The Green Bay Packers is another one of those classic football franchises that have achieved a lot since their conception. The Packers have a total of four Super Bowl victories to brag about as well as one of the most consistent quarterback drafting records to date. However, the team does have a rather unlikely die-hard celebrity fan in Lil Wayne.
Lil Wayne's Packer fandom might be a surprise to many being that Wayne has notoriously represented his hometown of New Orleans not only in his music but has the city permanently tattooed on several parts of his body. Strangely, Wayne became a Packers fan after his father attended the 1997 Super Bowl game between the Packers and the New England Patriots. Ultimately, the Packers won their third championship at that time and Wayne's father returned home with a ton of memorabilia which sparked the talented rapper's interest in the team. Also, don't sleep on Weezy's sports knowledge too. There's a reason he's a recurring guest on ESPN.
For the past few years, we've been seeing more and more food halls dominate the retail industry. The craze has swept Los Angeles and New York by storm and is now making its way to Miami. In Magic City alone, ten of these food parks have opened just recently. The mania is even set to triple in size by the year 2020.
Now more than ever, more people have been adopting a vegan lifestyle. A survey in the United Kingdom reveals that 3.5 million residents have turned vegan, while 20 percent have at least tried the concept. People are now wanting to cut down on meat, and the food industry is giving in to the demand. Even wineries have started stocking up on vegan wines.
Due to increased awareness and desire to help the environment, companies have become more committed to eco-friendly food packaging. Previously, companies didnt care much about producing a ton of waste; but now, efforts to reuse, reduce, and recycle are much more apparent. For instance, PepsiCo has committed to creating completely recyclable packaging by the year 2025.
Who would have thought that young millennials would be into rum? These barrel-aged, small-batch rums are the latest trend in booze, and now even British companies such as Essexs English Spirit are joining in. The spirit is one of the most popular and versatile forms of alcohol, whether it be sweet or strong, dark or white, neat with ice or served with coke.
Nowadays, people have become more accepting of imperfection; when it comes to fresh produce that is. Imperfect Produce is just one of the grocery delivery companies that serve physically flawed fruits and vegetables. This effort is geared toward reducing waste, and the disfigured foods are often turned into hummus, crisps, and juices.
Various Asian restaurants have been popping up recently, and Sri Lankan cuisine is slowly making its way to the western palate. Sri Lankan dishes such as kottu roti, pol sambol, coconut relish, and hoppers, are being introduced to the market, and people are loving it. Unlike before, the Sri Lankan flavor is finally being recognized as an individual cuisine, separate from Indian food.