When it comes to one of the most prolific passers in the game, look no further than Dan Fouts. Fouts' ability to deliver long distant passes with the precision to hit wideouts right in between the numbers was uncanny during his time in the NFL. The 6'3 quarterback from San Francisco, California was easily one of the best quarterbacks throughout the 1970s and '80s. Despite not really making a buzz from recruiters, Fouts accepted a scholarship offer from the University of Oregon where he played from 1970 to 1972. In just three seasons with the Ducks, Fouts was able to break a total of nineteen school records including career passing yardage (5,995).
After coming off of a successful college football career, Dan Fouts was drafted 64th overall in the third round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers where he would play his entire professional career. Fouts would go on to lead the San Diego Chargers to playoff berths for four consecutive seasons (1979-1982) and two AFC Championship games (1980 and 1981) but never made a single Super Bowl appearance. However, the 6x Pro Bowler did rack up a ton of impressive individual feats including leading the NFL in passing yards for four seasons straight (1979-82) and becoming the first quarterback to throw for over 4,000 yards in three consecutive seasons (1979-1981). After the 1987 season, Fouts hung up his cleats for good and now resides in Sisters, Oregon.
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.