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Snapple to Debut Redesign and HFCS-Free Formula
Last week the New York Times announced that iced tea brand Snapple is redesigning its look and formula. The font is more modern, and the new bottle will be slimmer, so it can fit into cup holders. Real sugar will replace the high fructose corn syrup and lower the calorie count by 40 calories.
Behind the Scenes of Snapple Cap Facts
Who knew that finding a fact to put on the inside of a not-so-good-tasting bottled drink cap could be so stressful? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the brains behind the facts. Apparently, ever since their "Holland is the only country with a national dog," fact, they've been in a rut.
Yummy Links: From Homemade Ice Cream to Cardboard Food
- Everyone wants to know, how do you make ice cream without an ice cream maker? - Apartment Therapy: The Kitchen
- Snapple's been hit with a class-action lawsuit. Apparently it's not made from "the best stuff on earth."
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Do You Avoid White Sugar in Foods?
Sometimes you can't avoid eating white sugar, because it's a pretty common ingredient in some healthy foods such as yogurt, cereal, and energy bars. I definitely try to look for foods that contain natural sugars though, such as fruit juice, barley malt, honey, or agave. The thing is, since I have quite a sweet tooth, some foods like ice cream and chocolate just taste better when made with real sugar, so I don't avoid the white stuff completely, I just don't overdo it.
Due to Customer Backlash, Tropicana Ditches New Logo
Last month Tropicana debuted a clean new look to emphasize the all-natural, fresh squeezed juice. However, due to an overwhelming amount of customer outrage, the company is abandoning the changes and returning to the old packaging. Many loyal Tropicana fans were disgusted by the brand's redesigned logo — which features a glass of orange juice against a white backdrop, instead of the familiar orange with a straw poking out the side — calling it ugly, stupid, and generic-looking.
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- Healthy eating tip: start a lunch club
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- Yelp gets a rival in the Decider, courtesy of The Onion
Brilliant or Baffling: Bride Finds Sponsor For Wedding on eBay
A brainstorming session that started out as a bake sale quickly turned into a bidding war for a bridesmaid job in a Virginia Beach wedding. Bride-to-be Kelly Gray was considering ways to raise extra money for her upcoming nuptials when her existing bridesmaid said, "We need to auction something (on eBay). There's Dr.
Junk Food Beauty, Coming To a Drugstore Near You
Who else remembers using Dr. Pepper lip balm? It's still around (a steal at just $1.60) and soon it will have much more company: The number of food-inspired beauty products is about to swell.
All the News That's Fit to Eat - July 5
- I think it might be safe to say that homemade ice cream is the coolest new trend. - San Francisco Chronicle
- Coca-Cola is considering whether to acquire the Snapple tea brand or start their own. - Seattle Times
- The groundbreaking Silver Palate Cookbook is 25 years old.
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