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July 3rd 2006 07:14
I heard an (unconfirmed) rumour that the first Krispy Kreme was opened in Penrith because this area was said to have the highest rate of obesity in Sydney.
Nonetheless, it has become a raging success with the first store attracting customers from all parts of Sydney. This has resulted in the opening of several other stores.
The first Victorian store has recently opened in Narre Warren, in the City of Casey. The Age suggests that this may also be a strategic positioning, and cites evidence for the correlation between ‘disadvantaged’ suburbs and an increased consumption of fast foods.
Parents groups in Victoria have acted against schools’ intentions of utilising the Krispy Kreme fundraising scheme. Non profit organisations are given half price products to sell in order to obtain a 50% share in the profits from the sale.
Parents have said this encourages unhealthy eating and should be avoided by schools as a matter of policy. Instead they suggest more wholesome methods of fundraising such as fun runs or selling healthier alternatives as snacks.
This is a pertinent yet contentious issue. It has been common practice for schools to engage in chocolate drives and cake stalls, and these are very effective methods of raising funds as they do not require huge organisational efforts and are products that are in demand. Nevertheless, it is important to acknowledge the value in educating children about healthy eating and recognising the covert marketing that some companies use to pursue younger demographics.
Myself, I’m not fussed. These donuts are tasty enough, though I think they are relatively bland and heavily over rated. They are not a lot worse than other standard junk foods.
A full nutritional analysis of Krispy Kreme donuts can be obtained at Nutrition Data. One ‘traditional’ donut contains around 20% of a person’s recommended daily intake of fat.
Trivia:
The "Luther Burger," a bacon cheeseburger served on a Krispy Kreme doughnut bun, is a real food named after R&B singer Luther Vandross. (I think I’m going to be sick…)
What life would be like if Britney Spears signed a contract with Krispy Kreme… The Spoof.
Nonetheless, it has become a raging success with the first store attracting customers from all parts of Sydney. This has resulted in the opening of several other stores.
www.krispykreme.com
Parents groups in Victoria have acted against schools’ intentions of utilising the Krispy Kreme fundraising scheme. Non profit organisations are given half price products to sell in order to obtain a 50% share in the profits from the sale.
Parents have said this encourages unhealthy eating and should be avoided by schools as a matter of policy. Instead they suggest more wholesome methods of fundraising such as fun runs or selling healthier alternatives as snacks.
This is a pertinent yet contentious issue. It has been common practice for schools to engage in chocolate drives and cake stalls, and these are very effective methods of raising funds as they do not require huge organisational efforts and are products that are in demand. Nevertheless, it is important to acknowledge the value in educating children about healthy eating and recognising the covert marketing that some companies use to pursue younger demographics.
http://seattle.metblogs.com/archives/2005/06/edibles_hot_now.phtml
Myself, I’m not fussed. These donuts are tasty enough, though I think they are relatively bland and heavily over rated. They are not a lot worse than other standard junk foods.
A full nutritional analysis of Krispy Kreme donuts can be obtained at Nutrition Data. One ‘traditional’ donut contains around 20% of a person’s recommended daily intake of fat.
Trivia:
The "Luther Burger," a bacon cheeseburger served on a Krispy Kreme doughnut bun, is a real food named after R&B singer Luther Vandross. (I think I’m going to be sick…)
What life would be like if Britney Spears signed a contract with Krispy Kreme… The Spoof.
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Comment by Jimbo
But that donut burger? Gross. Absolutely gross.