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Why is Triscuit Called Triscuit?

April 12, 2018 by Annelise Schoups Leave a Comment

In theory, a biscuit is a simple thing. But the word has a slightly different meaning on either side of the Atlantic. In the U.S., you might think of a fluffy, flaky lump of dough smothered in gravy. Meanwhile, in the U.K., a biscuit usually refers to a cookie or cracker.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Food Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: crackers

Why is Jif Called Jif?

April 10, 2018 by Annelise Schoups Leave a Comment

Sometimes it seems like the more we evolve, the less we understand about our dietary needs. While most of us were raised on the USDA Food Pyramid, in 2011 it turned into a plate. The market is constantly flooded with new trends and superfoods packed with more nutrition and health benefits than the last. There’s quinoa, kale, matcha, acai, and much, much more.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Food Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: food names, John Harvey Kellogg, peanut butter

Why is Nerds Called Nerds?

March 22, 2018 by Annelise Schoups 1 Comment

Ah, advertising. These days we’re inundated with both blatant and subliminal ads for products. There is increasingly more data to help companies reach us as well as more and more platforms by which to share their messages. But the marketing tactic has been around for ages.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

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Why is Ruffles Called Ruffles?

March 22, 2018 by Annelise Schoups Leave a Comment

Potatoes are arguably one of the most versatile vegetables. They come in the form of fries, hash browns, and, mashed. You can use them as a base for a quiche or a topping for a pizza– the possibilities are endless, and we haven’t even mentioned chips yet.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Food Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Chips

Why is Toblerone Called Toblerone?

March 9, 2018 by Annelise Schoups Leave a Comment

Snickers. Three Musketeers. Pay Day. What do these candy bars have in common? A sweet, sticky nougat.

While it seems a like a common flavor these days, Toblerone was actually the first confectioner to add the filling to their chocolate. In 1909, they patented their famous milk chocolate with nougat creation. 

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Food Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: chocolate

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