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USA Today
29-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Nationwide boycott targeted General Mills: Why consumers took action
Hear this story Consumers nationwide took part in a week-long boycott of General Mills last week, taking aim at the massive company that organizers say represents everything wrong with the corporate grip on the nation's food system. The seven-day spending freeze was organized by the People's Union USA and led by John Schwarz. Schwarz, in an Instagram post, cited what he claims is General Mills' purported toxic ingredients, alleged price gouging during inflation, avoiding of fair taxes and its allegedly store-wide domination of mass-produced, low-nutrition products. Here's what to know about the General Mills boycott, including what products were included. When is the General Mills boycott? The General Mills boycott began April 21 and ended at midnight on Monday, April 28. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Consumers and economic blackouts: Shoppers continue business boycotts as Target takes the biggest hit What is the General Mills boycott? Why are people boycotting General Mills? The People's Union USA is calling for a national boycott of the corporate giant's continued efforts to "profit off the backs of American families while doing absolutely nothing to reinvest into the communities it profits from." Schwarz, in an Instagram video, called out the companies' alleged efforts to churn out "ultra-processed garbage" and "sugary poison," spending millions to lobby against GMO transparency and better food labeling to keep Americans blind to what they are eating. What items are on the General Mills boycott list? Here's a list of General Mills products General Mills is a manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods and pet food products that include cereal, prepared and frozen foods, soup, snacks, yogurt, baking products, pet food and ice cream. Several brands fall under the umbrella of General Mills: Cereals: Cascadian Farm, Cheerios, Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Count Chocula, Golden Grahams, Kix, Lucky Charms, Raisin Nut Bran, Reese's Puffs, Total, Trix and Wheaties Cascadian Farm, Cheerios, Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Count Chocula, Golden Grahams, Kix, Lucky Charms, Raisin Nut Bran, Reese's Puffs, Total, Trix and Wheaties Baking: Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Gold Medal, Bisquick, Autumn's Gold Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Gold Medal, Bisquick, Autumn's Gold Snacks: Nature Valley, Annie's (organic snacks), EPIC, Larabar, Chex Mix, Dunkaroos, Fiber One, Gardetto's Nature Valley, Annie's (organic snacks), EPIC, Larabar, Chex Mix, Dunkaroos, Fiber One, Gardetto's Yogurt: Yoplait, Oui, :ratio Yoplait, Oui, :ratio Ice Cream: Häagen-Dazs Häagen-Dazs Pet Food: Blue Buffalo Blue Buffalo Other Brands: Annie's (organic), Old El Paso, Totino's, Muir Glen (organic), Progresso (soups) Do boycotts work? Do economic blackouts work? The results from boycotts are often mixed, but professors told USA TODAY that it can be a successful tactic to shame a company into reversing decisions or taking action. In 2023, conservative activists staged boycotts of Target's Pride Month displays, leading the store to move its Pride displays to the back of stores. Last year, the retailer opted to scale back on its Pride collection, with many stores choosing not to carry it. Bud Light, owned by beer giant Anheuser-Busch, suffered plummeting sales following backlash in 2023 over a social media campaign with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. While difficult to gauge, data from the first economic blackout on Feb. 28 suggests there was "some potential impact" on sales for larger retailers, including Target, Walmart and Amazon, according to a USA TODAY report. Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Robert Neal Rumberg, Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Robert Neal Rumberg, 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday April 24, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born April 22, 1963 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of John Wilbert Sr. and Marilyn Rose Mantle Rumberg. Find obituaries from your high school Raised in Poland, Bob was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School and continued his education at the Ohio State University earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. He went on to work at Texas A&M. Returning to the Youngstown area, in 1988, Bob joined his father, uncle, aunt and cousins in the family business, Mahoning Paint Corporation, as a sales representative. In 2004, after 14 years of service, Bob became an independent sales representative selling industrial coatings for several paint manufacturers. Bob loved nature. As a young boy he loved camping and fishing with family and taking care of wild life such as raccoons, squirrels and family of foxes that found their way to the family yard. As a young teenager he convinced his parents to allow him to experience a summer at Outward Bound