Food & Drink

Former public school teacher Merrilee Kick now ranks among America’s richest self-made women after selling her popular ready-to-drink cocktail business in May. By Chloe Sorvino, Forbes Staff Brightly colored, plastic spheres filled with pre-mixed drinks with names like “Cran Blaster” and “Forbidden Apple” are packed onto thousands of shelves across America, from supermarkets to gas

In an industry historically dominated by men, two visionary women are breaking barriers and redefining what it means to enjoy and produce whiskey. Sheila Jackson and Natasha McCrea are the cofounders of Jackson McCrea—a new premium rye whiskey that is specifically created by women for women. They are not only the first Black women to

If you are into food, you probably have heard of the word “Umami”. It is the fifth taste after salty, sweet, bitter and sour. Umami is ubiquitous and you can taste it in various savory foods, such as cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms and dry-aged steak, not to mention many Japanese ingredients like dashi, miso and soy

Topline Nestlé is tapping into the lucrative weight loss drug market by catering to customers’ “shifting” nutritional needs, CEO Mark Schneider told CNBC on Thursday, an optimistic pivot from one of the industry’s biggest players in the face of dire early predictions suggesting wildly popular drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy would take a bite

Pisa attracts more than five million tourists yearly to see its world-famous Leaning Tower. But few realize this proverbial “half-day city” is the gateway to Terre di Pisa, one of Italy’s newest and most exciting DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) wine appellations. This up-and-coming wine region offers an unforgettable experience for wine lovers who want

Let’s be frank. When it comes to Memorial Day and Summer picnics and barbecues, the food item that you typically think of first isn’t kale. Instead, it’s hot dogs. If you are going to an outdoor event in America in the coming months, chances are you will see these edible cylinders of meat on the

June marks Pride season in New York City and around the world. And though the famous march isn’t until the last Sunday of June, the city celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride throughout the month, with plenty of events, pop-ups, parties and of course, special menus infused with rainbows and queer culture. If you want to celebrate Pride

Fawn Weaver founded Uncle Nearest to honor the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel the secret to making great whiskey. Seven years later, she owns the most successful Black-owned liquor empire, worth $1.1 billion, with ambitious—and unusual—plans for the future. By Chloe Sorvino, Forbes Staff IN southern Tennessee, where whiskey falls somewhere between

Is there a better spirit to sip than rum? Many would argue not. Born in the tropics, rum exudes a laid-back energy that can instantly transport a drinker to the sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, and sunny skies of its birthplace. That ability to tap into this visceral joy has helped propel rum sales to

Outlaw Mile Hi Light Beer, produced by the oldest brewery in Colorado Tivoli Brewing, has teamed up with country music singer HARDY to accelerate the national expansion for its craft beverage business. Founded by Yale graduate and former Vice President of Anheuser-Busch InBev, Ari Opsahl, after recruited by Tivoli Brewing to be its CEO in

Last week, The Glen Grant made headlines when it announced that its legendary master distiller Dennis Malcolm would be retiring after 63 years in the whisky business. He certainly will be given his flowers as he bows out—along with several casks of scotch, hopefully. And today, Scotland’s longest-serving malt maker can count another going away

The Canadian Brewing Awards are Canada’s longest standing beer awards, having determined Canada’s best commercial beers since 2000. For 2024, over 1,800 beers were entered from every province of Canada across 61 categories. The craft beer scene in Canada mirrors that of the United States, though it is arguably more competitive, with more breweries per

Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and with parties and barbecues going on all weekend, the celebrations call for refreshing cocktails to share with friends and family. Here are some easy recipes that can be batched for a crowd or scaled down for an intimate party of two. Always Daydreaming Colorado’s Old

Let’s start with a trivia question. How many Indian restaurants in the United States have a Michelin star? Is it five? 10? Actually, there’s just one: Semma, a south Indian restaurant in New York’s West Village known for its tender lamb—and for turning away (most) celebrities who show up without reservations. Semma is part of

According to Nielsen IQ sales data for the four weeks ending April 20, 2024, import beer sales overtook domestic premium beer sales for the first time ever. Import beer sales outpaced domestic premium beer sales based on dollars, though more volume of domestic premium beer was sold; import beer is typically sold at a higher

Memorial Day is a great time to fire up the BBQ, spend time with family and usher in the start of summer. If you are looking to fill your cooler with offerings the whole crew will enjoy, craft lagers are making a big splash, with many breweries large and small brewing beers similar to those

As childhood sweethearts, Amy Moring and Jeff Webster would have found it hard to believe a simple jar of mayonnaise could take them from “council house” kids to the founders of a £6.5 million ($8.3 million) business. And yet, it’s done exactly that. Back in 2017, the pair found themselves frustrated by the highly-processed condiments

Baker’s asthma, a form of occupational asthma, is a significant yet under-recognized health risk in the food production industry. This condition, primarily caused by exposure to flour dust, enzymes, and other allergens in baking environments, can severely impact respiratory health, leading to chronic breathing difficulties and reduced quality of life. Workers in bakeries, pastry production

Vacations are great, but travel is terrible. Long lines. Heavy bags. Stress. On the other hand, once you’re through security, you enter “vacation mode” and it is officially time for a beer. Depending on your ultimate destination, you can’t always choose what airport you use, but if you have a choice, here are the four

As a young boy, John de la Parra’s idea of playtime entailed exploring the plants and crops of his family’s small farm in Boaz, Alabama. His greatest influence was his grandmother, who introduced him to the medicinal and therapeutic properties of plants. Over time, this passion blossomed into a love for science, and he began