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NBC News
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
New Dunkin' ad brings up ‘genetics' right after Sydney Sweeney's controversial commercial
A new commercial has people talking about eugenics again — more than the actual product it's selling. How did we get here? On July 29, Dunkin' launched a pair of new Refreshers to its menu. To introduce one of them — the Golden Hour Refresher — the brand partnered (again) with 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' star Gavin Casalegno for a new video posted on social media. 'Look, I didn't ask to be the king of summer, it just kinda happened,' Casalegno says at the start of the 35-second spot. 'This tan? Genetics.' Casalegno then talks about his color analysis 'literally' coming back 'golden summer' as he lounges by a pool with a Refresher in hand. 'Can't help it — every time I drink a Golden Hour Refresher, it's like the sun just finds me,' he says. 'So if sipping these refreshers makes me the king of summer? Guilty as charged.' Instead of being flooded with fans excited to try the new drinks, the ad's comments section is full of people wondering why a certain word was used in the script. 'why are ads so obsessed with genetics all of a sudden,' asked one TikTok user — referencing Sydney Sweeney's controversial American Eagle campaign — and they were far from the only one with that question. 'What in the Sydney Sweeney did I just watch,' asked one more. Representatives for Casalegno and Dunkin' did not immediately respond to request for comment. The 'Euphoria' actor's campaign, which aims to sell the clothing company's new denim line, is centered around the tagline 'Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,' a double entendre critics say promotes the idea that Sweeney — blonde, blue eyed and white — is genetically superior. A representative for Sweeney declined to comment to NBC News. American Eagle also did not respond to a request for comment. Some Dunkin' customers are feeling so icky about the situation, they say they're forgoing their usual coffee run. 'K so skipping my Dunkin for today,' commented one user. 'i'll go to starbucks today ig,' wrote another. 'So no American Eagle or Dunkin' got it,' said one more. And others are clearly just not 'Team Jeremiah' since Casalegno plays Jeremiah Fisher in 'The Summer I Turned Pretty.' The series' main conflict is driven by its main character, Belly (Lola Tung), choosing between Jeremiah and his older brother Conrad (Christopher Briney).
Time Out
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A festive new Starbucks Frappuccino joins the summer menu—but you can only get it this week
Getting ready for 4th of July festivities? The long holiday weekend is just around the corner, and celebration prep is in full swing. When you head out for your grilling supplies, don't forget about your thirst: just in time for the Fourth of July, Starbucks is serving up a festive, limited-edition Frappuccino that looks like a firecracker and tastes like summer. Meet the Firework Frappuccino, a layered, berry-loaded treat that's only on the menu for one week—from Tuesday, July 1 to Monday, July 7—at Starbucks locations around the country (while supplies last). This colorful blended drink hits the Independence Day trifecta with red, white and blue layers that look like they're straight out of a fireworks show. It's a visually patriotic vibe, but this cool bev delivers on flavor, too. Starbucks starts with its tangy Summer-Berry Refresher and blends it with creamy coconut milk for a smooth, slightly tropical base. It's then poured over raspberry-flavored pearls that burst with a juicy surprise in every sip. A bold swirl of strawberry purée adds that classic firecracker red, while vanilla sweet cream cold foam gives it a silky white cloud on top. The result? A refreshing, tangy-sweet sipper that's fruity, creamy and totally summer-ready. Whether you're hitting the beach, heading to a BBQ or just trying to cool off in the heat, the Firework Frappuccino has serious summer energy that will keep you going. It's cold, it's vibrant and it's got just enough berry kick to keep you coming back for more. Like a good fireworks show, however, this treat won't last long. So, if you're craving something cool and festive to toast Independence Day, now's the time. Get it before it's gone—because nothing says "summer" quite like a brain freeze in red, white and blue.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Swizzels reveals NEW flavour of classic sweets hitting supermarkets in days and shoppers can't wait
