Studies have shown that 90% of consumers are confused by date labeling, resulting in an excess of food waste..and now the food industry is doing something about it. There are currently 10 different food labels found on packages today in the US, so in order to ease the confusion, the industry is recommending just using two. One would be, ‘best…
Have you suffered through a horrible breakup in the last few months? You can turn off the sad songs and stop crying because you’re one step closer to free wings. Hooters is giving away free boneless wings as part of an unconventional Valentine’s Day deal aimed at heartbroken customers for its second annual “Shred Your Ex” promotion. On February 14th,…
Does the sound of someone eating or even breathing drive you crazy? Well, you’re not alone. More research is being done to help those who aren’t just pestered by these sounds, but find them unbearable. A new study from Newcastle University explores the condition of misophonia, and suggests the phenomena is linked to a key part of the brain that…
Forget New Year’s Day…the biggest diet start date—for men —is the day after the Super Bowl. According to a survey by Nutrisystem, one in four NFL fans pack on an average of 10 pounds during football season. And, it’s not just football season overall – the Big Game is also a massive calorie killer on its own. According to the…
Pimento cheese and BBQ are just a couple of the staples here in the Carolinas. But, apparently we have some culinary quirks as well. The website Thrillist found the grossest food in each state that people actually love. According to the list, in North Carolina, people hate to love livermush, a food comprised of pig liver, head parts and cornmeal….
If you love Nutella, brace yourself. A new report says an ingredient in the chocolate spread could cause cancer. The controversy centers around palm oil. The company that makes this chocolate spread, says using a different type of oil would lead to a less quality product. The European Food Safety Authority released a study that that confirms mice ingesting palm…
Cadbury Eggs have become an Easter tradition for a lot of people. Now, that tradition comes in a brand new flavor. The new creme-egg flavor features the same smooth chocolate shell as the original but is filled with Oreo cream and biscuit instead of the traditional yellow and white creme filling. The catch? The new Oreo egg is only available…
RIVER CITY, FL (CNN) – It’s the food video that’s gone viral for all the wrong reasons. The video was recorded on the social media app Snapchat showing Jimmy John’s employees using dough to jump rope and playing around with it in the kitchen. You can see the dough hit the ground multiple times. The local franchisers who own the location…
Krispy Kreme has a new treat to cure your winter blues. The company has launched a new doughnut inspired by Nutella. the “Nutty Cocoa Ring”, as the donut is called, is dipped in the popular hazelnut spread. The doughnut is also drizzled in chocolate icing, with crunchy hazelnut pieces sprinkled on top. But don’t wait for too long if that…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WFXB) – Carolina residents are returning to their homes this week after days without power and the USDA is issuing food safety recommendations to those who may have been affected by Hurricane Matthew. If you’re wondering whether food is safe to eat, when in doubt, throw it out. Once power is off, the refrigerator keeps food at safely…
