Food & Drink

Sugar-free chocolate company Lily’s Sweets is reportedly selling its business with a deal likely to close within months, according to sources familiar with the matter. The sources, who declined to be identified due to privacy, told me the VMG Partners-backed company generated $110 million in sales, which could put its value at more than $400

Alcohol and tobacco sales rose dramatically in the U.S. during the early stages of the pandemic, with possible major consequences for both physical and mental health, according to a new study. The research led by scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) and published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, found that between

Just when you thought you’d seen enough movies about Italy’s charms, here comes the “The Truffle Hunters,” a documentary about a circle of elderly Piedmontese foragers and their pursuit of the highly valued white truffle for which the region is known. It is hard to know what’s the most delicious part of the movie: the

Since the onset of the global pandemic last March, supply chains became unarmored against the unprecedented effects of fluctuating demand. Many companies were forced to make necessary shifts to their operations to accommodate sudden production challenges stemming from Covid-19 disruptions.  Notably, the meatpacking industry saw an enormous burden on producers and consumers, leading to reduced

In a village tucked away in El Llano, Mexico, a normally rambunctious little boy was silent and intensely focused on his grandma as he waited to eat some of the tiny tortillas she made in her adobe “mudbrick” home. The boy, Rolando Herrera, also nicknamed the “little devil” in his family, who could typically be

The pandemic isn’t quite over but after a long journey, vaccines are arriving, the restaurant industry is getting a huge financial shot in the arm, and dining limits are being loosened – or lifted. “What will the new norm look like?” may be the single biggest question for the F&B industry. Who will win, lose,

As a whisky person and a true Cognac lover I’ve always appreciated brandies that reminded me of bourbon, rye, or Scotch. Meaning: You’ve got the best of both worlds in a glass—the rancio and pleasant sweetness of an impeccably crafted Cognac and the strength of a dynamite whisky. And it’s also one of the reasons

Irish whiskey: it’s what’s for dinner. Not just on and around St. Patrick’s Day, but all year long. According to data from the Distilled Spirits Council of the US, “the Emerald Spirit” is among the fastest growing liquor categories on American shelves. And why wouldn’t it be? Encompassing a wide range of production styles, it

With a career spanning nearly 30 years—and over 35 million albums sold—Snoop Dogg is undoubtedly a living legend in the world of music. His emergence as a prominent figure in the beverage industry has been less obvious. But in recent years, the prolific hip-hop star has cropped up as the celebrity face of both beer

Since opening in late 2020, Adrift Burger Bar in Venice Beach has proven itself as one of LA’s hippest new hamburger destinations…In a city known for hip burger destinations. It doesn’t hurt to have Michelin-starred chef David Myers behind the helm. Buzz is also bolstered, no doubt, by a reasonably priced lunch menu—with dishes ranging from $8 to

The Shipping Container; considered the work horse of the supply-chain IPL Inc. Are you getting Christmas cards and even gifts intended to reach you during the holidays, now? Have you found that the unique gift you ordered back in October is still not available to ship, yet?  Do you stop from ordering item(s) on-line because

Jim McEwan led Bruichladdich’s renaissance for fifteen years, conjuring everything from The Botanist … [+] gin to heavily-peated Ocytomore iterations. Ben Shakespeare Whisky Auctioneer and Dramfool are pairing up to release a selection of rare bottlings from Scotch legend Jim McEwan’s personal reserves. 27 different bottlings will go under the hammer over nine releases, including

Frances Gonzales, the founder of Vegan Wines. Courtesy Frances Gonzales      Frances Gonzales, a vegan and wine expert, first became interested in the concept of vegan wines while on a winery tour in France. She heard her guide say the words “egg whites,” which immediately caught her attention. For the first time, she learned that animal products

Three grower champagnes from the Aube region available from new online champagne retailer Bubbleshop Bubbleshop The launch of Bubbleshop, a new online venture specialising in the finest French fizz, is welcome news for champagne lovers looking for unusual bottles. And with the UK as the largest importer (followed by the USA) in an annual champagne

A Woman Raises Her Arms Facing the Sunset. getty Each step was completely nerve-wracking for Gina as she walked to have a serious talk with her grandfather. She wanted to be part of the family wine business as a winemaker instead of the sales path that she was initially placed on. The journey seemed endless

RightRice has launched its latest risotto line across U.S. Whole Foods stores. RightRice Vegetable-based rice alternative company RightRice has officially rolled out its latest risotto line exclusively across the U.S. Whole Foods WFM stores, marking its third nationwide launch with the retailer in two years since its inception. As the brainchild of serial entrepreneur Keith

Skip the Shamrock Shake and green beer this St. Patrick’s Day—and go for a solid Irish whiskey … [+] instead, the way God intended. Photo Illustration: Kristin Tablang Every single time St. Patrick’s Day comes around, I find myself trying to figure out what my whiskey game plan is going to be. There’s no question

Glass Act: Steven Spurrier (right) at his Parisian wine academy in 1975, put California wines on the … [+] map in the famed “Judgement of Paris” tasting. (Photo by WATFORD/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images)  It would be difficult to come up with any name in the international wine market as well known as Steven Spurrier, who

Lesley Gracie, master distiller and creator of Hendrick’s Gin, stands in the tropical greenhouse of … [+] the Hendrick’s Gin Palace, where she derived botanicals to develop Lunar. William Grant & Sons Lesley Gracie was sitting in her garden one night, in the summer, at dusk just as the light started fading, and she noticed

Mezcal has been a companion to many during the pandemic. In the US, it’s gotten us through long winter nights and solo summer days. Berta Vasquez, a 65 year old master mezcalera in Oaxaca, has continued to make mezcal through the pandemic, as she has during many times of challenge over the last four decades