People often talk about McDonald’s McFlurry straw-like spoon, but their regular straws have a strategy behind them, too. Customers of the Golden Arches may have realized that the diameter of the straws used is wider than what’s used at other restaurants — and there’s a reason for this that directly impacts your McDonald’s experience. According … Read more
The latest sickly sweet soda concoction has the internet in a fizzy. Thanks to the Hulu hit “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” beverages known as “dirty sodas,” revealed to be wildly popular in Utah, have gone global. But the #MomTok drink — which involves adding flavored syrups and creamers into your pop of choice — has … Read more
This spice has been spiked. Coca-Cola announced that it would discontinue its Spiced flavor after less than a year since it hit shelves. The Spiced flavor debuted in the United States and Canada on Feb. 19, just barely clocking seven months before being canned. It was the first alternative to classic Coke that was offered … Read more
A bizarre beverage combining marshmallow fluff and Coca-Cola is taking TikTok by storm, with sweet-toothed soda lovers championing the drink. Dubbed “fluffy Coke,” the sugary concoction combines the creaminess of marshmallow with the crispiness of an ice-cold fizzy drink. Content creator Emma Grace and her grandma, lovingly referred to as “Memama,” seem to be the … Read more
Swice up your life. “Swicy” — a mashup of sweet and spicy — is this summer’s blazing new food trend, with brands scrambling to make their way into the movement, perhaps a surprising one for hot-weather days “The spicy trend is here to stay,” Sally Lyons Wyatt, packaged goods and foodservice industry adviser with market research … Read more
Oh, sweet — the ‘nanny state’ is back! Fast-food chains and coffee shops in New York City would have to slap a warning on menu boards and packaging under a new rule from the Adams administration. The city Health Department’s first-in-the-nation edict will mean labels warning on food and drinks with more than 50 grams … Read more
Why does Coke taste so much better at McDonald’s? Popular food scientist Abbey Thiel is refreshing our memories. The special formulation of McDonald’s Coca-Cola has long been the subject of conspiracy theories, with the international burger chain trying to tamp down speculation in 2021 by revealing that one reason why its Coke is soda-licious is … Read more
Let’s get fizz-ical. A Toronto-based registered dietitian has evaluated the healthfulness of the no-calorie diet sodas Coke Zero and Diet Coke — and the results are soda-pressing for Coke fans. “Both contain aspartame, caffeine, natural flavors, and caramel colors, etc.,” Abbey Sharp began her peppy pop post Sunday on TikTok. “The key difference is that … Read more
A spoonful of sugar helps more sugar go down. An Irish fitness coach is on the sixth day of his challenge to eat sugar or some form of it in every meal until he drops 5 pounds. “Today we’re going to have 48 sachets of sugar. Let’s make a f–king bread and sugar sandwich,” sugar … Read more
Are the cola wars poppin’ again? Coca-Cola announced it will soon roll out its first new permanent flavor in more than three years — a “spiced” variation of its original recipe. The Atlanta-based soda giant says that the sure-to-be Dr Pepper rival “blends the iconic taste of Coca-Cola with a burst of refreshing notes from … Read more
The color red has become synonymous with Coca-Cola — so why are loyal customers seeing bottles with a yellow cap in the spring? The yellow top indicates that the bottle is kosher for Passover, a Jewish holiday in which certain foods and ingredients are not consumed in observance of religious restrictions. While the classic Coca-Cola … Read more
There’s a new way to enjoy the pop, sizzle and crackle of a crispy, refreshing Diet Coke. A strange new drink trend known as “marinating” has been bubbling up on TikTok, where a growing army of fans has been exchanging tips on ways to make their favorite soft drink even better, namely by giving your … Read more
You’ll want to get a pizza this deal. Tired of inflation sending food prices to Pluto? Not to fear. This month and next, Coca-Cola is joining forces with pizza places around the country to offer customers around the country free pies in exchange for — wait for it — recycling. Dubbed Toss In, Take Out, … Read more
A daughter has taken to TikTok to showcase her mom’s favorite popular diet drink — but it’s clear the mother’s love for the soda is more of an obsession. Rowan Sturgill of Lexington, Kentucky, is challenging fans of Diet Coke by seeing how much they love the diet soda in comparison to her own mother’s love of … Read more
LONDON— Absolut Vodka and lemonade drinkers will soon be able to sip their preferred cocktail from a can, after drinks makers Pernod Ricard and Coca-Cola agreed to a pre-mixed version made from the spirit combined with Sprite. France’s Pernod and Coke said on Monday the Absolut & Sprite canned cocktail will be launched in select European markets, … Read more
Coca-Cola’s newest mystery flavor is here — and it was created by AI. The limited edition drink, Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar, was co-created by human and artificial intelligence and will allow fans to “imagine what the future tastes and feels like.” “We hope that Coca‑Cola will still be as relevant and refreshing in the year … Read more
The days of the self-serve soda fountain are numbered at McDonald’s. The fast-food giant plans to phase out the do-it-yourself stations, eliminating them entirely over the next decade as franchise owners cite hygiene, theft, and consumer eating habits, according to The State Journal-Register of Illinois. But McDonald’s franchise owners want to put customers’ minds at … Read more
Trick and treat. Fanta is meddling in the dark arts this Halloween, horrifying thirsty hellraisers with a creepy new mystery soda flavor — one that turns tongues black. “[We’ve] got a spooky new mystery flavor that’s hauntingly delicious,” the brand’s website teased. “But be warned, your tastebuds are in for a fright. So, sip if … Read more
Let’s see if you can stomach this one. There was a recent uproar when social media sleuths revealed to a new generation of fast food lovers the vegetarian-unfriendly secret behind McDonald’s golden, delicious fries — beef flavoring mixed in with the vegetable oil, to amp up taste. But unusual ingredients are actually extremely common in … Read more
Diet Coke is a vice Theresa Amrhein can’t seem to quit. The 33-year-old Upper East Sider tries to follow a healthy lifestyle. She walks up to 10 miles a day, goes meat-free at lunch and does intermittent fasting — resulting in her losing 20 pounds. But, try as she might, she’s still hooked on Diet … Read more