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Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

Burger King surprises with sizzling anniversary ad campaign

Burger King celebrates its 70th anniversary with an ad campaign focusing on its tradition of preparing flame-grilled burgers.
The campaign features septuagenarian models showcasing passion around Burger King restaurants to emphasize the brand's longstanding commitment. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

McDonald's tries to prove the Big Mac's icon status in ingenious new ad

The 'menu' symbol featuring three horizontal lines is named after the Big Mac, as it resembles the food item.
NORD DDB Helsinki created a mockumentary titled The Icon to investigate whether the hamburger menu icon is actually a Big Mac. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
3 months ago
Graphic design

Burger King's McDonald's baiting ads are starting to look desperate

Burger King Brazil pokes fun at McDonald's by suggesting renaming McDonald Island to Whopper Island.
Burger King continues to creatively mock McDonald's in their advertising campaigns. [ more ]
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united-states
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Dining

Ivan Menezes, Who Led a Liquor Giant, Dies at 63

Ivan Menezes, who as chief executive of the spirits corporation Diageo used his canny understanding of the drinking public to help the company grow into a global colossus, died on June 7 in London.He was 63.The cause was complications of emergency surgery for a stomach ulcer, a Diageo spokesman said.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Education

Tens of thousands of US education workers launch strike

Workers in Los Angeles-area school district, second-largest in US, say wages are not enough to meet high living costs.Tens of thousands of education workers in the second-largest school district in the United States, the Los Angeles Unified School District, have walked off the job to demand higher wages and staffing levels.
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Creative Bloq
11 months ago
Graphic design

McDonald's and Burger King at war over AI-generated posters

Whenever a new technology (or meme format) drops, it's only ever a matter of time until the brands get involved.AI chatbot ChatGPT has been making waves online for a few months now, but it's only just starting to enter the corporate realm.And now, it's the latest ammunition in the never-ending burger wars.
The Mercury News
11 months ago
Silicon Valley food

Child labor, mayhem, lewd comments to teen girls alleged at Oakland Popeyes

Children as young as 13 worked illegally, female teen employees were subjected to sexually suggestive comments, and security guards contributed to violent mayhem at a Popeye's fried-chicken restaurant in Oakland, newly filed worker complaints to state regulators claim.Popeyes said it learned Thursday morning about the worker complaints filed Wednesday with CalOSHA and the California Labor Commissioner, and immediately shut down the restaurant.
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Eater SF
11 months ago
SF food

San Francisco Safeway Creates a Classical Music Nightmare for Neighbors to 'Deter Loitering'

Neighbors of the Webster Street location of Safeway in San Francisco are apparently losing sleep over the local grocer.It seems that the grocery store megachain has taken to bumping classical music in its parking lot for 24 hours a day, for at least a week, to "deter loitering," SFGATE reports.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Education

Los Angeles schools closed as thousands of staffers begin three-day strike

Hundreds of schools throughout Los Angeles were closed Tuesday as thousands of employees began a scheduled three-day strike amid a push for new contracts.Los Angeles United School District staffers who congregated for public demonstrations claim their campuses have suffered due to low wages and insufficient staffing.
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Food & Beverage Magazine
11 months ago
Food & drink

"THE ROYALTY REPORT" YOUTUBE'S TASTIEST MUST-WATCH BRAND LICENSING SHOW

Broad Street Licensing Group, the world's premier food and restaurant brand licensing agency, has launched "The Royalty Report" channel on You Tube bringing fun, information, and entertainment to the food licensing business.Join hosts Peter Cross and Trevor Graham, as they grill top industry experts on the ins and outs of brand licensing while they battle their way through various food gauntlets, from trademark-themed treats to spicy IP-infused meals, every question answered is a chance to savor the industry's hottest secrets.
Eater
1 year ago
Food & drink

Thank God, Veggie Burgers With Actual Vegetables Are Making a Comeback

With the rise of Impossible and Beyond burgers, the veggie burger has been in a bit of an existential crisis on American menus lately, as restaurants (and fast food chains in particular) quickly - and, for some, controversially - adopted the new products.In the Washington Post in 2019, Alicia Kennedy, author of the forthcoming No Meat Required, posed the question: With tech burgers taking over, " will true veggie burgers go extinct?
Eater
1 year ago
Food & drink

