Offbeat
Foodbeat’s Offbeat section is exactly what the name implies: A place where we store all of our weird and wacky food news. From celebrity news and cool new products to giveaways and other off-the-cuff stuff, this is where you’ll find all of our topics that don’t exactly fit anywhere else.
Junk Food Marketing Ban in Ontario: Company’s Can’t Target Kids Under 12
A new report targeting childhood obesity in Ontario has rejected a junk food tax but recommends that marketing these unhealthy foods and beverages to kids under 12 should be banned within the province. The ...
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Brogurt Obsession: Powerful Yogurt Targets Manly Men
Greek yogurt has become one of the biggest food trends in the industry this past year. There’s no arguing that the protein-packed snack boasts many health benefits but are men less likely to purchase ...
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Lays ‘Do Us A Flavor’ Finalists Revealed: 3 New Flavors!
Lay’s has officially announced the top three contenders for their popular “Do Us a Flavor” contest. The contest encouraged individuals to come up with cool new flavors that consumers will love. After receiving over ...
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McDonalds Tests Classy Table Service in Australia
Would you be more likely to dine-in at a McDonald’s if your Big Mac and Fries were served on fancy china? A 5-week test in several McDonald’s Australia locations will determine whether customers feel ...
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Tim Hortons How I Met Your Mother Timbit in a Donut is Unveiled!
Do you love Tim Hortons’ donuts? What about their Timbits? What about a Timbit INSIDE a donut? Canada’s most popular coffee chain is capitalizing on some exposure it received this Monday in an episode ...
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McDonald’s New Fish McBites Happy Meal: Thoughts?
McDonalds announced today that it will be adding a new Happy Meal item to its menu – something the company hasn’t done in over 10 years! As many of you know, there are several ...
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Super Bowl 2013 Food Quiz: Interesting Facts about Super Bowl!
In honor of Super Bowl 2013 this weekend, we thought it would be fun to host a little Super Bowl 2013 Food Quiz. Let’s see how much you guys really know about Super Bowl ...
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Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos Confirmed by Taco Bell CEO
The Doritos Locos Taco is the single most successful item to grace the Taco Bell Menu but the popular product is about to get a little bit of competition – now that Cool Ranch ...
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Energy Drink Hospitalizations Double Since 2007, 5 Deaths Being Investigated
As the US FDA probes 5 reported deaths linked to Monster Energy Drinks, a new survey byt the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration reveals that energy-drink related hospitalizations doubled in the US ...
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