem of reheating leftover pizza. Someone has finally found a way to ensure that re-heated pizza comes out crispy on the bottom, and cheesy on the top…Read More →
Sunday Musings: Let’s Rein-In Rampant ‘Protein-Mania’!
There’s a major craze running rampant on social media these days. And the major pro-cessed food makers have picked up on it big-time. It seems everybody is adding protein to their snacks, and beverages in the name of health. But is it really healthier?Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Restaurant And Snacks News!
No Novelties or Events on the Fast Food Week ‘menu’ this time. But lots of other stuff – particularly in the MAINS category! Seven major players represented in all! New stuff from Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, McDonald’s and KFC among others…Read More →
Higher Oil Prices WILL Raise Food Prices – In ‘Stages’
Higher oil prices now, due to Trump’s war on Iran, will trigger higher food prices later this year. And that’s on top of the continued in-creases due to general inflation and the stress climate change is putting on the entire agri-culture sector…Read More →
Peanut Butter Cup Toothpaste: Contradiction In Terms?
I’m having trouble deciding whether the latest Snacksphere collaboration is smart and slick – or stupid and thoughtless. Hershey’s has partnered with oral care brand Hismile on a promo product called… Peanut Butter Cup Toothpaste…Read More →
‘Platté’ Gets the Last Smears Out Of The PB Jar!
It’s fun! It’s tasty! It’s creative! It’s newstalgic! It might even qualify as ‘sustainable’… And in the end, it’s recyclable! Hot or Iced, this new bev will definitely elevate your ‘coffee game’ to new heights! And allay one of your greatest frustrations…Read More →