News: Nabisco - Two New Belvita Biscuits This Fall

Nabisco is expanding their line of Belvita Breakfast Biscuits just in time for school with new Chocolate and Cinnamon Brown Sugar biscuits.

The whole idea of Belvita is an on-the-go breakfast solution for people with no time or inclination to sit down and enjoy breakfast, which pretty much puts them in competitions with granola bars, cereals bars, Pop Tarts, and the like. They are apparently quite popular in certain countries in Europe.

McDonald's Offers McWings Platter in Hong Kong

McDonald's is offering a limited-time McWings Platter in Hong Kong featuring three different types of McWings: Original, BBQ, and new Smoky Hot.

The McWings Platter comes with 6 pieces (two of each type) for 30 Hong Kong Dollars (~$3.87) a la carte  or 40.80 Hong Kong Dollars (~$5.26) for a combo. The McWings come in a compartmentalized box to keep each variety separate.

News: Caribou Coffee - New Breakfast Sandwiches to Welcome the Fall

With fall slowly approaching, Caribou Coffee is launching three new breakfast sandwiches to their line-up this Friday, August 17, 2012.

The three new sandwiches are pretty self-explanatory. They are: the Maple Bacon, Egg, and Gruyere Wheat Ciabatta (limited-time only), the Spinach, Egg, and Swiss Mini Ciabatta, and the Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit.

In addition to the new sandwiches, Caribou will be bringing back their seasonal, fall menu with Pumpkin Lattes, Pumpkin White Chocolate Mochas, new Pumpkin Chais, Pumpkin Breads, and Caramel Apple Crisp Oatmeal. The pumpkin drinks should be improved as Caribou is using a new pumpkin syrup that is made from real pumpkin.

Review: Papa John's - Chicken Strips

Papa John's Chicken Strips feature breaded and baked chicken breast strips.

They come in an order of seven pieces for $5.99. The next size up is 30 pieces for $24.99..

News: Domino's Unveils New Logo and Store Design

Continuing their brand/pizza renovation, Domino's today unveiled a new, simpler logo and a new store design dubbed the "Pizza Theater."

The new logo goes the way of McDonald's and Nike with a simple red and blue domino tile that can be accompanied by text, but doesn't have to be.

News: Pinkberry - New Chocolate Hazelnut Frozen Yogurt

Pinkberry introduces Chocolate Hazelnut as their latest new flavor and suggests a few topping combinations to better complement the new flavor.

The suggested topping combinations are:

- Chocolate Hazelnut Trio - Nutella, strawberry, and banana.

- Chocolate Hazelnut Decadence - dark chocolate crisps and mixed nuts.

Around the World: McDonald's Features Indian-themed Burgers... in Japan

McDonald's is currently cooking up two Indian-themed burgers out in Japan. What makes them Indian-themed? Curry apparently. Oh, and chicken instead of beef, of course, since the cow is sacred to Hinduism and all.

Review: Jack in the Box - Tacos

Jack in the Box Tacos are a common order for many a late night food run. They consist of beef, American cheese, shredded lettuce, and taco sauce in a crunchy corn tortilla.

They are dirt cheap at two for 99 cents.

News: Krispy Kreme - Caramel Apple and Cotton Candy Donuts

Krispy Kreme turns to the county fair for inspiration with the release of their newest limited-time donuts: the Caramel Apple Donut and Cotton Candy Donut.

The Caramel Apple Donut features a glazed, apple-flavored cake donut topped with caramel icing.

The Cotton Candy Donut is an Original Glazed donut dipped in blue cotton candy sugar.

In addition to the new donuts, Krispy Kreme is also debutting two county-fair-themed drinks: the Cotton Candy Chiller and the Caramel Latte.

News: Green Burrito - New Charbroiled Chicken and Steak Torta Sandwiches

Carl's Jr./Green Burrito locations are now serving up new Charbroiled Chicken and Steak Torta Sandwiches.

The Charbroiled Tortas feature your choice of charbroiled chicken or steak, guacamole, pinto beans, shredded cheese, hot sauce, tomato, and shredded lettuce, served on a Mexican-style Telera roll.

The Charbroiled Chicken Torta is available by itself for $3.29 and the Charbroiled Steak Torta is priced at $3.89. The new Tortas are also available as combos with chips or fries and soft drinks. Prices may vary by location.

