No, August isn’t National Ice Cream Month – that honor went to July – but it might as well be, seeing as how there are SEVEN frozen treat-related foodie holidays to celebrate this month (8, if you count National Frozen Custard day on August 8th). This week, we are coming up on both National Ice […]
Sure, we may be in the thick of one of the hottest summers on record, but that doesn’t mean autumn isn’t right around the corner, or at least, that’s what all the food and drink vendors would have you believe. That’s right: even though its early August, it’s the official start of pumpkin spice season. According […]
August 16th is National Rum Day, a holiday that celebrates and commemorates the distilled alcoholic beverage that is made from sugarcane by-products. It’s a spirit that’s steeped in romanticism, thanks to its association with pirates in the Caribbean (as opposed to the Pirates Of The Caribbean ride at Disneyland and subsequent movies, but it associates […]
We’re in the dog days of summer, and you may have a strong hankering for a cup of your favorite ice cream to help cool you down. But, before you do, make sure to check the label, as Real Kosher Ice Cream is recalling its soft serve on-the-go ice cream and sorbet cups due to its […]
Campbell Soup is betting that their $2.7B acquisition of Rao’s premium food products will be Mm, Mm, Good. As Food Dive reports, Campbell has been quiet on large-scale M&A deals under CEO Mark Clouse — who took the reins of the company in early 2019 — but the purchase of Sovos makes a big statement for the maker of Goldfish, Pepperidge […]
Slice, the ordering app for independent pizzerias, has over three dozen job openings posted on its website, and it’s currently looking for customer support reps, senior iOS engineers, a sales manager… and the company is also trying to find the right candidate to join its Marketing team, because it would really like to hire a Pizza Influencer. You heart that […]
National Watermelon Day is August 3, so during these roasting summer days, it’s especially refreshing to grab a sweet slice and get an immune-boosting dose of vitamins A, B-6 and C, plus hydration (this melon’s mostly water)! While you’re at it, you can impress your friends with these 10 fun facts about the fruit (or […]
Celebrated every year on August 2, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day conjures up visions of our favorite summer treat. It’s a simple thing, really, but oh, what deliciousness! In our American version, take two rectangular or circular flat cookies made of chocolate or oatmeal and match them with your favorite flavor of ice cream. Then, […]
It’s everything we needed, but just didn’t know it yet. Last week, Cher shared some sweet news with her fans. And it’s likely the last thing you’d expect from the 77-year-old musician. As Food & Wine reports, Cher took to her Instagram account to announce to fans that she’s launching a new gelato company. And […]
What’s in a name? Honestly, these days, a lot. In an influencer and celebrity-driven media era when your literal name can be a brand name, your name can be your whole livelihood. But Subway’s latest promotion flips things around the other way, seeking people who are willing to adopt the brand’s name as their own […]