KChan (left) and KLee (right) launched high-protein, low-carb ramen company immi out of their shared … [+] backgrounds in the food industry. immi It’s 2021, and ramen lovers just got a healthy option to slurp with the launch of immi. The website of the world’s first low-carb, high-protein instant ramen company has officially gone live
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Professional food developers rely heavily on R&D and innovation centers outfitted with lab benches, pilot plant equipment, consumer research facilities (i.e. for focus groups), and a wealth of other physical resources. But that’s not all. Multidisciplinary teams also frequently huddle over a lab bench to review product iterations and brainstorm ideas. All of this changed with
Kora, a bakery in Queens, is known for doughnuts filled with traditional Filipino flavors. Kimberly Camara runs Kora out of her small apartment where she, her boyfriend, her mom, and some extended family work tirelessly each week to pump out over 500 donuts to eager customers. While the doughnut flavors change week to week, the
Do you remember what was so top of mind for wine lovers at this time last year? Tariffs. As in, the tariffs that had been proposed later in 2019 by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that threatened to levy up to 100 percent on European wines. We “got away” with 25 percent tariffs, most
Old Bushmills. Distillery. Bushmills. County Antrim. Northern Ireland. (Photo by: Carlo … [+] Morucchio/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Did someone say, “free whiskey?” Indeed. In fact, its not just anyone making the offer, but Bushmills—one of the planet’s primary producers of the brown spirit. The legendary Irish brand
SAYULA, MEXICO – MARCH 11: A ‘jimador’ cuts the blue agave later used to distil and produce Tequila … [+] on March 11, 2020 in Sayula, Mexico. Tequila companies are still producin amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Alfredo Martinez/Getty Images) Getty Images “When times are good, people drink. When times are bad, they drink
The Lucy Rose has a red skin and is part Honeycrisp and part Airlie Red. Baldor Specialty Foods Take a walk down the produce aisle at your local supermarket, and you’ll likely see an abundance of apples. The U.S. is the third biggest apple producer in the world with an output of around 4.8 million
WINDSOR, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Customers line up outside of Russian River Brewing Company to be … [+] the first people to try the new Pliny the Younger on February 01, 2019 in Windsor, California. Hundreds of people lined up hours before the opening of Russian River Brewing Co. to taste their annual release of
2020 is officially in the rearview mirror and that means Dry January is now underway. For the uninitiated, Dry January is a one-month sobriety challenge that began as a public health campaign in the United Kingdom about eight years ago. The popularity of the movement has exploded in the years since it began. Alcohol Change
Steamboat, CO, 2020 — Mountain Tap Brewing has repurposed old gondolas for socially distanced … [+] seating during COVID. Mountain Tap Brewing You don’t need me to tell you that this year has devastated a staggering number of people and businesses. On top of putting the lives of tens of millions of food-and-drink professionals at
Take five: Books that explore food and food culture Courtesy of publishers; collage: LBortolot So, after all the dystopian novels and pandemic literature, what did y’all read this year? My list reflected what most concerned me (and probably most people) in 2020: health, food and travel. While I wasn’t aiming for a theme, these books
BETA This is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by clicking here Edit Story I am the editor of ForbesLife. Need a drink? The world certainly did in 2020. With all the anxiety caused by the pandemic, politics and a perilous economy, millions of us sought comfort from the bottom of a glass. And since bars
Getty Getty I don’t believe in Dry January. But I do believe in practicing moderation in excess, so I’ve developed a foolproof philosophy for drinking in the New Year. To borrow from Michelle Obama: When they go dry, I go low. What that means in practical terms is that I dial back the proof
Cheese from all around the world comes in different forms, textures, and colors, from white to blue. It’s eaten in many different ways, and some cheeses have legends or myths behind their invention Let’s take a look at what cheese looks like around the world. MORE AROUND THE WORLD CONTENT: What Cookies Look Like Around
The coronavirus has made Americans appreciate just how essential the food industry is while simultaneously exposing its weakest parts. As America’s largest employer, the food industry saw millions of workers suddenly land on the frontlines of the pandemic at supermarkets, slaughterhouses, food plants, farms and restaurants. Although there were fresh beef shortages at Wendy’s and
Philip Udeh, Founder of Füd Vitamin Energy Courtesy of Füd Vitamin Energy Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease affecting red blood cells, which can cause symptoms such as chronic fatigue, organ failure, and episodes of extreme pain called crises. It is one of the most common hereditary diseases globally, most prevalent amongst people of
The Lemon Ice King of Corona has been a Queens institution for their legendary Italian ice for 75 years. They’ve received an award of distinction from Zagat and have been dubbed by residents of New York City as the place to get Italian ice. The shop was founded by the Benfaremo family with Peter Benfaremo,
In a year of hoarding and baking binges, the groceries Americans clamored to buy tell the story of 2020. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Curious about the best way to break up the monotony of quarantine? American consumers have an answer: cook outside your comfort zone. Using
Label of Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Photo courtesy Champagne Taittinger Thoughts on a few notable new releases of Champagne: Piper-Heidsieck Rare 2002 – Rare is the prestige cuvée of Piper-Heidsieck, the famed Champagne house of Reims that dates back to 1785. Rare is produced seldom, as there have been only 11 vintages
After closing for a few months like many other restaurants, famed Copenhagen restaurant Noma recently reopened as a burger and wine bar. Typically, Noma is an exclusive and expensive dining experience, as it’s widely considered one of the best restaurants in the world. But with this new pop-up bar, customers haven’t had to wait months