Food & Drink

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

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,

I am, by all accounts, a daddy’s girl. My father was a single dad for the longest time until he married my stepmother. And for many years, it was just me and him—plus my beloved grandmother and my superstar nannies. But he did all the heavy lifting when it came to my upbringing, teaching me

The coronavirus pandemic has affected consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in multiple ways. Both the CPG and grocery industries have been moving toward more online sales, and the pandemic has accelerated progress. More consumers are shopping for their groceries online, which makes digital advertising an important tool for brands trying to reach customers. A New

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

Outdoor cooking season is in full swing.  And, if you are in the market for a new grill, there are many good options.   If you’ve never grilled before and don’t know what kind of outdoor cook you want to be, answering a few questions should help you figure it out.  This used to be a much easier,

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 salmon industry is an important part of the Golden State’s economy. With a yearly economic impact to the tune of $900 million according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, a collapse of the species would not only mean further danger to the already-fragile environment, but a hit to the state’s bottom line

Everyone has their own pandemic-era memory of when they first felt society was coming back to life.  For Karl Lieberman, the executive creative director at Wieden+Kennedy, it was Brooklyn’s last big snow storm of the winter. He and his wife were walking to get take-out from a local restaurant when they spotted two guys in

With National Rosé Wine Day scheduled for this weekend, it is a useful time to examine the causes of the phenomenal growth in popularity of rosé in America. According to a recent report by bw166, a global market research firm for alcohol beverage, U.S. rosé sales volume increased by an astounding 1433% from 2010 to

The USDA had a tough learning experience from the Covid-19 pandemic. The food supply chain, already a house of cards, was exposed in all of its fragile glory at the expense of millions of Americans. Never again, they say. In response to the problems which disrupted the supply chains — from increased prices for consumers

The Covid-19 pandemic shattered any illusions of a fair and resilient food system. While highly processed comfort and convenience foods trended at retail in the face of restaurant closures, supply chain disruptions and out of stocks, widespread food chain worker illnesses and deaths, and over 80 million Americans experiencing food insecurity became emblematic of the spiraling Covid-19 food system catastrophe. As

The Plant Based Foods Association reports that sales of this emerging category have now surpassed $7 billion in sales and reached double digit gains of 27% in 2020. Plant-based foods, according to the Association have also grown nine times faster than total food sales. One could argue that there are a multitude of reasons for

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,

Grammy Award nominated hip hop duo, Earthgang is on a mission to create change. “As millennials, we’re told about the many problems that we were born into,” says WowGr8, as Olu nods in agreement. “Naturally as you get older you’re gonna see how much you can repair.” From investing in a community initiatives, to collaborating

Tony’s Chocolonely has been ratcheting up sales of its large slabs of guilt-free chocolate across the U.S. for a few years—and, despite a pandemic-induced travel downtown, has been getting some extra momentum by opening in airports as well. Now the Dutch brand is testing a standalone store at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport—which in 2020 became the

Salt water taffy was developed in the late 1800s by Joseph Rowling in Atlantic City. Truth is this taffy has no salt water in it, and instead got its name from its proximity to beach waters, which obviously contain salt. Stores can run about 2,000 pounds of taffy a day. The process starts with corn