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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Freshii Launches Its First Lineup of Premium, Top-Quality Poke Bowls, Now Available Across Canada
TORONTO, June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Freshii is diving into one of the world's most popular food trends with the launch of its first-ever lineup of premium poke bowls, now available at locations across Canada. These include four premium poke bowls featuring sushi-grade salmon, prawns, ahi tuna, or tofu, along with sliced avocados and other fresh ingredients. Freshii is the largest national chain to offer a lineup of poke bowls to Canadian consumers. "We've absolutely fallen in love with our new poke bowls," says Chris Cann, Brand Leader at Freshii. "We've been working on this product launch for well over a year and the results are exactly what Freshii customers love — quality meals with unique flavours that satisfy your hunger and need for convenience and value." Originating in Hawaii, poke bowls are a cornerstone of island cuisine, celebrated for their fresh ingredients and customizable nature, a philosophy that mirrors Freshii's core values. Freshii's new poke bowls embody this spirit, offering a fresh, balanced, and delicious meal option that delivers on flavour and nutritional value. Crafted fresh in-store to deliver a premium, restaurant-style experience, the bowls are available in two flavour styles, teriyaki and ponzu, with a choice of salmon or tofu for the teriyaki bowls, and ahi tuna or prawns for the ponzu bowls. Each bowl features a generous base of rice and greens, topped with a selection of avocado, mango, pickled onions, and crispy wonton strips, plus bold finishing touches like sesame seeds, fried onions, and furikake. Guests can choose from signature sauces, such as Sriracha Mayo or Wasabi Aioli, for added depth and contrast. The poke bowl recipes were created by Chef Jason Baker, Director of Culinary, QSR at Freshii and a Vancouver native, whose culinary vision is deeply rooted in the West Coast's healthy lifestyle and abundance of fresh seafood. His expertise has been instrumental in crafting the lineup to ensure an authentic and exceptional taste experience. "As someone who grew up on the West Coast, I've always been inspired by the way food can be both nourishing and bold in flavour," says Chef Jason. "With our new poke bowls, we wanted to bring that sense of balance and freshness to every bite using quality ingredients and global influences to create something that feels vibrant, satisfying, and true to Freshii's mission." To bring this bold new lineup to life, Freshii collaborated with its franchisees and chefs to introduce a wide range of fresh ingredients, each prepared daily in-store. The new poke bowls are priced at $16.99 and are now available at participating locations across Canada. For the complete Freshii lineup and to learn more, visit About FreshiiFreshii is a quick-service restaurant that provides health-conscious consumers with fresh, nutritious, and flavourful meal options on the go. With a vision of creating a world where no one is forced to compromise on fresh and healthy food, Freshii empowers people to live their best lives through access to wholesome and delicious meals anytime, anywhere. Freshii is wholly owned and operated by Foodtastic, one of the largest restaurant franchise companies in Canada with a portfolio of restaurants that includes Milestones, Pita Pit, Quesada, Second Cup and 22 other renowned banners. For additional information, visit and View source version on Contacts For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact: Mary MonizTorchia 647-278-0152mary@ Julie KrupaTorchia 514-264-3851julie@
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Freshii Launches Its First Lineup of Premium, Top-Quality Poke Bowls, Now Available Across Canada
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Freshii is diving into one of the world's most popular food trends with the launch of its first-ever lineup of premium poke bowls, now available at locations across Canada. These include four premium poke bowls featuring sushi-grade salmon, prawns, ahi tuna, or tofu, along with sliced avocados and other fresh ingredients. Freshii is the largest national chain to offer a lineup of poke bowls to Canadian consumers. Freshii is the largest national chain to offer a lineup of poke bowls to Canadian consumers. Share 'We've absolutely fallen in love with our new poke bowls,' says Chris Cann, Brand Leader at Freshii. 