Competitive eating

Nathan's Famous® Teams Up With Kroger And Reigning Hot Dog Eating Champion Joey Chestnut For National Hot Dog Day Event

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Coney Island, Sports entertainment, Entertainment, Fast food, Food and drink, Competitive eating, Nathan's Famous, Oyster Bay (town), New York, Joey Chestnut, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Hot dog, Freestore Foodbank

This past July 4, the beef frank connoisseur impressively went on to win his 14th Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, breaking his own record and consuming 76 hot dogs within 10 minutes.

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  • This past July 4, the beef frank connoisseur impressively went on to win his 14th Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, breaking his own record and consuming 76 hot dogs within 10 minutes.
  • Additionally, the brand is working to ensure that everyone can enjoy a hot dog this summer.
  • In its efforts, Nathan's Famous teamed up with Kroger to support the local community through a donation of more than 40,000 pounds of protein to the Freestore Foodbank.
  • "Additionally, we're thrilled to have our beloved hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut here to celebrate this fun event with us."

New study in Journal of Behavioral Addictions demonstrates effectiveness of Sharecare's digital therapeutic for mindful eating

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Human behavior, Psychology, Articles, Abnormal psychology, Food craving, Addiction, Competitive eating, HABIT, Crave, Food addiction

For some individuals, this occasional bad habit can become all-consuming with consequences that can trigger chronic conditions.

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  • For some individuals, this occasional bad habit can become all-consuming with consequences that can trigger chronic conditions.
  • New research published in Journal of Behavorial Addictions demonstrates the effectiveness of Eat Right Now, an app-based program from Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR) that taps intotwo basic cognitive tools curiosity and awareness tohelp people make positive changes in their eating habits and relationship with food.
  • Developed by renowned neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist Dr. Jud Brewer, Sharecare's executive medical director of behavioral health, Eat Right Now previously has been shown to reduce craving-related eating by40% .
  • Study participants used Eat Right Now for eight weeks, completing its core training modules and utilizing the mindful eating craving tool when they experienced food cravings.

Bounty Paper Towels Joins Nathan's Famous as Official Partner for July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Friday, July 2, 2021
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P&Gs Bounty Paper Towels , a leader in household mess clean-up, is joining the legendary Nathans Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest as an Official Partner for the 2021 competition.

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  • P&Gs Bounty Paper Towels , a leader in household mess clean-up, is joining the legendary Nathans Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest as an Official Partner for the 2021 competition.
  • Nathans Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest is the quickest and messiest food competition, and Bounty is thrilled to join in this year as the event returns live and in-person, says Janette Yauch, brand vice president of Bounty.
  • Procter & Gambles Bounty paper towels have been a leader in household mess clean-up for over 50 years.
  • Bounty offers a variety of quick, clean-up tools for messes big and small, including paper towels and napkins.

Lumme Health Releases Smartwatch Eating Detection Technology for Innovative Mindful Eating App - 20-minute Guided Experience Helps Users Gain Control & Raise Awareness

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Competitive eating, Sports entertainment

Optimized for smartwatches with its innovative eating detection technology, the Mindful Eating app offers a gamified experience from similar apps, including counting bites, estimating calories and measuring eating pace.

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  • Optimized for smartwatches with its innovative eating detection technology, the Mindful Eating app offers a gamified experience from similar apps, including counting bites, estimating calories and measuring eating pace.
  • Lumme's first-of-its-kind, narrated app takes users on a guided journey through an eating experience, encouraging methodical eating habits that ultimately lead to greater awareness of food consumption.
  • Our Mindful Eating app teaches you not only how to enjoy your food, but in the process, how to exercise eating control an invaluable skill for achieving better health."
  • The Mindful Eating app is a slice of the company's broader behavior-based weight loss app and automated calorie calculator app debuting this Spring.

Japanese Lawmakers Call for International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats

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Friday, December 4, 2020
Animal models, Animals, Dogs, Organisms, Scavengers, Wolves, Cats and Dogs, Suga, Taxa, Competitive eating, Cat

The request letter also lays the groundwork for a joint initiative between the United States and Japan on the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.

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  • The request letter also lays the groundwork for a joint initiative between the United States and Japan on the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
  • Representatives to co-sign a letter to President Donald Trump, and 67 supra-partisan UK Members of Parliament to co-sign a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson respectively in February and March 2020, urging the two governments to initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
  • To not fall behind on the international scene, Japan should outlaw dog and cat meat and initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats."
  • When he meets with the Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide next year, the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats might become the first alliance treaty the two new leaders sign, with Mr. Biden's two dogs bearing witness to the ceremony.

