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While deadly to bee populations, the Asian giant hornets generally do not pose a threat to humans. Washington State Department of Agriculture Amid a kaleidoscope of hot-button topics roaming the 24-hour news cycles, a new subject has inserted itself into the mix — Asian giant hornets aka “Murder Hornets.” The nickname derives from the fact

By Rob Trice, Founding Partner of Better Food Ventures & The Mixing Bowl Canva My colleague, Seana Day, recently wrote an article called “What I Got Wrong About the Future of Food Production” that included the following: I don’t think the current [food production] system is really working well for anyone— not for farmers, or

Whole Foods Market and Kroger’s King Soopers chain ranked highest for their assortments of … [+] plant-based meat, dairy and egg alternatives, and their efforts to merchandise the products alongside their animal-based counterparts. © 2015 Bloomberg Finance LP Sales of plant-based meat, dairy and egg alternatives were on the rise even before the pandemic shook

I was never a turn-on-the-coffee-pot-when-I-wake-up kind of person. As a freelancer, I got my fix at whichever coffee shop I chose that day for my office.  When the coronavirus shuttered these shops, I started buying beans for the first time so I could whip up afternoon lattes while working from home.  Local companies are making this easier for their customers.

Note: This article is the fifth part of a series examining the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the restaurant industry. For more perspectives on different effects of COVID-19, read part one, two, three and four. As restaurants tiptoe towards reopening, it’s clear that it will be a very different dining experience in the aftermath of the

Over 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic. mpi43/MediaPunch/MediaPunch/IPx Topline: As the coronavirus pandemic keeps Americans confined to their homes, nearly every industry has been negatively impacted by the disease, and businesses losing out on cash flow have started laying off workers. Here’s who’s axed staff so far: Airlines & Transportation

LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 10: Matthew McConaughey attends the premiere of HBO’s “True Detective” … [+] Season 3 at Directors Guild Of America on January 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic) FilmMagic Uber Eats, Off The Menu along with a huge lineup of your favorite stars including Matthew McConaughey, Paris

What’s Shakin’: Ivy Mix at her Latin-themed Brooklyn bar, Leyenda. Colin Keaveney/Leyenda When your surname is “Mix” it’s a pretty good sign that the universe wants you to become a bartender. But growing up in Vermont, Ivy Mix had other ideas—she wanted to become a professional equestrian and was training hard for the Olympics. Then

“Single Farm Origin – a trio of them, in fact. Each represents one location, captured in spirit. … [+] Available across Europe and beyond from the end of June. Bottled at 50% ABV.” Waterford To most drinkers across the globe, the term ‘single malt’ is synonymous with scotch. In fact, the Irish have been distilling

As restaurants struggle to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, many have turned to delivery apps to serve customers until it is safe to return to dine-in service. But the fees these companies charge have left restaurant owners reeling. Vinaigrette Restaurant, with locations in Austin, Texas and New Mexico, refuses to use GrubHub for …

Médoc wine region in Bordeaux, France Getty The Crus Bourgeois wine classification of Bordeaux in France—originally initiated in 1932—was relaunched in February this year on the date of 02/20/2020. It covers only red wines produced in eight appellations on the ‘left bank’ Médoc region that were not associated with the 1855 classification of wine, but

Restaurant closures due to Covid-19 coronavirus have prompted rats and mice to be more aggressive in … [+] searching for food. (Photo: Getty) Getty Rats. Apparently you aren’t the only one missing the service of restaurants that have been closed due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is

Duckhorn Vineyards Estate, St. Helena, Napa Valley Photo couretesy Duckhorn Vineyard Notes on new releases from California: Duckhorn Vineyards – This Napa Valley estate has been producing noteworthy Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon since 1978; their most famous wines have been their various offerings of Merlot from several sites and appellations in the Napa Valley. Duckhorn

TOPLINE Here are 20 stocks that stand to benefit from having so many people staying at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Olivetree Financial. Even though the coronavirus has caused unprecedented market volatility, there are still good deals … [+] to be had for investors. David Becker/Getty Images KEY FACTS Olivetree assigns a sentiment

2010 Nyetimber 1086 Prestige Cuvee Cathrine Todd It is virtually impossible for a young adult, such as one receiving an undergraduate degree at university, to determine what she wants to do for the rest of her life. It can even become more complicated for two people who have met each other at such an early

As we get ready to celebrate Memorial Day in the most unorthodox style, convenience is of the essence, and canned cocktails continue arriving in the market. Here are four new lines to keep you cool as you kick off summer in the comfort of your own quarantined home, and don’t forget to raise a can

It’s hard for most brands to get beyond “we’re here for you” references to the COVID-19 crisis, a message that is wearing thin with consumers. A few brands, though, are taking a slightly riskier approach and using humor. One of the best is from Burger King in Italy: Adding triple onions to your Whopper would

Storage and drying bins tower over a cornfield in Wisconsin. Getty Beginning May 26, farmers can start signing up for up to $250,000 in direct payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Payments will go directly to farmers who have suffered a 5% or greater price loss and who are facing significant marketing costs

Not all seafood is created equal when it comes to environmental impact. Sustainable seafood is fished and farmed in the most eco-friendly ways possible. For some innovative chefs, seafood sustainability is priority number one, and here’s why: Some chefs are making a point of using sustainably caught seafood in their dishes, in support of the

Public health policy expert Dr. Anand Parekh warns that the “new normal” will likely include a recurring pattern of implementing and lifting social distancing interventions. Protesters gathered in Torrance, California to protest the state’s Stay-At-Home orders and to call … [+] for the reopening of the California economy. (Photo by Stanton Sharpe/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty