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Top 100 Food Trends in July

From On-the-Go Coffee Bars to Gamified Cooking Books

— July 28, 2018 — Lifestyle
From the IHOb name change that sparked global controversy to the alcohol-infused BBQ bratwursts that are undoubtedly worth the try, the July 2018 food trends definitely highlight some unorthodox combinations. One food hybrid is conceived by Crag Carrick and is a crossover between a donut and a chicken nugget. The creation is cleverly dubbed 'The Donug.' Another instance of a highly Instagramable July 2018 food item is the sparkling rainbow pizza from DagWoods that boasts edible glitter as a topping.

From robotic burger joints and hidden hotel speakeasies to mobile s'mores vehicles and unconventional seasonal ice creams, the creative input in the dining and food manufacturing industry is apparent, highly engaging and, for the most part, extremely experimental.
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Battered Cookie Creations
Battered Cookie Creations
The Deep-Fried Oreos are Meant to Give You a Taste of the State Fair
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99
Sandwich-Sized Gift Card Promotions
Sandwich-Sized Gift Card Promotions
The Subway France Sub Gold 30 Card Offers a Year of Free Food
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98
Banana Flour Yogurts
Banana Flour Yogurts
IAG is Developing a New Non-Dairy Yogurt Made with a High-Starch Fruit
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97
GMO-Free Corn Snacks
GMO-Free Corn Snacks
The RW Garcia Organic Corn Chips are Crunchy and Flavorful
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96
City-Specific Food Truck Apps
City-Specific Food Truck Apps
Pittsburgh's Food Truck Scene is Spotlighted in This Streamlined App
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95
Frozen Oven-Fired Meatballs
Frozen Oven-Fired Meatballs
The New Rosina Artisan Meatballs Come in Three Delicious Varieties
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94
Ice Cream-Flavored Cereals
Ice Cream-Flavored Cereals
The Malt-O-Meal & Cold Stone Creamery Cereal is Satisfying
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93
Pudding-Stuffed Doughnuts
Pudding-Stuffed Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is Celebrating Summer with a New Banana Pudding Doughnut
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92
Antioxidant-Rich Energy Drinks
Antioxidant-Rich Energy Drinks
The Yusa Energy Tea Contains No Added Caffeine
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91
Personalized Pasta Promotions
Personalized Pasta Promotions
The Olive Garden 'Create Your Own Lasagna' Promo Starts at $12.99
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90
Ice Cream-Inspired Cereals
Ice Cream-Inspired Cereals
The General Mills Dippin’ Dots Cereal Comes in Two Tasty Flavors
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89
Bourbon-Infused Snack Chips
Bourbon-Infused Snack Chips
The Burts Chips Jim Beam Original BBQ Crisps are Flavorful
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88
Limited-Edition Citrus Snack Cakes
Limited-Edition Citrus Snack Cakes
The McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Lemon & Lime Flavor is Balanced
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87
Patented Nutrition Child Formulas
Patented Nutrition Child Formulas
The Danone Aptamil Baby Formulas Ensure Optimal Nutrition
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86
All-Vegan Egg Breakfasts
All-Vegan Egg Breakfasts
Matcha Mylkbar Tops a Charcoal Waffle with Plant-Based Eggs and Bacon
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85
Donut-Shaped Chicken Snacks
Donut-Shaped Chicken Snacks
'Donugs' are a New Hybrid Indulgence for Foodies to Enjoy
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84
Cheesy Pimento-Packed Burgers
Cheesy Pimento-Packed Burgers
The Pimento Cheese Krystal Slider is Savory and Satisfying
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83
Late-Night Meat-Topped Fries
Late-Night Meat-Topped Fries
The Jack in the Box Sauced & Loaded Fries Come in Three Varieties
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82
Sunday-Inspired Laid-Back Restaurants
Sunday-Inspired Laid-Back Restaurants
Sunday in Brooklyn Celebrates the City and Its Neighborhood
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81
Alcohol-Infused BBQ Bratwursts
Alcohol-Infused BBQ Bratwursts
Booze Dogs Offer Premium Flavors without Synthetic Ingredients
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80
Plant-Based Pot Pies
Plant-Based Pot Pies
Alpha Foods Makes Handheld Pot Pies in Chik'n Veggie and Buffalo Chik'n
