Food & Drink

The current consumer outcries regarding the price of eggs, on average Garde A large for $4.15 a dozen is warranted. Last year, this time the same eggs cost $2.52 a dozen, that is a 36.8% increase. To understand the economics of eggs, you must acknowledge that the chicken comes first. Headlines are solely focused on

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin What a week to be reporting from Washington, D.C.—between the inspector general of the Agriculture Department getting fired, the confirmation hearings of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and tariffs about to hit, it’s been quite a rollercoaster. And the news keeps coming. Another thread that I’ve been

PathSpot, a health tech company cofounded by Christine Schindler, is modernizing food safety with its innovative hand hygiene and food safety management platform. Born from Schindler’s public health experience and desire to address the alarming rise in foodborne illnesses, PathSpot’s technology helps restaurants and food suppliers prevent outbreaks, improve hygiene standards, and protect public health.

We all need a reason to get up in the morning. Ikigai is the term the Japanese created centuries ago to describe the idea of a meaningful life. What is Ikigai? In Japanese, “iki” means to live; “gai” means the value that you expect to realize. Combining the two, ikigai refers to a purpose to

Consumers no longer simply make purchases. They look for experiences that align with their lifestyles, values, and aspirations. This trend shows up in both hospitality and retail sectors—and according to a report from STR Global, “lifestyle hotels” are projected to account for 23% of the global hotel development pipeline by 2025. Why? Because they’re more

Private-label grocery brands are bigger than ever, and Wegmans is at the forefront of that growth. With private-label sales hitting a record $271 billion in 2024, more than half of U.S. shoppers now buy store-brand products more often than national brands, according to recent industry data. So when Wegmans issued a public health alert for

Could an ice cream flavor ignite a cultural debate? That’s the question swirling around the viral concept of “Eat the Rich,” a Ben & Jerry’s flavor that exists only in the imaginations of fans—yet seems to resonate deeply that it that the idea became bigger than momentary meme. Originating as a TikTok-fueled rumor, the idea

Caviar has become ubiquitous in the luxury space — it’s on everything! Caviar enthusiasts may be inundated with their favorite thing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to indulge them with caviar-themed gifts. It’s caviar, afterall, and you really can’t have too much of a good thing. Here are some excellent gifts to celebrate

New York City’s best night for restaurant reservations is also the most chaotic for takeout. Perhaps the one night of the year New Yorkers prefer to stay in rather than go out, Super Bowl Sunday has millions ordering pizza, wings, tacos, local beer, and many more game day snacks. And if you don’t plan ahead,

New York diners know that 20th Street is packed with excellent eateries (Gramercy Tavern, Rezdora, Sugarfish). And now another one joins the pack. Opto just opened at 35 West 20th Street, a collaboration between executive chef Alex Tubero (formerly of Amali, Ad Hoc, Union Square Cafe) and co-owner Nicola Kotsoni (owner of Il Cantinori, Amali,

Last week, 153 top Nobel Prize and World Food Prize laureates sounded an alarm about the dangerous consequences of the world’s current approach to climate action and food system change. In their new open letter, the experts do not mince words: “Humanity is headed towards an even more food insecure, unstable world by mid-century than

The annual State of the U.S. Wine Industry was released last week—an insider document that provides recaps, projections and analysis, which many in the industry lean on to understand trends. The report was founded by Rob McMillan, executive vice president at the Silicon Valley Bank, which famously crashed in 2023 and was acquired by First

Now that the confetti has been cleaned up in Times Square and the celebrations are done, what was your New Year’s resolution, and have you broken it already? Ask F&B executives to mention their resolutions, and you can bet two big letters loom large among a good number for 2025: M&A. Rising valuations, slowing inflation,

When it comes to celebrating birthdays and special occasions in London, I’m all about finding places that deliver more than just a good meal…or a great drink. Special deserves special, whether that’s venues that offer interactive experiences, luxe private hideaways, or vibes that make you feel like you’re stepping into a whole new world. For

Everybody knows about Dry January at this point. Or at least they think they do. Many cynical drinkers will tell you it’s just some internet-inspired fad wherein people abstain from alcoholic beverages for the first month of the year. History buffs will tell you that the tradition actually has its routes in World War II-era

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s been a long week, and it isn’t just because our next edition of the Forbes magazine is getting sent to the printers. I’m excited that you’ll soon read my feature that’s included. And, after a sold-out talk in Brooklyn earlier this week, I’m also excited

Egg prices have cracked $6 per dozen, leaving families scrambling for alternatives. As prices soar, shoppers are adapting—from panic buying to embracing plant-based substitutes. The crisis stems in part from a devastating bird flu outbreak, which has significantly reduced egg supplies by impacting millions of egg-laying hens. But the egg crisis isn’t just about what’s

Post Malone’s limited-edition Oreo collab might look like just another celebrity-branded snack, but it’s a snapshot of how food culture works in 2025. Launching nationwide on February 3, 2025, with a presale starting January 27, this collaboration features nine unique cookie designs inspired by Post Malone’s world. From swirled salted caramel and shortbread creme to

This year’s big game will take place in the Big Easy, and snacks around the country will celebrate New Orleans’ strong culinary culture. In honor of Super Bowl LIX, local Louisiana restaurants are preparing to ship out their wares, specialty items and delicious goods nationwide to let football fans and snackers across America feel like

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Anheuser-Busch InBev, commonly referred to as AB InBev, through its growth and innovation arm ZX Ventures, acquired RateBeer, a once-popular consumer beer rating website, in 2016. Since that time, many of the website’s users—typically craft-beer-passionate people—have ceased to use it, and Anheuser-Busch InBev announced in December