A proposal being weighed by Connecticut lawmakers could change how takeout food is packaged and delivered, and critics say it could affect quality and cost and could even threaten the livelihood of individual restaurant owners, with one saying he could “go broke” as a result. House Bill 5524 would prohibit restaurants and other food service businesses from … Read more
A major change is coming to a lunch box treat that’s adored by children around the world. Babybel, a French brand of small, round and individually wrapped snack cheeses such as edam, cheddar and gouda, has revealed it will be changing its iconic red packaging. The Bel Group, which owns the brand, announced a transition … Read more
There is no greater irony in life than buying a pair of scissors only to realize you need a second pair of scissors to get them out of the box. Thankfully, a Brisbane mom has found a solution that is so simple, it’s almost frustrating we didn’t think of it sooner. Her hack has now … Read more
That is one unexpected package. A UK woman picked up an online order from Vinted, an online marketplace, that she was excited to receive — only to be shocked by what it was shipped in. Kath Humphreys ordered a few clothing items, like dungarees and cardigans, for her 1-year-old daughter. Upon retrieving it from the … Read more
A shocking new study found that nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer are being used in food packaging, and, worse yet, dozens of the carcinogens can find their way into the body. “There is strong evidence that 76 known or potential breast carcinogens from food contact materials recently purchased all over the world can … Read more
This is juicy news. Anyone in elementary school during or before the early aughts will recall the thrill of punching the straw through the Capri Sun juice pouch — a cafeteria classic that may soon become obsolete. Capri Sun reportedly has plans for a controversial revamp of its hallmark pouches, which will soon be replaced with bottles … 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
Swifties see her as the “Bad Guy.” Billie Eilish hit back at Taylor Swift fans for “putting words into my mouth” after she seemingly shaded Swift for not being environmentally conscious. “Okay so it would be so awesome if people would stop putting words into my mouth and actually read what I said in that … Read more
A California man has filed a class-action lawsuit against popular water-filtration company Brita, alleging that the messaging on the packaging is misleading. Los Angeles resident Nicholas Brown asserted that the filter in the Brita doesn’t remove or reduce levels of potentially hazardous substances from drinking water. Brown purchased a Brita Everyday Water Pitcher in early … Read more