It’s not a new idea, but it’s the most aggres-sive implementation yet. Heinz’s kitschy new REMIX sauce machine is 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 →
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 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 →
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 →
At first, this seemed totally new to me. But the words ‘Spaghetti Meat’ stopped my scanning eyeballs in their tracks. After reading the source post for today’s offering, I realized I was already familiar with the Spaghetti Meat phenomenon…Read More →
I can vividly recall my Mom cautioning me not to eat sprouted potatoes. “They’re poison-ous!” she warned. I lived in fear of them for years. I never actually saw one until I was away from home, living on my own. But by then I knew more…Read More →
A German Tourist sued a taquería over ‘excessively’ spicy wares. At first, it appeared this claim the plaintiff would be resolved in favour of the plaintiff. But the Judge in the New York City non-jury trial surprised just about everyone – siding with the resto!Read More →
We’re back to a more balanced ‘menu’ at Fast Food Week this time around… Competitors are beginning to respond to McDonald’s new Val-ue Menu 2.0. There’s a cross-sector focus on fan faves as new limited-time specials. And March Madness lurks in the background…Read More →