Wine consumption has traditionally been associated, especially in mature wine markets, with food. However, in recent years recent years we have witnessed a sharp resurgence of occasional consumption linked to festivities, social gatherings and special occasions. Nowadays, consumers opt for wine as a drink of pleasure, capable of enhancing the sensorial aspects of a good […]
Brand Design Agency BrandOpus has released its list of five commandments one should follow while branding for confectionery brands: Source: BrandOpus
Dear Coca Cola, Congratulations on your PlantBottle™. You developed it in 2009, and it’s a fantastic step forward. We applaud the fact that it substitutes 30% of its fossil-based resources with sugarcane. We also applaud that you have licensed the technology to Ford for their interiors their Ford Fusion and Heinz for their ketchup bottles. PlantBottle™ […]
Hungry for a culinary adventure? There is a whole menu of reasons your next stop should be the Capital Region of the USA… Take the foodies’ tour of Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia with travel presenter Ashley House, as he samples the best food in the region. Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia are brimming with […]
Right or wrong, excess sugar intakes are being frowned upon by health experts, due to the association of high ‘free’ sugars with poor dietary quality, obesity and increased risk of non-communicable diseases – heart disease, cancers, diabetes, asthma and dental diseases being the most prevalent globally! Free sugars include monosaccharides and disaccharides added to foods […]
Burger restaurants must evolve and innovate to survive as category grows increasingly crowded
When Gourmet Burger Kitchen first entered the market in 2001, there weren’t any restaurants doing burgers particularly well in the UK, despite how popular the category was. Fast forward to 2016 and a whole raft of competitors have entered the fray, with Meat Liquor, Shake Shack and Patty and Bun all offering their own take […]
Momentum is building towards a sugar tax. What does this mean for Britain’s sugary brands? Earlier in March 2016, the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, stated unequivocally that the idea remains on the table. He was echoing a statement made by the Prime Minister in January, and advice issued by Public Health England in October. The […]
From Superfoods to Sausages: the foods proving more than a mouthful for British tongues. We all know our taste-buds have been going global for years but is our native tongue keeping pace with our changing tastes? A new report released has revealed for the first time the top taste-bud tongue twisters leaving us speechless in […]
Bangkok-based restaurant The Third Floor serves an interesting variety of food that is specially catered for the different blood types. Inspired by a Japanese theory that uses your blood type to predict your personality, the chefs at the restaurant has created a comprehensive menu of salads, main dishes, and desserts that are carefully prepared with […]
Going to the movies can now be a greater treat for the senses with ‘Edible Cinema’. The Soho House and Teatime Production collaboration allows audiences to see and “taste the film”, by having tasting menus that correspond to scenes in the movie. Each audience member is provided with a tray of numbered containers, which contains […]