Food & Drink

PepsiCo is transforming how we think about beverages, pushing boundaries beyond the bottle. Greg Lyons, Chief Marketing Officer of PepsiCo’s Beverages North America Portfolio, shares his insights on driving this innovation. In this interview, Lyons discusses embracing a challenger mindset, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and expanding into new categories like functional and enhanced beverages. Dave

Beer festivals are a fun way to drink beers, meet brewery owners/workers and more. Although many local, smaller beer festivals have ceased as that trend has waned in the past few years, there are a few larger or more curated festivals in cities around the country that deserve your vacation time. These are the cream

Topline Many dark chocolate and cocoa products sold across the country contain levels of toxic heavy metals that exceed food safety guidelines, according to new research published Wednesday—and while the food industry and researchers involved said the findings should not stop people from eating chocolate, experts said it warrants further scrutiny. Key Facts Researchers from

“In America, we normally see Tonkotsu or Spicy Miso ramen on the menu. But there are far more diverse flavors than that,” says Steven Pursley who is the chef and owner of Menya Rui in St. Louis, Missouri and one of Food & Wine’s 2023 Best New Chefs. It is understandable that Americans like the

Maybe it’s the thick foam on top, or perhaps the sweet kick of caffeine, but the espresso martini has exploded in popularity in recent years. And don’t expect the trend to go away any time soon. At the end of 2023, the espresso martini was the fourth most popular cocktail in the US. In an

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Fortunes can be made, and lost, in fast food. Just look at the billionaires behind such well-known brands as Jimmy John’s (Jimmy John Liautaud), Jersey Mike’s (Peter Cancro), In ‘N Out (Lynsi Snyder), Panda Express (the Changs) Chick-fil-A’s Cathy family and plenty of others. It’s not

The story of one of Houston’s most dynamic restaurant groups begins with an unlikely friendship. Aaron Bludorn and Cherif Mbodji met in New York City while working at the iconic Cafe Boulud. Mbodji had arrived from Senegal to the U.S. on a college soccer scholarship, working in restaurants very early in his career. Hailing from

The Breakfast of Champions has long been a lucrative rite of passage for Olympians. Here’s how much it pays to be the face of it. By Matt Craig, Forbes Staff Caitlyn Jenner never expected to get rich from the 1976 Summer Olympics. The 26-year-old American decathlete, then known as Bruce Jenner, was living and training

The Singapore World Spirits Competition has just compiled its annual list of top tipples across all major categories of adult beverage. And we’ve landed the exclusive results before anyone else. Last week we revealed what bottle of bourbon the prestigious panel of judges selected as the best on the planet. Now it’s time to see

Kiss the Ground is an audience-supported nonprofit promoting regeneration and healthy soil as a viable solution for the systemic wellness, water, and climate polycrisis. Kiss The Ground has released two films, their award-winning eponymous debut and the critically acclaimed Common Ground film. Evan Harrison is the Chief Executive Officer at Kiss the Ground. He is

Soybeans are the second largest crop in the U.S., averaging around 85 million planted acres over the past 5 years. That is an area 89 percent as large as the total land area of the Northeastern U.S. (Maine, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont Vanguard Total World Stock ETF , Rhode Island,

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Heavy rainfall in Colorado and other parts of the High Plains this week ended much of the region’s moderate drought—and that’s a big deal. The High Plains states from Kansas to Montana are where many of America’s cattle are raised, and by this time last year,

When it opened in 2004, five years before The High Line, the five-star Gansevoort Hotel played an instrumental role in the rebirth of New York City’s Meatpacking District. As the area’s first luxury hotel, the owners’ prescient and risky investment helped pave the way for the transformation of former warehouses and abandoned buildings into luxury

In the ever-evolving beverage industry, few names resonate with as much innovation and tenacity as Lance Collins: In 2007, Fuze Beverage Collins started in his basement by blending tea and fruit juice with health supplements was sold to Coca-Cola for $250 million; around the same time, Coca-Cola also acquired the license of NOS Energy Drink;

Angry bright red welts, criss-crossing a pig’s skin. Dark stretches of bruising as large as three human hands. Deep gashes that could only have been delivered with a blunt object, wielded with force. These are the upsetting images captured over and over on hanging pig carcasses at an enormous slaughterhouse in Iowa. There are hundreds

Mocktails and non-alcoholic (non-alc or NA) beverages have become ubiquitous at bars and restaurants, catering to a clientele eager to have a fun night out without alcohol. And while plenty of NA spirits, wines, beers and other beverages have proliferated the market, you don’t always need fake booze for a great non alcoholic drink. If

While London might not have the ideal weather for a cold treat, it does have an excellent range of places to consume the icy dessert. A more important consideration is what’s better: ice cream or gelato. I personally prefer gelato as the flavors are more intense and the texture is creamier. And believe it or

In an industry historically dominated by men, Michelle Brampton stands out. As the CEO of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the world’s leading educator in the space, Brampton has not only placed an imperative for female-focused initiatives, but programs which put diversity, inclusivity and innovation at the forefront. Brampton’s foray into the drinks

With the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan still more than three months away, much of the focus is on climate finance. However, food systems advocates are eager to ensure that food and agriculture remain central topics, building on the momentum from COP28 in Dubai. COP28 marked a significant landmark with the

National Tequila Day is the perfect excuse to mix up some creative and delicious tequila-based cocktails. As tequila continues to gain popularity, driven by premiumization and celebrity endorsements, there’s never been a better time to explore new recipes and enjoy the rich diversity of tequila-based drinks. In 2023, tequila sales in the United States have