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Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's is adding some Minions mayhem to its menu. The fast-food chain's newest lineup is inspired by the yellow creatures from the "Despicable Me" movie franchise. The limited-time promotion celebrates the release of Illumination's "Minions & Monsters," which hits theaters on Wednesday, July 1. The Minions & Monsters Meal will be available on Monday, June 15, while a kids' meal version has launched nationwide. "The best partnerships start with an understanding of what our fans are passionate about," said chief marketing officer Lindsay Radkoski. "By bringing togethe…
Pepsi Launches New Cola As Soda Giants Battle In Prebiotic Market Pepsi Launches New Cola As Soda Giants Battle In Prebiotic Market
Pepsi Launches New Cola As Soda Giants Battle In Prebiotic Market Pepsi has released its new prebiotic cola nationwide as the beverage giant competes in the fast-growing prebiotic soda industry. The company officially launched Pepsi Prebiotic Cola on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The release comes less than three months after the drink's online debut sold out on Black Friday. The drink marks a first for Pepsi's legacy brand, adding prebiotic fiber to a traditional cola. Each 12-ounce can contains three grams of prebiotic fiber, 30 calories, and five grams of sugar, with no artificial sweeteners.  Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is available in original and cherr…
Jeffrey Roth Of Totowa Dies, 31 Jeffrey Roth Of Totowa Dies, 31
Jeffrey Roth Of Totowa Dies, 31 Jeffrey "Jeff" Alexander Roth, of Totowa, died on Monday, Jan. 26, according to his obituary on the Festa Memorial Funeral Home website. He was 31. Jeff was born in Teaneck and raised in South Hackensack before living in Totowa for the past 21 years, his obituary states. He graduated from Passaic Valley High School in 2012, where he played hockey and lacrosse, worked at Kuiken Brothers Company, Inc. for the past eight years. He most recently as a sales representative in the company’s Commercial Doors Division in Garfield, his obituary says. Jeff was an avid New Jersey Devils and Indian…
Deadline Nears For Filing Claims In $8.9M Soda Settlement: How To Get Paid Deadline Nears For Filing Claims In $8.9M Soda Settlement: How To Get Paid
Deadline Nears For Filing Claims In $8.9M Soda Settlement: How To Get Paid Poppi drinkers have just days left to claim their share of an $8.9 million settlement over the prebiotic soda brand's "gut healthy" marketing claims. The Texas-based brand, now owned by PepsiCo, agreed to pay nearly $9 million to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers with health-focused advertising. Poppi denies wrongdoing but agreed to the payout to close the case. The settlement covers anyone who bought any size or flavor of Poppi soda between Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, and Friday, July 18, 2025. Claims must be filed online at poppisettlement.com or by mail…
Coca-Cola Launching Cane Sugar Version Of Classic Soda: What To Know Coca-Cola Launching Cane Sugar Version Of Classic Soda: What To Know
Coca-Cola Launching Cane Sugar Version Of Classic Soda: What To Know Coca-Cola is going back to putting real sugar in its main soda. The Coca-Cola Company will release a version of its flagship soda made with US cane sugar, the soda giant officially announced on Tuesday, July 22. The sugar-based Coke is expected to reach stores in the fall. The move marks a major change for American soda fans, who have bought Coke with high-fructose corn syrup since the 1980s. "This edition is designed to complement our strong core portfolio and offer more choice across occasions and preferences," Coca-Cola chair and CEO James Quincey said on an earnings call…
Pepsi Launching Prebiotic Cola To Win Back Health-Conscious Soda Drinkers Pepsi Launching Prebiotic Cola To Win Back Health-Conscious Soda Drinkers
Pepsi Launching Prebiotic Cola To Win Back Health-Conscious Soda Drinkers Pepsi is putting a prebiotic spin on its classic soda. The company announced the launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola on Monday, July 21. The low-sugar soda will have three grams of prebiotic fiber, 30 calories, and no artificial sweeteners. Pepsi said this will be its first major innovation in the classic cola category in 20 years. "From the iconic blue can, to the consumer-preferred Pepsi Zero Sugar, our portfolio has always adapted to the needs and flavor preferences of the consumer," said Ram Krishnan, the company's US CEO. "Pepsi Prebiotic Cola represents the next leap forward in givin…
