Researchers have told us repeatedly, over the past few years, that coffee can help reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease. They’ve spotlighted the drink’s polyphenols as ben-eficial. But now, they’re also lauding caffeine – for unexpected reasons…Read More →
The three finalists have been named in Burger King’s New $1 M Whopper contest. It’s a promo of unprecedented dimensions – both mone-tary and legendary. The three contenders are truly new and different. And you can vote to determine the big winner!Read More →
One of the key refrains of snack lovers across America has been, “Where are the All Dressed Chips?” Up to now, for the past 15 years, they have been ‘hiding’ in Canada. Now, at long last, they’re being reintroduced by Lay’s in the US. How will the fans react?Read More →
Last month, Walmart, Amazon and Target all said they would be launching new ‘Value’-oriented product lines to help consumers combat high food prices. Walmart has already disclosed a new ‘Value’ strategy. Now, Amazon is making its Value line reveal…Read More →
The online media love to pad their schedules with ‘Best of’ articles – known as ‘listicles’. But I pay more attention to the far-fewer, often more informative ‘Worst of’ lists. And speak-ing of which, there’s an intriguing new ‘listicle’ rating Cheeseburgers…Read More →
The Fall Fast Food freight train is up to full speed. Lots of new deals – with a continuing focus on Value offerings. There are some nifty new snacks, including Dorito’s Ketchup and Mustard, and Lay’s beloved All-Dressed. And Shaq says, “Bite my head off!”Read More →
If you thought the Loblaw’s-orchestrated Bread Price Fixing Scandal was all put to bed – you were wrong. Some legal types say, naive. Canada Bread was hit with a $50 M fine in the case – and is suing to force Loblaw’s to pay the fine plus costs and damages… Read More →
It’s not your imagination. Food recalls have been coming out more frequently lately. But the actual situation may not have become worse. It may simply be that technology has improved. And officials have become more cautious…Read More →