Egads! A confectionery tradition dating back to the height of the Victorian Era has fallen. Cadbury’s has been dropped from the Royal Warrants list by King Charles. It appears it’s all about politics, propriety, and the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine…Read More →
Plant-based meat alternatives have always been touted as being just as ‘safe’ as their animal counterparts. But now, it appears science has found a link between ‘fake meat’ and depression. Bad news for brands such as Beyond Foods and Impossible…Read More →
There are many catchy names they could have chosen for the new KFC spin-off restaurant… ‘Saucy!’ isn’t one that would have been at the top of my list. Nevertheless, it does have a comfy ring to it, considering the inherent dipability of Tenders…Read More →
Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. ‘Modulating’ the action of endocannabinoids could help fight obesity, say researchers at Université de Montréal. But they also urge caution with the idea…Read More →
I guess it’s official, now… The mainstream media have picked up the term ‘Wraps War’ to mark the entry of the final major Fast Food players in the ‘wraps’ sub-market. Meanwhile, the competition shows no signs of cooling in 2025…Read More →
It’s one of the most ingenious and engaging advertising concepts yet hatched by the mar-keting masterminds of Madison Avenue. The ‘Newstalgia’ strategy may engage the broadest demographic ever targeted by advertisers. Are you in it?Read More →
Mains are back in the spotlight this week. And some are definitely aimed at relieving the old ‘Turkey Encore’ blues. McDonald’s unveils a new McValue Menu. BOGO goes big. Firehouse Subs does a French Dip. And BK brings back its popular Melts…Read More →
We have new, scientific confirmation that moderate wine consumption is associated with lower risk of heart disease. Spanish re-searchers say their findings, “should help to place wine […] in its rightful place as an element of the Mediterranean diet…”Read More →