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Buzz Feed
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Discontinued '90s Snacks & Fast Food Items People Miss
Recently, I rounded up some obscure things from the '90s no one remembers, and in the comments, I asked the BuzzFeed Community to share the nostalgic '90s foods they wish they could bring back. Here are 43 of their most moutwatering responses: "I miss Surge. I'm probably romanticizing the taste, but it was like a zippier version of Mountain Dew. We went on a field trip to the Coca-Cola bottling plant in second grade and were each given a bottle of this brand-new drink to try. When we got back to school, our teacher had to cancel afternoon lessons and let us run around for hours outside until we collapsed. It was a forbidden beverage because of the massive caffeine and sugar content, which is probably why I want just one last taste." —Anonymous, 35, Washington, DC "P.B. Crisps!!! Planters made them, and I was OBSESSED. I would pay serious money to try these again. They had a crunchy shell and smooth peanut butter filling. I could finish off a bag in one sitting. The cookie outside was sweet with just a dash of salt that made you salivate and go in for for a peanut butter lover like myself." —Anonymous, 36 Virginia "I would DEVOUR Jell-O Pudding Pops! I'm not sure why they were discontinued, but they were sooooo yummy." —ssstege11573 "I still think about Keebler Pizzarias chips on a wildly frequent basis. It's time for a comeback!" —beanielebean "I never see anyone else remember the blue and pink butter! My grandma got it for us to put on our Saturday night popcorn, and we LOVED it!" —emmaporter3 "Taco Bell's Mexi-Nuggets. Basically, tots with the seasoning they put on the fries now. So much better than the nacho fries, though." —Anonymous, 39 Oregon "I know a lot of people will say this, but I'm gonna too 'cause it still hurts; Philadelphia Cheesecake Snack Bars. I remember staying up late during summer vacation, watching whatever was on TV, and grabbing one (or two) bars to enjoy. Those were the days..." —Anonymous, 34, New York. "Josta, the energy drink marketed as a soda. It had guarana and more caffeine than a Mt. Dew. They were in the vending machine, and I think I literally drank one daily all through high school." —Anonymous, 44, California "Brachs Rocks candy. They looked and felt like rocks, but they didn't taste like rocks!" —Anonymous, 39, Colorado "Garfield fruit snacks!! I ate a package every single day when I got home from school. You cannot find ANYTHING that is close to that texture." —famoushero704 "I miss Super Atomic FireBalls! I don't know when they got rid of them, but I could eat them back to back all day long." —smileytooth75 "Dude. Does anyone else remember the candy called Slime Slurps? It was a gummy but shaped like a character, say, Ghostbusters, and usually two different colors, sort of tie-dye-ish looking, maybe green and blue, or blue and red? It was sold in little individual squares, see-through on the front, and you'd, like, peel off the back to open it. They were sold at the checkout counter of, like, convenience stores... Please tell me someone remembers them, I was obsessed with these things!" —gloriafromphila "Squeezit drinks! They had different facial expressions on the bottles, and the blue and red were the BEST. I wish I could get them now. " —Anonymous, 35, Massachusetts "Ecto Cooler." —Anonymous, 41, Arizona "I'm not sure if the Mickey D burger was available in all markets or if I just lived in an area where McDonald's test-marketed it (Springfield, IL), but oh my gosh, it was a good burger. It was a bigger patty that was served on a hoagie roll with cheese and salsa. Nothing fancy, but excellent. I'm not generally a fan of McDonald's burgers because I'm not a fan of a lot of condiments, but the Mickey D burger was perfect. I might actually eat there if it returned to the menu." —Anonymous, 61, St. Louis, MO "Orbitz Drinks were glass bottles of soda with little edible balls in them in elemental flavors. They were the best!!!" —Anonymous "Jell-O 1-2-3 that made three different layers as it set up." —Anonymous "West End. A drink from the '90s, but I can't find evidence of them anywhere." —Anonymous "Bug Juice! Every time we went up north and my parents stopped for gas, I would ask to get a Bug Juice." —Anonymous, Wisconsin "Carnation Breakfast Bars!" —Anonymous "I loved the PB Max candy bar from M&M's/Mars. Apparently, it actually sold pretty well, but was reportedly