USA, an outdoor survival and educational program. Bob was the youngest member of his group but stayed strong and surpassed all the challenges of surviving the elements of nature. In his final years he loved spending time walking his best friend, his dog, Diamond, in the woods of his back yard. With all his physical challenges, Bob was at peace in the woods. A self taught cook, Bob loved spending time in the kitchen and at the grill. He began his culinary talent with a wok cooking up stir fry. Over the years, family and friends enjoyed his grilled meats, Yorkshire pudding, homemade breads, pastas, spaghetti sauce, stuff shells, cheesecake, and gallon bags of Chex mix. When he realized he had maple trees on his property he learned how to tap them and make homemade maple syrup. Bob was a voracious reader and loved working on Sudoku. He was a die hard fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes. In his final years Bob endured physical challenges that were insurmountable, but he faced them with courage. Bob will be missed, but he will remain in the memories of those who knew and loved him. Bob leaves his mother, Marilyn Wagmiller of Indianapolis; wife, Neasha Taylor~Rumberg at home; his two sons, Robert Rumberg and Frederick 'Fritz' Rumberg both of Columbus; two brothers, John (Kelly) Rumberg of Indianapolis and Steven (Orly) Rumberg of Cincinnati; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John and stepfather, Robert Wagmiller. A private family gathering for Bob was held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Cunningham~Becker Funeral Home in Poland. Please visit to send the family condolences and share your memories. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert, please visit our floral 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Los Angeles Times
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
The best salty-savory-sweet Super Bowl snacks that go crunch-crunch-crunch
My all-time favorite Super Bowl snack is, no question, furikake Chex mix. The nutty, buttery, chock-full-of-pretzel-sticks kind is the special-occasion Chex mix I grew up on. But a couple of years ago food stylist Caroline Hwang, who is also co-founder of Synonym magazine, introduced me to her recipe for the Hawaiian version featuring furikake and a sweet soy sauce glaze that caramelizes in the oven to exquisite crunchiness. To me, it's crispy-crunchy, salty, sweet, umami heaven. The crunch factor is key. Corey Chow, former chef de cuisine at Thomas Keller's Per Se, passed along this recipe to Hwang. Chow inherited the recipe from his mom, who received it from a neighbor. Each time it's handed off, it gets tweaked — because furikake Chex mix is highly adaptable that way. Chow's mom and Hwang doubled down on the crunch. Hwang adds Orion brand Turtle chips — the South Korean four-layered corn chips designed to shatter when you bite into them (available at many Asian markets). Tina Chow, Corey's mom, said she bakes the Chex mix longer and adds a little extra brown rice syrup 'to give it more crunch.' 'With the extra syrup,' she said, 'it's really crunchy and dark and just right and more furikake would stick to the cereal.' Here are more recipes for crunch time: Chex mix, beer nuts, fried potatoes, crudités and homemade tortilla chips. (For the latter, you'll need this guacamole and/or these dips.) Eating out this week? Sign up for Tasting Notes to get our restaurant experts' insights and off-the-cuff takes on where they're dining right now. This is the ultimate you-can't-stop-eating-it furikake Chex mix: sweet, salty, savory and crunchy. This version of the Hawaiian snack — buttery and tossed with umami-loaded seaweed and sesame seeds — is adapted from a local recipe passed between family, friends and neighbors. Tips for making it crunchy: longer bake time, a little extra brown rice syrup and the addition of Turtle chips. Get the time: 1 hour 10 minutes. Makes about 12 cups. Writer Paola Briseño Gonzalez's totopos, the official name of tortilla chips in Mexico, are easy to make from thick-cut stale tortillas. Lay out the tortillas overnight at room temperature to remove moisture, which will help make the chips extra crunchy-crispy. Totopos can be fried or baked. Don't forget the the recipe. Cook time: 30 minutes. Makes 12 ounces. This party appetizer has something for everyone, points out former Times columnist Ben Mims: hot, salty roast potatoes that are crisp like French fries; cold, crunchy vegetables; and a rich sour cream dip flavored with anchovies, Worcestershire and Parmesan for a Caesar salad-like tang. Get the recipe. Cook time: 2 hours. Serves 8 to 10. A crunchy nut mix spiced with chile flakes, paprika and rosemary means full-on flavor. Almonds, cashews, pecans and walnuts are coated in maple syrup and brown sugar, kosher salt and spices. Get the recipe. Cook time: 40 minutes. Serves 8 to 10. This reader-requested batch of beer nuts from the Deschutes Brewery in Portland, Ore., features marcona almonds and cashews tossed in a mix of molasses, brown sugar and sea salt. They've got that salty-sweet bar-snack the recipe. Cook time: 15 minutes. Makes about 10 cups.
