As a new year begins and consumers return to work, many will be looking for an energy kick. But according to new research from Mintel, nearly six in 10 Americans (59%) who are current energy drink or shot users say they worry about the safety of energy drinks and energy shots. However, despite allegations of […]
FDA & USDA announced today they have approved Salmonelex as a “GRAS” (Generally Recognized as Safe) food processing aid against Salmonella. The new product consists of natural phages against Salmonella and is produced by Micreos of The Netherlands. The company confirms that industrial scale projects with US poultry processors will start in January 2014. According to […]
With the craft beverage industry on a stellar rise in recent years, Blue Ridge Community College’s decision to launch a two-year degree program in “Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation” last year seems to make a lot of sense. The program aims to produce a ready pool of skilled workers for the rapidly growing craft beer industry—according […]
As a new year begins and the thoughts of many Brits turn to the tricky problem of how to alleviate the excesses of the festive season, new research from Mintel reveals we are a nation of dieters, with a massive 55% of Brits – equating to 29 million – having tried to lose weight in […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0EzeStwP5I To reintroduce their popular Philly Cheesesteak Thickburger, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s have teamed up with Terrell Owens, former Philadelphia wide receiver, in an ode to Philly’s most famous food. Launching on broadcast today, “Philly Love”, created by 72andSunny, follows Owens down memory lane as he lightheartedly reflects on his hot-and-cold relationship with the City […]
Crisp brand Walkers has commenced a nationwide search for a new great-tasting flavour combination with the launch of its ‘Do Us A Flavour’ competition crowning one member of the British public a flavour millionaire. The competition, which last ran back in 2008, will see a judging panel whittle down the entries to just six finalists, […]
Selected from thousands of submissions representing 30 countries around the world, the Doritos brand announced the five finalists for the Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” contest who are vying for a $1 million (U.S.) grand prize. Fans are now invited to vote for the best ad on Doritos’ website from January 4 through January 29. Ultimately, […]
A sculpture made from nearly 1,000 pounds of butter was unveiled at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the show’s iconic milkshake served by the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. The sculpture, sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, takes its cue from the number one song in 1954, “Shake, Rattle […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsL9Syj3gow In recognition of the 20-year anniversary of a Pizza Hut pizza being the first physical good ever purchased over the internet, Pizza Hut will offer 50 percent off any medium or large pizza ordered online from Jan. 1-10. Before books, apparel or travel were ever bought online, or online specific retailers took to the […]
Hailing from Portugal, design student Gil Rodrigues’ had an assignment that required him to create cheap packaging for storing eggs safely. Rodrigues created a simple hexagonal package that secures the eggs, and, more importantly, unfurls in an elegant manner when one needs to retrieve them. What makes this project particularly innovative is that the student […]