Lay’s Canada has announced the parameters for their 2016 ‘Do Us A Flavour’ Chip flavour challenge. This time, there are a couple of new wrinkles to the contest… But the principle is still the same: Vote on a selection of flavours and become eligible for one of five daily prizes!Read More →
It’s true! Beef prices in Canada are set to drop significantly after two years of painful increases. But the news is not all good. For one thing, it may take months for lower prices to filter down to consumers. The question is, is that fair? Or is it a cash grab by the giant meat processors?Read More →
Now that I have your attention… I just want to pass along some observations about Valentine’s Day and all it entails – along with some suggestions for navigating those potentially precarious waters without making your sweetie see red (except in a nice way, I mean!) Guys, especially, listen up…Read More →
I’ve been sitting on this post topic for a while, trying to find the words to adequately express my amazement and disgust with the prices stadium concessionaires charged Super Bowl 50 attendees for a few common (and some not so common) food items. I think I have a handle on it, now…Read More →
The company that owns Burger King and Tim Horton’s – Restaurant Brands International (RBI) – has announced that its restaurants will serve only free-range eggs by 2025. And they’re not the first to do so. But will those changes lead to big increases in Egg prices and less availability?Read More →
I’m sure you’ve seen the recent headlines about how ‘unhealthy’ the new ‘healthy’ McDonald’s Kale Salad menu item really is. I won’t bore you with details here – just enough facts and figures to make a point. And the point is, any ‘healthy’ dish can be rendered ‘unhealthy’ simply by adding stuff…Read More →
Some time ago, we presented an exposé about corruption in the Italian Olive Oil industry. At that time, it seemed that only the legitimate Italian Olive Oil producers were eager to stem the flow of bogus oil to protect the prestige of their brand. Now, they’re getting some help from their government…Read More →
The price of Cocoa – principle ingredient in Chocolate – has soared in the past year, due to shortages caused by a crop blight in Central America, where most of our Cocoa is grown. Now, confectionery makers are resorting to dirty tricks to get you to keep buying ‘Chocolate’ bars and candies…Read More →