Food & Drink

Allison Ellsworth created Poppi out of a personal need with a passion so strong – she wanted to share it with others. Poppi has become a viral prebiotic soda brand revolutionizing soda for the next generation, with five grams of sugar and 25 calories per can. Ellsworth created the brand with the colors, design, marketing,

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From founding the controversial alcoholic beverage Four Loko to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the better-for-you space, Chris Hunter has navigated an unconventional path to success. Now at the helm of Koia, a brand known for its plant-based protein drinks, Hunter has applied his entrepreneurial spirit to a new industry focused on health and wellness.

Who knew fast food could feel like a reality show? From Coke vs. Pepsi to Domino’s vs. Pizza Hut, brand rivalries have always added drama to our dinner tables. These battles don’t just sell burgers or sodas—they create stories that shape cravings and memories across generations.Take Burger King and McDonald’s, for instance. Their rivalry has

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There is no doubt beers imported from Mexico have enjoyed great success in recent years. Modelo Especial is now the top-selling beer in America. And collectively, import beer sales now surpass those of domestic premium beers. But President-elect Donald Trump has shared on Truth Social that

The biggest night for America’s restaurants took place on Monday, December 9, when Michelin announced its newest slate of stars for New York, Chicago and Washington D.C. In an annual ceremony held to award chefs, restaurateurs and their teams, Michelin ranked the city’s top eateries from one star (“high-quality cooking, worth a stop”) to two

Yes, Mariah Carey may in fact “own” Christmas with her forever beloved holiday music, but it can be argued that Cameron Diaz has also remained a face of this festive season for nearly two decades now, thanks to her ever-popular 2006 film, The Holiday. In the fan-favorite romantic comedy, Diaz plays Amanda Woods, a hardworking

The Whisky Exchange is one of the world’s largest online retailers for all categories of the beloved brown spirit. Every year around this time the trusted purveyor assess its stock—which consists of more than 9000 expressions—to reveals its top-rated tipple. The results are now in for 2025 and the winner lands as a little bit

Mexico, the birthplace of corn, is witnessing a new wave of innovation in whisky, as a distillery just outside Mérida, Yucatán, is challenging traditional notions of what corn-based spirits can be. While whisky has evolved in both geography and profile over the last century, Gran Maizal is writing a new chapter by returning to corn’s

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Did you, like me, feel like you blinked and all of a sudden the end of the year is fast-approaching? I’ve been hard at work to wrap up my few last features for the year that I’m really excited about. Keep an eye out! In the

In an era increasingly defined by environmental urgency, few leaders embody the nexus of business innovation and social impact quite as well as Natalie Campbell. As co-CEO of social enterprise Belu Water, Campbell’s mission is as ambitious as it is vital: to donate at least £1 million ($1.2 million) per year to WaterAid. Only, that’s

There’s something coquettish about a box of Nomadica wine sitting on the edge of a counter. In order to activate it and retrieve the liquid inside, one must approach it, push its spout, and watch it fill up the glass below. It’s an act most drinkers are not used to. While change can be uncomfortable,

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Bourbon is more than just a spirit; it symbolizes craftsmanship, tradition, and celebration, making it the perfect holiday gift for any spirit lover on your shopping list. That’s why you need a good bourbon gift guide. Rooted in a rich history that is almost as old

Looking for some instant holiday cheer? Uber is ready to provide all the Christmastime vibes with the press of a button. A new seasonal offering will help Uber users request on-demand carolers, Christmas tree deliveries, gifts and more, all via the Uber Eats app. “We designed this festive suite of limited-edition products to bring a

John Holl hosts or co-hosts three podcasts about beer and produces three more, has written six books about beer, is the editor and co-owner of All About Beer and writes about beer for innumerable publications. When Holl talks, people drink. A Born Journalist Holl has been a journalist since the age of 16, landing a

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Every year, I take stock of some of the beers I had throughout the year that made me stop and go, oh wow, what is this? As someone who drinks a lot of different beers (in moderation), it’s always exciting to have a beer stop you

Food and beverage (F&B) startups could get a leg up with Avolta, the world’s biggest travel retailer, thanks to a new innovation hub that has taken flight in Milan. A year in the making, it has now onboarded its first five newbies—with plans for more, and across the wider retail segments. The incubator for novel

This year’s list highlights up-and-coming superstars from the worlds of restaurants, packaged food, alcohol and recipe creation. By Chloe Sorvino, Maria Gracia Santillana Linares and Simone Melvin Like many baseball players, Brian Waddick and Cole Schaefer grew up munching on sunflower seeds during Little League games. By the later innings, though, the dugout snack could

New year, new trends. And 2024 had plenty of dominant restaurant fads that will likely continue into 2025. Yelp curated a list of the best restaurants that opened in the last eighteen months, narrowing the top list of newcomers down to 25 spots that defined dining in 2024. To find the top new restaurants, Yelp

Well, it’s been quite the year of eating, hasn’t it? From buzzy new openings to rediscovered stalwarts, London’s food scene has kept us on our toes, and its tables, for months on end. Over 2024 we’ve seen chefs embracing hyper-local ingredients, diners warming to bold, unexpected flavor pairings, and menus that tell unforgettable stories. So,