TrendCentral: Grown high up in the Andes, the roots of the Yacon plant are just now making their way into farmers markets and natural food stores around the US. Similar in texture to water chestnuts or jicama, the taste of yacon is often described as a cross between an apple and a watermelon. A high concentration of oligofructose (a sugar […]

CoolHunting: Nothing livens up a cocktail party like talk of tragedy and there may never be a classier catastrophe than the Titanic. With that in mind, the clever folk at Fred & Friends designed the perfect conversation piece with Gin & Titonic. It’s an ice cube mold that is shaped to depict miniature Titanics and icebergs that form a dramatic […]

TrendCentral: Putting a “twist” on the standard beverage bottle design, this new airtight cap also serves as a storage device, keeping active ingredients separate from the liquid. Once the cap is twisted, the ingredients are released, creating a fresh, instant, power-packed drink. Activate drinks feature these twist & release caps, which keep vitamins and herbs fresh. Because vitamins and other […]

TrendCentral: There may not be lines at Pinkberry anymore now that we know it’s not quite as “natural” as they claimed, but the ever resilient frogurt trend shows no signs of defeat, with the number of frogurt stores starting to rival that of Starbucks. While we’ve yet to reach a consensus as to which is our favorite, we must say […]

jobwerx: New Greenshoot fresh soup range selects the innovative packaging format for ambient soups launched by RPC Bebo Nederland and RPC Containers Halstead. According to Urban Foods, Greenshoot Soups is the first really convenient individual fresh soup range to be launched for the French market, and the company wanted the packaging to combine practicality and ease of use for consumers […]

Springwise: The line between kid and adult beverages began to blur a few years ago, when vintners began offering wines in Tetra Paks resembling juice boxes. Now, the confusion goes the other way with First Blush’s Cabernet, Merlot and Chardonnay fruit juices. First Blush varietal grape juices are alcohol-free and entirely suitable for kids, with no added sugar or preservatives. […]

With a twist of the air-tight cap, 1.4 grams of traditional Kyoto matcha (high-grade green tea) is released into the mineral water below, creating a serving of fresh (yet instant) tea with no added chemicals or preservatives. In the same fashion, CIC Co. also offers Ukon (tumeric) and Aoijiro (kale juice) health drinks. Bottle Innovations: Instant fresh tea [Trends in […]

What happens to all the moisture when a juicy hunk of sirloin is transformed into chewy beef jerky? Truth is, we don’t know. But the salty, savory flavor of this vitamin and mineral packed concoction will make you think we collected all that sweet, meaty juice just for you. Flavors: Beef Jerky, Chicken Teriyaki, Texas BBQ, Fish ‘N’ Chips and […]

Gizmodo: This oversized cartoon-esque pistol can be filled with your favorite condiments and fired at your food for the ultimate in BBQ fun. Naturally, the temptation to misuse this device will be overwhelming, but at least you can take solace in the fact that you will have the upper hand in any food fight you instigate. Tabasco anyone? Available soon […]

Springwise: We wrote recently about the interactive wine bar at Adour in New York City’s St. Regis Hotel, and since then we’ve spotted several mentions of iBar, a related innovation by UK-based Mindstorm. Unveiled in 2006, the iBar is a customisable surface technology that turns any bar into a giant version of an interactive, touch-sensitive screen. Integrated video projectors can […]