News: Mountain Dew - New Malt-Flavored Mountain Dew

Mountain Dew is out with a new malt-flavored Mountain Dew soda (isn't malt usually associated with beer and ice cream shakes?). They're calling the first batch Mountain Dew Johnson City Gold after their roots, but it's only in select stores for a limited time and only in the Midwest, Denver, and Charlotte (Mountain Dew was first started in Johnson City, TN).

But don't you fret! Mountain Dew is planning a second batch to release nationwide but they want Mountain Dew fans to name it. Basically, they're inviting fans to visit their website for an opportunity to re-name the soda and re-design the packaging.

Review: Keebler - Fudge & Graham Sandwich Crackers

New Keebler Fudge & Graham Sandwich Crackers feature two graham crackers filled with a thin layer of fudge.

It's $3.19 for an 8-pack of individual-wrapped 1.27-ounce packages.

Review: White Rabbit Creamy Candy

White Rabbit Creamy Candy or White Rabbit Milk Candy is something I used to love as a kid. I saw it at a local Asian supermarket one day and quickly picked a bag up for nostalgia's sake. It's basically a chewy milk-based candy.

A 180g (6.35 ounces) bag was selling for $1.99.

Around the World: Subway Japan Serves Up Coronation Chicken

Subway Japan has been running a British-themed promotion with a few limited-time menu items including Coronation Chicken (which I've honestly never heard of except maybe in passing). The Subway version features a curry sauce that includes tomato paste, white wine, onion, paprika, and chickpeas and is served atop Subway's roast chicken. The sauce can also be added onto other subs.

Have You Seen Goldfish Sandwich Bread?!

Everyone knows about Pepperidge Farm's trademark Goldfish Crackers, but apparently, there's also Goldfish Sandwich Bread! They were introduced last year (2011), but I gotta say, I've never seen them in any of my local supermarkets.

The bread is of the crustless "sandwich thin" variety and are shaped in the mold of giant goldfish crackers, complete with a smile. I imagine kids (and the young at heart) would love these; my nephews already eat plenty of Goldfish Crackers.

Frozen Friday: Red Baron - Thick Pan Meat-Trio Pizza for One

Red Baron's Thick Pan Meat-Trio Pizza is designated as a "Feast for One," which apparently means the two servings listed on the nutritional info is for one person. It features a thick, pan-style pizza topped with sausage, pepperoni, and ham.

A 10.29-ounce pizza retails for around $5.29 but I paid $2.50 for this one on sale.

News: Jamba Juice Adds Greek Yogurt "At Home" Smoothies

Jamba Juice jumps on the Greek yogurt bandwagon and now offers ready-to-blend Greek Yogurt Superfruit Smoothies in your local frozen food aisle.

Jamba "At Home" Greek Yogurt Superfruit Smoothies are available in two varieties: Pomegranate Pick-Me-Up and Acai Super-Antioxidant. They carry a suggested retail price ranging from $3.29 to $3.99 per 8-ounce package. Each package makes two 8-ounce smoothies when blended with apple juice at home.

Review: Klondike - Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

Klondike's new Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches feature chocolate light ice cream sandwiched between two square chocolate wafers.

A box of six sandwiches retails at my local Ralph's supermarket for $4.99 ($2.99 on sale), but I got this box for free courtesy of Unilever/Klondike.

News: Smucker's - New Maple Bacon Syrup

Just when you though the bacon-flavored food items had stopped, Smucker's Foodservice (that's Smucker's for restaurants, cafes, etc.) produces new Maple Bacon Syrup in sealed 1.4-ounce cups.

They sell these in 100-cup cases if you happen to run a restaurant, cafe, etc. or want to make a request from your local restaurant, cafe, etc. You can also purchase a pallet of 126 cases (I wonder if Costco will be stocking these?).

News: Dairy Queen to Add Orange Julius to All Locations

Previously only joined together at DQ/Orange Julius mall locations, Dairy Queen is looking to shore up their smoothie portfolio by adding Orange Julius smoothies and Julius Originals to all Dairy Queen locations.

With smoothies already offered at such rival chains as Burger King and McDonald's as a healthier option, Dairy Queen looks to muscle in with a recognized brand.

Notably, Wendy's has yet to offer any smoothie options.