Food & Drink

Almost one year ago to the day, Diageo – arguably the spirits’ industry’s foremost global leader – acquired Don Papa Rum for €260 million ($284 million), with the potential bonus of a further €178 million ($194 million) added over the following five years. It was an interesting move for Diageo – a company already profiting

You never know where life is going to take you — how I met Andrés Felipe Botero on a serendipitous trip to Caldas in August 2022 annotates that romantic adage. The sturdy, forthright man in his 30s inherits three multigenerational farms across Chinchiná in the Colombian department. The finca where the Botero’s lives, conveniently dubbed

Plant-based food is everywhere. And some of America’s most well-known supermarket staples are now offering vegan options. In June 2023, Kraft riffed on their beloved Kraft singles with a new line of NotCheese slices, chickpea and coconut oil, pre-sliced plant-based cheeses designed to replicate its dairy counterpart. Now, another American household item is getting vegan

Soda has shaped culture and nostalgic moments throughout the last century but U.S. consumers are demanding more natural, low sugar and functional ingredients in their carbonated beverages. Allison Ellsworth set out to build just that with Poppi. What started as a farmer’s market hit has become the number one selling soft drink on Amazon. Poppi’s

With springtime on the horizon (fifteen days and counting, technically!), March is looking like a great month for London’s food lovers. Too great, some might say; restaurants are unveilingnew seasonal menus, we’ve got St Patrick’s Day coming around the corner, and there are more than a few new pop-ups to turn our attention to. Whether

Wendy’s new president and CEO, Kirk Tanner, started his first month by firing up the public during the quarterly earnings call about a plan to use dynamic pricing to help increase the company’s margin opportunities. Many pundits have criticized the move since food is a non-discretionary category of spending and changing prices based on demand

Processed foods are once again a hot topic. Between catastrophic externalized costs, new diet drugs, rampant price gouging and a growing wave of regulations, processed foods are attracting all the wrong attention. But processing may also be key to reinvigorating the best and brightest trends in the food industry. People have processed food since the

If there was a war raging in your country, it’s hard to imagine that you would be thinking of making wine. But that’s what 160 winemakers in Ukraine do. They still make wine. February 24 marked two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. The war zone extends along all of the eastern border and the south

Japanese whiskey is emerging as one of the spirits industry’s most sought-after subcategories, and it only takes a tasting to see why. Captivating the palates of connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike, Japanese whiskey is renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship and unique flavor profile; often, led by more subtle, citric flavor profiles. If you’re looking to

For some years, the issue of pesticide usage has ignited fervent debate worldwide, with environmentalists, policymakers, and agricultural stakeholders grappling over its impact on ecosystems, human health, and food security. Recent data presents a sobering reality: pesticides aren’t just harming the environment through pollution and biodiversity loss; they’re linked to serious, long-term health issues like

Common Ground is a new documentary film on the regenerative farming movement. The star-studded feature is narrated by a gravel-throated Jason Momoa, and features Laura Dern, Woody Harrelson, Donald Glover, Farmers Leah Penniman and Gabe Brown, Senator Cory Booker and more. Common Ground is a compelling story of this diverse group of farmers and advocates

Everybody has heard of Oktoberfest. That’s the biggest beer festival in the world and the 2023 edition set new attendance records. Lesser known, but perhaps more fun (with better beer and without the tourist crowds), is Munich’s Starkbierfest. “Starkbier” simply means “strong beer”, but in reference to these historically monastic Lenten brews, starkbier is also

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The impacts from the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit to block Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons will ripple throughout the food industry for a long time. The lawsuit, which eight states joined, in addition to similar suits previously filed by attorney generals in Colorado and Washington,

New wave aging is one of the primary consumer priorities this year, says health and wellness retailer, Holland & Barrett’s (H&B) Wellness Trends Report for 2024. “As the average lifespan is increasing and people are living longer, we’re seeing concepts such as ‘reducing biological age’ and ‘age reversal’ appearing,” says Alex Glover, Senior Nutritionist at

Panera Bread is ready to enter 2024. And with it, a new era is starting at Panera this spring. The company just announced its larged menu overhaul ever, with a focus on innovating and enhancing Panera’s core offerings: soups, salads, sandwiches, and mac and cheese. Starting April 4, Panera’s new menu will have over 20

Black History Month gives us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the culture of Black Americans, and what better way to do it than toasting with one of the rising spirits brands developed and created by folks who are proud of their traditions and achievements? Here are seven brands to look for when it’s time

Kroger and Albertsons ACI , two of the nation’s largest supermarket chains agreed to merge in October 2022. Since then there has been much discussion about whether the Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan would block the merger, which would leave the chain with over 5,000 stores. Setting the stage for concern was her

To celebrate 40 years of distilling mastery, Midleton Very Rare has just announced its 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition, retailing at €20,000 ($21,690). This opulent release pays homage to the iconic Irish whiskey, crafted by the combined expertise of three esteemed Midleton Master Distillers: Brian Nation, Kevin O’Gorman, and Barry Crockett – the latter of whom

The FTC has filed a lawsuit to stop the $25 billion Kroger KR -Albertsons ACI merger. The historic lawsuit rigorously documents how the 5,000 store, 710,000 employee mega-deal will eliminate competition, create higher prices for consumers and reduce wages for workers, especially by harming collective bargaining power. Labor unions, growers, and elected officials have echoed

Have you visited the grocery store recently? Are you shocked at the charges when checking out? The cost of food and beverages blows away most consumers I speak with. While inflation has moderated (a bit), prices still feel extremely high. It is not just grocery stores; it’s convenience stores, clubs, specialty stores, and even farmers’