Coca-Cola Reviving Fan-Favorite Soda Flavor With Retro Packaging: Reports Coca-Cola Reviving Fan-Favorite Soda Flavor With Retro Packaging: Reports
Coca-Cola Reviving Fan-Favorite Soda Flavor With Retro Packaging: Reports Diet Cherry Coke is officially making a comeback with the retro look that many fans will remember. The popular diet cherry version of Coca-Cola is returning for a limited time. The news was first reported by the popular food blog Snackolator on Sunday, June 8. Although Diet Cherry Coke disappeared from stores in late 2020, the flavor stayed alive through Coca-Cola's freestyle machines, which allow customers to mix custom drinks at many restaurants. "I am way too excited for this one - Diet Cherry Coke is returning for a limited time with retro packaging!" Snackolator wrote. "It's been…
Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back
Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back In a David and Goliath standoff, 33 members of Beyond Plastics’s Lower Westchester Chapter, mostly Rivertowns residents, and 250 recycling and plastic reduction advocates met in Albany on May 7th to challenge industry lobbyists and encourage State legislators to Put People over Plastics. The group is fighting for passage of the NYS Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) even as industry lobbyists try their best to kill it. With a strong PRRIA, New York has an opportunity to address the monumental scourge of plastic pollution and lead the nation in reducing wasteful si…
PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up
PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up PepsiCo is making a nearly two-billion-dollar bet on the future of soda. Pepsi said it will acquire Poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, the company said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 17. The $1.95 billion deal aims to strengthen Pepsi's push into health-focused beverages. The Texas-based brand, founded by husband-and-wife duo Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, skyrocketed in popularity after landing an investment on the TV show "Shark Tank". With its mix of prebiotics, fruit juice, and apple cider vinegar, Poppi has built a loyal following as a low-calorie alternative to tradit…
Major Coca-Cola Distributor Unveils $100M Plans For Massive South Lebanon Twp. Facility Major Coca-Cola Distributor Unveils $100M Plans For Massive South Lebanon Twp. Facility
Major Coca-Cola Distributor Unveils $100M Plans For Massive South Lebanon Twp. Facility A soda distributor in Pennsylvania is expanding in the greater Harrisburg area with a $100 million state-of-the-art sales and distribution center. ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverage will build the major facility in South Lebanon Township, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The 240,000-square-foot hub will feature cutting-edge automation, including a Vertique case-picking and pallet-building system.  The project is expected to break ground in the summer of 2025 with a goal of opening in late 2026. "We are thrilled to begin this next chapter for ABARTA Coca-Cola," sai…
Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry
Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry Coca-Cola is entering the fast-growing prebiotic soda market for the first time with fruit drinks promising gut-health benefits. The Coca-Cola Company announced the launch of Simply Pop in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The prebiotic sodas are the latest product from Simply Beverages, a brand owned by Coca-Cola. Simply Pop will be sold in 12-ounce slim cans with five flavors: strawberry, pineapple mango, fruit punch, lime, and citrus punch. Each can will contain six grams of prebiotic fiber for gut health, plus vitamin C and zinc for immune support. The drinks with …
Waterbury Native, Ex-MLB Commish Fay Vincent Dies At 86: 'He Lived A Home Run Of A Life' Waterbury Native, Ex-MLB Commish Fay Vincent Dies At 86: 'He Lived A Home Run Of A Life'
Waterbury Native, Ex-mlb Commish Fay Vincent Dies At 86: 'He Lived A Home Run Of A Life' Former Major League Baseball Commissioner and Connecticut native Fay Vincent died Saturday, Feb. 1, at his home in Florida. He was 86. Vincent, who was born in Waterbury and spent most of his life after baseball in New Canaan, had undergone treatment for bladder cancer. Complications from radiation therapy caused him to stop chemotherapy, his wife told CBS News. Vincent took the reins of Major League Baseball in 1989 following the sudden death of A. Bartlett Giamatti. He guided the league through 1992, when he resigned following a no-confidence vote from the owners, according to MLB.com. T…
