The food industry is always trying out new recipes. But when it comes to our supermarket shelves and dining tables, some ideas have to be sent back to the kitchen.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Meet ethanol, a renewable fuel made from fermenting corn. The potential solution to both global warming and the dependence on oil imports was something to celebrate.
Originally released as an alcoholic energy drink, the “Four” in the name refers to the four key ingredients: caffeine, taurine, guarana, and… alcohol. LOTS of it.
Like many of the products at the Museum of Failure, this one was a bad idea from the very beginning
The plan was that part of the proceeds for each sold bottle would be contributed to an environmental initiative to protect the Baltic Sea.
In 1985 and launched what was called New Coke. Coca-Cola consumers were furious that the recipe had been changed.
Ketchup in Blastin’ Green, Funky Purple, Stellar Blue, Passion Pink, Awesome Orange, and Totally Teal.
Singles: adult food in baby-food-jars. It seemed like a smart idea: a convenient alternative for single adults who didn’t want to cook.
In the 1990s, marketers were obsessed with the idea of purity. Clear drinks signaled purity and health, so a clear soda seemed to be an excellent bet. With a giant and super expensive advertising campaign, Crystal Pepsi became an instant success
“I thank God for my failures. Maybe not at the time but after some reflection. I never feel like a failure just because something I tried has failed.” Dolly Parton.
