We’ve got a mixed bag this weekend. There’s been a lot of activity in the fast food world over the past seven days, and none of it has had to do with new menu items and Summer Specials. In particular, stories that could be said to be from the economic, legal and medical spheres…Read More →
Remember the big scandal back in 2013, about Horse Meat being substituted in place of Beef? That triggered the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to evaluate new methods for testing meats in the inspection process. And what they found will be anything but appetizing to consumers…Read More →
We’ve heard stories – a string of them this spring and summer – about discontent among Tim Horton’s franchisees over the policies and tactics employed by the new head office, Restaurant Brands International (RBI). Now, the chain’s masters have alarming sales figures to deal with, as well…Read More →
Remember when Pizza Hut launched a special Pizza Box that converted into a smart phone projector? Well, McDonald’s Canada has just introduced a recyclable drink tray that doubles as a smart phone amplifier. Share your playlist with everybody! Annoy folks who don’t share your taste…Read More →
I’ve been railing for years against the millennial trend by restaurants toward crating crazier and crazier menu items, just to get the attention of customers in an age of ever-increasing saturation in the Fast / Hip / Extreme foods sectors. But there’s an underlying danger in these wild and wacky treats…Read More →
We all know, by now, that Walnuts and Walnut Oil are good for us. Walnuts have been credited with a number of health benefits over and above those attributed to Nuts in General. Now, scientists say they’ve discovered that regular consumption of Walnuts can benefit our essential gut bacteria…Read More →
We all know that the Mediterranean Diet has been shown to have heart-health benefits and benefits for those fighting Diabetes. But, now, researchers say it may also help older folks retain and sharpen their cognitive abilities. And there’s another diet specifically created to feed the mind…Read More →
It’s that day again! We’re looking at the past week’s Fast Food industry announcements, launches and newsy bits. We’ve got some truly savoury new sandwiches from three players plus a couple of stories involving FFW regulars, Starbucks and Chipotle’s. And the news there is not good…Read More →