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79
Mediterranean Ice Creameries
Mediterranean Ice Creameries
'Republic of Booza' Shares Melt-Resistant, Elastic Ice Cream Treats
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78
Vegan-Friendly Protein Snacks
Vegan-Friendly Protein Snacks
The Real Handful Protein Bars are Made with Plant-Based Ingredients
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77
Indulgent Father's Day Cakes
Indulgent Father's Day Cakes
These Baskin-Robbins Cakes Celebrate Parents in a Delicious Way
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76
Self-Supporting Pizza Box Packaging
Self-Supporting Pizza Box Packaging
Boston Pizza & John St. Launch an Ultra-Convenient Packaging
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75
Summery Cold Coffee Menus
Summery Cold Coffee Menus
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Seasonal Summer Menu is Thirst-Quenching
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74
Push-Up Rainbow Hummus Pops
Push-Up Rainbow Hummus Pops
Flatbread Grill Created a Diversity-Celebrating Treat for Pride
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73
Streaming-Friendly Popcorn Snacks
Streaming-Friendly Popcorn Snacks
These Epic Popcorn Tubs Have Been Developed for Binge Watchers
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72
Cafe-Inspired Breakfast Pastries
Cafe-Inspired Breakfast Pastries
These New Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Flavors are Decadent
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71
Breakfast-Themed Lunch Menus
Breakfast-Themed Lunch Menus
Piada is Testing a New 'Breakfast for Lunch' Menu on Weekends
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70
Mysterious Pancake Chain Rebrands
Mysterious Pancake Chain Rebrands
IHOP Changed Its Name to IHOb to Promote Its New Burgers
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69
Immersive Nut-Based Bars
Immersive Nut-Based Bars
Kashi Joi Focuses on Health and Wellness While Delivering Bold Tastes
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68
Limited-Edition Almond Spreads
Limited-Edition Almond Spreads
The Pip & Nut Chocolate Orange Almond Butter is Free From Palm Oil
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67
Unconventional Seasonal Ice Creams
Unconventional Seasonal Ice Creams
Salt & Straw and Chefs Created New Seasonal Ice Cream Flavors
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66
Adaptogenic Mushroom Powders
Adaptogenic Mushroom Powders
Live Ultimate's Ultimate Shrooms Boasts Eight Potent Immune Boosters
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65
Tropical Chicken Sandwiches
Tropical Chicken Sandwiches
Pollo Tropical is Introducing a Trio of Crispy Chicken Sandwiches
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64
Pop Art-Branded Bean Chips
Pop Art-Branded Bean Chips
The Rude Health 'Cornitas' are a Satisfying New Snack Option
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63
Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus
Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus
Boar's Head Dark Chocolate Hummus Pairs with Fruit, Crackers & More
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62
LGBT Celebration Coffee Cups
LGBT Celebration Coffee Cups
The Costa Coffee Rainbow Cups Mark Pride Month in the UK
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61
Smartphone-Connected Meat Thermometers
Smartphone-Connected Meat Thermometers
The ThermoWorks BlueDOT is Connected via Bluetooth
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60
Oversized Tortilla Chips
Oversized Tortilla Chips
Doritos Created Giant Chips to Celebrate Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
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59
Provenance-Inspired Packaged Yogurts
Provenance-Inspired Packaged Yogurts
New Liberté Origins Yogurt is Packed in Glass Jars
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58
Fresh Protein Bar Shops
Fresh Protein Bar Shops
Macaw! Foods Sells Protein Bars Out of a Brick-and-Mortar Shop
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57
Gourmet Cookie Dough Jars
Gourmet Cookie Dough Jars
OH MY DOUGH Offers Raw, Edible Cookie Dough with a Gourmet Focus
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56
Globally Inspired Ice Creams
Globally Inspired Ice Creams
Albertsons' Signature Reserve Spotlights Globally Sourced Ingredients
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55
Sweetener-Free Sparkling Refreshments
Sweetener-Free Sparkling Refreshments
Loveau Has Introduced Three New Flavors in the UK
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54
Boldly Branded Olive Oils
Boldly Branded Olive Oils
'Brightland' is Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Millennial Foodies
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53
Mainstream Artisan-Inspired Cookies
Mainstream Artisan-Inspired Cookies
The New Nabisco Oreos Come in Two Distinct Flavors
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52
Ready-to-Heat Rice Packs
Ready-to-Heat Rice Packs
Uncle Ben's Offers Three New Ready-to-Heat Rice and Pulses
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51
Superfood-Infused Prepackaged Teas
Superfood-Infused Prepackaged Teas
The 8th Wonder Tea Beverages are 100% Organic and Non-GMO
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50
Nostalgic Oversized Chewy Candies
Nostalgic Oversized Chewy Candies
Big Chewy NERDS are a New Format for the Classic Candy
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49
Personality Infused Gummy Candies
Personality Infused Gummy Candies
The Haribo Squidglets are Crafted with Fun Expressions
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48
Photo-Friendly Dining Tables
Photo-Friendly Dining Tables
Boston Chops' 'Instagram Table' Guarantees Good Food Pictures
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47
Fast Food Szechuan Burgers
Fast Food Szechuan Burgers
McDonald's Chinese Szechuan Burger Was Released with Its New Menu
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46
Prepackaged Teahouse Sachets
Prepackaged Teahouse Sachets
The New Teavana Packaged Teas Come in Six Flavors
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45
Mobile S'mores Vehicles
Mobile S'mores Vehicles
SmashMallow is Giving Away Free S'mores Nationwide for the Summer
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44
Lightly Sweetened Protein Yogurts
Lightly Sweetened Protein Yogurts
The YQ by Yoplait Yogurt Focuses on Consumer Feedback
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43
Playful Gelatin Kits
Playful Gelatin Kits
Jell-O Play Snacks Encourage Creativity by Mixing Snacktime and Playtime
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42
Pizza-Themed Wedding Bouquets
Pizza-Themed Wedding Bouquets
Villa Italian Kitchen Made a Pizza Bouquet & a Matching Boutonniere
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41
Fully Automated Sushi Restaurants
Fully Automated Sushi Restaurants
Japan's Muten Kura is Run Entirely by Robots
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40
Protein Breakfast Pouches
Protein Breakfast Pouches
The Nutri-Grain TO GO Protein Squeezers Appeal to On-the-Go Consumers
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39
Branded Neon Condiment Sauces
Branded Neon Condiment Sauces
The Nickelodeon Green Slime Sauce Ketchup is Unexpectedly Colored
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38
Health-Focused Pressed Fruit Bars
Health-Focused Pressed Fruit Bars
KIND's New Range of Bars Boasts Delicious Pressed Ingredients
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37
Graffiti Art Arcade Bars
Graffiti Art Arcade Bars
Offramp Sports Bar & Grill Offers Classic Food with a Unique Atmosphere
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36
Caffeinated Acai Bowls
Caffeinated Acai Bowls
Juice It Up!'s Cold Brew Acai Bowl Can Serve as a Stand-In for Coffee
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35
Botanical Cocktail Mixer Sodas
Botanical Cocktail Mixer Sodas
These New Fentimans Tonic Water Flavors are Refreshingly Crisp
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34
Crunchy Protein-Rich Meat Chips
Crunchy Protein-Rich Meat Chips
The Gone Rogue High Protein Chips are a Tasty Snack Alternative
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33
Cinematic Cereal Boxes
Cinematic Cereal Boxes
This Limited-Edition Cereal Box Shares Behind-the-Scenes Movie Content
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32
Kid Chef Subscription Boxes
Kid Chef Subscription Boxes
Little Sous Kitchen Academy Empowers Aspiring Chefs
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31
Mythical Creature Candies
Mythical Creature Candies
The Nestlé Unicorn Smarties Have a Soft Pastel Color Scheme
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30
Meal Kit Pop-Up Shops
Meal Kit Pop-Up Shops
The Blue Apron Unboxed Pop-up is Open in NYC
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29
Canned Protein Crisps
Canned Protein Crisps
Tyson Foods' Fully Recyclable ¡YAPPAH! Snacks Fight Food Waste
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28
Textured Fruit Yogurt Drinks
Textured Fruit Yogurt Drinks
These Yili Yogurt Drinks are Packed in Resealable Containers
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27
