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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
People are just discovering what 'farmer's coke' is
By Food historian Rick McDaniel told the National Peanut Board the snack combo dates back to the 1920s when packaged shelled peanuts 'began showing up at country stores and filling stations where the familiar contour bottle of coke was already being sold'. McDaniel believes the combination was born out of convenience for workers who need to use their hands. 'Working people may not have had a place to wash up, so you pour the peanuts directly in the bottle and your hands stay clean,' he said. He also suggested the 'farmer's coke' helped make it 'easier to drive a stick shift' or 'leave one hand free to keep working'. Nearly 100 years later, the unique salty and sweet beverage-snack combination has left people divided, with some astonished over the thought. 'That's wild. I've never tried it, but old folks have the best life hacks,' one person said on X, formerly known as Twitter. 'Never heard of this, mate. Maybe it's his secret for staying young at heart,' said another. Some people were unimpressed by the combination, insisting it is not for them. One person said: 'A chick in my class in college did this. I haven't been the same since.' 'Until one gets stuck in your throat and you choke to death,' a second said. Others have embraced the combo, saying it sparks memories of their childhood. 'Have done it many a time! Love the combo of sweet & salty!' one person said. 'Yep, was popular for break when working in the fields when I was a kid,' a second person said. 'Lunch in a bottle! Thanks for reminding me... it has been a long time since I enjoyed one of these,' said a third. There is also a debate over how it is best served and even reignited the age-old battle of Coke versus Pepsi. 'Gotta be a glass bottle of Coke. Doesn't taste the same in plastic,' one person said. 'It isn't as good with coke today as it was back in the glass bottle days, but still damned good,' said a second person.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Rocky's Peanut Company to close it doors in Detroit's Eastern Market
Rocky's Original Peanut Company at Eastern Market in Detroit will be closing its doors later this year. The store on Russell Street made the announcement in an Instagram post on Thursday, saying it will cease operations by October. "From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank our incredible community," the post said. "You've not just been customers but have truly become part of our family. Rocky's has stood in Eastern Market for decades because of your love, loyalty, and countless shared memories. Rocky's has stood in Eastern Market for decades because of your love, loyalty, and countless shared memories." Rocky's, known for selling peanuts, candy, spices and other items, did not share in the post why it's closing. Eastern Market said in a comment on the post that Rocky's has been an "anchor for decades," and will support the business however it can. DeJanay Booth-Singleton contributed to this report.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
People are just discovering what 'farmer's coke' is - and it's left them completely divided
The southern delicacy known as a 'farmer's coke' has divided the internet over its unique combination of salty and sweet. A farmer's coke involves pouring salty peanuts into an ice-cold bottle of Coca-Cola and crunching on the peanuts as you take a swig of the drink. Food historian Rick McDaniel told the National Peanut Board the snack combo dates back to the 1920s when packaged shelled peanuts 'began showing up at country stores and filling stations where the familiar contour bottle of coke was already being sold'. McDaniel's believes the combination was born out of convenience for workers who need to use their hands. 'Working people may not have had a place to wash up, so you pour the peanuts directly in the bottle and your hands stay clean,' he said. He also suggested the 'farmer's coke' helped make it 'easier to drive a stick shift' or 'leave one hand free to keep working'. Nearly 100 years later, the unique salty and sweet beverage-snack combination has left people divided, with some astonished over the thought. 'That's wild. I've never tried it, but old folks have the best life hacks,' one person said on X, formerly known as Twitter. 'Never heard of this, mate. Maybe it's his secret for staying young at heart,' said another. Some people were unimpressed by the combination, insisting it is not for them. On person said: 'A chick in my class in college did this. I haven't been the same since.' 'Until one gets stuck in your throat and you choke to death,' a second said. Others have embraced the combo saying it sparks memories of their childhood. 'Have done it many a time! Love the combo of sweet & salty!' one person said. 'Yep, was popular for break when working in the fields when I was a kid,' a second person said. 'Lunch in a bottle! Thanks for reminding me... it has been a long time since I enjoyed one of these,' said a third. There is also a debate over how it is best served and even reignited the age old battle of Coke versus Pepsi. 'Gotta be a glass bottle of Coke. Doesn't taste the same in plastic,' one person said. 'It isn't as good with coke today as it was back in the glass bottle days, but still damned good,' said a second person. 'Peanuts-and Pepsi. I really enjoy it,' added a third. Another person agreed saying, 'Pepsi* and peanuts.. not Coke..'
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Bega to close major peanut factory with more than 150 jobs at risk in Queensland
The corporate owners of Australia's biggest peanut supplier is shutting down the century-old business, putting 150 jobs at risk. Bega will scale down Peanut Company of Australia's Kingaroy and Tolga facilities in Queensland before they're closed for good in 18 months time. 'We understand the impact this decision will have,' Bega Group chief executive Peta Findlay said.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The US State That Grows The Most Peanuts
Peanuts are one of the most versatile ingredients in the world. They taste good by themselves, play a major role in several cuisines, and are used in all kinds of snacks and recipes. Whether it's a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich or regional snacks, such as the South's classic peanuts-in-Coca-Cola, peanuts are a prevalent part of food culture. It's no secret Americans enjoy eating peanuts in various capacities, but not many people know that America is home to quite a lot of peanut production, too. Peanuts are primarily grown in southern states, with Georgia growing the most. In Georgia alone, over 3 billion pounds of peanuts were grown in 2023, according to World Population Review. This might come as a surprise to many since Georgia is typically thought of as the Peach State. In actuality, Georgia isn't the state that produces the most peaches. Instead, Georgia is the king of peanut production, producing about six times the amount of peanuts than North Carolina, the peanut producer runner-up. Read more: 12 Kirkland Products With The Lowest Quality Ingredients Georgia has always been ahead of the pack when it comes to growing peanuts. Previously, the state grew 2.9 billion pounds in 2022, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service, and was responsible for about 50% of the peanut crop in the United States back in 2019. This means wherever you've had peanuts in the United States, whether a handful of free peanuts at Five Guys or at a county fair, chances are they were produced in Georgia. Of course, Georgia isn't the only state to produce peanuts. Other high-producing states include North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, and Texas. Per World Population Review's data, all of these states produce roughly 500 million pounds of peanuts -- high, but still a far cry from Georgia's level of production. There are also states considered minor peanut production states, including Mississippi, Virginia, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Missouri. However, these states put together only make up about 8% of the overall peanut crop in the United States. Read the original article on Chowhound.