Check below to see what other sweets have launched recently PRETTY SWEET Swizzels reveals NEW flavour of classic sweets hitting supermarkets in days and shoppers can't wait Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CONFECTIONERY lovers are raving after Swizzels revealed a new flavour of classic sweets hitting supermarkets in just days. Swizzels is launching a new flavoured Refreshers bar to celebrate 70 years of the classic sweet. 1 Swizzels Refreshers' new Tropical bar features mango and pineapple flavours Credit: Facebook/@shopping finds&bargainsuk Shoppers will be rushing to their nearest supermarket to grab the brand's new Tropical chew bar. The new Refreshers bar, featuring mango and pineapple flavours, is available in stores now. The sought-after treat was posted to the popular Food Finds UK Official Facebook group. The post received likes and comments from sweet fans eager to get their hands on Swizzels' new treat. "Can't wait to try," one user wrote. Another added: "OMG yesss, I need." "These look like they will taste amazing," a third commented. While a fourth simply said: "Yummy." Shoppers will be able to snap up the Tropical flavoured Refresher for just a mere 20p in stores. It comes after B&M slashed the price of giant tubs of nostalgic childhood sweets to just £1. People are only just realising that the 'key' sweet in Haribo favourites is something else & admit they're 'unsettled' And new flavours of Haribo sweets have hit the shelves in Lidl - and shoppers are loving them. What other sweet treats have launched recently? This isn't the only sweet snack that has hit supermarket shelves in recent months. Asda shoppers spotted a new Squashies flavour ahead of Valentine's Day. They looked like the classic foam Squashies but with the romantic messages and emojis you find on Love Hearts sweets. Meanwhile, B&M shoppers found three brand new flavours in the Poppets Hot Chocolate Sachets range. The Minty, Salted Caramel, and Orangy flavours sent snack finders into a frenzy. Retro sweet lovers were also stunned to find an iconic sweet from the 80s had made a return. Opal Fruits, which were rebranded as Starburst in 1998, can now be found at major supermarkets again.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crystal Light Answers Decades-Long Call from Fans with First-of-Its-Kind Vodka Refreshers
As the category leader for over 40 years, Crystal Light delivers the lowest-calorie vodka refresher on the market CHICAGO, March 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly one-in-five Crystal Light fans use the product as a mixer for their cocktails 1, proving it's no secret that the signature zero-sugar refreshment has been a trusted mixer for decades. As demand for lighter, lower-calorie cocktails continues to grow, the beloved powdered beverage brand is now doing the mixing for you with the launch of Crystal Light Vodka Refreshers. Delivering the crisp flavor the brand is known for, Crystal Light Vodka Refreshers are the lowest-calorie ready-to-drink cocktail on the market, offering a refreshing alternative to hard seltzers and traditional vodka sodas. Crystal Light Vodka Refreshers are a 77-calorie, zero-sugar beverage crafted with the delicious blend of Crystal Light's signature flavors, triple-filtered vodka, and light carbonation. Launching with two fan-favorite flavors - Wild Strawberry and Lemonade - each Vodka Refresher is developed to deliver a lightly fizzy beverage perfect for any occasion. "With tens of millions of social media videos showcasing creative ways to mix Crystal Light into cocktails, creating a delicious lower-calorie vodka refresher was a natural step for us," said Jeremy Kross, Director of Beverage Mixes at The Kraft Heinz Company. "We're bringing fans a ready-to-drink version in a new format – now with a light, refreshing twist– offering the same signature flavors they know and love. Crystal Light Vodka Refreshers aim to revolutionize the hard seltzer category as consumers seek lighter, lower-alcohol cocktails that don't compromise on taste. In fact, nearly 40 percent of hard seltzer drinkers prefer lower-alcohol options (under four percent ABV). As the first powdered beverage brand to enter the hard seltzer aisle, Crystal Light is set to deliver with an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 3.8%, and zero sugar. Crystal Light Vodka Refreshers reinforce the brand's commitment to meeting evolving consumer preferences for modern drinking occasions. Crystal Light Vodka Refreshers will hit shelves this month at select retailers in the Northeast U.S. region in a convenient four-pack for $9.99, with plans for a larger expansion, new flavors and multipack options in 2026. For more information about Crystal Light Vodka Refreshers, crafted in collaboration with Barrel One Collective, visit X and to keep up with all things Crystal Light follow @sipcrystallight on Instagram or visit 1Source: KHC Beverage Mix Quarterly Consumption Tracker, Quantilope, Q3 2024 ABOUT THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY We are driving transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC), inspired by our Purpose, Let's Make Life Delicious . Consumers are at the center of everything we do. With 2024 net sales of approximately $26 billion, we are committed to growing our iconic and