Lord, We Are Doing the Double Down Again

The Double Down was meant to sound like a prank.KFC first announced the sandwich, featuring bacon, cheese, and sauce held between two fried chicken filets, on April Fool's Day in 2010.It was real and went on to become legendary in its absurdity and decadence.Now it seems almost quaint - more extravagant meals can be built at basically every fast-food chain.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Mother considers legal action after terrified' son, 11, tasered by police

A mother has said she is considering legal action against Police Scotland after her 11-year-old son was left traumatised when he was tasered while holding a knife.The incident took place at the Haven Craig Tara Holiday Park in Ayr in March.Video of the incident circulating online shows a stand-off between officers and the boy, whose mother says has global developmental delay meaning it took longer for him to reach certain developmental milestones.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Popeyes fried chicken chain to open new stores across the UK

Fried chicken chain Popeyes is opening seven new restaurants including its first ever drive-thru site in the UK.The first new restaurant will open in Cambridge on February 16, followed by Reading on February 23 and Cardiff in late March.The dates for the openings of its other new restaurants in Plymouth, Richmond and Barrhead have not yet been confirmed.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Red wall' in Britain's spending habits revealed by consumer data

Consumer data has revealed that Tesco is the store where people spend the most money overall, with Deliveroo the most popular food delivery service, according to the data from online bank Revolut.Nationally, adults are spending 14 per cent more at supermarkets year-on-year and the number of transactions is up 16 per cent, suggesting many are shopping little and often.
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Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

This is why McDonald's uses red and yellow

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The colours red and yellow have many associations, but when it comes to food, these colours tend to be most linked with fast food chains.McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Hut and more all use red and yellow in their branding, but there may be more to it than just a case of one copying the other.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Corel has a new name and logo (and I have some questions)

Most digital artists are familiar with Corel, the brand behind apps including CorelDRAW and Corel Painter.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

The Wendy's logo has gone rogue

(Image credit: Wendy's/Future)
The Wendy's logo can truly be described as iconic, and not just because of its alleged hidden message (more on that later).
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Brandingmag
1 year ago
Graphic design

Character Building: The Untapped Power of Brand Icons

Every day, every minute, all over the world, hundreds of thousands of clever advertising people toil away in a never-ending search for brand differentiation.What makes us unique?What can we own?The answer is often an animated brand character.In an industry built on slivers of difference, a branded character is like a 2 x 4, something only you can own.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Is the minimalist logo trend destroying brands?

Anyone keeping an eye on logo design over the past few years may have noticed a certain trend.Logos have been getting simpler, flatter and more minimalist.For many, this makes sense.A simple logo is easy to recall and it has the flexibility to work in small digital uses such as in favicons and app icons.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Vote for the best rebrand of the decade

A good rebrand can reap rewards; as even the most well-known brands can do with a refresh to boost visibility and convey new messages and ideals.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

2 14-year-olds missing from Boston, 19-year-old from Cambridge

Have you seen any of these teens?A 14-year-old boy from Mattapan, a 14-year-old boy from Dorchester, and a 19-year-old man from Cambridge were each reported missing in separate alerts by Boston and Cambridge police on Thursday.A 14-year-old boy from South Boston, Luke Winter, was also reported missing Friday morning, but he was later found in New York City, police said.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Police seek missing Mattapan teen

Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing Mattapan teenager.Troy Winslow, 14, was last seen on Feb. 10, Boston Police said Thursday.He is described as being four feet six inches tall and weighing 130 pounds.Winslow was last seen wearing a black Nike jacket, blue jeans, and red, white, and black Jordan brand sneakers.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Boston police ask public for help finding missing 13-year-old

Boston police are asking the public for help finding a 13-year-old boy who has been missing since Saturday.Police said in a news release that Jahmari Norwood was last seen around 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 after leaving his home on Magnolia Street.Jahmari is described as being a light-skinned Black teen, about 5-foot-4 in height, and having a skinny build, police said.
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www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

Burger King Is Hungry Jack's in Australia. What Will Wendy's Be?

