Food & Drink

Topline Though U.S. economic growth hit its fastest growth rate in nearly 40 years on Thursday, roughly half of Americans surveyed in a recent Gallup poll said that rising prices have caused them financial hardship, while a record number also predicted that inflation would only get worse. Key Facts The U.S. economy grew 6.9% in

Topline Climate change will make the planet “drastically” less suitable for growing coffee by 2050, though some areas—including the U.S.—are expected to become more suitable as minimum winter temperatures rise, according to a study published Wednesday by PLOS One. Key Facts Areas highly suitable for coffee growing are expected to shrink by 54% to 60%,

Walmart is getting into the metaverse with a collection of NFTs (or non-fungible tokens) and will be creating its own cryptocurrency according to CNBC. In late December, Walmart filed new trademark applications with the US Patent and Trademark office that indicates that the retailer intends to make and sell virtual electronics, appliances, furniture, musical instruments,

Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT)—controlled by Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi’s Frasers Property—agreed to sell an office tower in the Singapore central business district for S$810.8 million ($603 million) as the company pivots towards warehouse assets amid an e-commerce boom. The 15-story office block, called Cross Street Exchange, on the edge of the Raffles Place business

Alternative protein-focused VC Unovis Asset Management has closed an oversubscribed €146 million second fund, approximately $166 million, with commitments from institutions, impact funds and investors globally, including Invest-NL, Unigestion, Credit Suisse, Fuji Oil, and Griffith Foods. Having recently onboarded the cofounder of General Mills’ venture arm 301 Inc., Pete Speranza, as an operating partner, Unovis

This time of year I love to roast vegetables. If I am not making Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, I am making  deeply caramelized broccoli and cauliflower.  There’s nothing like roasted broccoli and cauliflower where the tips of the florets are crispy and crunchy and full of flavor. They are so addicting when they’re fresh and hot

The past two years have transformed the global dining scene, and the situation in Rome is no different. While some addresses have sadly closed, it is worth celebrating the courageous entrepreneurs who have withstood many challenges to launch new openings during the pandemic. I’ve enlisted Rome’s leading food writers to highlight new eateries that add

In the past 30 years, intrepid winemakers have put Mount Etna on the map. Europe’s most active volcano is now home to 180 wineries whose whose mineral-rich wines tantalize and delight. And just a short drive from the Catania airport, Taormina and the coast, this Sicilian hotspot is the perfect escape for a long weekend.

Breakfast as a meal of convenience began long before Zoom calls and WFH routines started impeding on the first meal of the day. From the Middle Ages to the Industrial Revolution, breakfast needed to be a quick meal for the early risers who tended to crops and livestock or travelled far distances for work. By

Presented by The All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E From buckets of cookies in Minnesota to cheesecake on a stick in Florida here are 13 food markets and fairs that you have to visit in your lifetime for some of the best eats in the world. —————————————————— #FoodMarkets #FoodFairs #FoodInsider Insider is great journalism about what passionate

Indian food dates back to the 19th-century in the UK so it’s no surprise that not only is it one of the nation’s most popular cuisines but the quality is also superb. London’s extensive range of excellent Indian restaurants expands every year, from Michelin-starred eateries to casual dining spots. Tamarind, Trishna, The Cinnamon Club, Benares,

If you are looking for a romantic Valentine’s Day gift, Italian chocolates are among the finest in the world.   “Italians are renowned for using only the best ingredients to create their recipes,” says food historian Francine Segan. The same could be said about their chocolates which rely on the finest regional ingredients. “Italy was one

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,

Pesto is one of the most popular sauces in the world. The original recipe calls for seven ingredients, no more, no less: basil, extra-virgin olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, pecorino cheese, salt, and garlic. We traveled to Genoa, Italy, where pesto was invented, to meet Roberto Panizza, owner of Pesto Rossi and the restaurant

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