Food & Drink

Tucked away in the northern limits of wine grape growing ability, in the acclaimed region of Champagne, France, an adolescent young man is crushed seeing how much of his family’s grapes were decimated by hail as it was the second hail storm within two months. It was a tough growing season – frost during the

Anheuser-Busch is among the biggest names in beer, worldwide. Its parent company (ABI) raked in nearly $47 billion dollars in sales last year alone. Now it’s getting into the hard liquor game by way of the rapidly expanding ready-to-drink segment. In fact, RTDs are the fastest growing alcohol category in the US. And yet they

Centenarian, Cephas Jack, leans in to speak with United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) Communications Officer, Carla Alleyne, his face hidden away by an oversized white mask and cap. In the vicinity of the whitewashed walls that surround him, are remnants of the devastating eruption of the La Soufrière volcano in Saint Vincent and

It’s been more than 10 years since President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The Act gave the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) increased authority to regulate the way foods are grown and processed in the US and in countries that export foods to the US. The objective of FSMA was to make

One of the world’s largest chocolate and cocoa product manufacturers and suppliers, Barry Callebaut, has officially expanded into the functional beverages market with its launch of Elix, a nutraceutical drink made with whole cacao fruit that aims to promote circulatory health by helping people maintain the elasticity of their blood vessels. The product, which was

In the crowded water bottle market, HydroJug stands out by giving consumers exactly what they are looking for. Instead of fancy colors or an abundance of features, HydroJug created a simple, 73 ounce water jug made for people who just need a lot of water. I sat down with co-founders and brothers, Jake and Hayden Wadsworth to

Goose Island Beer Co, makers of the famed Bourbon County Stout, is taking its love for bourbon a step further by launching its very own line of ready-to-drink craft cocktails. “We like to say that our team is just as much bourbon drinkers as we are beer drinkers,” says Todd Ahsmann, President, Goose Island Beer

One of the world’s largest chocolate and cocoa product manufacturers and suppliers, Barry Callebaut, has officially expanded into the functional beverages market with its launch of “Elix,” a nutraceutical drink made with whole cacao fruit that aims to promote circulatory health by helping people maintain the elasticity of their blood vessels. The product, which was

We’ll see how salty restaurants and food manufacturers get after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released their new “Guidance for Industry: Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals” today. This guidance calls for food manufacturers, chain restaurants, and food service operators to voluntarily reduce the amount of sodium in the food that they provide. In many

There’s a new celebrity chef in town! Manhattan fine dining restaurant, INTERSECT BY LEXUS NYC will debut its seventh Restaurant-in-Residence, New Orleans’ Compère Lapin, on October 20. James Beard Award-winning Owner and Chef Nina Compton will offer her signature blend of Gulf coast ingredients and Caribbean-inspired flavors for an unparalleled dining experience.  Located in The Old No. 77 Hotel in New Orleans’

Covid-19 may have scared off Halloween in 2020, but trick-or-treaters will be out in full force again this year—even though there may be a candy shortage. Of course, not every state has the same taste in sweets. Based on sales data collected by Candystore.com, a bulk candy retailer that has been satisfying America’s sweet tooth

Ice is in. Frozen food sales have been soaring as consumers stock up, wait anxiously for their new smart refrigerators and fill freezers with prepared meals. But something else is driving growth in the frozen food sector as well. Companies are debuting a dizzying array of frozen foods, taking an industry once famous for TV

Kevin Bradshaw is Vice President of BCTGM Local 252G in Memphis, Tennessee. Dan Osborn is President of BCTGM Local 50G in Omaha, Nebraska. Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Errol Schweizer: What is your role at Kellogg’s? Kevin Bradshaw: As an employee, I work in the warehouse, making the product and

When one of New York City’s most beloved restaurants shuttered its doors during the throes of the pandemic in March 2020, the closure appeared to be permanent. But the iconic Gotham (formerly Gotham Bar and Grill) is poised for a comeback later this year. Managing partner Bret Csencsitz announced plans for the eatery’s return and

Chinese regulators fined food delivery giant Meituan 3.44 billion yuan ($534 million) for violating the country’s anti-monopoly regulations, the latest fine in Beijing’s campaign to clampdown on the country’s internet companies. The State Administration for Market Regulation levied the fine, which equates to 3% of the company’s domestic revenue for 2020 because it had been

Wendy’s is teaming up with Kellogg’s to bring its signature Frosty to the cereal aisle. The companies announced this limited-edition Kellogg’s Wendy’s Frosty Chocolatey Cereal will hit grocery shelves in December. The product includes chocolate-flavored marshmallow pieces and cocoa-coated round cereal bites and will be sold at the suggested retail price of $3.99 for an

Something’s fishy about a new Salmonella outbreak that has already left at least 102 people ill and 19 hospitalized. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) can already see the culprit. It’s seafood and not just any seafood. It’s specifically seafood that’s been distributed by Northeast Seafood Products, headquartered of Denver, Colorado, through October

Leaving Food Network could be the best financial decision chef Bobby Flay has ever made. The celebrity chef has been an anchor on the channel since its debut 27 years ago but is reportedly considering a jump over stalled salary negotiations that could see him leaving for another network or streaming platform at the end

Once considered part of greater Kona in terms of Big Island geography, the Kohala Coast just north is carving out its own distinct vacation ethos, a charge led by Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection. The property recently underwent a $200 million renovation that focused on brightening and energizing guest rooms, modernizing the spa, and adding

Two adjacent hotels along the Kohala Coast — Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Westin Hāpuna Beach Resort — have completely different vibes and offer travelers the full gamut of vacation experiences, from after-dark stargazing to ukulele lessons to alone-time with a giant stone Buddha. But perhaps the most compelling choice is to rent a home