MELBOURNE, Australia Call it a tale of two Wendy's.One is an American fast-food chain, known for the pigtailed girl on its logo and its square hamburger patties on circular buns.The other, Wendy's Milk Bar, slings soft-serve ice cream, hot dogs and supashakes in suburban Australian shopping malls.For decades, the companies' near-identical names have caused few problems.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

BMW factory worker wins 16,000 payout over dismissal for collecting sandwiches

A BMW assembly line worker has won more than 16,000 after being sacked for collecting sandwiches from his car during his break.Ryan Parkinson successfully sued his employer GI Group, a recruitment company which provides temporary labour to BMW's Oxford factory, for unfair dismissal after his supervisor claimed that he had left the site on two occasions without permission.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

California union alleges that fast-food effort to block new labor law is 'willfully misleading voters'

California's largest union on Thursday lodged a complaint with state officials alleging that a fast-food industry coalition violated state election rules in its campaign to block a landmark labor law from going into effect.The complaint by Service Employees International Union California, which was filed both with California's secretary of state and its attorney general's office, focuses on a referendum filed in September seeking to repeal AB 257, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law on Labor Day.
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social-media
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Burger King commercial driving NFL fans to brink of insanity

NFL fans are being driven crazy by a Burger King commercial that aired constantly throughout the San Francisco 49ers-Seattle Seahawks Wild Card Round game.When it comes to the biggest sports games of the year, fans are going to be glued to their televisions or tablets to watch.That means they will be consuming some commercials, which does tend to get on the nerves of fans who see them constantly.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Goodbye to golden arches in Kazakhstan, as McDonald's exits market | CBC News

McDonald's is exiting the Kazakhstan market, after the fast food giant's local business appeared to fall victim to collateral damage from the Russia-Ukraine war.The brand's exit from the Central Asian nation of 20 million divided opinion on social media and among onlookers near one of the Almaty restaurants where workers were taking down the large white letters from the top of the building on Friday.
Adweek
1 year ago
Marketing

How Wendy's Is Turning an All-American Chain Into a Brand for Brits

Since its U.K. relaunch in mid-2021, Wendy's has opened 25 restaurants in the market, with sites in London, Sheffield and Brighton.Now, following a successful 18 months, it has ambitious plans to ramp things up with new spaces in Liverpool and Greater Manchester.The Republic of Ireland is also on the menu for 2023, with a blueprint to launch franchises on the European continent too.
Business Insider
1 year ago
Marketing

How micro influencers reach out to brands and get paid partnerships

Micro influencers are landing lucrative paid partnerships with brands by pitching themselves.Some slide into a brand's DMs while others create and send a media kit.Several micro influencers on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube shared the templates they use.The creator economy has grown so much that there are now different tiers - nano influencers, micro influencers, macro influencers, and more.
The Mercury News
1 year ago
Silicon Valley food

McDonald's will bring back Halloween Pails Happy Meals on Oct. 18

McDonald's will be serving Happy Meals in Halloween Pails beginning Oct. 18, the fast food giant announced on Thursday, Oct. 6.
Eater
1 year ago
Food & drink

How 'Taco Bell Quarterly' Celebrates the Wonder of Fast Food

M. M. Carrigan: It's food that I've just always liked.I like fast food because I know what to expect.We spoke to Carrigan about the sticky space between making mass food culture one's own, and playing into corporate hands.But wouldn't that be art too?Sign up for the Sign up for Eater's newsletter The freshest news from the food world every dayThey'll scrub their social media.I'm also asking a question of what is art and how can it exist within the white noise of capitalism and how can it survive?
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united-states
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Order Ghostburger Cheeseburgers

The last occupant of the White House was a big fan of the Big Mac.Who can forget the massive buffet of McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's spread across the State Dining Room?Donald Trump never promoted eating from a single local restaurant beyond the steakhouse in his own hotel ( perhaps for the best) during his four years in office.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Chipotle workers vote to unionize for first time

Employees prepare lunch orders at a Chipotle restaurant in New York.Photographer: Craig Warga/Bloomberg (Craig Warga/Bloomberg)Workers at a Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lansing, Mich.
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los-angeles
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
LA food

