Here’s a giant jug of nostalgia. Capri Sun is growing up with their fans, giving them a much bigger serving than the pouches of their childhood. The brand, owned by The Kraft Heinz Company, is launching a supersize version of the classic fruit punch flavored drink — its “first innovation in nearly a decade.” Capri … Read more
There’s no place like home for a holiday. Many people can feel homesick while on vacation, but perhaps none as much as this poor fellow. UK resident John Phillips reportedly spends around $400 to bring a suitcase filled with noodles, chips, and even a George Foreman Grill on trips to enjoy his favorite foods while … Read more
Old McDonald’s? McDonald’s has notably produced some seemingly decomposition-defying burgers in the past. However, none compare to a seemingly immortal quarter pounder in Australia that has never shown signs of decay despite being bought nearly three decades ago. Australian pals Casey Dean and Eduards Nits claimed that they ordered the Quarter Pounder with cheese in … Read more
Hold the foie gras and frog legs — this summer, many of the Hampton’s best new restaurants are unpretentious, nostalgic and downright delicious. From a new food hall showcasing the best local ingredients to a bevy of authentic Italian joints, the East End is eating pub grub, red sauce and pizza pies. But gourmands won’t be … Read more
Restaurant Brands International-owned Burger King is launching its own $5 meal deal ahead of McDonald’s, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing an internal memo, as burger wars heat up. US fast food chains are in a tussle to attract customers at a time when cost-of-living crisis has forced them to eat more meals at home, prompting companies to turn their focus … Read more
Working remotely really is all fun and games. Young people in Toronto are logging onto their jobs from a local Chuck E. Cheese to offset days of meetings and memos with pizza and silly arcade games. The unusual concept is the brainchild of 25-year-old tech and artificial intelligence worker Aryeh Bookbinder. A few weeks ago, … Read more
Some choco-holics are taking Hershey’s to court. Four people in Florida have filed a federal lawsuit against The Hershey Company, claiming Reese’s misrepresents what’s actually inside. Nathan Vidal, Debra Kennick, Abdjul Martin and Eduardo Granados alleged that the company violated Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. Once the chocolate candies are removed from their … Read more
He ordered McDonald’s and got jack in the box instead. A trolling Doordash customer who ordered a McDonald’s burger with “everything removed” was impressed and amused after receiving a box with nothing in it. He described the literal nothing burger in a post with 53.3 million views on X. “I ordered a triple cheeseburger with … Read more
The weather is warming up, and one surprising dessert trend will be keeping everyone cool this summer. According to the Pinterest Summer Trends Report, the upcoming season will see lots of bold and inventive twists on everything from summer foods to how we gather with friends. And lovers of sweet treats have a new ingredient … Read more
Here’s the scoop: No one’s melting for this classic ice cream flavor anymore. Chocolate chip ice cream — once a beloved freezer staple — could soon become obsolete. It didn’t even crack the top five flavors favored by consumers, falling to eighth place in a list of America’s favorite ice cream, per a 2024 survey … Read more
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years. Under its new Vital Pursuit brand, the global food giant plans to launch 12 products ranging from frozen protein pasta, sandwich melts and … Read more
He’s lost his appetite for competitive eating. Takeru Kobayashi — the Japanese eating legend who won six consecutive Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contests is standing down from all future food challenges because he quite literally no longer has the hunger to compete. The 46-year-old announced his retirement in the new Netflix documentary “Hack Your Health: … Read more
A new study suggests a link between greater fluoride intake in pregnancy and toddlers with behavioral problems. Children in the womb exposed to higher levels of fluoride — a mineral found naturally in water in varying amounts — later were more likely to experience temper tantrums, headaches, stomachaches, anxiety, and symptoms linked to autism, according … Read more
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker headquartered in New York slips in what it calls a “shock flavor,” like Hidden Valley Ranch or pizza. Surprising flavor combinations – think gravy-flavored Jones Soda or Sour Patch Kids Oreos — … Read more
Does your food taste plane while you’re up in the air? There are reasons for that, according to researchers. “If it weren’t for the boredom many feel while flying, the best recommendation would always be to eat on the ground,” Charles Spence, an experimental psychologist at England’s Oxford University who studies how certain environments and … Read more
Disney is trying to make you hungry while you wait in line. The new “Princess and the Frog” ride at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, will evoke the senses to make guests feel like they’ve traveled to New Orleans. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to open on Friday, June 28. Disney The scent of … Read more
If you’ve been feeling hungrier than usual, it could be due to your sleeping habits. Human hunger is tied to circadian rhythm, according to experts, which means not sleeping enough can cause a greater appetite. Dr. Christopher Rhodes, a nutritional biologist in California, explained in a conversation with Fox News Digital that a body deprived … Read more
They’re mad as hell. Two treat-seeking misses were knocked seriously off course after a trip to see their local ice cream man — only to discover that the cost of a cone had recently exploded. Marnie and Myrah, 8-year-old twins from Burnley, England, inadvertently wound up encapsulating societal exhaustion over the ever-rising price of nearly … Read more
Grandma knows best — even when it comes to McDonald’s. Starting May 21, the fast food chain is introducing the “Grandma McFlurry,” a sweet treat featuring syrup and crunchy candy pieces — which the brand jokes is “like grandma’s favorite treat that she hid in her purse” — blended into vanilla soft serve. It’s unclear … Read more
They’re squashing this longtime debate. Two NYC-based dietitians have declared pumpkin the healthiest seed, thanks to their zinc, iron, protein, and fiber content. “Pumpkin seeds are truly a super seed because they benefit the body in so many ways,” Samantha Cassetty and Natalie Rizzo wrote Thursday on Today.com. “Pumpkin seeds are truly a super seed … Read more