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California Milk Board: ‘Got PMS? Get Milk’
July 12, 2011 3:58 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsThe California Milk Processor Board has created a new ad campaign focusing on milk’s effects on premenstrual syndrome. The ads focus on PMS from the man’s point of view, asking, “Are you a man living with PMS?” The campaign is …
Most Bizarre State Foods
July 11, 2011 12:50 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsEver wonder where the ice cream cone and Kool-Aid come from? This slide show from The Daily Meal will let you in on the origins of these famous foods, as well as introduce you to some of America’s most bizarre …
Do You Want Wine With That? Fast Food Joints Sell Alcohol
July 8, 2011 1:46 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsUSA Today reported that some fast food restaurants, including Sonic and Burger King, are now offering beer and wine at some of their locations. Starbucks also recently began selling alcohol at some of its Seattle cafes. While the efforts are …
Woman Lands In Hospital After Overdosing On Energy Shots
July 7, 2011 12:39 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsAccording to MSNBC, A 22-year-old woman rushed to the emergency room after she experienced abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and a fever. When her body scan was normal, she was sent home, but returned later even sicker than before. She also …
World’s Biggest Burger Weighs 777 Pounds
July 6, 2011 11:57 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsA record-breaking, 777-pound hamburger was crafted July 2 at the Alameda County Fair. The giant of a sandwich included a 110-pound bun, buckets of ketchup and mayo, 13 pounds of lettuce, 20 pounds of onions and 12 pounds of pickles. …
Nathan’s Famous Competition: A July 4th Tradition
July 5, 2011 11:38 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsWhile most of us were celebrating Independence Day downing hot dogs and drinks with friends and family, competitive eater Joey Chestnut was taking hot dog consumption to a new level at this year’s Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest. Chestnut …
Forks Are The Devil! Or At Least They Used To Be
July 1, 2011 1:38 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsHere’s a fun Friday fact: Forks weren’t always as ubiquitous as they are today, according to Gizmodo. In fact, in the Middle Ages, forks were seen as a sinful vanity of the devil, an unnecessary tool for bringing “God’s gift …
The 2,000-Pound Transformers Cake
June 30, 2011 11:45 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsCake master Buddy Valastro of TLC’s Cake Boss show created a 2,000-pound cake in the shape of a Transformer and a car in celebration of the latest installment of the movie series. Valastro said the cake took about four days …
Best Diet Trick: Finding A Caterpillar In Your Cake
June 28, 2011 2:01 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsA woman found a not-so-welcome surprise when she unwrapped her Weight Watchers Country Cake slice: A live caterpillar dropped from the cake onto her desk. Since the cake was pre-wrapped, the woman said she had no idea how the critter …
Americans Drink More Soft Drinks Than Water, More Beer Than Milk
June 27, 2011 3:22 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsAccording to Advertising Age, Americans drink more carbonated soft drinks than any other beverage. Water comes in second, followed by beer, which beat out milk for the third spot. Subscribe To Food Manufacturing’s Free Newsletter Like Us On Facebook Follow …
Freaky Friday
June 24, 2011 12:09 pm | by Krystal Gabert, Editor | CommentsKrystal Gabert, Editor On the last Friday of each month, Food Manufacturing looks back at the most surprising or unusual food-related stories of the month. Here are our top picks for June: It’s not often that a produce giant becomes …
A Taste Of The Apocalypse
June 24, 2011 12:02 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsGizmodo recently posted a taste test of Shelf Reliance’s Thrive line of freeze-dried foods designed specifically for use after an apocalyptic situation. The year’s worth of food can be purchased through Costco for $800 and includes everything from pancakes to …
Is The Poop Burger Story A Load Of Crap?
June 23, 2011 3:00 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsSalon has delved deeper into the mystery of the YouTube video featuring a Japanese scientist who allegedly created a form of meat by extracting protein from human excrement. According to the publication, the video was first released on YouTube in …
Fake Fat Makes You Fatter
June 23, 2011 10:59 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsAccording to Slate, the fake fat used by several food companies to make food products “lighter” may actually do more harm than good. Olestra, a fat substitute used in many light chip brands, could actually make you gain more weight …
Why Eating Junk Food Makes You Want Even More
June 22, 2011 11:55 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsThe Daily Mail is reporting a study indicating that fatty junk food annihilates the brain cells responsible for controlling weight, which may be the reason why overweight people find it extra hard to drop the pounds. When scientists fed rats …
Would You Eat A ‘Crapburger’?
June 21, 2011 11:55 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsA researcher for the Environmental Assessment Center in Japan has created a new “meat” that is made by extracting protein and fat from “sewage mud,” or, in other words, human excrement. The dish is potentially much more environmentally friendly, but …
Will It Fry? Man Sells Fried Kool-Aid At County Fair
June 20, 2011 11:05 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsAn avid Kool-Aid fan decides to try frying up a mixture of flour, water and cherry Kool-Aid.
Kids’ Lemonade Stand Shut Down, Fined $500 At U.S. Open
June 17, 2011 10:58 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsAccording to WUSA in Maryland, one parent said the kids were denied “the American dream” after officials shut down their lemonade stand outside the U.S. Open and fined the group $500 for not having a permit. To make matters worse, …
Is The Oreo Design A Freemason Conspiracy?
June 16, 2011 11:32 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsAn article posted by The Atlantic discusses the intricate design history of the Oreo cookie. Apparently, some Oreo fans have speculated that parts of the cookie’s design may stem from symbols used by the Knights Templar as well as the …
Ice Cream Shop Sells Cicada Ice Cream
June 10, 2011 12:01 pm | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsSparky’s Homemade Ice Cream in Missouri was asked to stop selling its cicada ice cream, despite the fact it was wildly popular with customers. The treat debuted June 1 and sold out within hours. Cicadas were collected by shop employees, …