discontinued because the Mars family in charge at the time were not fans of peanut butter." —Anonymous, 61, St. Louis, MO "I really wish Pepsi would bring back All Sport. That was the best drink for hangovers and migraines. It had better flavor than Gatorade." —betsymurgatroyd "Chicken fajitas from McDonald's." —Anonymous, 46, "Anyone else remember Giggle Cookies?" —kellybluepants "The Taco Bell 7-Layer Burrito was my go-to order back in the day!! Wish they still had them!" —axj66 "Mystic Mints cookies." —Anonymous, 51 Port Orchard,WA "The McDLT will always have a warm place in my heart (unless it's the cool side)." —Anonymous "Doo Dads (snack mix)." —Anonymous, 49, PA "Original New York Seltzer. Came in small glass bottles and had great flavors. Then they just disappeared." —Anonymous, 46, DC "Taco Bell Choco Taco ice cream." —Anonymous, 36, Bossier City, LA "Razzle Dazzle Rice Krispies!! Oh, how I long for a bowl of those colorful, lightly sweetened, 'snap, crackle, pop' deliciousness…." —Anonymous, 40, Kansas "Kudos: the love child of candy and granola bars. The best kind was the one with M&Ms." —Anonymous, 38, Colorado "Long John Silver's wraps were the best!" —Anonymous, 47, Kansas "Taco Bell's Bell Grande taco. It was like a foot-long taco. Loved it!!" —Anonymous "Packets of root beer flavoring that you mixed into water like Kool-Aid. My cousin and I would buy them at Preston Safeway. We loved them! I've been looking for over 20 years and can't find any trace of them." —Anonymous, 47 US "Dunkaroos were my absolute fav snack at or after school. I know there is a new updated version, but they are nothing like the OG!!" —Anonymous, 40, Texas "[The original] Doritos 3D. IDK what it was about them that was so good, but they were just heaven." —Anonymous, 44, OKC "I *loved* OK Soda and its marketing. You could call 1-800-I-FEEL-OK, and there would be absurd options, like 'to hear the thoughts of a stuffed bear, press nine,' and it would say, 'I like being a bear, although I have no elbows or knees,' or something like that. It was so fun!" —awkwardhawk955 "Tropical Starburst, specifically the plum one." —Anonymous, 38, Balaton, MN "Little Debbie PB&J Oatmeal Pies. They were just like oatmeal cream pies, but with PB and jelly! Can't find those anywhere — so so so much better than today's Uncrustables!" —Anonymous "Walkers Sundog cheesy popcorn. Specifically, the ones that came with a Jar Jar sticky tongue. I loved the fake, cheesy taste, and nothing compares." —Anonymous, 36 UK "KFC's Rotisserie Gold chicken. For a brief time, KFC deviated from the normal pressure-cooked fried chicken and had rotisseries. The program was shut down due to the amount of maintenance involved. Honestly, it was amazing, and I can still taste it to this day." —Anonymous, 52 Phoenix, AZ And finally: "Uh-oh! Oreos were the I dream about them sometimes." —Anonymous, 32, Atlanta GA Are there any discontinued fast food items from your childhood you wish would be brought back? Tell us all about them in the comments!
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
‘Markets witnessing significant shifts in consumer behaviour, business models' says Tata Consumer Products
Geopolitical uncertainties, shifts in global supply chains, advances in generative AI, and climate events continued to test business resilience, said P.B. Balaji, Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director, Tata Consumer Products. Global growth was expected to moderate in the near term, with the IMF forecasting a 2.8% expansion for emerging markets in 2025, he said, adding advanced economies continued to grapple with inflation and tight financial conditions, but emerging markets—especially India—stood resilient. India remained one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world, with GDP growth estimated at north of 6%. ''We are navigating through a world that is both dynamic and demanding. Yet, even amidst this volatility, we find ourselves at a unique moment in history—where innovation, transformation, and consumption-led growth are converging,'' he said while speaking at the company's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday. In his speech he said, against this backdrop, markets were also witnessing significant shifts in consumer behaviour and business models. For instance, consumers were becoming more health-conscious; there was a clear trend towards premiumisation, even in staples; with urbanisation, time-constrained consumers were seeking convenience, leading to rising demand for cooking