Up, Up and Away! 7-Eleven Successfully Delivers Slurpee to Space

Slurpee

Customers choose Coca-Cola Slurpee as flavor for the trip IRVING, Texas — A 7-Eleven Slurpee®, the iconic beverage that’s been enjoyed by millions of Americans since 1966, was officially delivered where no Slurpee drink has been before … to space! The Slurpee drink took off at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10 from a 7-Eleven® store in Michigan, the Slurpee capital of […]

Helping farmers to reduce GHGs and improve resiliency to climate change

Climate

SHERBROOKE, QC – Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, launched a call for proposals for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund, a new fund under Agricultural Climate Solutions. Starting this year and until 2024, the $200-million Fund will provide direct support to farmers to adopt beneficial management practices that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas […]

AMTRAK DEBUTS UPGRADED MENU OPTIONS IN ACELA FIRST CLASS

Acela

WASHINGTON – Customers riding in First-class onboard Amtrak Acela trains traveling on the Northeast Corridor can now enjoy a refreshed food and beverage menu along with a top-quality dining experience, featuring a return to traditional and sustainable serviceware. “Amtrak continues to make customer-focused improvements, including reimagining our onboard Acela dining options in First-class with creative new options that travelers will enjoy,” […]

NASA at Your Table: Where Food Meets Methane

Methane Emission

Methane Emissions Today, human sources are responsible for 60% of global methane emissions, coming primarily  from the burning of fossil fuels, decomposition in landfills and the agriculture sector. Nearly a quarter of methane emissions can be attributed to agriculture, much of which is from raising livestock. Rice cultivation and food waste are also important sources of agricultural methane, […]

CDC Warns of Salmonella Infections Linked to Recalled Raw Frozen Breaded Stuffed Chicken

Salmonella

A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/enteritidis-06-21/index.html Recalled Food: Frozen, raw chicken products that are breaded, pre-browned, and stuffed Dutch Farms Chicken with Broccoli & Cheese (lot code BR 1055; best if used by Feb 24 2023) Milford Valley Chicken with Broccoli & Cheese (lot code BR 1055; best if […]

Pepsi And Marcus Samuelsson Launch Mini-Episodic Docuseries To Uncover The Culinary History Of Black-Owned Restaurants

“You Have to Taste This” Features the Award-Winning Chef on A Culinary Journey Highlighting Local Restaurants and Their Signature Dishes in Atlanta, Miami, and Washington D.C. To celebrate the rich history behind Black-owned restaurants, Pepsi is partnering with Marcus Samuelsson for a new mini-episodic docuseries called “You Have to Taste This.” Highlighting the diverse diaspora of Black […]

MindScopic announces new round of funding as it develops its groundbreaking nootropic supplements range

nootropic

MAASTRICHT, Netherlands — MindScopic, the Netherlands-based provider of natural supplements and nutraceuticals, today announced a new round of capital investment as it continues to develop its unique nootropic brands. The investor in this round is a fund based in Belgium that mainly works with companies in the SpaceTech, BioTech and FoodTech industries. The new funding comes as MindScopic ramps up production […]

APPLETON ESTATE JAMAICA RUM TO LAUNCH “HIDDEN GEMS” DIGITAL SERIES AND MULTIPLATFORM CAMPAIGN

Four-Part Series Celebrates Jamaican Excellence in Canada Featuring Talented Creatives Exploring Jamaica, Winnipeg, Montréal, and Toronto TORONTO, July 28, 2021 – Complex Canada, operated by Corus Entertainment Inc., announced its new digital series Hidden Gems, produced in partnership with Appleton Estate® Jamaican Rum, celebrating Jamaican excellence in Canada. The series spotlights some of Canada’s most established trailblazers and budding […]