Increased Product Visibility Bottles
Increased Product Visibility Bottles
The Recoaro Bio Soft Drinks Raise Sustainability Awareness
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26
Snackable Pulled Pork Jerky
Snackable Pulled Pork Jerky
Oberto is Launching Its First-Ever Pulled Pork Jerky
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25
Hidden Hotel Speakeasies
Hidden Hotel Speakeasies
63 Wall Street's New Speakeasy is a Luxe Residents-Only Lounge
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24
Non-Alcoholic Cannabis Beers
Non-Alcoholic Cannabis Beers
These New Cannabiniers Beverages are Infused with THC and CBD
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23
Cutting-Edge Cocktail Bars
Cutting-Edge Cocktail Bars
The Untitled Bar in London Offers High-End Drinks in a Modern Setting
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22
Food-Inspired Gift Ideas
Food-Inspired Gift Ideas
foodora Boasts a Delicious Hot Dog-Themed Father's Day Special Offer
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21
Egg-Packed Protein Snacks
Egg-Packed Protein Snacks
The NuGo Nutrition Egg White Protein Bars are Non-GMO
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20
Stylish Marble Restaurants
Stylish Marble Restaurants
Akira Back Restaurant Offers a Luxurious Interior and Unique Menu
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19
On-the-Go Coffee Bars
On-the-Go Coffee Bars
Pocket Latte is a Tasty and Organic Ready-to-Eat Choco-Latte Snack
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18
Egg-Inspired Soft Serve Cups
Egg-Inspired Soft Serve Cups
McDonald's Added to Its McFlurry Flavors with a Fun Variety & Design
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17
Reinvented Junk Food Spots
Reinvented Junk Food Spots
Junked Food Co Offers Unique Iterations of Classic Snack Foods
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16
Elegant Non-Dairy Collections
Elegant Non-Dairy Collections
'Cocot' Sets Itself Apart as a High-End Dairy Alternative Brand
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15
Donut Personalization Stations
Donut Personalization Stations
The Krispy Kreme Customized Donut Machine is in Birmingham
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14
Repurposed Produce Condiments
Repurposed Produce Condiments
These Condiments Give New Life to Rejected Fruit & Vegetables
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13
Neo-Gothic Restaurants
Neo-Gothic Restaurants
The Tied House Restaurant Celebrates the Neighborhood's Design Features
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12
Gamified Cooking Books
Gamified Cooking Books
Jenn Sandercock's Cookbook Boasts Highly Engaging Edible Games
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11
Kid-Friendly Sushi Boxes
Kid-Friendly Sushi Boxes
Home Sweet Sushi's Packaging Acknowledges That Kids Eat with Their Hands
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10
Indulgent Plant-Based Protein Bars
Indulgent Plant-Based Protein Bars
TRUWOMEN's Bars are Powered by Plants and Inspired by Desserts
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9
Sugar-Free Ice Creams
Sugar-Free Ice Creams
Denada Makes Creamy, Indulgent, Guilt-Free Frozen Desserts
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8
Robotic Burger Joints
Robotic Burger Joints
San Francisco's 'Creator' Offers $6 Burgers Made by a Robot
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7
Glitter-Infused Pizza Creations
Glitter-Infused Pizza Creations
DagWoods Pioneers Glitter Pizzas with Its 'Magical AF' Food Item
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6
Book-Flavored Chocolates
Book-Flavored Chocolates
NomNom Chocolate Explores Strange Confectionery Flavors
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5
Lush Vietnamese Restaurant Interiors
Lush Vietnamese Restaurant Interiors
Huy Bui Created a Natural Environment for Restaurant Di An Di
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4
Portable Camping Burners
Portable Camping Burners
nCamp's Wood Burning Stove is an Alumium and Durable Camping Accessory
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3
Indulgent Edible Billboards
Indulgent Edible Billboards
Galaxy is Launching an Outdoor Ad Made Up of Chocolate Bars
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2
Free-From Produce Lines
Free-From Produce Lines
Eden Green Technology's Crisply Makes Locally Grown, Fresh-Picked Produce
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1
Illusory Gourmet Desserts
Illusory Gourmet Desserts
Ben Churchill's Dessert Art is Incredibly Realistic, Trippy & Delicious
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