If there is one personality characteristic that stands out when it comes to Matt Ryan it's definitely his tenacity. No matter what his team is going through or what he may be handing on a personal level, he keeps his head held high and speaks well of everyone around him. His durability and consistency have led to a spot on our top fifty quarterbacks of all-time list. The 6'4 quarterback from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania played his collegiate ball at Boston College from 2004 to 2007 after being redshirted in 2003. In his final season with the Eagles, Ryan was presented with the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, the Manning Award, and was named ACC Player of the Year.
After outperforming many of his peers at the college level, Matt Ryan was selected 3rd overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008 NFL Draft where he has played his entire twelve-seasons NFL career. After being named starting quarterback prior to ever throwing a pass as a pro-quarterback he was named the starter for the Falcons and did not disappoint. Ryan was named Offensive Rookie of the Year and led the team to the playoffs that same year. Since then, Ryan has led the Falcons to the playoffs an additional five times including a trip to the Super Bowl (LI) during the 2016 season. In 2016, Matt Ryan was named the NFL MVP, the Offensive Player of the Year, and led the league in passer rating (117.1).
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.