Florida Man Indicted In 2022 Howell Twp. Crash That Killed Neptune Father, Prosecutors Say Florida Man Indicted In 2022 Howell Twp. Crash That Killed Neptune Father, Prosecutors Say
Florida Man Indicted In 2022 Howell Twp. Crash That Killed Neptune Father, Prosecutors Say A former Jackson Township man was facing charges in a Howell Township crash that killed a father more than two years ago, authorities said. Drew Peterson of Jensen Beach, Florida, was indicted for second-degree vehicular manslaughter, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 20. A grand jury returned the indictment on Wednesday, Oct. 30 after a forensic toxicologist's review. Peterson, 34, was accused of causing the crash that killed 50-year-old Robert Johnson of Neptune Township. The wreck happened at around 12:05 a.m. on Fri…
PA McDonald's Workers Messed Up Jason Kelce's Order Amid Pandemonium, He Says PA McDonald's Workers Messed Up Jason Kelce's Order Amid Pandemonium, He Says
PA McDonald's Workers Messed Up Jason Kelce's Order Amid Pandemonium, He Says Two sausage egg and cheese McMuffins and a hot coffee. That's Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's order every time he goes to McDonald's. Specifically, the McDonald's in Broomall. Well, last week, the employees — who Kelce says he adores — got his order wrong in the midst of a moment that went viral: When Kelce signed the Kelly green jersey of employee, and diehard fan, Danielle Bonham. "They messed order up in the pandemonium of the moment," Kelce said on Wednesday's episode of his podcast New Heights with his brother, Travis Kelce.  When Kelce pulled up to pickup window,…
Landmark Boston Restaurant Puts Memorabilia On Auction Block, Including Life-Size Pirate Landmark Boston Restaurant Puts Memorabilia On Auction Block, Including Life-Size Pirate
Landmark Boston Restaurant Puts Memorabilia On Auction Block, Including Life-Size Pirate Lovers of Boston history (and of wooden severed hands) are in luck - the decor from an iconic restaurant is up for grabs.  The Pour House Bar and Grill, a beloved Boston watering hole that was located on Boylston Street before its closure in 2020, is auctioning off its assets, according to the Paul Saperstein Co. Inc. website.  The bar was known for its drinks, brunch, pub fare, and eclectic decor. Many of the kitschy decorations and signs are now available for the highest bidder.  The Pour House - Iconic Restaurant Memorabilia Auction - Online auction now through 7/19 (11 AM ET). htt…
Metal Found In These Drinks Forces FDA Recall In CT, NY, NJ, PA Metal Found In These Drinks Forces FDA Recall In CT, NY, NJ, PA
Metal Found In These Drinks Forces FDA Recall In CT, NY, NJ, PA Metal fragments and washers found in Minute Maid and Coca-Cola products have forced the US Food and Drug Administration to issue a voluntary recall in eight states. The products were distributed in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Maine and New Jersey, according to the FDA. The recalled Minute Maid products, first reported by Food Safety News, are: Berry Punch: Date codes Jan0422 NP and Jan0522 NP, Batch 0010323455 and 0010259344 (recall F-0276-2022) Strawberry Lemonade: Date code: Jan0322 NP, Batch: 0010259346 (recall F-0277-2022) Fruit Punch: Date…
Determined Workers Fight For Fair Wages At Coca-Cola Distribution Center Determined Workers Fight For Fair Wages At Coca-Cola Distribution Center
Determined Workers Fight For Fair Wages At Coca-Cola Distribution Center A determined group of workers fighting for fair wages at Pennsylvania’s Coca-Cola distribution center in Bethlehem have gone on strike. As of Monday, the workers — seen holding signs saying, “Teamster Local 773 ON STRIKE Abarta Coca-Cola” — are fighting for fair wages, lower health insurance costs and their pensions, according to a Facebook post from the labor union. Our members at Coca Cola Abarta are on strike as of today. These brothers worked hard throughout the entire pandemic and... Posted by Teamster Local 773 on Monday, December 6, 2021 “They deserve better,” the post says. “S…
Coca-Cola Truck With 44,000 Pounds Of Coke Products Crashes On I-81, Authorities Say Coca-Cola Truck With 44,000 Pounds Of Coke Products Crashes On I-81, Authorities Say
Coca-Cola Truck With 44,000 Pounds Of Coke Products Crashes On I-81, Authorities Say A Coca-Cola truck that was carrying approximately 44,000 pounds of coke products crashed along Interstate 81 in Lebanon County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The crash happened on I-81 in the southbound lanes between Route 72, Exit 90 and the I-78 East Allentown exit, between mile markers 90 and 89, around 1 p.m, according to PennDOT. Two hours later all lanes remained closed, and it is unclear how long the roadway will remain closed. Follow Daily Voice for updates.
