New York City grocery stores prepare for rising prices on Oreos, Wheat Thins, and other items as distributor pulls out of the city.
New York City Snack Prices May Rise In New York City, the cost of popular snacks like Oreos, Triscuits, Chips Ahoy, and Ritz crackers could surge as companies reduce their distribution, according to recent reports. Supermarket executives are warning that prices may jump by about $1 for products currently at $5.99, affecting thousands of independent […]
Bear Breaks into California Home to Steal Oreos
A bear with an apparent sweet tooth is causing concern for local residents in Monrovia, California. On Friday, the animal broke into a home on Canyon Crest Drive and left with a pack of Oreos. It apparently climbed in through a window and left with the sweet treats, which residents say are the animal’s favorite […]
Why so many wacky food mashups have taken over store shelves, from Sour Patch Kids Oreos to Pepsi Maple Syrup
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream typically draws customers with gourmet takes on classic ice creams like vanilla and pistachio. But every once in a while, the New York-based artisanal ice cream maker sneaks in a so-called “shock flavor,” like Hidden Valley Ranch or pizza. Amazing flavor combinations – think gravy jones Soda or Sour Patch Kid’s […]
Runaway pig Kevin Bacon lured to Wisconsin pen with Oreos
Talk about collaboration. Last week, a Wisconsin homeowner helped lure a runaway pig in his neighborhood back to his house with an Oreo trail. The 450-pound pig farmer, named Kevin Bacon, escaped from the pig pen sometime Friday, hours after his owner left for the weekend, and wandered for a mile down the road. Kevin […]