Nathan’s Famous Expands Brand Offering in Dubai and Announces Hot Dog Eating Contest Regional Qualifier Event

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Monday, August 24, 2020
Retail, Supermarket, Food, Beverage, Food and drink, Sports entertainment, Articles, Cuisine, Nathans, Hot dogs, Coney Island, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Competitive eating, Halal

On the heels of the brands announcement to work with Mezzan Holding KSC and its subsidiary, Khazan Meat Factory, to produce halal hot dogs, today Nathans Famous announces its intent to bring the storied American tradition, the Nathans Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest to Dubai with a regional qualifier event in the coming months.

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  • On the heels of the brands announcement to work with Mezzan Holding KSC and its subsidiary, Khazan Meat Factory, to produce halal hot dogs, today Nathans Famous announces its intent to bring the storied American tradition, the Nathans Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest to Dubai with a regional qualifier event in the coming months.
  • Nathans Famous is currently sourcing venues and sponsors for the Hot Dog Eating Contest Regional Qualifier event in Dubai.
  • In addition, Nathans Famous also announces that its partnership with Dubai based Kitopi Kitchens ramps up this month with delivery throughout the region.
  • To contact Nathans Famous about sponsorship or venue opportunities for the Hot Dog Eating Contest, contact Phil McCann at [email protected] .

DraftKings an Official Partner of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Sports entertainment, Entertainment, Sports, Browser-based game websites, DraftKings, Coney Island, Articles, Major League Eating, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Competitive eating, Nathans

NEW YORK, July 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Major League Eating announced today that DraftKings (Nasdaq: DKNG) is an official partner of the 2020 Nathans Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.

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  • NEW YORK, July 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Major League Eating announced today that DraftKings (Nasdaq: DKNG) is an official partner of the 2020 Nathans Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
  • DraftKings, a leader in the digital sports entertainment and gaming industries, will be an Official Partner of the 2020 Nathans Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
  • The Nathans Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest is an iconic U.S. tradition that personifies American competition, said Ezra Kucharz, chief business officer of DraftKings.
  • The league sanctions the Nathans Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and ensures the event is judged professionally and that safety standards are in place.

Quarantine Routine Getting Old: 70% of Consumers Want Break From Social Distancing Meals

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Articles, Branches of biology, Physiology, Competitive eating, Sports entertainment, Eaters, Eating, Human behavior, Junk food

While a third (33%) of people say their eating habits have become healthier during quarantine, staying home has wreaked havoc on the way many people eat.

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  • While a third (33%) of people say their eating habits have become healthier during quarantine, staying home has wreaked havoc on the way many people eat.
  • A fifth (20%) of people said their eating habits have become less healthy while in quarantine.
  • And while taking a break from certain foods, unhealthy eaters also want to cut out mindless eating (47%) once the quarantine ends.
  • In addition, unhealthy eaters are more likely to start a new weight loss program (33%) compared to healthy eaters (18%).

Emotional Eating May Soar Due to Coronavirus Anxiety and Nationwide Shutdowns

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Monday, March 23, 2020
Articles, Health, Branches of biology, Obesity, Dietetics, Emotional eating, Physiology, Weight loss, Eating disorders, Competitive eating

The biggest consequence of emotional eating is of course weight gain.

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  • The biggest consequence of emotional eating is of course weight gain.
  • A quick, total gain of 10-20% can increase blood pressure markers, blood sugar markers and cholesterol markers.
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Joey Chestnut Wins Second-Annual Pacific Park World Taco-Eating Championship; Demolishes 82 Street-Style Carnitas Tacos In 8 Minutes

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Food and drink, California, Joey Chestnut, Santa Monica, California, Taco, Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park, Major League Eating, Competitive eating

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The #1-Ranked Competitive Eater In The World, Joey Chestnut of San Jose, Calif., demolished 82 Pacific Park street-style carnitas tacos in 8 minutes to defend his title and retain the Major League Eating record at the second annual Pacific Park World Taco-Eating Championship on "National Taco Day," Friday, October 4, 2019, at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The #1-Ranked Competitive Eater In The World, Joey Chestnut of San Jose, Calif., demolished 82 Pacific Park street-style carnitas tacos in 8 minutes to defend his title and retain the Major League Eating record at the second annual Pacific Park World Taco-Eating Championship on "National Taco Day," Friday, October 4, 2019, at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif.
  • Chestnut topped his own record from the previous year of 62 Pacific Park street-style carnitas tacos in 8 minutes.
  • "We are thrilled to be back in Santa Monica for the second-annual Pacific Park World Taco-Eating Championship," said Richard Shea, President of Major League Eating.
  • The Pacific Park 2019 World Taco-Eating Championship was held at Pacific Park on the legendary Santa Monica Pier with a background featuring the world-famous Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel.