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 Wings Over is bringing a first-of-its-kind flavor to the table: Pumpkin Spice Chicken Wings. Now women and men can agree on the perfect tailgating treat!

Also, National Pumpkin Spice Day is Oct 1!

Launching September 15 across their 30+ locations in 9 states, the “PSWs” are described as “Sugar, Spice, and Everything Basic”—a sweet-and-savory spin designed to surprise and delight everyone from tailgaters to families. Wings Over is known for bold limited-time flavors, but this is their most unexpected seasonal release yet.

Given how much buzz pumpkin spice sparks every year, we think this fun, tongue-in-cheek twist could be a perfect fit for your fall flavor coverage (especially on your social channels). We’d love to share more visuals and details as soon as the embargo lifts next month.

How about a Tailgating Story? 

🍺 Best Beer Pairings for Pumpkin Spice Wings

• Pumpkin Ale – Lean into the theme! Many breweries release seasonal pumpkin ales with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove that will echo the wings’ flavors.
• Brown Ale – Malty, nutty, and slightly sweet — balances the sugar and spice without overwhelming.
• Wheat Beer / Hefeweizen – Refreshing, slightly fruity, with hints of banana/clove that mirror fall spices.
• Oktoberfest Märzen – Toasty and caramel-forward, classic fall flavor that pairs perfectly with chicken wings.
• IPA (Hazy/New England style) – The citrus + juicy hop character adds a refreshing counterpoint to the sweetness.

🍷 Best Wine Pairings for Pumpkin Spice Wings

1. Riesling (Off-Dry)

• Sweetness balances the spice and heat.
• Apple and honey notes mirror fall flavors.

2. Gewürztraminer

• Naturally spicy and aromatic (ginger, clove, lychee).
• Matches the warming spices in pumpkin spice.

3. Sparkling Wine (Prosecco or Cava)

• Effervescence cuts through the sauciness.
• Light fruit notes play well with cinnamon and nutmeg.

4. Pinot Noir (Lighter Style)

• Red berry fruitiness complements the pumpkin spice sweetness.
• Soft tannins won’t overwhelm the wings.

5. Chardonnay (Lightly Oaked)

• Buttery and toasty notes echo fall flavors.
• Works if wings are on the sweeter, less spicy side.

I am so excited to share the newest, boldest addition to the Creatine Gummy lineup… Pink Lemonade.

This flavor is sweet with a little tang, giving you all the summer vibes while still packing the same performance benefits I swear by. Whether I am pushing through a workout or recovering after one, these Pink Lemonade Creatine Gummies are my go-to for gains I can taste.

Here is why I love them:

Effective: 5g of creatine monohydrate per serving. Backed by real research. Helps with strength, endurance, and recovery.

Convenient: No shaker… no water… no mess. Just grab them and go.

High-Quality: Made in the USA in NSF-certified, FDA-inspected facilities. No dyes, no fillers, no junk.

Proven Formula: Same trusted ingredients… brand new flavor I cannot put down.

Risk-Free: No proprietary blends. If you do not love them, full refund.

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How Shifting Consumer Demand Patterns are Contributing to High Egg Prices

Avian influenza may be the biggest factor driving egg prices higher, but rising consumption and demand for specialty eggs are also playing role

DENVER (February 6, 2025)—U.S. consumers are facing a prolonged period of higher egg prices that will likely extend through the Easter holiday and well into 2025. Rising egg prices and increased volatility in the market are largely attributable to supply challenges brought on by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Since the current outbreak began impacting U.S. poultry farms in 2022, nearly 100 million table egg laying hens have been affected. 

However, HPAI is not the only factor contributing to the supply and demand imbalance driving egg prices higher. Consumer demand for eggs has skyrocketed in recent years, with per capita consumption growing 20% from 2016-2019. Demand has also shifted away from conventional eggs as more consumers are choosing cage-free and other types of specialty eggs – further complicating the supply challenges. As well, nine states have enacted laws that require eggs sold in their states to be from cage-free hens.

According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the increase in overall demand for eggs, combined with the growing preference for specialty eggs, is exacerbating the impact of tight supplies precipitated by HPAI. The confluence of all three factors is prolonging the timeline for bringing egg supply and demand into closer alignment. Until then, retail egg prices will remain elevated. 

“Egg demand was relatively stable in the early 2000s and seasonality played a much bigger role in peak demand periods than it does today,” said Brian Earnest, lead animal protein economist with CoBank. “While seasonality remains an influencing factor, egg use has grown dramatically over the last 20 years. “Eggs have become a staple item for innovation in quick-service restaurant entrees, and marketing trends like the emergence of all-day breakfast have significantly boosted egg demand.”  