Kevin Hart's new vegan fast-food restaurant in L.A. lures hundreds on opening day

The last time we saw Kevin Hart grabbing fast food, it was a few years back at chili-burger joint Carney's on Sunset.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

Comedian Kevin Hart Debuts Vegan Fast-Food Spot Hart House in Westchester This Week

Actor Kevin Hart's first plant-based fast-food restaurant will be up and running this Thursday in Westchester.
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Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Man dies trying to cross Route 1 in Saugus to meet girlfriend

A 45-year-old Bennington, Vermont, man died Tuesday night after he was struck by a car while attempting to cross Route 1 in Saugus on foot to reach his girlfriend, according to state police.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

VEGAN FAST FOOD CHAIN'S BURGER PRICE IN RANGE WITH FAST FOOD GIANTS

Plant Power Fast Food, the country's leading 100% plant-based fast food restaurant chain has announced new low priced menu items and a new proprietary pea-protein burger patty.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Parents of Pret allergy death teen launch clinical trial to find treatment

The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction to a Pret baguette have set up a ground-breaking trial with the aim of "making food allergies history".
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Parents of Pret allergy death teenager set up clinical trial to find treatment

The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction to a Pret baguette have set up a ground-breaking trial with the aim of "making food allergies history".
Marketing
The Drum
2 days ago
Marketing

Ad of the Day: Burger King somehow connects balding Brazilians and the drive thru

Burger King in Brazil rewards bald individuals with free Whopper through 'Bald Thru' drive-thru concept. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
3 months ago
Marketing

Burger King Bets $1 Billion on Franchise Revival | Entrepreneur

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) will acquire Carrols Restaurant Group for $1 billion, including a $500 million investment in Burger King renovations.
Burger King's 'Reclaim the Flame' initiative aims to boost sales and brand revitalization through technology upgrades, remodeling, advertising, and digital enhancements. [ more ]
Adweek
1 year ago
Marketing

The 10 Biggest Creative and Media Account Changes of 2022

While fewer accounts changed hands this year compared to 2021, there were a number of significant moves.Interestingly, the big account changes can be categorized into the following groups: QSR, alcoholic beverages, automotive and retail.Of the ten accounts that made it into this story, Adweek estimates four are worth more than $1 billion each.
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Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

A South Beach Burger King site meets a prize-winning architect. See what's coming

A real estate developer plans to replace a Burger King with a boutique office building in Miami Beach.
The new office building is designed to cater to the wealth moving into the region. [ more ]
Benzinga
1 month ago
NYC politics

Illicit Cannabis Sellers Meet NYC Mayor Adams Over A Whopper At Burger King, Amid $15M Lawsuit

Mayor Adams met with illicit drug vendors near City Hall, offering job opportunities.
The encounter included an exchange where one vendor offered weed to Mayor Adams, who politely declined. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Burger King's AI image generator is actually totally on brand

Burger King has launched its own AI image generator as part of its Million Dollar Whopper campaign.
Fans can choose their dream ingredients for the perfect burger and the AI will generate an image of what the creation might look like. [ more ]
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The Drum
3 months ago
Online marketing

Burger King seeks to rename island with competitor's name to 'Whopper Island'

Burger King Brazil proposes renaming McDonald's Island to 'Whopper Island' on Google Maps.
The campaign includes a two-minute mockumentary and encourages viewers to participate by looking up the island on Google Maps and commenting #IlhaWhopper. [ more ]
Social Media Explorer
1 year ago
Online marketing

Burger King Pride Campaign Faces Backlash On Social Media - Social Media Explorer

Burger King Austria posted the reveal of Burger King Austria's Pride Month Menu on Monday via Instagram ... [+]
Burger King Austria has revealed the Pride Whopper, which will go on sale until June 20.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Afternoon Briefing: Students from Skokie Jewish school headed to Israel

The Burger King corruption trial in Chicago continues, with an executive testifying against his boss's instructions to hire Ald. Ed Burke's law firm.
40 high school seniors from Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Skokie will travel to Israel to volunteer on farms during their winter break. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Afternoon Briefing: Testimony in ex-Ald. Ed Burke trial moves to alleged Burger King scheme

