Nothing screams “true romance” like swapping vows over a fountain of ranch dressing while your spouse hasn’t looked away from the football game. Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl Sunday are crashing into each other this year — but Hidden Valley Ranch is stepping up to save your romance. The dressing brand just launched its “A … Read more
The founders behind one of the Golden State’s most famous beer brands are launching a new venture in the San Diego area after the company announced its production facilities would be leaving Southern California. Stone Brewing’s Greg Koch and Steve Wagner, who launched the brand in 1996 with their first keg of Stone Pale Ale, … Read more
Call it mad cow. After over 100 years, the iconic cheese brand known for its guffaw has officially wiped the smile off its face. The century-old company, Laughing Cow, has just announced a huge packaging change to replace its main character’s smile. Shoppers in the cheese aisle will spot an abrupt mood shift as the … Read more
It’s a last call on Crown Royal. President Trump has upped the ante on the ongoing tariff saga, this time issuing a full ban on certain Canadian products. The president signed several proclamations restricting most alcohol coming in from the neighboring country. This means Americans will no longer sip on the following Canadian favorites: malt … Read more
They’re causing the Domino’s to fall. Pie-hards have a new go-to fueling station. Midwestern gas station Casey’s is quietly cornering the US market on fast food pizza, beating out Domino’s and other marquee slice slingers. With over 3,000 stores spanning 19 states, the refilling stop is now the fifth largest pizza purveyor in the nation, … Read more
JuneShine’s hometown happy hour is officially last call. The San Diego-born hard kombucha brand is closing its final company-owned tasting rooms just months after pulling the plug on local brewing, capping a fizzy retreat that leaves the once high-flying beverage darling without a single company-run taproom in the US. The company announced this week that … Read more
Don’t be surprised if your next Coke or Pepsi comes with something extra on the can. The nation’s biggest beverage companies are quietly adding QR codes to their packaging, allowing shoppers to scan for more information about the ingredients in their drinks. The effort, led by the American Beverage Association, includes brands from the Coca-Cola … Read more
Aunt Flo has arrived — and this time, she’s bringing a beverage cart. Period-friendly drinks have flooded the wellness world, with brands promising their specially formulated concoctions can help take the edge off that time of the month. The Cycle, for instance, sells two canned drinks it markets as supporting hormonal health around your period, … Read more
The Utz Quality Foods ongoing recall of their potato chips has risen to the highest level of recall, due to Salmonella contamination in a seasoning ingredient. Utz Quality Foods LLC recalled varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips on April 28, due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder, according to the Food … Read more
Happy birthday America, sorry your merch sucks. As the Red, White and Blue gears up to celebrate the country’s 250th bithday, shoppers have yet to spot enough patriotic products. A quick Google search and you’ll see that companies like McDonald’s, Old Navy and more have partnered with the World Cup to drop special merch. But … Read more
A popular potato chip brand has issued a voluntary recall after a potential Salmonella risk. Utz Quality Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc, recalled some varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder. The impact chips have seasoning that contained dry milk powder … Read more
Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Their creditors no longer believe the companies can successfully fix their finances and keep operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which is meant to reorganize a business and … Read more
A Los Angeles jury awarded $40 million on Friday to two women who claimed that talcum powder made by Johnson & Johnson caused their ovarian cancer. The giant health care company said it would appeal the jury’s liability verdict and compensatory damages. The verdict is the latest development in a longstanding legal battle over claims … Read more
With new tariffs threatening to raise prices on Italian imports, American pasta makers — from century-old brands to modern innovators — are ready to fill the gap with U.S.-made alternatives. “New U.S. tariffs will raise prices on imported Italian goods, especially pasta, olive oil and cheeses,” said Kyle Taylor, an Atlanta chef and the founder of He … Read more
Would you have a brand logo on your wedding cake or dress? Six in 10 Americans would let a brand sponsor their wedding, according to new research. The shocking stat emerged in a survey of 2,000 Americans which examined people’s attitudes towards wedding spends and found many would be happy to consider having their favorite … Read more
PepsiCo’s Lay’s has become the latest in a series of household names that are redesigning their brand with a more modern edge. PepsiCo announced the “largest brand redesign in Lay’s nearly 100-year history” on Thursday on the heels of Domino’s revealing plans for its own rebranding attempt. But Lay’s isn’t just updating the look of … Read more
Fashion knows no bounds — and neither do these prices. American trendsetters have fallen in love with fast-fashion brands like Zara, Mango and River Island for their stylish and relatively affordable options. But lately, many US customers are feeling the tariff pinch as these stores are hiking up prices by sometimes astronomical amounts. However, the … Read more
NYC is a VIP. For the third year in a row, the Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental chain topped the list of the world’s best luxury hotels. The ultra-exclusive lodging brand has just three locations in the U.S. — and one is perched high above Columbus Circle in New York City. To determine the winners, elite travel advisers … Read more
It’s all clear now. Back in 2016, Lesley Grosvenor was on her way to the game of the year — the Rams’ first matchup back in Los Angeles, vs. the team she’s been a lifelong fan of, the Seattle Seahawks. Halfway to the stadium, she suddenly remembered the NFL’s frustrating clear-bag policy, which wouldn’t allow … Read more
It’s a ‘loaf’ story — and she said yes. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday, and brands were quick to make sure their opportunity didn’t slip away into a moment in time. Numerous food and beverage companies couldn’t shake it off, celebrating the big moment between the pop superstar and the … Read more