Necco: An Epic Candy Tale by Darlene Lacey explores the history of candy, the family of brands saved by Necco, and the people who made it happen. I am a fan of Darlene’s online museum at CandyWrapperMuseum.com which curates some of the world’s best candy wrappers such as Necco and others. The wrappers bring such joy.
Celeb brand promotion with your favourite eating establishment is gaining popularity with their core audience. It is not just name lending. Celebrities like Justin Bieber with the help of Tim Horton’s marketing department are creating unique food options. Timbiebs were such a great success that they are coming back with a new offering called Biebs Brew. Fans and the curious will gravitate to the line of Biebs this June 6th. Biebs Brew is sure to repeat the success of Timbiebs.
Colonel Sanders did at one time wear black suits. He was very messy in the kitchen with flour, so he changed his suit for a white one. Presto! No more mess. The colonel owned many white suits. He rarely appeared in public without wearing one of his white suits, and over the years a small number of them have appeared at auction. One of his suits sold at an auction for a whopping $80,000.
Burger King Germany’s brand new menu might be a bit too late for April Fools’ Day. These burger combos would make any pregnant woman happy. Not so much for the rest of the population. Let me assure you, these burgers are real. The nine lovingly crafted burger abominations have captured the imagination of the rest of the world. Seems you can now eat your cake and burger too! The Cake and Beef Whopper looks tempting.