aids, ready-to-drink beverages, and snacking, he observed. Distribution, he further said, was being reshaped by quick commerce, but physical retail remained deeply relevant. Also, digital-first marketing and hyper-personalisation were rewriting the brand playbook. At the same time, Artificial Intelligence was rapidly transforming every function—from demand forecasting and content generation to inventory optimisation and pricing intelligence, he told the shareholders. Tata Consumer Products saw quantum growth in last 5 years On the growth of Tata Consumer Products, Mr. Balaji said, when Tata Consumer was formed, five years ago, it had a largely single category footprint—Tea and Coffee and today the company has gone through a significant transformation to become one of the fastest-growing FCB companies in India, operating across multiple categories and brands. `Innovation is a critical muscle for an FMCG company and over the last 5 years, we have significantly scaled our innovation efforts, launching over 150 products, and our innovation to sales ratio has grown from 0.8% in FY20 to 5.2% in FY25, among the best in the industry,'' he claimed. According to him, digital was no longer a vertical – it was embedded across how the company operated, went to market and engaged with millions of consumers. ''We have deployed several high-impact AI use cases across sales, marketing, sourcing and RCD (Residual Current Device). Companies that embed AI deeply into operations will lead the next phase of value creation.'' Focus on grooming internal talent Balaji further said, at the heart of the company's transformation was a strong focus on building a future-ready organisation—one that was agile, inclusive, and deeply aligned with purpose. ''We are taking a deliberate approach to grooming internal talent - this includes creating structured leadership pipelines, cross-functional learning experiences, and long-term capability building,'' he said. According to him, the company's goal is clear: to nurture talent from within and build an organisation that leads not just today, but into the future. ``This roadmap is already delivering results—and it positions us well for what lies ahead. We see opportunity in creating an FMCG powerhouse and building brands of tomorrow for the modern Indian and global consumer.'' Tata Consumer Products' investments in AI, talent, and digital ecosystems would help it operate with greater precision and speed, Mr. Balaji added.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Abhinandh makes the most of UTT debut
P.B. Abhinandh, the youngest paddler in the sixth season of Ultimate Table Tennis, was taking a nap in his hotel room on Thursday afternoon when he received a knock on his door. The moment he saw U Mumba coaches John Murphy and Jay Modak at the door, he knew the moment that he was waiting for since UTT 2024 was finally here. 'I had it in my mind that I may get a chance to play and I was ready. I had been waiting for this opportunity since last year and I had to make it count,' Abhinandh, the 16-year-old Chennai boy, said after marking his UTT debut by stunning Dabang Delhi TTC's Olympian Quek Izaak of Singapore. Abhinandh surprised Izaac, a teenage sensation who has made rapid strides on the world circuit, with his aggressive forehand winners close to the table. Abhinandh's win, despite conceding the last game to his opponent, was instrumental in helping U Mumbai finish third in the points table and enter the knockouts in style. 'I would have loved to make it 3-0, but even 2-1 was a good result. To beat such a good player whom I had lost against earlier, but I learnt quite a few lessons in the match,' he said. 'He is so good and has beaten so many good players on the circuit, so I just thought about challenging myself. I kind of managed his speed but didn't fully match it. I would love to keep working on it.' Despite being with Chennai Lions in 2024, Abhinandh couldn't get game-time. This time around, with U Mumba investing in him in the player auction, Abhinandh knew he had to grab the opportunity whenever it was presented to him. And he was ready to withstand the semifinal pressure as well. 'I will be ready. I have been telling myself to be ready all the time and the kind of advice I have received especially from Lilian (Bardet, the Frenchman who is the main men's singles player for U Mumba) is priceless,' Abhinandh said. Will Abhinandh get a knock on his door Saturday afternoon – hours before its semifinal against defending champion Dempo Goa Challengers – yet again?
