George Washington is rumored to have chopped down a cherry tree or two in his time. Perhaps it was to supply the ingredients for his most beloved libation. George Washington’s favorite liquor was his wife Martha’s recipe for Cherry Bounce, one of 18th century America’s most popular and high-spirited beverages. In honor of National Make […]
A giant vending machine was recently installed in the village of Clifton in Derbyshire, England, which has been without any local grocery or convenience shops for the past 14 years. The vending machine was the idea of community engineer Peter Fox, who spent three years developing it himself after failing to get the support of […]
On the evening of Tuesday, March 25, Stella Artois held a celebration at Lafayette Townhouse in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood to launch a global pilot program aiming to bring its best-in-class draft experience to the world’s home bars. The evening was hosted by the actor Jake Johnson, star of New Girl on FOX and a home-bar […]
Family (and friends) has recently helped TruVibe, a new brand of raw and organic superfood offerings get to market with the aim of encouraging a wider, more mainstream audience to trial the category. It represents a significant break into the US market for the agency, celebrating their 5th year next month. The 65% of consumers […]
Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s have announced their new X-Tra Bacon menu items as part of their promotional tie-in with 20th Century Fox’s release of X-Men: Days of Future Past. The X-Men themed campaign created by 72andSunny features appearances by iconic X-Men characters who use their mutant superpowers to take down the X-Tra servings of bacon […]
McDonald’s high-profile advertising sign in Piccadilly Circus has been overhauled to become a “gigantic interactive visitors’ book.” Leo Burnett, the fast-food company’s creative agency, has created a fictional world called “Little Piccadilly”. As people pass the McDonald’s screen, they will be invited to create their own animated character on the website LittlePicca.com and send it […]
Just in time for the start of the 2014 baseball season, the new Budweiser Brew House in the much-anticipated Ballpark Village development in St. Louis will open its doors this week. Spanning three levels and 26,000 square feet, the venue includes an outdoor beer garden and rooftop deck with spectacular views of Busch Stadium. Featuring […]
As most of us know, our energy levels and skin tend to reflect our eating habits. Luckily, the current food-conscious climate is buzzing with an increased appreciation of natural ingredients’ unique benefits; for example, honey and its ability to revitalize us both inside and out. One of the most popular trends these days is juicing…and […]
Water is key to the production of Bacardi rum. On average, it takes 12 liters of water to create one liter of any distilled spirit. At the Bacardi distillery’s island home in Puerto Rico, water conservation is an important component of the Bacardi Limited sustainability commitment. Water is used to clean the American white oak barrels in […]
Lay’s Kettle Cooked, one of the many brands from PepsiCo‘s Frito-Lay division, introduces a new chip style just in time for spring. Lay’s Kettle Cooked Lattice Cut potato chips are now available nationwide in two flavours: Aged Cheddar and Black Pepper; and Roasted Garlic and Sea Salt. New Lattice Cut Kettle Cooked potato chips start […]