COVID-19: Some Popular Household Items Will Soon Cost More Due To Supply Issues COVID-19: Some Popular Household Items Will Soon Cost More Due To Supply Issues
Covid-19: Some Popular Household Items Will Soon Cost More Due To Supply Issues Some prominent household items are going to cost consumers more as companies prepare for potential strains on supplies due to a potential second COVID-19 wave. Proctor & Gamble became the latest company to announce that it plans to hike prices between 4 percent and 9 percent on items that include baby products, adult diapers, and feminine care brands beginning in September. Other items, such as Tide laundry detergent and Charmin toilet paper, may also become more expensive, depending on how the country rebounds from the latest surge of the virus. According to Proctor & Gamble CEO J…
Don Jr. Leaves NY As City Cancels Trump Organization Contracts, PGA, Corporate America Cut Ties Don Jr. Leaves NY As City Cancels Trump Organization Contracts, PGA, Corporate America Cut Ties
Don Jr. Leaves NY As City Cancels Trump Organization Contracts, PGA, Corporate America Cut Ties Donald Trump Jr. has become the latest member of the First Family to flee New York amid more fallout tied to the circumstances surrounding his father's unprecedented second impeachment. According to reports, Trump Jr. is following in the footsteps of his sister, Ivanka, who already left New York to establish residence in Florida. The move comes as the PGA moved the 2022 championship from the Trump golf course in Bedminister, New Jersey, and corporate America began severing all ties with the much-maligned president. Reports stated that Trump Jr. is looking at homes in Jupiter, Florida, less…
COVID-19: Layoffs Soar As Companies Brace For Years Of Disruption Due To Pandemic COVID-19: Layoffs Soar As Companies Brace For Years Of Disruption Due To Pandemic
Covid-19: Layoffs Soar As Companies Brace For Years Of Disruption Due To Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has forced tens of thousands out of work, some of whom will have no job to return to once the virus has run its course in this country. Numerous industries will be permanently changed by the virus after thousands were furloughed or laid off while companies made the necessary audibles to stay afloat during the pandemic. Some companies that vowed to return furloughed employees back to work have also announced that they will drastically be reducing their workforces in an effort to keep costs down to account for financial losses that were accrued due to the COVID-19 outbr…
Former Edison Basketball Coach Loses Teaching License After Fatal DWI Former Edison Basketball Coach Loses Teaching License After Fatal DWI
Former Edison Basketball Coach Loses Teaching License After Fatal DWI The former head basketball coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Edison has lost his teaching license after he was convicted of causing a fatal crash while drunk, state officials said. Darius Griffin Jr., 27, of Piscataway, lost his health and physical education certificate after a January hearing of the State Board of Examiners. The board said Griffin’s assault by auto and vehicular homicide convictions made him an inappropriate role model for children. Through a lawyer, Griffin disputed the revocation of his teaching license, calling his blood alcohol level at the time of the crash q…
DATE CHANGE: Construction Delays Wayne Chick-fil-A Opening Date In Wayne DATE CHANGE: Construction Delays Wayne Chick-fil-A Opening Date In Wayne
Date Change: Construction Delays Wayne Chick-fil-A Opening Date In Wayne You're going to have to wait a little longer for Chick-fil-A to open in Wayne. The restaurant, coming to Wayne Town Center, said on Friday it will be opening Dec. 5 -- instead of Nov. 21, the date announced earlier this week. A Chick-fil-A spokesperson said the date change was due to construction constraints out of the restaurant's control. The 5,300-square-foot restaurant will feature a 116-seat dining room that includes community tables with recycled Coca-Cola chandeliers and a two-story, indoor children’s playground area. There will also be four designated curbside parking spots in the…
