McDonald’s fans are buzzing with anticipation as the iconic fast food joint is all set to launch a spooktacular Halloween menu this coming Wednesday (16 October), whipping up some serious excitement. Always one to keep the menu fresh and engaging, McDonald’s has outdone itself this time with a seasonally themed McFlurry. Not to forget, there … Read more
As It Happens6:05What killed and ate a really big shark? An even bigger shark, scientists say When marine biologist James A. Sulikowski started monitoring the migration and mating habits of porbeagle sharks, he didn’t expect he would end up investigating a murder mystery. But when Penelope, a 2.4-metre-long porbeagle, dropped off his research team’s radar, … Read more
Coca-Cola and rival PepsiCo spent hundreds of millions of dollars over decades building demand for their soft drinks in Muslim-majority countries including Egypt to Pakistan. Now, both face a challenge from local sodas in those countries due to consumer boycotts targeting the brands as symbols of America, and by extension Israel, at a time of war in … Read more
When Ashley Hickey’s seven-year-old son Alex was diagnosed with celiac disease last month, she knew she had to revamp the entire family’s diet to become a gluten-free household. Celiac is a genetic autoimmune disease that causes people to get sick when they consume wheat, rye or barley. Having celiac herself, Hickey is familiar with the … Read more
In addition to the food, Wagamama is introducing a range of new drinks to its brunch menu, including cocktails and mocktails. Standouts include a breakfast in Tokyo, a sweet and zesty papaya gin with a blood orange and yuzu sherbet kick, topped with prosecco, and a spicy mary, their twist on a classic served with … Read more
Cost of Living5:15Zero dollar tip revenge When Alessandro Montelli was asked to tip when paying for a bottle of water at a local coffee shop, he knew something had to change with tipping culture. The Torontonian and recent university graduate had just finished a run and wanted to rehydrate. The barista behind the counter handed … Read more
Business With a growing number of North American adults using drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, food companies are carefully watching to see how the craze is impacting their bottom line — and cooking up ways to market their products toward people on the medications. From Coca-Cola to yogurt-maker Danone, companies are monitoring the drug’s … Read more
If you’re a big fan of a McDonald’s trip and want to know what the ‘best’ item on the menu is, one former chef has opened up on some industry secrets – and even shared a simple hack to make your food taste better. Mike Haracz, who was manager of culinary innovation for the McDonald’s … Read more
Subway has been accused of making its menu “extortionately expensive” in the UK after a customer claimed he “almost passed out” in shock during a recent visit. The American restaurant and takeaway chain, which specialises in ‘sub’ sandwiches, offers a variety of options for punters in almost every town across Britain. Back in 2017, Subway … Read more
Days after Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced that it would close dozens of its seafood restaurants, the chain’s Canadian counterpart will ask a Canadian court to enforce the U.S. bankruptcy in Canada, CBC News has learned. An application will be brought before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on May 28 … Read more