Federal prosecutors presented recordings in the case against former Ald. Edward Burke, alleging that he tried to shake down the owner of a Burger King.
The Burger King scheme is one of four main episodes charged in Burke's federal racketeering indictment.
The anticipated travel surge is expected to cap a year of strong travel demand. [ more ]
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Eater SF
10 months ago
SF food

Flour + Water Pizzeria Will Make Its Big Comeback on Columbus on June 28

The Flour+Water Hospitality Group has been steadily working on its flagship pizzeria location in North Beach since last summer, and now it seems the pies are about ready to be pulled out of the oven: The new Flour+Water Pizzeria at 532 Columbus Avenue will make its debut on Wednesday, June 28, and reservations are already available via Resy.
Eater SF
1 year ago
SF food

Why California Fast-Food Workers Are Organizing a Statewide Walkout

Your favorite fast-food restaurant may be at reduced capacity as of next week.On June 9, the Service Employees International Union launches a statewide strike.
Pinstripe Alley
11 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 6/9/23

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Randy Vásquez earned his first major league win with his stellar 5.2-inning scoreless outing against the Chicago White Sox.Allowing only two hits and one walk while striking out three batters, the 24-year-old right-hander showed the kind of stuff he can bring in his second-ever outing on an MLB mound.
Pinstripe Alley
11 months ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 6/9/23

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Randy Vásquez earned his first major league win with his stellar 5.2-inning scoreless outing against the Chicago White Sox.Allowing only two hits and one walk while striking out three batters, the 24-year-old right-hander showed the kind of stuff he can bring in his second-ever outing on an MLB mound.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

Low wages, short hours drive many fast-food workers into homelessness

(Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press)

When Jose de la Torre began delivering pizzas for Papa Johns in 2019, he made $15 an hour and shared a one-bedroom apartment in the Florence-Graham neighborhood with half a dozen other people.After two years on the job, his hourly rate was the same but his work schedule had been cut - to about 30 hours a week instead of the full 40, he said.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

The Drop Store shows what products may look like in a water-scarce future

To mark the UN Water Conference 2023, design agency Publicis Groupe Benelux has created a range of conceptual "supermarket" products that show what consumption could look like in a world with less water.Commissioned through an initiative by the Netherlands' Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Drop Store initiative was carried out by Publicis Groupe to show consumers what life might look like in a water-scarce future.
The Mercury News
1 year ago
Silicon Valley food

Chick-fil-A's newest sandwich has no chicken in it

Chick-fil-A's newest sandwich ditches chicken for ... cauliflower.The aptly named "Chick-fil-A Cauliflower Sandwich" is being tested in three cities beginning next week, marking the chicken chain's first-ever plant-based sandwich.Imitating the chain's signature fried chicken sandwiches, the new offering uses a "tender filet cut" of cauliflower that's marinated and breaded in the chain's seasoning, then pressure cooked and served on a buttery bun with pickles.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

49ers gear, Dickies, raincoats & more at new Mission thrift store

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Cesar Avila, 26, started selling clothes at Dolores Park in 2022.He'd break out a table with a stack of folded clothes and yell "$10 a bag of clothes!Fill your bag 'til it breaks!"
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
London food

Chick-fil-A to test plant-based sandwich next week at three locations

Chick-fil-A is jumping on the plant-based bandwagon.The Atlanta-based chain said on Thursday that it's testing its first plant-based entree a breaded cauliflower sandwich at restaurants in Denver; Charleston, South Carolina; and the Greensboro, North Carolina area.The test begins 13 February.Chick-fil-A said its culinary team spent four years developing the sandwich after guests told the chain they wanted to add more vegetables to their diets.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Can seafood made of plants boost interest in food alternatives and reel in consumers? | CBC News

It's coming to a dinner plate near you: seafood that wasn't fished from the ocean but was designed in a lab.And Toronto startup New School Foods is betting its faux salmon will make a splash in the market for plant-based alternatives."What we're really recreating here is the sensory experience, the texture of salmon," said Chris Bryson, the company's founder and CEO.
Exchangewire
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Azerion Expands Manchester Team to Strengthen Regional Presence