Rising demand for cage-free eggs has also outpaced supply in recent years. Currently, more than 120 million or roughly 40% of the table egg layers in U.S. commercial flocks are housed in cage-free production systems. That compares with just 30 million layers housed in cage-free systems in 2015. While the growth in supply of cage-free eggs has been substantial, more will be needed to adequately meet demand projections. 

Total egg laying hen inventories, including conventionally raised hens, have not been substantially depleted from where they were at the beginning of the HPAI outbreak. Commercial operators who have been impacted have moved swiftly to repopulate hens. Through January 2025, the U.S. egg industry has 8% fewer egg-laying hens than it did two years ago. But HPAI has evolved to become a persistent, year-round threat to production. 

“The last widespread outbreak of HPAI in 2015 was largely seasonal with most cases occurring during the winter and spring migration periods for wild birds,” said Earnest. “That seasonality appears to be gone. During the current outbreak, HPAI has been detected in birds or other species nearly every month since the outbreak began in February 2022.”

Read the report, Surging Egg Prices are Being Driven by More than Bird Flu.

About CoBank

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 77,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country.

CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

2x the Calories, 2.8x the Sodium: Trump’s Diet Under the Microscope

President Donald J. Trump's diet may not be for the faint-hearted, and definitely not for those who try to limit their calories, sodium, sugar and fat intake. 

A newly released analysis from Healthnews reveals that President Donald J. Trump’s daily meal plan may substantially exceed dietary recommendations, especially for his age group.

At 78 years old, President Trump became the oldest person to be inaugurated president. The candidates' age and health were common concerns during the presidential campaign, although most of the criticism was directed at Trump’s initial opponent, former President Joe Biden.

Diet undoubtedly plays an important role in determining health, especially in aging individuals. It is recommended that older adults limit foods high in unhealthy fats and avoid empty calories.

However, the current President seems to be going in the exact opposite direction since his publicly documented food choices—including multiple Big Macs, milkshakes, and significant amounts of Diet Coke—suggest Trump’s daily caloric intake exceeds 4,600 calories, roughly 2.3 times the recommended level for men his age, considering he does not skip breakfast.

The Healthnews team analyzed the nutritional value of Donald Trump’s diet, focusing on a day when he indulges more than usual and includes breakfast, a meal he often skips.

In short, on "feast days," when he doesn't skip breakfast, his meal plan looks like this:

• Breakfast: Bacon and eggs.
• Lunch: A very well-done steak with ketchup.
• Dinner: Two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, and a small milkshake.
• Snacks: A bag of Doritos.
• Drinks: 12 Diet Cokes throughout the day.

The nutritional breakdown of such a diet is the following:

• Calories: 4,653 kcal
• Fat: 250 g (Saturated fat: 68 g, Trans fat: 3.9 g)
• Cholesterol: 830 mg
• Carbohydrates: 416 g (Fiber: 15 g, Total sugars: 106 g, Added sugars: 79 g)
• Protein: 184 g
• Sodium: 6,419 mg
• Caffeine: 552 mg

Key Micronutrients:

• Vitamin D: 2.23 mcg
• Calcium: 1,283 mg
• Iron: 24 mg
• Potassium: 3,773 mg

Sodium and calories are off the charts

The number of calories Trump consumes on a day of full eating exceeds the United States dietary guidelines recommendations around 2x, which estimate that men 76 years old and older need around 2,000–2,400 kcal per day, depending on their physical activity level. 

An average American consumes too much sodium, and while Trump is by no means an average guy, his diet is no exception, with 6,419 mg of sodium daily. According to USDA guidelines, men 51 years old and older should consume no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. The current President exceeds the recommended daily sodium intake by around 2.8 times.

To see the full analysis of Donald Trump’s diet, please head over to: https://healthnews.com/news/donald-trump-diet-healthy/

Convenience Stores Evolve to Become True Food Destinations

Variety of offerings, private label brands and loyalty programs fuel in-store sales growth

DENVER (January 29, 2025)—Convenience stores are intensifying their focus on foodservice offerings to drive foot traffic, in-store sales growth and frequency of repeat visits. Strong consumer interest in prepared foods, commissary and beverage options has led convenience stores, often referred to as c-stores, to compete much more aggressively with quick service restaurants and fast-food chains. 

The focus on offering a wider variety of prepared and ready-to-eat food items is clearly paying off, as c-stores registered record sales in 2023. Those gains are largely attributable to in-store sales, which grew 8% year-over-year in both 2022 and 2023 according to Circana, well ahead of overall inflation numbers for both food at and away from home. While sales appeared to soften in 2024, a Convenience Store News survey found two-thirds of c-store retailers predict total sales per store will grow in 2025.

