Reading the plethora of fun food news each week is just one of the perks of editing Food Dive. From a tasty balloon drop, to a taste test of new 3D printed candy, below are the most delicious reads from the past five days.
Pie(s) in the sky: According to the Telegraph, South Korean activists sent 10,000 Choco Pies across the border to North Korea, as the popular chocolate-coated cake has allegedly been banned by the North Korean government recently. Next up for Pyongyang authorities: bans on puppies, rainbows, and everything else good in life.
The other white meat: Minced fish and tofu form a meat-like substitute for a McNugget wannabe in a new product launch from McDonald’s Japan. The ingredients are mixed with edamame, soybeans, carrots, and onions, then fried in a package sure to confuse, and (perhaps) delight, kiddies in the Pacific island nation.
Nut a bad job: We recently revealed our envy of drivers that get to delight commuters by passing them in Oscar Myers’ giant Weinermobile. But what about a giant nut? NPR's The Salt blog recently interviewed three lucky college grads that drive a 27-foot-long Nutmobile around the country as brand ambassadors for Planters. Perks: Free Beyoncé concerts. Cons: Free Beyoncé concerts while wearing a 7-and-a-half-foot tall Mr. Peanut costume.
Coconut Wars: The New York Times detailed the fight to win over Manhattan’s electrolyte-seeking urbanites happening between two coconut water companies. Utilizing tactics that include retail vandalism and “psychological point-scoring,” the article showed that coconut water marketing is not just a walk on the beach.
Candy of the future: Buzzfeed had 12 staffers try 3D printed candy from The Sugar Lab in a taste test at its office. While Buzzfeed’s questions required a second glance (“Describe what happened in your mouth”), the testers' suggestions to improve its taste were worthwhile (“Add butter, probably. Everything tastes better with butter”).