One of American President Donald Trump’s favourite boasts is that he’s given America ‘the Greatest Economy Ever Seen’. Well, the official figures are out for last year. And they’ll make you wonder just how The President defines ‘great’…Read More →
I was going to title this post, ‘A farmer and two horses walk into a McDonald’s’. But that was a little too far out. (Even if it was plum homage to the old-joke opening!) What hap-pened was, a farmer drove up to a McD’s in his horse-drawn buggy – and was banned!Read More →
It is my sad duty to report that shrinkflation is worse than ever. Even after a storm of contro-versy and countless social media posts con-demning the deceptive marketing practice. Do the brands think we won’t notice? Is it time to make shrinkflation illegal?Read More →
The Fast Food News is literally ‘full of snacks and treats’ this week! Peruse such classic brands as Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, M&Ms, Doritos and Krispy Kreme! And for those new to the FFB… Learn about Fast Food Week’s Editorial Policy…Read More →
The current, severe drought in Ethiopia and Sudan is a prime example of what many equatorial regions can expect as Global Warming progresses. Millions of Somalians are ‘on the move’, as is their custom when conditions at home become unliveable…Read More →
I don’t intend to burden you with a long post today… Because I want you to visit the source post, and take the time you need to appraise it with a critical eye. It’s an update on shrink-flation – with even more-shocking examples than we posted previously…Read More →
The US West Coast has emerged as a trigger point for government action on environment and sustainability issues. Following a series of enviro-moves by California in recent history, Washington State chimed in with bans on disposables and plastic bags…Read More →
Bamboo Shoots will ring a bell with most of our readers. They’re a prized ingredient in many Asian dishes. Just not many we in the West tend to make or order… But they’re won-drously nutritious, and may turn out to be the next breakthrough for gut health!Read More →