Food & Drink

Japanese whiskey is emerging as one of the spirits industry’s most sought-after subcategories, and it only takes a tasting to see why. Captivating the palates of connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike, Japanese whiskey is renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship and unique flavor profile; often, led by more subtle, citric flavor profiles. If you’re looking to

For some years, the issue of pesticide usage has ignited fervent debate worldwide, with environmentalists, policymakers, and agricultural stakeholders grappling over its impact on ecosystems, human health, and food security. Recent data presents a sobering reality: pesticides aren’t just harming the environment through pollution and biodiversity loss; they’re linked to serious, long-term health issues like

Common Ground is a new documentary film on the regenerative farming movement. The star-studded feature is narrated by a gravel-throated Jason Momoa, and features Laura Dern, Woody Harrelson, Donald Glover, Farmers Leah Penniman and Gabe Brown, Senator Cory Booker and more. Common Ground is a compelling story of this diverse group of farmers and advocates

Everybody has heard of Oktoberfest. That’s the biggest beer festival in the world and the 2023 edition set new attendance records. Lesser known, but perhaps more fun (with better beer and without the tourist crowds), is Munich’s Starkbierfest. “Starkbier” simply means “strong beer”, but in reference to these historically monastic Lenten brews, starkbier is also

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The impacts from the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit to block Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons will ripple throughout the food industry for a long time. The lawsuit, which eight states joined, in addition to similar suits previously filed by attorney generals in Colorado and Washington,

New wave aging is one of the primary consumer priorities this year, says health and wellness retailer, Holland & Barrett’s (H&B) Wellness Trends Report for 2024. “As the average lifespan is increasing and people are living longer, we’re seeing concepts such as ‘reducing biological age’ and ‘age reversal’ appearing,” says Alex Glover, Senior Nutritionist at

Panera Bread is ready to enter 2024. And with it, a new era is starting at Panera this spring. The company just announced its larged menu overhaul ever, with a focus on innovating and enhancing Panera’s core offerings: soups, salads, sandwiches, and mac and cheese. Starting April 4, Panera’s new menu will have over 20

Black History Month gives us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the culture of Black Americans, and what better way to do it than toasting with one of the rising spirits brands developed and created by folks who are proud of their traditions and achievements? Here are seven brands to look for when it’s time

Kroger and Albertsons ACI , two of the nation’s largest supermarket chains agreed to merge in October 2022. Since then there has been much discussion about whether the Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan would block the merger, which would leave the chain with over 5,000 stores. Setting the stage for concern was her

To celebrate 40 years of distilling mastery, Midleton Very Rare has just announced its 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition, retailing at €20,000 ($21,690). This opulent release pays homage to the iconic Irish whiskey, crafted by the combined expertise of three esteemed Midleton Master Distillers: Brian Nation, Kevin O’Gorman, and Barry Crockett – the latter of whom

The FTC has filed a lawsuit to stop the $25 billion Kroger KR -Albertsons ACI merger. The historic lawsuit rigorously documents how the 5,000 store, 710,000 employee mega-deal will eliminate competition, create higher prices for consumers and reduce wages for workers, especially by harming collective bargaining power. Labor unions, growers, and elected officials have echoed

Have you visited the grocery store recently? Are you shocked at the charges when checking out? The cost of food and beverages blows away most consumers I speak with. While inflation has moderated (a bit), prices still feel extremely high. It is not just grocery stores; it’s convenience stores, clubs, specialty stores, and even farmers’

Tenuta Licinia is a small boutique wine producer in Lucignano (Tuscany) that offers tastings and personalized tours of its vineyards and garden. At the winery, a pioneering young winemaker has taken on the heroic task of recovering and re-establishing a historic vineyard. His contemporary approach to winemaking—based partly on geology—focuses on the critical interaction between

Fast-growing, Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain Dutch Bros has got the industry’s giants in its sights. This week they posted continued upward sales and outlet growth and are aiming for $1.2 billion in revenues in 2024. Dutch Bros, mainly a West Coast and southwest preserve, is heading east to Davenport, Florida later this month on its

Carlo Gherardi, the founder of Palazzo di Varignana resort, is set to bring a reimagined version of the classic Colomba to the U.S. for the first time. In Italy, the baking of Colomba Easter Cake (Dolce di Pasqua) is one of the first signs that spring is on the horizon. A perennially popular gift for

For centuries, the appreciation of wine has been seen as an art form, as much a result of the taster’s palate as it is of the diligent work of the vintner. But winemaking isn’t immune to the application of a very different kind of creativity—artificial intelligence. According to the freshly released State of Wine Industry

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Some 39% of the United States is farmland. But, according to the Department of Agriculture’s recently published farmer census, there are fewer farms, and the ones that are surviving are bigger than before. Another statistic that’s worth pointing out: More than 150,000 farms and ranches use

When Sammy Hagar, the red-headed rocker known both for his stint as lead singer of Van Halen and his prolific solo career, decided to open a bar in Mexico in 1990, no one thought it would help launch a transformation in the liquor industry. But it did and these days a plethora of spirits brands

Fred and Gene Clark have devoured a fifth of the $18 billion industry by following the Amazon playbook. Now they’ve cooked up a plan for greater growth. By Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes Staff On a snowy January morning in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a flat-screen monitor in a former Mennonite elementary school displays the vital signs of WebstaurantStore,

Chicago-based investment firm, Bluestein Ventures, has closed its oversubscribed third fund at $45 million, and it aims to continue investing in early-stage businesses across the entire food and beverage supply chain. Anchored by the Bluestein family and the first to receive backing from external family offices and entrepreneurs with expertise in the food space, the