Food & Drink

Mars, Incorporated brand M&M’s published a press release announcing that the brand now has a commitment to inclusion and global belonging. As another mass brand taking steps to evolve their brand purpose away from the product and toward societal benefits, perhaps it is time to pause and reflect on the need for brands to be

Still today, a lot of people talk about “l’échelle des crus” with its labels “grand cru” and “premier cru” in Champagne. You still see it frequently mentioned in wine media, hear it talked about by wine loves, even by champagne producers sometimes. Still today, twenty years after it was abandoned. Grand cru, and premier cru,

Located on a quiet stretch of Hell’s Kitchen, HaSalon seeks to bring together ingredients of the highest quality, innovative Middle-Eastern touches and a non-stop dance party. HaSalon is one of the several restaurants created by Israeli chef Eyal Shani. (His other outposts include Miznon, best known for those whole, roasted heads of cauliflower and Naked

Poultry grower Trina McClendon was three years into her 15-year contract with Sanderson Farms, America’s third-largest poultry processor, when she was offered a new take-it-or-leave-it contract that would slash her farm’s income by a third. It wasn’t just McClendon’s 350-acre farm. All of Sanderson’s Mississippi growers were being asked to accept a deep cut, one

A digital-focused strategy delivered growth of 150% over the last three months of 2021 for Hotel Chocolat in the United States. The British premium chocolatier’s shares have also bounced back to new heights over the same period, exceeding pre-pandemic levels and, last night, were up by over 40% versus a year ago. In a trading

Multinational joint venture PlantPlus Foods, created by two food processing giants ADM and Marfrig in 2020, has officially closed the CA$125 million [approximately $100 million] deal with Canadian vegan food manufacturer Sol Cuisine — about two months after it purchased Drink Eat Well LLC., the producer of Hilary’s allergen-friendly plant-based products. The two acquisitions together

The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is experiencing unprecedented change. CPG leaders were already struggling to navigate a more volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) commercial landscape with fewer resources while leading an increasingly transient workforce. Covid-19 has only accelerated these changes.  Decisions are made to respond to change or to make change happen. That’s

Artisan chocolate, made by hand and usually in small batches, means it’s not only fresh and delicious but a more ethical, sustainable and healthier alternative to mass-produced chocolate. Here are eleven excellent artisanal chocolate Valentine’s Day gifts from around the world. 1.Belgium: Pierre Marcolini, Malline of 25 Hearts, £29 The Pierre Marcolini House, founded in

I have a new nightly ritual and it is not what I ever expected to add into my routine.  It’s The Hot Toddy and I can’t think of a more relaxing bit of self-care this time of year.   Whether it is an old wives tale or the truth, a Hot Toddy is said to alleviate a cold

Two weeks ago, the beer and spirits business contributor to Forbes began her annual year-in-review article by noting that 2021 had not grabbed headlines for merger and acquisition activity. Then 2022 promptly began with a succession of newsworthy mergers and acquisitions. The new shape of these transactions suggests the industry had better buckle up for

Auctions are clearly the way to go for rare whiskies in duty-free. Having sold an extremely limited release of Japan’s Yamazaki 55 Year Old for just under $776,000 (€681,000) at the end of October 2021, global travel retailer Heinemann has done it again with a sale at Istanbul Airport for $557,000 (€488,000). The brand owner

Throughout the past few months, I’ve watched crews flip what was once a favorite independent Mexican restaurant of mine down the street into a Taco Bell. The signage was the last piece put into place just a few days ago–a familiar and ubiquitous purple bell now adorning about 7,000 storefronts throughout the U.S. I have

I have a scoop-ette out this morning. The news—that the House of Representatives will hold hearings next Wednesday on consolidation in the food industry leading to food price hikes—anchors a broader feature. Antitrust enforcement has been insufficient for decades, and the food industry is a prime example of the consequences. Mergers and acquisitions have swept

You probably know Mark Wahlberg best as an Academy Award nominated movie star. But over the past few years he’s been building up his bonafides as a business mogul. After investments in fitness and fashion, he’s now in the business of booze. This week he officially announced a sizable investment in Flecha Azul—an ultra-premium line

Whether you are a fan of the Grateful Dead, or an investor looking for a good deal, the current auction for a portion of the royalties to the Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia ice cream might be too sweet to pass up.  The sale is offered by Royalty Exchange, an online platform that lets people

All’Antico Vinaio is a must-try when visiting Florence. The shop is in the heart of the city center, just minutes away from Piazza della Signoria. Sandwiches are made with a local bread called schiacciata. The shop has an endless selection of cold cuts, cheese, and homemade creams like the truffle cream and the artichoke cream.

The appeal by U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Clark was simple. “We need more workers”, she told CNN on Tuesday. As the U.S. economy is struggling with staff shortages and record resignations, Clark’s appeal to double legal immigration to the U.S. is still highly controversial. Data aggregated by the Migration Policy Institute shows that

The first and only time that I tasted this cocktail was in Bogota Columbia. I remember the trip vividly. I was at the convention center – a beautiful and ornate building with flowing arches and intricate carvings located on Seventh Avenue (the city’s distant cousin to New York City’s Fifth Avenue). The occasion was a

Autumn is pumpkin-everything season in the US. But did you know cultures around the world use pumpkins in their cooking year-round? In Armenia, the inside of the pumpkin is stuffed with boiled rice, dried fruit, nuts, and honey for a dish called Ghapama. South African pampoenkoekies are tiny pumpkin fritters made with cinnamon and nutmeg.

The rumors that have swirled around Monster Beverage Corp MNST the last few years that they wanted to get into the alcohol-beverage market have finally been put to rest and in a big way. The announcement that they have agreed to purchase the CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective for $330 million means that one of the