Food & Drink

American tastes have embraced the eating of sushi, mostly raw fish with rice or vegetables. One restaurant chain epitomizing that acceptance and growth is Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ: KRUS), which launched in Taiwan in 2014 and is based in Irvine, Calif. in the U.S. Its revenue at its fourth quarter earnings climbed to $141.1 million

Even though Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey has only been on the market for less than a year, it has made quite an impact. From winning multiple awards at prestigious spirit competitions to their recent announcement that Seth MacFarlane had joined the brand, they have quickly established themselves as a brand on the rise.

Lobster from Maine is often considered some of the best tasting lobster in the world. Lobsters live in the cold, Northeastern United States waters off the rocky coastline, which are the perfect conditions. Lobsters from the region are prized for their tender and sweet claw meat. After they’re caught, these crustaceans get shipped to restaurants

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is about to open its first Paris restaurant as part of an ambitious investment in France over the next decade. The American fried chicken brand signed a deal in 2021 with franchise partner, Napaqaro, to develop an aggressive expansion plan for the French market. It’s the latest sign of just how rapidly

Consumerhaus, a centralized marketplace selling digitally-native brands that focus on health and wellness, has officially gone live in January 2023, and the platform could become an indicator of what Gen Z shoppers are looking for. Founded by 25-year-old Harvard University graduate, Claire Spackman, the idea for the e-tailer was originally created to dissipate her frustration

Bettys is a 100-year-old chocolate shop in the UK. Every Easter the bakery celebrates by debuting a new chocolate egg creation. The eggs are decorated by hand, and they’re definitely not cheap. Here’s a look at how the company makes them. For more, visit: https://www.bettys.co.uk/chocolates MORE MAKING OF CONTENT: How Jelly Belly Jelly Beans Are

As Veganuary grows in popularity every year, the range of vegan drinks continues to expand, with new launches every month. From new milk substitutes to energy drinks, beer and mixers, here is a top selection of new plant-based drinks that are worth adding to your vegan diet this month and beyond. 1.Mocktails, Espress0% Martini Mocktails

The Lodge at Kukui’ula, Kauaʻi’s first private luxury residential and resort community, has announced the Living Well Master Series for 2023, designed to bring an immersive restorative experience to both members and guests. Led by culinary, health, and cultural “masters,” this bespoke offering will include small dinners, one-on-one consultations, and unique experiences. A portion of

Lavash, a traditional regional flatbread enjoyed around the South Caucasus and western Asia, is an essential part of Armenian, Iranian, and Turkish cuisine. We traveled to Yerevan, Armenia, to see how it’s made there and learn about the importance of lavash. In Armenia, the dough is thinly rolled out and slapped against a tonir (underground

2023 will be a challenging year for food retail and CPG, but what else is new? Nearly 3 years into a pandemic-induced hangover, the grocery industry continues to undergo enormous shake-ups, evolution and corrections. Inflation Nation Food price inflation (CPI) still sits above 10%, the highest in decades. In 2020, Covid-19 shut down vast swathes

The prevalence of Japanese cuisine throughout Texas today seemed like a distant reality back in 2012. But thanks in large part to Austin chef Tatsu Aikawa, the genre has exploded in popularity and continues to draw global attention. What began as a family-owned ramen shop has grown into a mini empire of creative bars and

It took a couple thousands of years, but olive oil has established itself as a culinary staple around the world. The Ancient Greeks in Crete were one of the first cultures to produce it, and today, Mediterranean countries dominate olive oil production. —————————————————— #OliveOil #Cooking #FoodInsider INSIDER is great journalism about what passionate people actually

You’d expect VIVA Chicken, a fast-casual Peruvian chicken chain, to be based in an urban center with a large Latino population such as Miami, or maybe Los Angeles or New York, but not Charlotte, N.C. But you’d be mistaken since VIVA Chicken launched in Charlotte, whose Latino population is about 10%. Co-founder Bruno Machiavello, a

An overnight stay (or more) at a five-star hotel in New York City is a wonderful way to either jumpstart or rekindle a romance. Each of these elegant properties offer guests the chance to relax, indulge, and feel pampered—as well as opportunities to take advantage of the city’s museums, entertainment, shopping and other attractions. (Of

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Topline The Hershey Company and Trader Joe’s are facing new lawsuits accusing the companies of misleading consumers who buy their dark chocolate products, after a Consumer Reports investigation found allegedly “unsafe” levels of lead and cadmium in many major brands’ dark chocolate—an issue that was not disclosed on their packaging or marketing. Key Facts Two

Call most restaurant chains “cheesy” and they might be offended. But call The Melt cheesy, a San Francisco based chain of 20 locations with 10 company-owned locations and 10 licensees, all based in California, and it might agree. It launched in 2011 but of late has been expanding at a steady pace. Hence, it’s planning

Hidden in the streets of Bari, Italy is a small alley where a dozen grannies make fresh pasta by hand every day. They have been there for decades, carrying forward a tradition passed down over generations. Today, Via Arco Basso, the alley where they live and work, has become a rite of passage for tourists

When I started thinking about a manifesto for Disrupting Global Food Politics, I got really excited. For those of you who don’t know me or Food Tank, I am usually on stage as a moderator or interviewer. I ask other people their deepest thoughts about food systems change and what it will take to transform

In January 2022, 620,000 people from over 220 countries and territories went vegan for a month, according to the official Veganuary organisation. It looks like that number will be higher for 2023 with the range and quality of vegan products continuing to expand, with new launches virtually every week. Here is a top selection of