Food & Drink

The Food and Drug Administration created the Nutrition Facts label in 1993. The serving sizes that appear on labels today were originally determined by how much food people consumed during the periods 1977-1978 and 1987-1988. Now that’s about to change – and possibly not for the better. This iteration of the label is based upon

Topline Despite a decent start for earnings season, Wall Street experts are increasingly warning that corporate profits are likely to take a hit as inflation remains a “headwind” to economic growth and pricing pressures take a bigger toll on consumers. Key Facts Rising costs due to inflation are beginning to impact corporate profit margins and

Hotel chains from Hilton—the world’s second largest hospitality group—to billionaire Robert Kuok’s Shangri-La are accelerating expansion plans across the Asia-Pacific region, betting on a post-pandemic recovery as countries gradually reopen to international travelers. Among global players, Hilton is aggressively expanding across the region, with plans to more than double its footprint in Asia in the

The International Wine and Spirits Competition is among the biggest—and oldest—annual awards show in all the alcohol industry. In late March, the 53-year-old confab announced its 2022 results, consisting of more than 4,000 liquor entries from across more than 90 different countries. Liquids are judged by a 100-point system, although no expression received higher than

Well, diarrhea would probably qualify as a surprise after you’ve had some Easter chocolates. In this case, it would be an egg-stra bad surprise. Ferrero is recalling several different kinds of its Kinder Surprise and other egg products due to a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that’s already affected at least 150 people, mostly young kids, across

Eli’s is a story about the classic days of old Chicago. The Chicago of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr., and the first and second Mayor Daley. Eli’s The Place for Steak was a Chicago institution for more than 40 years, from 1966-2005. It was frequented by regular folk on special occasions, influential Chicago journalists

115 years ago, Ginger and Ale met at a mutual friend’s wedding in Toronto. One asked the other to a dance. And they still argue about who asked who, but the smart money is on Ms. Ginger. She was always the spice to their relationship. The two burgeoning lovebirds danced hand in hand, and as

With pavilion after pavilion of wineries from all over Italy pouring samples of literally thousands of their wines, the Vinitaly trade fair can be overwhelming. Even more so, perhaps, after two years away from the springtime event that typically happens every year in Verona. This past week, Vinitaly – with all of those wineries and

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Crop doesn’t wait. And American agriculture has been facing a labor crisis for decades, resulting in the wastage of $3.1 billion worth of food. Farm labor employment has fallen by 75% in the past seven decades, according to the USDA. Filling in a crucial gap, migrant

Wingstop’s WING latest promotion is certainly blunt. Just in time for April 20, a day acknowledged by some to celebrate marijuana, Wingstop is offering a new limited-edition flavor, Blazed & Confused. As the company notes, these wings won’t get you high, but the “sticky, sweet, smoky and herbal flavors will ignite your senses and create

Leftovers are no longer as daunting when mom refers to all that food in the fridge as “meal prep.” And meal prepping moms are truly one-of-a-kind. Whether mom is the type of person to chop her work salad ingredients in one go or get the whole family’s weekly meals packed and ready days in advance,

There is a start-up company based in Atlanta called Grubbly Farms which is focused on the market opportunity for environmentally friendly pet foods. Pets play an important role in American society. A recent survey by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) found that 70% of US households own a pet and that this is a

Topline Despite consumer prices hitting a new four-decade high last month, the latest data show several signs that prices may be moderating slightly, with economists now predicting that inflation may have peaked—though they warn prices will likely remain elevated into next year. Key Facts Though consumer prices spiked 8.5% in the 12 months ending in

Topline The stock market moved higher on Tuesday, even after consumer prices spiked 8.5% in the 12 months ending in March, as some investors hope that inflation is showing signs of moderating, with core inflation—excluding volatile food and energy prices—coming in lower than expected. Key Facts Stocks ticked higher early on Tuesday: The Dow Jones

Easter is this Sunday, April 17. And if you don’t yet have plans for a big brunch or celebratory gathering, fear not. Plenty of top notch restaurants are offering special Easter Sunday menus to enjoy with loved ones, minimal planning required. Hop to it: Book a seat for one of these springtime Easter feasts this

When I think about the foods of Spring and Easter, I think about five major ingredients; eggs, ham, asparagus, lamb and coconut. These often appear in the form of deviled eggs, spiral-cut ham, grilled asparagus, rack of lamb and coconut cake. I love all five of those ingredients and cook with them year ‘round—especially asparagus.

Food has always been a favorite indulgence at the Grand Fiesta Americana. Guests love the casual beach-side meals at Isla Contoy, the Mexican specialties and live music at La Joya, Italian Cuisine at Tuscany Trattoria and the five diamond food and service at Le Basilic. This ever-popular property has just added three new dining options

MHP, the biggest food company still operating in the war-torn country, finds that cooperation from workers and investors — and a successful military — are essential to advancing its humanitarian efforts. A company trying to feed the war-torn communities of Ukraine needs drivers with the courage to deliver to survivors trapped in the line of

If you’ve had your fill of Impossible Whoppers and Beyond Tacos for now, there’s a new meatless fast food option at your local drive-through. KFC, in case you haven’t heard, recently debuted its new Beyond Fried Chicken – a bucket full of crispy, plant-based chick’n nuggets that are said to give actual poultry a (chicken)

As the glow from the sun lit up the vine leaves with a heavenly golden color, a constant soft sound of grape bunches hitting the soil could be heard. It was a few weeks before harvest time in Napa Valley, and the all-important process of “green harvesting” was taking place at the beginning of the