Tag: Food & Wine

IDFA Has Committed to Removing Synthetic Food Dyes from Ice Creams

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Your carton of ice cream might look a little different soon. Last week, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced that dozens of brands have committed to eliminating artificial food dyes from their ice creams. As Food & Wine reports, the announcement by the IDFA stated that the commitment “represents dozens of companies making more than 90% […]

Starbucks Secret Menu isn’t so Secret Anymore

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Starbucks secret menu is a secret no more. As Food & Wine reports, the coffee giant is making it official, by finally adding its long-kept secret menu to their app. Launched in the Starbucks app on Monday, the menu will appear under the “offers” tab, starting with four new drink options: Cold Brew that tastes like […]

7-Eleven Is Throwing the Ultimate Birthday Bash, and We’re All Invited

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7-Eleven is throwing a birthday party, and we’re all invited.  As Food & Wine reports, the convenience chain has announced the return of its annual birthday celebration, held (when else) on Friday, July 11. This year, for its 98th birthday, we’re the ones getting a present in the form of a free small Slurpee at […]

Heinz and General Mills Are Phasing Out Artificial Dyes

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Both Kraft Heinz and General Mills have announced plans to eliminate synthetic food dyes from their U.S. product lines by the end of 2027. Though each company noted that most of their offerings are already made without artificial colorants, the companies are now committing to full removal, citing regulatory changes and evolving consumer expectations. As […]

An Indiana-Distilled Whiskey Is Officially America’s Best Rye at IWSC 2025 and Costs Under $100

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America’s best rye whiskey is distilled in Indiana, aged in Kentucky, and costs under $100. That’s according to one of the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world, which recently released its results for 2025. As Food & Wine reports, the International Wine & Spirit Competition North America (IWSC) took place from June 4 to 7 […]

Are There Microplastics in Your Chewing Gum?

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If you’re concerned about how many microplastics you come into contact with each day, it may be time to ditch your gum habit. As Food & Wine reports, earlier this year, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) presented the findings of their small study (which, importantly, has not been peer-reviewed yet) at the American […]

Cup Noodles Releases Limited Edition Dill Pickle Ramen

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Cup Noodles is going full pickle this summer. The iconic instant ramen brand is releasing a limited-edition Dill Pickle flavor starting June 21 — a tangy twist on its classic cup-style noodles, designed to be prepared with hot water and ready in five minutes. As Food & Wine reports, although it’s a bold move, it’s […]

Aldi is Cutting Prices on Over 400 Grocery Items for the entire Summer

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As one of the fastest-growing grocery chains in the United States, Aldi is set to become America’s favorite supermarket — and the brand is making sure of it by announcing that it’s cutting prices on over 400 products for summer. As Food & Wine reports, with rising grocery prices posing an ongoing concern for many Americans, it […]

It’s True! The McDonald’s Snack Wrap is Back!

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Foodie snackers all over the nation mourned when McDonald’s discontinued the Snack Wrap in 2016. This savory, tortilla-wrapped delight was one of the most notable menu items that customers had loved and lost (and the Google search data backs it up!).  While some individual franchises continued to offer the fan favorite, all U.S. locations removed the item […]