Chick-fil-A Sets Opening Date In Wayne (RESCHEDULED) Chick-fil-A Sets Opening Date In Wayne (RESCHEDULED)
Chick-fil-A Sets Opening Date In Wayne (Rescheduled) Mark your calendars: Chick-fil-A set an opening date for its Wayne location. The restaurant will open for business on Dec. 5 at Wayne Town Center, rescheduled previously from Nov. 21 due to construction constraints. ** CLICK HERE TO VOTE: CHICK-FIL-A OR POPEYES? ** The 5,300-square-foot restaurant will feature a 116-seat dining room that includes community tables with recycled Coca-Cola chandeliers and a two-story, indoor children’s playground area.  There will also be four designated curbside parking spots in the back for catering pick-ups and Chick-fil-A app mobile orders…
ON TV: Oradell 'American Pickers' Episode Airs Monday ON TV: Oradell 'American Pickers' Episode Airs Monday
ON TV: Oradell 'American Pickers' Episode Airs Monday An Oradell collector and his overflowing garage will be featured on "American Pickers" Monday. Sam Tripsas' episode of "American Pickers" airs on the History Channel at 9 p.m.  The show follows "pickers" Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz traveling across the U.S. in search of antiques to keep or resell. Tripsas, 60, was just 10 years old when he began digging through dumps for new treasures, he told NorthJersey.com. Among his most prized possessions are 1950s Coca-Cola machines, an old-school jukebox and two 1930s phone booths. Tripsas said being on the show was an "experience of a lifetim…
Brewster HS Three-Sport Standout Named Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalist Brewster HS Three-Sport Standout Named Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalist
Brewster HS Three-Sport Standout Named Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalist A three-sport standout from Brewster High School has been named as a semifinalist for Coca-Cola’s class of 2019 Scholars Program. Brianna Sayegh was one of the 95,000 original applicants for the scholarship, and of these applicants, Coca-Cola chose 1,896 semifinalists based on academic achievements, leadership, and community support services. In the end, 150 semifinalists will be rewarded with a college scholarship worth $20,000. “We believe that identifying these young leaders throughout the country and encouraging their passion for serving others not only empowers the students but also li…
Rise In Grocery Prices Prompted By Shortage Of Truck Drivers, New Report Says Rise In Grocery Prices Prompted By Shortage Of Truck Drivers, New Report Says
Rise In Grocery Prices Prompted By Shortage Of Truck Drivers, New Report Says A new report has shown a link between the rise in grocery costs and the national shortage of long-distance truck drivers, according to Supermarket News. The analysis, which was released Monday, Dec. 3 by Florida-based driver virtual simulation company Advanced Training Systems (ATS), demonstrated that higher freight costs and even ingredients costs are the culprits.  Several major food manufacturers have already announced their price hikes for the upcoming year, including Hershey, Nestle, Unilever, Mondelez, and Coca-Cola. John Kearney, CEO of ATS, said that the situation is some…
West Coast Ginger Beer Manufacturer Moving To Fairfield County West Coast Ginger Beer Manufacturer Moving To Fairfield County
West Coast Ginger Beer Manufacturer Moving To Fairfield County Reed's Original Ginger Brew is moving its headquarters from Los Angeles to Norwalk. Ginger Beer is a soft drink that has been brewed in England for at least 200 years.  Reed’s Inc makes soda the old fashioned way. It brews each batch of Reed’s, Virgil’s & Flying Cauldron naturally. "You can taste the difference!" the company proclaims on Twitter. The California ginger beer maker sold a Los Angeles production plant and is undertaking a hiring push in its executive suite, according to this report by The Hour. Reed’s has sold more than 500 million bottles of soda since its laun…