Last fall, McDonald’s faced a tidal wave of consumer criticism over downsizing. Fans were fed up with rising prices and shrinking burgers. Now, McD’s has released the first real product of its long-awaited ‘burger reform’ program…Read More →
Donald Trump used some of his rare time off from the Hush Money Trial last week to cam-paign on the streets of New York City. The most conspicuous stop was a Manhattan fire hall where Trump delivered a stack of pizzas to the frontline heroes…Read More →
We’ve already introduced you to some great sources of veggie protein. But there are more foods you’ll want to get to know as the inev-itable shift from meat to plants progresses. Some of these foods are already common, and in the mainstream…Read More →
That’s the phrase The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) coined last week to characterize the reaction of Cali Fast Food fans to sharp menu price increases last month. Prices have risen up to 10 percent since the new minimum wage for Fast Food workers came in…Read More →
I’m uncomfortable with Wendy’s new AI-driven point-of-sale systems. On a number of levels. Even though I haven’t personally experienced them, yet. Maybe I’m just too old school. But the whole thing creeps me out – like an evil clown…Read More →
Another triumph for Fast Food diversity! We have noteworthy entries in all of our menu categories again this week. Special shout-outs to new Jif PB & Chocolate spread, Velveeta Queso Dips, and a McD’s Maple Butter Pancake Pie…Read More →
They say turnabout is fair play. And that’s certainly true in the case of Domino’s Pizza’s new ‘You Tip, We Tip’ promotion. The pizza giant is offering customers who order via their app a perk when they tip their delivery driver ‘generously’…Read More →
The UK group is called Bite Back. And it’s just released the results of a survey showing that manipulative marketing ploys are epidemic among foods aimed at kids. Packaging and graphics are the prime suspects. And virtually all brands do it…Read More →