According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the line between grocery stores, quick-service restaurants and c-stores will continue to blur, intensifying competition across the foodservice and retail grocery spectrum. C-store chains are increasingly viewing QSR and traditional fast-food chains as their chief competition and tailoring their food offerings to match if not exceed competitors’ menu options. 

“Convenience stores have evolved from their gas-fueled beginnings to become true food and beverage destinations,” said Billy Roberts, food & beverage economist with CoBank. “Food service is the future for c-stores, and we expect they’ll continue to emulate their competitors with a greater variety of freshly prepared items, along with more attention to signature menu items and private label products.”  

The emergence of c-stores as formidable destinations for prepared foods hasn’t gone unnoticed by major food manufacturers. Several leading food brands have taken the merger and acquisition route to enter the c-store channel. J.M. Smucker cites c-store distribution as an important reason behind its early 2024 acquisition of Hostess Brands. 

Similarly, Hormel Foods dramatically expanded its c-store penetration with its 2021 purchase of Planters and Corn Nuts brands. Hormel has subsequently leveraged those newfound distribution relationships to bring more of its products to c-stores, including pizza toppings and bacon.

C-store kitchens are seeking quick and easily prepared products. Hormel is among the suppliers that has found c-stores to be something of a testing ground for new flavors and product concepts. For example, the key distinction of Hormel’s Bacon 1 isn’t necessarily flavor but ease for the operator. The fully cooked product heats quickly, enabling c-store operators to easily add bacon to a host of their menu options. 

Customer loyalty programs are also playing a significant role in the success c-stores have had with food sales and repeat visits. Several c-stores have developed loyal followings on a near-nationwide scale. The 2024 Loyalty Trend Report from Paytronix finds at least 80% of c-stores’ loyalty program members in the top half of loyalty transaction visits per store every month. 

“This enthusiasm for loyalty programs will be a tool that c-stores look to sharpen as they attempt to claim more traffic from restaurants, which have seen weak results of late,” said Roberts. 

Read the report, C-stores Evolve from Gas-N-Grub to True Food Destinations.

About CoBank

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 77,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country.

CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

Get ready to pucker up! I am thrilled to announce the launch of Legions TWO brand new, mouth-watering Creatine Gummy flavors: Sour Watermelon and Sour Blue Raspberry! 🎉

These new sour flavors are packed with the same great creatine you expect, now with a tangy twist that's perfect for a pre- or post-workout treat.

• Effective: Delivering 5 grams of creatine monohydrate per serving, supported by 19 peer-reviewed scientific studies showing it boosts muscle and strength gain, improves muscular endurance, reduces muscle damage and soreness, and more.
• Convenient: Easy to take on the go, no water or mixing required.
• High-Quality: Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients in NSF-certified and FDA-inspected facilities that adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practice standards. They also contain no artificial fillers, food dyes, or other chemical junk, and are analyzed for purity and potency in a state-of-the-art ISO 17025 accredited lab.
• Backed by Science: Our formula and dose are supported by 19 peer-reviewed scientific studies.
• Transparent: Total formulation transparency (no proprietary blends).
• Risk-Free: Backed by our “No Return Necessary” money-back guarantee. If your followers don’t absolutely love our creatine gummies, just have them let us know, and we’ll give a full refund on the spot. No forms or returns necessary.

Big News: I’m Officially Partnering with Legion Supplements!

I’m beyond excited to announce that I now have a special code with Legion Supplements, one of the top supplement brands in the fitness industry!

Why Legion?

Legion isn’t just another supplement company. They’re dedicated to creating products backed by science, formulated with clinically effective doses, and made with high-quality, all-natural ingredients. Here’s what makes Legion stand out:

• No artificial junk: No artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners.
• Transparency: Every product lists its ingredients and dosages—no proprietary blends, no guessing.
• Science-driven formulas: Each product is carefully formulated based on research and clinical studies to ensure it delivers real results.
• Third-party tested: You know exactly what you’re putting into your body.

Why I’m Excited to Partner with Legion

As a fitness coach, kinesiologist, and IFBB Pro, I’ve always been passionate about fueling my body with the best. Legion aligns perfectly with my mission to help others achieve their goals in a healthy and sustainable way. Whether you're aiming to build muscle, improve performance, or boost recovery, their supplements provide the support you need.

What This Means for You

You can now use my exclusive code to save on all your Legion purchases! Keep an eye on my page for recommendations, tips, and reviews of my favorite products from their lineup.

I’m thrilled to partner with a brand that truly cares about quality and results. If you’ve been looking for supplements to take your fitness journey to the next level, Legion is the way to go!

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