'We've been working on this product launch for well over a year and the results are exactly what Freshii customers love — quality meals with unique flavours that satisfy your hunger and need for convenience and value.' Originating in Hawaii, poke bowls are a cornerstone of island cuisine, celebrated for their fresh ingredients and customizable nature, a philosophy that mirrors Freshii's core values. Freshii's new poke bowls embody this spirit, offering a fresh, balanced, and delicious meal option that delivers on flavour and nutritional value. Crafted fresh in-store to deliver a premium, restaurant-style experience, the bowls are available in two flavour styles, teriyaki and ponzu, with a choice of salmon or tofu for the teriyaki bowls, and ahi tuna or prawns for the ponzu bowls. Each bowl features a generous base of rice and greens, topped with a selection of avocado, mango, pickled onions, and crispy wonton strips, plus bold finishing touches like sesame seeds, fried onions, and furikake. Guests can choose from signature sauces, such as Sriracha Mayo or Wasabi Aioli, for added depth and contrast. The poke bowl recipes were created by Chef Jason Baker, Director of Culinary, QSR at Freshii and a Vancouver native, whose culinary vision is deeply rooted in the West Coast's healthy lifestyle and abundance of fresh seafood. His expertise has been instrumental in crafting the lineup to ensure an authentic and exceptional taste experience. 'As someone who grew up on the West Coast, I've always been inspired by the way food can be both nourishing and bold in flavour,' says Chef Jason. 'With our new poke bowls, we wanted to bring that sense of balance and freshness to every bite using quality ingredients and global influences to create something that feels vibrant, satisfying, and true to Freshii's mission.' To bring this bold new lineup to life, Freshii collaborated with its franchisees and chefs to introduce a wide range of fresh ingredients, each prepared daily in-store. The new poke bowls are priced at $16.99 and are now available at participating locations across Canada. For the complete Freshii lineup and to learn more, visit About Freshii Freshii is a quick-service restaurant that provides health-conscious consumers with fresh, nutritious, and flavourful meal options on the go. With a vision of creating a world where no one is forced to compromise on fresh and healthy food, Freshii empowers people to live their best lives through access to wholesome and delicious meals anytime, anywhere. Freshii is wholly owned and operated by Foodtastic, one of the largest restaurant franchise companies in Canada with a portfolio of restaurants that includes Milestones, Pita Pit, Quesada, Second Cup and 22 other renowned banners. For additional information, visit and
New York Post
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Clueless dog owners slammed by irate animal rights activists over ‘cruel' new trend: ‘An appalling betrayal'
These influencers should be put in the doghouse. A disturbing new TikTok trend — where clueless owners dump buckets of ice water on their unsuspecting pups — is drawing widespread outrage from animal lovers, who are barking mad over what they call a 'cruel' and 'appalling' stunt. The so-called '#barkyourmindchallenge' is a twisted take on the recently-revived ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that first soaked the internet a decade ago, raising awareness for a neurodegenerative disease. Advertisement But instead of chilling themselves for a good cause, some brain-frozen pet owners are drenching their dogs — all for the sake of a few likes. 'Dousing an unsuspecting dog with water is an appalling betrayal of their trust that undoubtedly leaves them confused and terrified, and it's every bit as egregiously cruel as it would be if it were a child being harassed and antagonised,' Jason Baker of animal rights group Peta told 'Peta encourages animal guardians to use common sense, think about these senseless social media stunts from the animal's perspective, and always put their companion animal's well-being first.' Advertisement 4 Instead of taking the icy hit themselves, some pet owners are soaking their dogs — all to score a few cheap likes. TIkTok/@chrisheern But common sense seems to be on ice. 'This is an upsetting trend where you can see the animals are visibly confused by the human's behaviour in these videos,' Ryan Neile, head of behavior at UK pet charity Blue Cross said in a statement, as per The Independent. 'Pets are not toys to be exploited, humiliated or objectified for our own entertainment.' Advertisement 4 The so-called '#barkyourmindchallenge' is a mangy twist on the once-heroic ALS Ice Bucket Challenge — now drenching dogs instead of raising awareness. TikTok/@maggiemaewaddle The frosty fad comes hot on the heels of another stomach-churning trend previously reported on by The Post, in which pet owners filmed themselves spinning their cats, dogs — even rabbits — by the front legs like rag dolls. 'This puts unnecessary strain on your pet's joints/muscles and can make them feel dizzy and nauseous, all for the sake of a few views,' warned Jade, a registered veterinary nurse and popular TikTokker known as Jade The Vet Nurse last month. 'Let's be responsible pet owners and get rid of this trend.' Jade, who has three dogs and three tortoises of her own, didn't mince words when she saw people hoisting their pets like circus props. Advertisement 4 The frosty fad (above) follows another gut-churning craze The Post covered — where pet owners spun their cats, dogs, even rabbits by the front legs like limp rag dolls. TikTok/@maggiemaewaddle 'You can cause [them] to feel really dizzy and nauseous,' she said. 'I've literally seen people try and do this trend with large dogs, and I have seen people drop their dogs, which can cause injury.' The UK's People's Dispensary for Sick Animals echoed Jade's concerns, warning that the spinning — and likely the ice baths too — could result in lasting damage. 'Limping and stiffness can be caused by several different conditions, the most common being minor injuries and arthritis,' the group said. 4 Animal rights watchdogs like Peta (above) have ripped both trends — whether it's dousing dogs with ice water or spinning them like furry fidget spinners for TikTok clout. PETA 'It is important to take your dog to the vets even if their problem appears minor – some dogs are very good at hiding pain from their owner.' In other words, stop using your pet as clickbait. Because no amount of clout is worth chilling — or spinning — your best friend into a vet visit.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
TikTok ice bucket challenge warning issued to pet owners
A warning has been issued over a disturbing online trend in which people perform ice bucket challenges involving their dogs. The clips, which have been viewed millions of times on TikTok, is a cruel twist on the viral online challenge created in 2014 to raise awareness of the motor neurone disease ALS. That trend saw millions of people worldwide douse themselves in icy water and challenge others to follow suit in a bid to raise awareness and funding for ALS, which degrades nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to difficulty walking, talking, eating and breathing. A decade on, instead of dousing themselves in icy water, some people have instead decided to subject their unsuspecting pet dogs to the same treatment. Animal welfare charities have condemned the 'egregiously cruel' trend, and urged people to report accounts posting such clips for animal abuse. 'Dousing an unsuspecting dog with water is an appalling betrayal of their trust that undoubtedly leaves them confused and terrified, and it's every bit as egregiously cruel as it would be if it were a child being harassed and antagonised,' Jason Baker of the charity Peta told Australian outlet 'Peta encourages animal guardians to use common sense, think about these senseless social media stunts from the animal's perspective, and always put their companion animal's well-being first.' The alarming trend appears to have developed in recent weeks after the University of South Carolina decided to resurrect the ice bucket challenge in order to support the mental health organisation Active Minds, using the hashtag #speakyourmindchallenge. However, some social media users decided instead to subject their dogs to the challenge, using the hashtag #barkyourmindchallenge. The latter iteration of the trend, however, has seen widespread condemnation on TikTok, with many users criticising those posting videos for mistreating their pets. Ryan Neile, head of behaviour at the UK pet charity Blue Cross added: 'This is an upsetting trend where you can see the animals are visibly confused by the human's behaviour in these videos. 'Dogs don't understand what is happening and we abuse their trust in us when we treat animals in this way. 'We're concerned that some people continue to use their pets as props to get more likes on their social media without thought for the shock and fear they are causing to the animal. We're also worried that others will follow this trend, putting animals across the country at risk. 'Pets are not toys to be exploited, humiliated or objectified for our own entertainment, and videos like this can lead to others following suit with dogs and cause serious behavioural issues.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bray Wyatt's Son Makes Heartwarming Tribute To ‘The Fiend' At His Birthday Party
The spirit of Bray Wyatt lives on. In August 2023, Windham Rotunda, known to WWE fans as Bray Wyatt, sadly died at the age of 36. This week, his son Knash paid tribute to his alter ego, The Fiend, while celebrating a birthday. Advertisement 'I had the honor of doing something that is so close to my heart that I'm still fighting back tears while writing this,' wrote Jason Baker on X. 'I got a call from JoJo [Rotunda's wife] wanting to fulfill Knash's birthday wish, which was to dress up like his dad @Windham6 for his birthday party. Needless to say, @SandyMimpson and I dropped everything to make this happen for such an incredible little man. We love you Knash and Hope you had the best birthday ever!' Jason Baker, a special effects makeup artist, has worked with WWE to create props and masks for various Superstars to use. Perhaps most notably, Jason collaborated with Rotunda to craft his signature Fiend mask. For Khash's birthday, he wore a mask from Rotunda's original mold. Mandy June Baker designed Knash's costume based on the original Fiend gear. '…now the only thing left to do is….LET HIM IN,' Jason wrote alongside images of Knash in the Fiend-inspired outfit at his party. In one image, Knash can also be seen standing beside Jason in full Fiend form. Advertisement RELATED: Jason Baker And His Team Worked 14-Hour Shift For Rhea Ripley's Survivor Series Mask The post Bray Wyatt's Son Makes Heartwarming Tribute To 'The Fiend' At His Birthday Party appeared first on Wrestlezone.
