If you haven’t noticed, hard seltzer (led by White Claw) is the drink of summer 2019. “Four Loko appears to be entering the battle to become the drink of choice for the modern ‘bro’ with a new hard seltzer.” | learn more
CBD coffee company wants to combine coffee with ‘shroom microdosing
“Denver-based company Sträva revealed it has begun developing tea and coffee products infused with microdoses of psilocybin. Following the recent decriminalization measure passed in the city of Denver, Sträva suggests it could reach the market with psilocybin coffee within two years.” | learn more
FDA finally approves Impossible Burger for grocery store sales
“…the FDA has finally given its approval for a key blood-simulating ingredient that makes the Impossible Burger look, feel, and taste beef-like, and starting on September 4 the company can finally sell it directly to consumers.” | learn more
Arby’s flips the script with meat-based plants
“But Arby’s is going in the opposite direction [of plant-based meats]. Rather than invest in such alternatives, the chain has unveiled a product designed to poke fun at fans of meatless meat: a carrot made from turkey.” | learn more
GrubHub owns thousands of domains for restaurant names
“It also appears to publish shadow pages without owners’ consent—sometimes in direct competition with real websites.” The tone of this article implies GrubHub’s motive is sinister. I don’t share the author’s views. However, the topic is interesting and therefore worth a read. | learn more
Taco Bell’s coming tortilla shortage
There’s a mysterious shortage of 10″ flour tortillas in their supply chain. Oh no! | learn more
How the Perfect Bar was born
FYI this is my favorite snack bar. “As their father lay dying, the 13 Keith siblings took his recipe for a snack no one could sell—a refrigerated protein bar—and created a $300 million startup.” | learn more
Brooklyn Burger King delivers beef to people who ordered Impossible Whoppers
Yikes! “One vegetarian ate two before realizing he wasn’t eating the popular fake meat, which won’t hit NYC outposts until later this year.” | learn more
Camel milk will be your next superfood
“A new crop of entrepreneurs is tapping into what food experts have called the ‘white gold.’” | learn more
Amazon to shut down its restaurant delivery service
“Amazon is closing its U.S. restaurant delivery service, a 4-year-old business that failed to take off amid fierce competition.” | learn more