Chili Pepper News

As we look to wrap the third financial quarter of the year, it’s worth looking at some of the fast-food trends of the second quarter. Namely, we’re concerned with reports that this year’s release of Wendy’s Ghost Pepper Fries didn’t perform as well as expected.

We’ve heard for a long time that hot sauce sales are on the rise in the United States. And, it wouldn’t take a lot of effort to see it, let alone believe it. Hot sauces are everywhere. It seems like every time you head to the grocery store, there’s a new one on the shelves. (Don’t worry, we’re not threatened. We welcome the competition… and all the delicious flavor combinations to sample.)

September 28th is National Drink a Beer Day. There are, perhaps, a few people that rarely imbibe alcohol throughout the year who will strangely reach for a beer on this foodie holiday Wednesday. We don’t really know who they are. Either you appreciate a good, cold beer just about any day of the year – or you don’t. And, it’s unlikely that you’ll opt for a beer just because there is a day for that. (There is a day for everything, isn’t there?)

Starbucks announced the release of their new Chile Mocha for fall and half a million bloggers threw their arms in the air. WHAT? But, I NEED the Pumpkin Spice Latte. No, really. People went wild at the news. There was no way that Starbucks could take away their beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte; no one would have it – and certainly not for a Chili Mocha. Who wants that spicy shit?