Canadian confectioner Yumy Bear that offers a line of low-sugar and vegan gummy will start trading on CSE in July under the symbol “YUMY” with an anticipated $50 million enterprise value, and plans to expand to the U.S. in 2022. The company became the latest to enter the multibillion-dollar jellies and gummies industry that’s projected
Food & Drink
When the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen bumped from June to September this year because of Covid concerns, the enterprising team at The Little Nell Hotel decided to fill the signature summer kick-off weekend with its own gastronomic extravaganza. Taking place over four days that ended on Sunday, the inaugural Little Nell Culinary Fest,
%Aarabica’s founder Kenneth Shoji was taught by his Japanese father: Never go into a business that you will have fun with. But he did. He opened the first %Arabica café in 2013 and now has 90 locations worldwide. On June 11, its first U.S. location opened in Dumbo, Brooklyn. “The world has changed and the idea of
I have long loved pellet grills. I think of them more as smokers than grills, and that is my number-one reason to own one. It used to be that the first question that home cooks would answer before they bought an outdoor grill would be, “do I want a gas or charcoal grill?” Next, avid
The first thing you notice upon entering Contento is that a large portion of the bar is lower than normal. You may then realize that there is about twice the usual amount of space behind the bar. These and other adaptations make Contento a welcoming space for wheelchair users, whether they are guests coming in
The Canary Islands have been popular with European tourists for a long time. They love the sun, the beaches, the fascinating volcanic landscape. But do they know that the islands have a thriving wine industry? Wine production has a long history in the Canary Islands, but the modern era didn’t start until around 30 years
During President Joe Biden’s recent speech to Congress, he mentioned an important point about the climate plan that will affect the agricultural technology (agtech) sector. In his speech, he revealed paying farmers for planting cover crops that will help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Cover crops include Camelina, rye, buckwheat and several others. Yield10
PepsiCo PEP Inc (PEP) traded to an all-time intraday high of $149.27 on Wednesday, June 16. This was a test of its weekly risky level at $149.26. After setting this high, the stock closed below its June 15 low of $148.07. This is known as a daily key reversal. Another reason to book profits comes
The long-awaited home opener for MLS newcomer Austin FC happens this Saturday June 19 at the stunning Q2 Stadium, where fans can expect a variety of food and drink that represents the laid back and diverse nature of the Texas capital. The stadium embodies the ethos of the city – an airy, open layout surrounded
California-based chicken chain El Pollo Loco LOCO is going for first-mover status as it announced today the launch of its drone delivery test starting June 24. El Pollo Loco is partnering with Tel Aviv-based drone startup Flytrex for the test, which will start in Southern California. During the pilot, a select number of the chain’s
Last year, on March 12, I got a phone call from my husband: I was told that everyone was being sent home to work from their respective abodes indefinitely. At that point I knew that things were bad—and they were about to get worse. By the weekend, New Yorkers were starting to hoard necessities and
Dairy farmworkers and advocates are criticizing a new fair trade label for dairy products. Fair Trade USA’s new Fair Trade dairy program is rolling out on select sku’s of Chobani Greek Yogurt. The leading Greek yogurt brand has partnered with Fair Trade USA for Milk Matters, a customized audit process for dairy supply chains to ensure fair treatment of workers, among
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a greater part of multiple industries, including groceries. From product placement on store shelves to pricing adjustments, AI is affecting grocery stores and services across the world. Investments in AI are also increasing as more companies look to technology to remain competitive, and more consumers continue to shop online. Now,
New York-based food company RIND that produces dried snacks with upcycled whole fruit has raised $6.1 million in series A funding after seeing its revenue grow nearly five-fold year-over-year in 2020, and anticipates its annual sales to triple with the launch of a new chips line in later 2021. The funding is led by Valor
If you’re not quite sure what to buy your dad for Father’s Day, Westward has you covered this year with a new gift concierge tool that will make a recommendation based on your dad’s palate. One advantage of being a spirits writer is I’ve had the privilege of trying out a ton of different whiskies,
After writing and producing a movie and writing two books about Monet’s gardens, entrepreneur Aileen Bordman has added wine to the Monet’s Palate brand. Following in the footsteps of her mother, Dame Helen Rappel Bordman, Aileen is embracing the stewardship of Monet’s home and garden. The elder Ms. Bordman first became involved with Giverny in
In a groundbreaking show of solidarity and collaboration in New York City, Los Deliveristas Unidos at Workers Justice Project have partnered with several City Council members to introduce 6 bills aimed at regulating delivery apps and improving the working conditions and quality of life for delivery workers. Los Deliveristas Unidos is a campaign by Workers Justice Project,
Singapore-based ride-hailing and food delivery giant Grab Holdings said the completion of its merger with Nasdaq-listed bank check company Altimeter Growth Corp. has been pushed back to the fourth quarter. The merger with Altimeter, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), was originally scheduled to be completed in the third quarter. However, Grab said in a
Given that International Rosé Day is coming up on June 12, it is only fitting to examine one of the companies that is disrupting this market – Yes Way Rosé. When Erica Blumenthal and Nikki Huganir started an Instagram account in 2013 to share their love of French rosé and its many hues of pink,
The history of sugary sweets can be traced all the way back to 6000 BC, and the word “candy” is derived from “khanda,” an ancient Sanskrit word that translates to “piece of sugar.” From fruit juice toffee in Ukraine to coconut drops in Jamaica, we’ll take a look at candy around the world. Intro –