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Young graduates should uphold constitutional values: Patna High Court judge P.B. Bajanthri
'Young graduates should uphold the values enshrined in our Constitution — justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity — and they should commit to upholding the rule of law and democratic principles,' P.B. Bajanthri, judge of the Patna High Court has said. In his convocation address at the Bengaluru City University (BCU) on Wednesday, he said the country stands at a pivotal moment, poised for unprecedented growth. 'However, this growth must be inclusive and equitable. The issue of socio-economic inequality is a persistent challenge that demands our collective attention. Your generation has the potential to lead this transformation by championing policies and practices that promote fairness and access for all,' he told the graduates. 'If you are in any sector, think about innovations that can bridge the opportunity gap and empower the next generation, regardless of their background. Sustainable economic development is not just about Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth; it's about ensuring that the benefits of this growth are shared broadly, leading to a more just distribution of wealth and opportunities, and in the digital realm, you have the power to connect, empower, and transform lives through digital platform, ensuring inclusion as a reality for everyone, thereby directly addressing one facet of inequality,' he added. Addressing the gathering, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot said, 'The strength of educated youth can transform the future of the nation. No matter which field you choose — science, technology, business, arts, or social service — your dedication and efforts will lead India towards progress.' The Governor also applauded the National Education Policy 2020, which emphasises the use of regional languages as a medium of instruction and aims to make education more inclusive, practical, and rooted in Indian values. In the fourth convocation, 39,780 students were conferred degrees — nine PhDs, 32,486 undergraduate degrees, and 7,285 postgraduate degrees, and in all, 57 gold medals were presented. K.R. Jalaja, acting Vice-Chancellor of the university, and B. Ramesh, Registrar (Evaluation) were among those present.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tata Motors Q4 net profit falls 51% to Rs 8,556 crore, declares Rs 6 dividend per share
Tata Motors on Tuesday reported a 51% decline in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, at Rs 8,556 crore, down from Rs 17,528 crore in the same period last year. The fall was primarily attributed to lower volumes and reduced operating leverage. The company's consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 1,19,503 crore, marginally up from Rs 1,19,033 crore in Q4FY24. For the full financial year 2024-25, Tata Motors posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 28,149 crore, compared to Rs 31,807 crore in the previous fiscal. Annual revenue increased slightly to Rs 4,39,695 crore, up from Rs 4,34,016 crore in FY24, as reported news agency PTI. 'On a consolidated basis, the automotive business is now debt-free, reducing interest costs. This is both pleasing and significant as it reflects healthy business fundamentals delivered by a resilient team,' said Tata Motors CFO P.B. Balaji. He added that despite heightened uncertainty, the company will remain agile, focus on growth, reduce cash break-even, and continue future investments. 'With the shareholders also approving the demerger, we are on track to realise the full potential of each of the businesses,' Balaji noted. JLR business and trade developments Revenue for Tata Motors' UK-based luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), was 7.7 billion pounds, down 1.7% year-on-year. Full-year revenue held steady at 29 billion pounds. The company addressed global trade issues, stating 'In April 2025, we implemented a series of short-term actions to address the immediate impact of trade tariffs introduced by the US Administration. On 8 May 2025, we welcomed the positive announcement of a US-UK trade deal.' This deal lowers US tariffs on UK auto exports from 27.5% to 10% within a quota of 1,00,000 vehicles, offering greater certainty for the sector. JLR will continue to engage with UK authorities on the deal's implementation. JLR reaffirmed plans to spend 18 billion pounds over the next five years, funded by operational cash flows, while prioritizing transformation and efficiency initiatives. Standalone performance and segment insights On a standalone basis, Tata Motors posted a net profit of Rs 1,382 crore for Q4, down 35% from Rs 2,126 crore in the year-ago quarter. Revenue dropped to Rs 19,999 crore from Rs 20,260 crore. For FY25, standalone net profit fell to Rs 5,452 crore from Rs 7,902 crore, with revenue declining to Rs 69,419 crore from Rs 73,303 crore in FY24. Passenger vehicles (PV) In Q4, PV volumes declined 5.5% year-on-year to 1.47 lakh units, while revenue fell 13.1% to Rs 12,500 crore. 'Passenger vehicle sales in India grew by a modest 2% in FY25 but set a new record with over 4.3 million units sold. This growth was fuelled by the rising popularity of SUVs — which accounted for 55% of total sales — and a rapidly increasing preference for environment-friendly powertrains,' said Shailesh Chandra, MD of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Electric Mobility. The company said it led the SUV category and outpaced the market in CNG vehicle sales in a year of fluctuating demand. Looking ahead, Tata Motors expects PV demand growth to be shaped by macroeconomic factors including consumption trends, inflation, infrastructure spending, and geopolitics. Innovation, especially in SUVs, CNG, and EVs, will drive future momentum. Commercial vehicles (CV) In Q4 FY25, domestic wholesale CV sales were 99,600 units, a 4.8% decline year-on-year. Exports rose 29.4% to 5,900 units. CV segment revenue for the full year stood at Rs 75,100 crore. 'FY25 ended on a positive note for the commercial vehicles industry... We continued to strengthen our market presence by introducing innovative mobility solutions across both passenger and cargo segments,' said Executive Director Girish Wagh. Tata Motors anticipates sustained CV growth amid improving fleet utilization and stable macroeconomic indicators. The company will monitor infrastructure investments and transition smoothly to AC regulation in trucks, it added. Market performance The company's Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 6 per share, subject to shareholder approval. Shares of Tata Motors closed 1.76% lower at Rs 707.90 apiece on the BSE on Tuesday. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