Azerion, the digital entertainment and media platform, today (March 6th, 2023) announces the appointment of two new hires to its Manchester team, expanding the company's Northern footprint as Dave Mullan and Emma Hart join the company as account managers.They join business director, Hannah Atkinson, and Eiña Crerand, who joined Azerion a year ago as an account manager.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC food

Estoy en duelo por la perdida de algo que amaba: los McNuggets

Alguna vez has experimentado la magia del Sprite de McDonald's?Con su sabor chispeante, su burbujeo, su no se que, que es, por supuesto, la reina de todas las bebidas azucaradas, una estrella en el gran firmamento de los alimentos procesados.Creci amando los alimentos procesados: los enlatados (SpaghettiOs, Chef Boyardee, Vienna Sausage) y los que vienen en cajas de carton y contenedores plasticos (las muchas variedades de Hamburger Helper o los fideos instantaneos); los frescos (McDonald's y KFC, Popeyes y Burger King, Domino's, Pizza Hut y Little Caesars) y los congelados (Tyson y Totino's, Gorton's, Swanson y Ore-Ida, los palitos de varios ingredientes y los platos fuertes congelados).
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

California's New Bar and Restaurant Laws for 2023, Explained

California Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators were busy in 2022, passing over 1,000 laws before the year ended.While these laws greatly impact everyday California residents, they will also leave a significant mark on the state's many small businesses, including innumerable restaurants, cafes, and bars.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

California Lawmakers Approve Fast Food Labor Council to Increase Worker Wages and Safety

AB 257's fast-food council would be the first of its kind in the country, and could potentially become a model for other states to utilize, as food workers continue to further organize and unionize throughout the country, reports the Wall Street Journal.
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KTLA-5 reports concerns around driving up food costs, which owners claim will result in higher prices for customers.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
France news

Ban on single-use restaurant tableware hailed as fast-food revolution' in France

Fast-food chains in France are preparing for one of the biggest changes to their restaurants in decades as the government bans disposable plates, cups and tableware for anyone eating or drinking on-site.Chains such as McDonald's, Burger King, Starbucks and Subway are facing what environmentalists have called a revolution on 1 January as pioneering new measures come into force in France to combat waste.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

Steve Martin and Martin Short Trade Barbs, and Eulogies, on S.N.L.'

A certain playful rivalry has always been the heart of the partnership between Steve Martin and Martin Short.So, taken to its logical extension, the two should be at their funniest when imagining themselves at each other's funerals.That was the idea behind their opening monologue on this weekend's Saturday Night Live, which paired the enduringly popular comedians (and stars of the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building) as hosts on a holiday-themed broadcast that also featured the musical guest Brandi Carlile.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Television

Late Night Recaps the Queen's Funeral

"There is no iPhone at the end of that line, all right?"Trevor Noah said of the long lines of mourners on Monday.
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www.npr.org
1 year ago
Law

McDonald's franchise owners are caught violating child labor laws

Santonastasso Enterprises, which owns and operates 13 McDonald's franchises in and around Pittsburgh, Pa., paid a civil penalty of $57,332 for violating child labor laws, according to the Department of Labor.Matthias Schrader/AP A federal investigation found child labor violations involving more than a hundred teenagers at McDonald's locations in the Pittsburgh area, the U.S. Department of Labor said on Monday.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Dementia risk may increase if you're eating these foods, study says

Editor's Note: Sign up for CNN's Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style.Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life.We all eat them  ultraprocessed foods such as frozen pizza and ready-to-eat meals make our busy lives much easier.Besides, they are just darn tasty  who isn't susceptible to hot dogs, sausages, burgers, french fries, sodas, cookies, cakes, candy, doughnuts and ice cream, to name just a few?
East Bay Times
1 year ago
Health

Ice cream, hot dogs and other ultraprocessed food linked to mental decline

Eating ultraprocessed foods for more than 20% of your daily calorie intake every day could set you on the road to cognitive decline, a new study revealed.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Cognitive decline linked to ultraprocessed food, study finds

