Monday, May 6, 2019

Topics in Supply and Demand - PA is Snack Food Capital, What is Local

PA is Snack Capital of the World - The NPR article How The Pennsylvania Dutch Turned A Rural Town Into A Snack Food Empire discusses how SE PA became snack food capital of the world.  It's the pork fat....bang.

Many Food Shoppers Want to Buy 'Local", but What is "Local"? - In a survey, it was found that buying 'local' depends on the shopper's view as well as the type of food they are buying.  While produce is considered local if it is from the same city, local for meat is the same state.  In many ways, the term "local" is becoming like the term "natural"....more of a relative thing.

Sales of Alkaline Water is Increasing - Bottled water accounts for 13.2 billion in sales (US) but specialty waters increased by 12.9% and represents 2.1 billion in sales.  Bottled alkaline water, water with a pH > 7.0, is in this group and has been hyped as having multiple health benefits.  But medical research does not prove this out.

 A Sweeter tasting Cap'n Crunch - Cotton Candy Cap’n Crunch cereal is set to hit shelves this summer...kind of like sugar flavored sugar.

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