U.K. sparkling wine producer Chapel Down is set to expand its retail footprint, initially through the travel channel, as it drives forward a plan to double the size of the business in the five years from 2021 to 2026 and entice new investors on the AIM market. England’s largest winemaker, founded in 2002, began trading
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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The fake meat market has tanked, dozens of startup brands have failed, and supermarket buyers are cutting back on fake meat’s shelf space. Now there’s a new casualty in the once-hot sector: Longtime Nuggs CEO Ben Pasternak—who left school as a teenager to become an entrepreneur
One of the largest collections of premium and vintage American whiskies ever assembled is now on the auction block. Sotheby’s has just gone live with its “Whisky & Whiskey | Festive Spirits and American Classics”: more than 700 lots worth of spirit, including rare bottlings from the early 20th Century through the modern era. The
Hai Hospitality, the award-winning, Austin-based restaurant group behind Uchi, Uchiko, Uchibā and LORO Asian Smokehouse & Bar, is opening Uchi LA today, their first West Coast concept. The restaurant, in the heart of West Hollywood, marks a significant expansion milestone for the brand as it closes a successful 20 anniversary year. Translated from the Japanese
‘Tis the season for excess. Dinners are long and full of holiday indulgences: mashed potatoes with extra butter, gratuitous amounts of desserts and often ever-filling wine glasses. If you need a break from all of the above, the non-alcoholic market is full of creative new entrants. This is largely driven by demand. In 2022, sales
How does a $230 billion dollar corporation with thousands of products bundled under dozens of brands connect to billions of customers on a personal basis? Currently, with hundreds of mobile apps. But Athina Kanioura, chief strategy and transformation officer at PepsiCo, has a digital transformation plan to build a customized version of direct to consumer
For those who’ve mastered the art of home cooking and have the gadgets to prove it, finding the perfect gift can be a festive challenge. Fear not, because we’ve scoured high and low to curate a collection that’s perfect for luxury gifting—whether it’s for your foodie friend, the family chef, or maybe even a treat-yourself
Massimo Bottura, the visionary chef and owner of triple-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana, is one of a few culinary masters to revolutionize Italian cuisine. With an avant-garde approach to the country’s most traditional dishes, Bottura’s conceptual creations have not only ranked his restaurant among the World’s Best, but helped him become a global advocate for the industry
LVMH luxury travel company Belmond is expanding its presence on the rails from Scotland to Singapore and South America with more lavish accommodations, top chefs and new itineraries ahead of rival Accor’s launch of a competing product in 2024. The moves are designed to take advantage of well-heeled travelers’ desires for unique experiences, according to
As the festive season takes over just about every corner of the city, London’s food and drink scene can become difficult to navigate, presenting a somewhat delightful dilemma for discerning palates. As always, Londoners are spoiled for choice. Whether you’re a local looking for a new hotspot or a visitor eager to explore the city’s
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Since marijuana’s cannabis cousin was federally legalized in 2018, hemp has outpaced the legal weed market in America. Now canned cocktails and other THC-infused beverages are going mainstream—especially in states where pot is still illegal. In 1939, six years after Prohibition was repealed, Manuel Eskind received
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s that time of year again: We’ve just honored the next batch of 30 Under 30 Food & Drink listmakers. What a bunch. There are dairy farmers and creators alongside restaurateurs and founders of brands of a wide array of products that just might be on
Recently the Cicerone Certification Program announced that six people had achieved the rank of Master Cicerone. There are now a total of 28 Master Cicerones worldwide. A Master Cicerone is similar to a Master Sommelier in the wine world but the focus is less on service/hospitality and more on general beer knowledge. The exam is
The Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action was formally announced and endorsed on December 1st at the “Transforming Food Systems in the Face of Climate Change” event at the World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) Leaders Event at the UN Climate Change Conference (UNCCC) COP 28 in Dubai. The latest assessments
ROAR Organic has just completed a $6 million raise, according to a new SEC filing, bringing the rapidly growing hydration brand’s total funding to about $26 million. The company, previously backed by AF Ventures, Factory LLC, Melitas Ventures, and Odell Beckham (PitchBook), also closed another $6 million in February to support its retail expansion after
Occasionally, I lose my voice. It makes sense: I do a lot of talking. Much of my job is talking, whether moderating conversations at live events or chatting with inspiring people on the Food Tank podcast. The whole spark behind our work here at Food Tank is bringing people together—for dialogue. At the same time,
If there was one bottle that stood out to me this month, it was this French-inspired white blend from Mexico’s Valle de la Independencia, a region just outside San Miguel de Allende. A few things conspired to surprise me: I was looking for a “Tuesday night wine”—something not too splashy but that would elevate a
When Starbucks opened its first location in New York City on Broadway and 87th Street in 1994, it charged $1.25 for a small cup of coffee, and those were considered premium prices. Most other coffee bars and bodegas charged 75 cents or a buck. Those were the days. 787 Coffee (787 is the area code
Ripple Foods, has raised another $49 million in its latest funding round, an SEC filing shows, about two years after the Californian dairy-free protein company closed its oversubscribed $57.28 million series E led by S2G Ventures, Ajax Strategies, and Bloom8. Adam Lowry and Dr. Neil Renninger founded Ripple Foods in 2014 to use yellow peas
They drink differently in London than we do here in New York. For one thing, pubs open—and close—a lot earlier. For another, expect to buy a round for your friends at a pub, and count on them to buy you a drink in return. (All of which may explain why they drive on the wrong
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