Aldi has built its reputation on a bare-bones approach to grocery shopping that gives shoppers prices lower than what they might find at larger stores. Aldi has been able to sell almost all of its products at lower prices by using numerous strategies that keep prices low. What about meat, though?
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Dr Pepper and Mr. Pibb are two cola-esque soft drinks that share a similar flavor profile, but their history is somewhat different and there are a number of things that set them apart.
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Trying to save a bar from itself seems like a herculean task, especially when that bar is basically the business equivalent of a Darwin Award winner. That's got to take months or at least weeks of filming, right? Wrong.
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Arby's, the famed haver of meats, has had to grapple with customer uncertainty about the true origins of its roast beef. Rumor has it that it starts as a bag of liquid meat that becomes solid while cooking. Here's what that bag is really for.
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Hydrox cookies were the brainchild of the Sunshine Biscuit company owned by Jacob Loose. These were the original cream-filled chocolate sandwich biscuits, arriving on the scene four years before Oreos. Yet Sunshine Biscuit's bright idea would be eclipsed by Nabisco's copycat cookies.
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The ancient Romans knew Luna as the moon and identified her with a series of deities. LUNA Bars have managed to follow in the moon's footsteps in their own way. These trailblazing nutrition bars shined a light on women and helped them turn their bodies into temples fit for a lunar goddess.
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From fruity, neon-colored cereal, to candies with the inexplicable color of blue raspberry, kids love bright food products and corporations know this well. This line of thinking likely contributed to the introduction of Heinz's EZ Squirt ketchups.
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Some people believe Costco's Kirkland vodka is secretly made by Grey Goose. Here's the difference between them.
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Dining out is always an adventure -- the thrill of trying out cuisines from around the world without straying too far from home. One place you certainly don't want to travel, though, is the emergency room with food poisoning. Food safety expert Toby Amidor reveals the one food you should avoid.
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Hold the presses, we've got breaking news! McDonald's Big Macs are actually not all that healthy! Shocking, isn't it? To get all the details about exactly what makes the Big Mac so unhealthy, along with a few reasons why it may not be so bad, we talked to nutritionist Serena Poon.
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The watermelon is comprised of 92 percent water, contains only 46 calories per cup, and has zero fat. But that's just where all the goodness of watermelons begins. This fruit is so rich in antioxidants, you are going to want to eat more of it.
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Redefine Meat is replacing the constituent parts of a steak with so-called "alt-muscle," "alt-fat," and "alt-blood" in an attempt to approximate the complexity of beef. According to the company's calculations, printing one of their fake steaks takes 95 percent less land than the real thing.
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The jiggly dessert comes in a variety of fruit flavors, and clocking in at just 70 calories per serving, it's a treat to satiate your sweet tooth, while helping you maintain your waistline. Toss in some fruit, and it's downright healthy. But did you know you shouldn't use fresh pineapple in Jell-o?
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It might surprise some fans that Oreos were once considered copycats. Though they were created more than 100 years ago, in 1912, they were actually the second of its kind to hit the market. The original was launched by a company called Sunshine Biscuits in 1908 — unfortunately named Hydrox.
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A gas station might seem like a strange place to grab a tasty burger, but that's only because you haven't experienced the magic of a late-night Sheetz run. What started as a small convenience store has grown into a chain with a devoted following. This is the untold truth of Sheetz.
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Jameson has been a classic for years and has a rich history that dates back centuries. This is the untold truth of Jameson Irish Whiskey.
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The use of liquid nitrogen in ice cream results in the cream freezing quicker without the use of whipping. So, the ice cream is smoother and silkier than regular ice cream. Another reason for the creamy consistency is the extreme cold of liquid nitrogen prevents the formation of large ice crystals.
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Haagen-Dazs is a Brooklyn-born, super-premium ice cream company that started in the early '60s by Reuben and Rose Mattus. Why is it so pricey?
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Many people believe crepes are simply France's version of pancakes, but diners unfamiliar with the two dishes would be in for a surprise if they ordered the French delicacy at a restaurant and were expecting a big, fluffy stack like the American breakfast food.
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If you're a vegetarian, chances are you already know what's in (or, rather, not in) an Oreo cookie. If, on the other hand, you're not, you may be surprised to learn that your favorite chocolate and cream sandwich cookie doesn't contain any cream — or even milk for that matter.
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Wagyu and Kobe beef are both seen on dinner menus at high-class establishments. However, there tends to be a lot of confusion about the differences between the two and whether they're synonymous terms.
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If you want to enjoy the health benefits of Naked Juice, you're going to have to pay up. Here's why the drink is so expensive.
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According to Healthline, a standard smoothie contains a base ingredient and a liquid, with most people choosing between fruit, green, or protein smoothies. Any combination of ingredients can be used, depending on an individual's health goals and restrictions.
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Red Lobster may not offer up every kind of shrimp dish there is, but what they might lack in variety they make up for in quantity with their annual Endless Shrimp celebration.
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Do we really know what we're eating when grabbing a quick lunch from McDonald's? You might be surprised to learn what's in the McDonald's food you're eating.
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Over the past few years, hard seltzers have taken their place in the sun as the drink of summer. And while the market for these sparkling adult beverages is constantly growing, according to The Drinks Business, the two biggest names in the game are White Claw and Truly.
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From the inception of Trix until 1991, the cereal came in tiny, colorful, puffed balls. At the beginning of the 1990s, Trix shaped like berries, oranges, lemons, and watermelons were introduced. In 2006, round shapes returned. Then General Mills announced the end of artificial colors.
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