Is there a more perfect food than pizza? It’s kind of impossible to screw up, it’s portable, and it’s well-rounded (pun intended)! You’ve got cheese, veggies, carbs, and protein if you add pepperoni…. How many people must celebrate the occasion without having any idea it exists? Millions would probably be a safe bet. That’s their […]
If you want to save money while grocery shopping, coupon apps should play a big part of your purchasing strategy. Rather than only sticking with the old-fashioned method of clipping coupons from the newspaper or printing out coupons you find online, grocery coupon apps can save you a lot of time – and money. […]
Jelly Belly offers more than 100 jellybean flavors, from the classics (cherry, green apple and bubblegum) to the adventurous (canned dog food, rotten egg and dead fish). Buttered popcorn, a cult favorite, became Jelly Belly’s first savory addition in 1989, opening the door to more offbeat varieties. “Our flavor team, they’re scientists,” said Jana Sanders […]
Panera Bread Co. is adding to its product lineup with the introduction of warm grain bowls. The company said the launch is the next step in its mission “to offer more grains, plants and proteins on its menu, with a focus on delivering craveable food that makes you feel not just full, but fulfilled.” The […]
Generation Z consumes less alcohol than previous generations, sparking demand for craft cocktail and beer flavors without the buzz. Beverage flavors are spilling over into snacking categories, including sugar confections, frozen desserts, chocolate confections and snack bars, too. At the Sweets & Snacks Expo held in May in Chicago, examples on display included cocktail-inspired chocolate […]
The next generation of American consumers is ethnically diverse, tech-savvy and on the move. Technomic’s Special Topics Study, “GEN Z: Decoding the Behaviors of the Next Generation,” finds that they are discerning consumers, driven mainly by flavor, and that their flavor preferences, while still relatively simple, are just starting to show some sophistication. As they […]
If a dragon fruit smoothie, mango salsa or Mexican barbacoa BBQ sauce is right up your foodie alley, you’re not alone. Consumers increasingly are interested in specific flavor profiles, said Julie Laughter, market manager at Fona International, Geneva, Ill. “Even the classics … aren’t just the classics anymore,” Ms. Laughter said during a presentation at […]
Government experts on Friday backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut allergies that could become the first federally approved option for preventing life-threatening reactions. The treatment is daily capsules of peanut powder that gradually help children build up a tolerance. The outside panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted overwhelmingly […]
For all the National Food Holidays out there—and there are a lot, dedicated to everything from donuts to french fries to butterscotch pudding —National Cheeseburger Day has to be one of the best. Nothing beats a fresh-off-the-grill burger, piping hot and juicy with a cloak of melted cheese on top, it’s a food well-worth celebrating. […]
Wells Enterprises, Inc., maker of Blue Bunny ice cream, has entered into a purchase agreement with Eden Creamery, L.L.C. to acquire the Halo Top brand. The transaction, which is expected to close this month, expands Wells’ portfolio to five distinct ice cream brands. “Halo Top disrupted the ice cream category by providing a high […]