Food & Drink

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’

This week, kitchen brand Whirlpool WHR announced they are joining forces with cooktop downdraft specialist BORA to introduce an induction downdraft cooktop line into the North American market. The news, announced on the eve of kitchen industry’s annual trade show in the Las Vegas, marks the first time a major appliance brand has targeted an

Fast-growing, Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain Dutch Bros has got the industry’s giants in its sights. This week they posted continued upward sales and outlet growth and are aiming for $1.2 billion in revenues in 2024. Dutch Bros, mainly a West Coast and southwest preserve, is heading east to Davenport, Florida later this month on its

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Some 39% of the United States is farmland. But, according to the Department of Agriculture’s recently published farmer census, there are fewer farms, and the ones that are surviving are bigger than before. Another statistic that’s worth pointing out: More than 150,000 farms and ranches use

Carlo Gherardi, the founder of Palazzo di Varignana resort, is set to bring a reimagined version of the classic Colomba to the U.S. for the first time. In Italy, the baking of Colomba Easter Cake (Dolce di Pasqua) is one of the first signs that spring is on the horizon. A perennially popular gift for

For centuries, the appreciation of wine has been seen as an art form, as much a result of the taster’s palate as it is of the diligent work of the vintner. But winemaking isn’t immune to the application of a very different kind of creativity—artificial intelligence. According to the freshly released State of Wine Industry

The food industry is grappling with the growing prevalence of child labor. Many Republican-led states continue to weaken child labor protections. Meanwhile, major food brands face new pressures from shareholders and advocates to build more fair and dignified supply chains. At a recent Tyson Foods TSN shareholder meeting, workers and faith-based investors demanded the corporation

Supermarkets and food companies have registered dietitians in strategic leadership roles and adding registered nurses, nurse practitioners, medical doctors, and health coaches to drive their health and well-being initiatives and to fuel their commitment to “Food as Medicine”. FMI – The Food Industry Association released the findings from its latest survey report, “Food Industry Contributions

Fred and Gene Clark have devoured a fifth of the $18 billion industry by following the Amazon playbook. Now they’ve cooked up a plan for greater growth. By Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes Staff On a snowy January morning in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a flat-screen monitor in a former Mennonite elementary school displays the vital signs of WebstaurantStore,

Chicago-based investment firm, Bluestein Ventures, has closed its oversubscribed third fund at $45 million, and it aims to continue investing in early-stage businesses across the entire food and beverage supply chain. Anchored by the Bluestein family and the first to receive backing from external family offices and entrepreneurs with expertise in the food space, the

Nutrabolt’s C4 Energy drink brand is launching a new campaign featuring Kevin Hart which is designed to communicate the product’s ability to give a boost through a long day. The campaign (titled “Energy That Hits”) focuses on how Hart has to wear many hats as a comedian, father, actor, entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast throughout the

Picture miles of sprawling vineyards surrounded by mountains, dotted with boutique wineries, tasting rooms, world-class restaurants and quaint places to stay just minutes from the Pacific Ocean. No, this is not Napa, it’s Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California, Mexico, only 90 miles south of the San Diego-Tijuana border. Often hailed as the Napa Valley

When Sammy Hagar, the red-headed rocker known both for his stint as lead singer of Van Halen and his prolific solo career, decided to open a bar in Mexico in 1990, no one thought it would help launch a transformation in the liquor industry. But it did and these days a plethora of spirits brands

In my estimation, few London neighborhoods compare to Bermondsey for food and drink lovers. In fact, there’s some of south-east London’s best restaurants, bars and coffee shops on Bermondsey Street alone. Just a smidge southeast of London Bridge and Borough Market – yet, somehow, attracting 95% less tourists – Bermondsey Street has long been a

Supermarkets and food companies have registered dietitians in strategic leadership roles and adding registered nurses, nurse practitioners, medical doctors, and health coaches to drive their health and well-being initiatives and to fuel their commitment to “Food as Medicine”. FMI – The Food Industry Association released the findings from its latest survey report, “Food Industry Contributions

Despite its awkwardly worded title, the World Whiskies Awards exist as one of the most coveted competitions in the world of aged spirits. Judges consist of esteemed industry vets, with a heavy concentration of palates plucked from in and around the United Kingdom. Each year, around this time, the organization begins to roll out an

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) stand as the leading cause of mortality worldwide, claiming nearly 18 million lives each year. Studies indicate that adopting a heart-healthy diet, alongside other lifestyle modifications, can mitigate the likelihood of developing CVDs. A heart-healthy diet predominantly features fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while limiting intake of saturated fat, trans fats, cholesterol,

A renovated hotel restaurant harkens back to a beloved era in Paris, and a century later, it’s both a local gem and a social media star. It all ties back to a love of Parisian history. As does so much in Paris. “The history of Paris has many facets: revolutionary and romantic,” say Anouk and

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Chef Ayesha Curry is in empire-building mode. There’s her wine company Domaine Curry, her lifestyle brand Sweet July—which includes a magazine, a book imprint, and lines of coffee, candles, superfood-formulated skincare and other products—and a cookware line sold at Target and Walmart. She’s seen nearly every