Fast Food Week!
Here we are again! Time to run down the top Fast Food headlines of this past week… My top story is the latest attempt by failing Subway to boost sales by bringing back the $5 Footlong deal. But OREO is also launching five new flavours, and Coke and KFC are offering logo-ware/wear for the holidays…Read More →
What You Eat Effects Your Mood
You’ve heard the old maxim, ‘You are what you eat’? Well, now a team of American researchers has uncovered evidence that how you feel is also effected by what you eat. And your age has an important role in determining what you should eat to be balanced and happy at different times of your life…Read More →
Kellogg’s Opens All-Cereal Restaurant
Yes, it sounds crazy. It may, in fact, be crazy. But it’s happening in New York City – arguably, the capital of crazy – and it’s getting a lot of media attention. Should I be ‘promoting’ this development with coverage on my humble blog? Well, that’s not my intention. I want to spotlight the ‘crazy’ part…Read More →
Canada To Deport The Happy Meal?
New legislation before the Canadian Parliament would amend the Food and Drinks Act to ban advertising and packaging of ‘unhealthy food’ items aimed at those under the age of 17. It would be a landmark move, and the Fast Food and Snacks industries are already fighting back…Read More →
Sex Abuse Scandals Hit Restaurant Sector
I’m going to make myself controversial, here, but I feel that what I am going to say needs to be said. The food world is finally getting on the Sex Abuse Crusade bandwagon. Celebrity Chefs are being accused of improprieties with female staff and one has already ‘stepped aside’ from his business…Read More →
EU Doner Ban: Madness In Their Method?
The European Parliament is treading on thin ice, considering a ban on a dish described as ‘wildly popular’ across the EU: Doner Kebabs. And the controversial move is raising political as well as consumer hackles. It’s a classic example of politicians failing to consider consequences…Read More →