It’s the time of year when lists are made forecasting the rise and fall of household expenses, big and small. Accordingly, it may also be time to tweak the family budget.
Food and Beverage Industry
Trouble Brewing: The Craft Beer Vs. ‘Crafty’ Beer Cat Fight
In this showdown, some beer enthusiasts prefer David over Goliath. But many drinkers aren’t aware of the difference between the two—and if they do, they might not care much.
Why Does Canada Have a Maple-Syrup Cartel?
Over a one-year period during 2011 and ’12, some 6 million gallons of maple syrup — about $18 million worth — were stolen from the “strategic maple syrup reserve” controlled by the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup …
Are Twinkies a Good Investment? Scouring the eBay Track Record
With Twinkies and other Hostess products potentially heading off store shelves, now might be the time to snag an edible collector’s item
Do We Really Need 1,500 More Starbucks?
And didn’t Starbucks close hundreds of outlets a few years ago? Yes – but the coffee chain seems to have learned some lessons.
Snack Culture Rising: Why Restaurant Menus Will Feature Even More Snacks Next Year
According to a study conducted a couple years ago, the number of fast-food menus featuring the word “snack” tripled from 2007 to 2010. Our snacking seems to have only picked up pace since then.
Dollar Menu Double Down: McDonald’s Pumps Up $1 Selections
Amid poor sales, McDonald’s is tweaking its Dollar Menu for the second time this year—and this time, $1 items are being added, not taken away.
The $7 Cup of Starbucks: A Logical Extension of the Coffee Chain’s Long-Term Strategy
This week Starbucks began selling a cup of coffee for $7. This may seem ridiculous, but it’s the logical next step of the chain’s long-term marketing strategy.
Like Free Money? Bonuses Abound With Holiday Gift Card Purchases
Why buy gift cards at face value when the holiday season is filled with deals giving 20% bonuses on card purchases?
The Real Reason Hostess Went Under: The Way We Eat Has Changed
News reports that Hostess Brands will file for bankruptcy have mostly centered around the debilitating fight between the company and one of its largest unions. But there’s a more underlying reason why Hostess is disappearing.
Time to Start Stockpiling Twinkies? Hostess in Limbo as Workers Strike
According to the urban legend (and a few zombie movies), Twinkies can be expected to last forever. But thanks to labor issues, longstanding financial difficulties, and changing consumer preferences, Twinkie manufacturer Hostess
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Craft Beer Gets the ‘Fast-Casual’ Treatment
Beer snobs, rejoice! Now you can have your cheap eats and fancy brew, too. A growing number of restaurants in the not-quite-fast-food category like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Smashburger are getting into the business of pouring …