From 'Mayo' popularity to all-day caffeine, below are some interesting reads from the week:
The New York Times picked its top new food words for 2015. While I'm partial to "hangry," the inclusion of "mayo" speaks to the prevalence of the industry topic this year. The verdict? Just Mayo gets to keep its name.
Happy holidays — here's a look at Coca-Cola's retail displays.
A burst of caffeine all day? The coffee is in development at Nestle. The potential product would be attractive to those in the industry (i.e. innovation, profits), though scientific scrutiny would play a significant part in the product's ultimate mass availability.
Well, here's one unexpected holiday tweet — though it does speak to the consumer health push.
What I'm bringing to potluck at work. Special message oranges. #rdchat #holidays #fruitcanbefun pic.twitter.com/x618D6p1ZC
— Michelle Welch (@RDMichelleLNK) December 16, 2015
Also, in case you missed it, Reese's fired back from negative social media attention regarding its seasonal candy with a clever hashtag — #AllTreesAreBeautiful. And one of its newer tweets capitalized on a beloved holiday sweater tradition.
#AwkwardFamilyPhotos #AllTreesAreBeautiful pic.twitter.com/WaHzvCMOTn
— REESE'S (@ReesesPBCups) December 17, 2015