Chick-fil-A’s new frosted drinks, retro cups spark debate

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Chick-fil-A unveiled brand-new drinks and “retro-inspired” merchandise on Monday, sparking buzz — and debate — among fans and employees. In a Jan. 5 news release, the Atlanta-based chain announced it would begin offering frosted sodas and floats on its permanent menu. The drinks are “hand-spun with Icedream [Chick-fil-A’s vanilla soft serve] and guests’ choice of fountain beverage for a smooth, […]


VFW reaches deal to sell cannabis-infused Torch Drinks to vets

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These vets are living the high life! The Veterans of Foreign Wars has partnered with a Florida-based beverage company to sell cannabis-infused cocktails to its 1.4 million members across the country. The buzzy deal with Torch Drinks will allow the major veterans organization to sell low-dose spiked seltzers at its posts nationwide later this year, […]


Synthetic dyes found in 19% of US foods and drinks — ‘worst offenders’ ID’d in new study

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Hue knew? Nearly one in five US packaged foods and drinks contain synthetic food dyes, according to a startling new study of 40,000 grocery items. The findings come amid a push by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to eliminate petroleum-based food colorings from the nation’s food supply. Researchers analyzed the ingredients […]


More fast-food chains adopt fun, flavored drinks

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Chick-fil-A pineapple dragonfruit beverages. Courtesy: Chick-fil-A Fast-food chains are going all in on fun beverages to attract younger consumers. Chick-fil-A, known for its straightforward menu of fried chicken and waffle fries, is selling seasonal Pineapple Dragonfruit drinks. Yum Brands’ Taco Bell installed a beverage concept called Live Mas Café inside one of its California locations. […]