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Added 21 July, 2017

Ramen, that staple of cash-starved college kids and those everywhere in need of a quick pick-me-up is leading a trend towards everyday foods getting "fancified." The noodles consist of the traditional ingredients and flavorings that you'd find in the classic Cup Noodle that is made by Nissin including egg, cabbage, kamaboko fish sausage and...

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Added 20 July, 2017

The trend to create drinks that are supposedly good for you continues. A leader in the category is The Juice Generation, a company that created an algae-infused drink they call Holy Water. The drink has gained traction for its bright blue color and reviews say it has a refreshing, nutty flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. It's made...

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Added 15 July, 2017
Visa has declared war on cash and its "opening salvo" is to start paying restaurants $10,000 to go completely cash free. The credit card giant is this week announcing a new plan to hand out thousands of dollars to up to 50 small food and restaurant vendors if they agree to stop taking cash. Visa will also upgrade the restaurants'...
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Added 15 July, 2017

The burgeoning health food product market is seeing consumers look for alternatives to traditional beverages and foods, which is seeing new options like the J.F. Rabbit Veg Waters being released. Coming in three flavor options including Carrot, Ginger and Cucumber, each of the drinks contain just six calories or less and are made with only...

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Added 14 July, 2017

One major green trend today is urban farming – from tiny indoor farming plots to vertical gardens that can supply restaurants. Now, Finnish company Exsilio has developed a high-tech solution to allow almost any small business to “grow its own”. The company uses a renovated shipping container to create a 13-metre long farming module, known as...

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Added 13 July, 2017

B Sweet Dessert Bar makes heat-sealed donuts called 'Halos'. The Los Angeles restaurant is now serving a refreshing summer treat that puts a fresh new spin on ice cream sandwiches.

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Added 12 July, 2017

You can now get your Pinot Noir or Rosé fix with more efficiency and less judgement with the Underwood can, which reimagines canned wines with a chic branding that appeals to a laid-back Millennial audience.

The wine lovers at Union Co. Wine are the largest producers of the alcoholic beverage in Oregon. Staying true to the inclusive and...

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Added 12 July, 2017

The new Haagen-Dazs Spirits collection is being offered in Walmarts across Canada, and offers a range of booze-filled flavors for consumers to enjoy. The ice cream pints function as an excellent treat for adults seeking to indulge, and can be consumed on their own or added to various desserts that usually include ice cream. Flavors in the new...

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Added 11 July, 2017

The new Non-Dairy Haagen-Dazs ice cream collection came as a result of fans of the brand filing a petition with Change.org, in order to encourage the popular brand to offer dairy free options for its consumers with sensitivities to lactose. To avoid using lactose, the brand instead added peanut butter, coconut cream, water and processed fillers...

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Added 2 August, 2015

While the trend toward sustainable food practices is now firmly entrenched in our collective psyche, the reality is that in many areas, like fish, commitments to sustainability are few and far between. Many of the industry's largest harvesters and purchasers are still looking the other way. But this is not the case everywhere. England is now...