(CNN)Eating ultraprocessed foods for more than 20% of your daily calorie intake every day could set you on the road to cognitive decline, a new study revealed.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Books

'Fatty Fatty Boom Boom' details podcaster's battle with weight

Pakistani-born lawyer and media personality Rabia Chaudry is best known for co-hosting the popular Undisclosed podcast  and for her tenacious advocacy for wrongfully convicted family friend Adnan Syed, whose case was featured on Sarah Koenig's 2014 Serial podcast.In a quirk of unexpected timing, Chaudry's memoir about a more personal struggle  her lifelong battle with her weigh  is out just weeks after Syed's long-sought exoneration and release from prison.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Everyday cooking

Spam is back! Chefs on their favourite recipes from katsu curry to Spam fries with cheesy kimchi sauce

There is at least one hint of a silver lining to the cost of living crisis.That's right, Spam is back.According to Waitrose, sales are up 36% this year, as consumers turn their backs on more expensive fresh meat.But Spam  tinned cooked pork  need not be a compromise.Thanks to American GIs, who introduced it during the second world war to the Asia-Pacific nations, the product has become a mainstay of their cuisine.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston food

Where do you go for the best plant-based, vegan dish in Greater Boston?

Tell Us Let us know your favorite spot, and the dish you always order.November marks World Vegan Month, and we're interested in hearing about your favorite plant-based dishes.There are several environmental and health benefits to eating plant-based meals, or even eating less meat.According to Scientific American, consuming 25% less meat would cut our annual greenhouse gas emissions by 1% - reducing overall global demand for beef and helping tackle the climate crisis.It's also reported that eating a vegan diet is linked to many health benefits, including a 35% lower risk of prostate cancer in men, according to Harvard Health Publishing.
OkDork.com
1 year ago
Growth hacking

MrBeast Net Worth: How He Makes So Much Money

Due to MrBeast's massive growth, he has become one of the most popular YouTube personalities in the world.Today, MrBeast's net worth is estimated at $56 million dollars.But how did he do it?He went from a broke college student with no YouTube subscribers to where he is now in just a few years.Let's dive into how he did it-plus how he makes and gives away so much of his money.
OkDork.com
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Growth hacking

Conor McGregor Net Worth & How He Makes Money

Conor McGregor is a professional MMA fighter and boxer with a net worth of around $200 million dollars.
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UX design

Behavioural Design 101: Psychology mechanisms in persuasive design

Today's companies employ techniques from psychology and neuroscience to increase engagement of their apps.
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Boston real estate

While doing a real estate showing I saw this... Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

While doing a real estate showing I saw this...
I usually don't do real estate showings in Cambridge, but occasionally on a slow day I'll go outside my comfort zone.
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Intellectual property law

Personal Jurisdiction: Is it Still Federal Circuit Law?

Apple Inc. v. Zipit Wireless, Inc., 30 F.4th 1368 (Fed.
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This is a personal jurisdiction case.Apple filed a declaratory judgment action in N.D. Cal.against the patentee Zipit.
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Graphic design

Are these the best print ads of the decade?

When it comes to voting for the best print ad of the decade there are some fantastic options from some of the biggest brands around, including McDonalds and BBC, that experiment with the medium.
The Ringer
1 year ago
Music

The Drake 'Honestly, Nevermind' Exit Survey

We weren't expecting this, but here we are.On Friday, Drake surprise-dropped a new record, Honestly, Nevermind.And, huh, would ya look at that, it's a full-on dance album.What do we make of that?
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Graphic design

So it looks like Kanye West is into NFTs now?

Kanye West has done a lot of things.Aside from make music, he's designed sports shoes and other clothing and has even produced packaging for McDonald's.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Escape from Zoom: EFF's 6th Annual Tech Trivia Night Returns to Meatspace!

The Cybertiger has escaped his Zoom meetings, yes!
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The Cybertiger is out!
After over two years of virtual meetings, EFF's Cooper "Cybertiger" Quintin returned to the stage, live and in-person!
BBC Sport
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Soccer (FIFA)

The best of the Premier League on social media

And so another Premier League season is almost over.
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