Washington Post
08-02-2025
- General
- Washington Post
7 sweet and salty snacks for irresistible party bites
'Too many snacks' is something no one will complain about at a party, whether you're watching a big sporting event, hosting a game night or just having people over for a casual hang. You have your salty snacks. You have your sweet snacks. And, if you're anything like me, you have snacks that are sweet and salty. Now, don't get me wrong: These types of bites aren't meant to replace either of the others. After all, the more snacks, the better. But a salty edge can make even the sweetest desserts more balanced and compelling — and therefore irresistible. Here are some of our favorites from our archives of more than 10,000 recipes. Pictured above. Instead of the traditional cream, these truffles swap in stout, which pairs with the bittersweet chocolate for a not-overly-sweet treat. A coating of pretzels adds texture and a salty hit. Get the recipe. Pictured above. Instead of the traditional cream, these truffles swap in stout, which pairs with the bittersweet chocolate for a not-overly-sweet treat. A coating of pretzels adds texture and a salty hit. Get the recipe. Puppy chow is typically made by coating Chex cereal in a mix of peanut butter, butter and chocolate, but for this version I used cookie butter and coconut oil, along with dairy-free dark or semisweet chocolate chips, to keep it vegan and nut-free. Salt and cinnamon added to the coating keep the sweetness in check. Get the recipe. Puppy chow is typically made by coating Chex cereal in a mix of peanut butter, butter and chocolate, but for this version I used cookie butter and coconut oil, along with dairy-free dark or semisweet chocolate chips, to keep it vegan and nut-free. Salt and cinnamon added to the coating keep the sweetness in check. Get the recipe. Salt and chocolate pair up again in this confection that simplifies the process of making fudge by using sweetened condensed milk, no thermometer required. Get the recipe. Salt and chocolate pair up again in this confection that simplifies the process of making fudge by using sweetened condensed milk, no thermometer required. Get the recipe. Take your pick of dark or milk chocolate to coat store-bought peanut-butter-filled pretzels. The flaky salt on top is also up to you, though we found it paired better with the dark chocolate. Get the recipe. Take your pick of dark or milk chocolate to coat store-bought peanut-butter-filled pretzels. The flaky salt on top is also up to you, though we found it paired better with the dark chocolate. Get the recipe. This better-for-you riff on Cracker Jack comes together in minutes and features just four ingredients: popcorn (bagged or popped at home), unsalted peanuts, maple syrup and salt. Get the recipe. This better-for-you riff on Cracker Jack comes together in minutes and features just four ingredients: popcorn (bagged or popped at home), unsalted peanuts, maple syrup and salt. Get the recipe. Maple syrup also stars in this sweet, savory and salty party mix that you might just want to make a double batch of so you don't run out. Get the recipe. Maple syrup also stars in this sweet, savory and salty party mix that you might just want to make a double batch of so you don't run out. Get the recipe. These vegan squares combine the spirit of Rice Krispies Treats with the Singaporean tradition of 'white nuts,' a streetside hawking practice in which vendors sell boiled and roasted nuts, legumes and assorted fried snacks. If you haven't experienced the joy of bagged Indian snack mixes, which are a key ingredient here, now's your time to sample and find your favorite. Get the recipe. These vegan squares combine the spirit of Rice Krispies Treats with the Singaporean tradition of 'white nuts,' a streetside hawking practice in which vendors sell boiled and roasted nuts, legumes and assorted fried snacks. If you haven't experienced the joy of bagged Indian snack mixes, which are a key ingredient here, now's your time to sample and find your favorite. Get the recipe.