emerging food and beverage brands on a global scale. We leverage our scale and agility to unleash the full power of Kraft Heinz across a portfolio of eight consumer-driven product platforms. As global citizens, we're dedicated to making a sustainable, ethical impact while helping feed the world in healthy, responsible ways. Learn more about our journey by visiting or following us on LinkedIn. ABOUT BARREL ONE Barrel One Collective is the result of a groundbreaking merger between two of New England's craft beer pioneers, Mass. Bay Brewing Company and FinestKind Brewing LLC. With a combined production volume of nearly 165,000 barrels, it is the largest craft beer producer in New England and the 14th largest in the U.S. The Collective unites 14 iconic brands, including Crystal Light, Harpoon, Smuttynose, Long Trail, and UFO, and operates eight brewery-taprooms across four states—Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. Committed to quality, innovation, and community, Barrel One Collective aims to push the boundaries of craft beverage experiences while honoring its rich heritage of craftsmanship. View source version on Contacts ALISON BROD MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONSkraftheinz@ KRAFT HEINZmedia@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Starbucks sets new limit on amount customers can order through app
Starbucks is making some changes to its mobile ordering system in order to speed up service. The coffee giant confirmed to that it has reduced the maximum number of items online customers can order — from 15 to 12. Additionally, as first reported by Bloomberg, Starbucks app/website users no longer have the ability to add a splash of milk or lemonade to a classic Refresher or the option to order a caffè americano without water, as these modifications already exist in beverages that are on the menu. The changes were made to improve the ordering experience for customers, reduce wait times and ease the workload for its baristas, according to Starbucks. Back in October, Starbucks' new CEO Brian Niccol shared plans to get the chain's 40,000+ locations back to their 'community coffeehouse roots' in a video message titled 'The Path Forward.' 'We need to offer a great experience to our customers every single time, especially during the morning peak,' Niccol said in the video, adding that the company would be 'reorienting' its work to ensure baristas prepare and deliver beverages directly to customers. 'This is the moment of truth,' he continued. 'To succeed, we need to address staffing in our stores, remove bottlenecks and simplify things for our baristas. We need to refine mobile order and pay so it doesn't overwhelm the café experience. We know how to make these improvements, and when we do, we know customers will visit more often.' In the time since, the chain has made several changes to operations, including extending free refills to all customers lounging in its cafe, bringing back condiment bars and reversing its open-door policy. For years, baristas and customers alike have posted online about how the often-excessive amount of mobile orders have negatively impacted their Starbucks experiences. 'I should not be feeling like I walked into a burning building every time I start my shift,' one worker posted in May 2024. 'I should not be asked to stay well over what I was originally scheduled for almost every day,' they continued. 'I should not be holding my pee for 1-2 hours because if I dare to go to the bathroom for 2 minutes, everything will collapse on 2 other people on the floor.' The mobile ordering change has been welcomed by some baristas working today. 'Baristas are the most important part of the Starbucks experience,' Sal Hirsch, a barista from Philadelphia and bargaining delegate with Starbucks Workers United, tells adding that baristas that open and close the stores every day, clean, make drinks greet customers and remember the names and favorite orders of their regulars. 'Clearly Starbucks executives are hearing us after years of union baristas raising alarms about the mobile order system, understaffing in our stores, and more,' Hirsch says. 'Any steps taken to make the mobile order process more workable for baristas is a union win, but more needs to be done. It's time to finalize fair contracts that invest in baristas and provide the support and protections we need to do our jobs.' On social media, some workers seem skeptical about the change. 'this literally doesn't even matter since there's no cool down on the mobile app,' one barista wrote. 'the other day a lady ordered 12 drinks, and then 12 food items, and then another couple food and drink items. this changes nothing.' 'Last week a woman ordered 35 drinks on 5 separate back to back orders,' wrote another. 'Yea, I had a customer who would place 2 orders every Tuesday since he hit the cap,' added one more. 'That way he can get drinks for the whole office.' This article was originally published on
