It’s a stark comment on the high food prices we all face – and the persistent decline in the average family’s buying power. A new study from a leading Financial Education firm re-veals three quarters of Americans now see Fast Food as a ‘luxury’…Read More →
A parade of returning menu items this week. And an equally strong representation of new Mains and Snacks. But the BIG news in the Quick Service Restaurant sphere is… (drum roll) 78 percent of Americans now consider Fast Food a luxury!Read More →
Loblaw’s – the alpha dog of the supermarket pack – has signed the new Grocer’s Code of Conduct. That’s not likely to help desperate consumers. But a parliamentary committee has called on the Trudeau Government to act decisively…Read More →
With all the concern – in the most extreme cases, rage – over high food prices, the Fast Food sector has been singled out as a major bad guy. With Burger fans in mind, a market research group has mapped Big Macs from cheapest to most expensive…Read More →
We recently reported that the promised US Army harbour receiving aid supplies off the shore of Gaza was operational. But now we hear the floating pier has been damaged by rough seas, and is closed for repairs. While millions of Gazans are still starving…Read More →
Consider the frequency of lettuce and other salad green recalls over the past decade. And it comes as no surprise that the Leafy Greens produce category has surfaced in a new sur-vey as the primary cause of food borne illness in North America….Read More →
Cracker Barrel wayside restaurants are fixtures along Eastern America’s Interstates. Some folks consider them a necessary indulgence when travelling. But the chain’s new CEO says sales have flatlined. And Cracker Barrel needs a major update…Read More →
Just a note to remind everyone that today is National Hamburger Day. The fête could have landed on any day of the year. But it’s always celebrated on May 28 – on or near Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, and grilling season!Read More →