Once in a great while, a book is published that refuses to allow me to look at the world in the same way I did before reading it. I challenge you to read Mark Easter’s new book, The Blue Plate and look at the world in the same way you do today. Easter is a
Month: December 2024
Five years into its launch, Seth Rogen and his Houseplant lifestyle brand enter a new chapter of the business today, releasing its first consumable product in the US that gets you lifted. Cofounders Rogen and Mikey Mohr tell me that Houseplant is launching a hemp-derived Delta-9 THC-infused sparkling water with four flavors: Black Cherry, Blackberry,
Pizza beans, a cozy dish from Deb Perelman’s Smitten Kitchen cookbook, have unexpectedly landed at the center of a true crime saga. This humble casserole hit the headlines when TMZ reported it was on the menu for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. What started as a simple recipe
The China Wine And Spirits Awards isn’t just any ol’ judging. It’s the biggest competition of its kind across all of Hong Kong and China. The industry vets involved are together responsible for selling over 75 million bottles of liquid per year—distributors, retailers, and spirits buyers. By that metric it is actually among the most
Mr. Yoshida’s Japanese-style barbecue sauce was acquired by Heinz almost 25 years ago—but the food giant nearly killed the brand. So its 75-year-old immigrant founder bought it back this year and is ready to “go, go, go.” By Chloe Sorvino, Forbes Staff The labels on Mr. Yoshida’s Japanese-style barbecue sauce have long featured a photo
Passengers deplane through the business class seating area on an American Airlines flight, London Heathrow Airport, Aug. 14, 2018. Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Cheap seats aren’t enough for airline passengers anymore. Since the pandemic, travelers have shown airlines that they’re willing to pay up to sit at the relatively spacious
When Siddhi Mittal and Heinin Zhang swapped their six-figure incomes for the uncertainties of entrepreneurship, they weren’t chasing a safe investment, but an idea: that is, to start a company that would make private chefs as accessible as dining out. And, unlikely as it was for two women who’d spent years in trading and corporate
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The grocery industry is reeling this week from the collapse of the proposed $25 billion merger of the nation’s second- and third- largest supermarkets, Kroger and Albertsons, and the fallout is shaping up to be a full-on holiday season drama. Someone call in the Hallmark Channel.
In this article MAR HLT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The global travel industry is set to fully recover from the Covid-19 pandemic this month, according to U.N. Tourism. During the first nine months of 2024, international arrivals worldwide reached 98% of pre-pandemic levels, compared to the same period in 2019, it said. The
Moviegoers are flocking to see Moana 2, Disney’s latest hit, but it’s unlikely that many love the movie more than Gregory Lowe II, founder and CEO of 100 Coconuts, the fastest-growing brand of coconut water in the U.S., based on SPINS data. 100 Coconuts co-branded their cans around Moana 2 characters in a collaboration deal
Phuket Yacht Haven Organisers of the 2025 Thailand International Boat Show have revealed a provisional line-up of yachts for the January 9-12 event at Phuket Yacht Haven, where a Sanlorenzo SL90A and Fleming 85 are among over 50 yachts confirmed for the in-water display. The four-day show will be preceded on January 8 by the Thailand
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Even though it seems nontraditional, giving someone a bottle of tequila this holiday season is a perfect idea. As one of the oldest known spirits native to North America, it beats bourbon by several centuries; tequila has a long and storied past. One that is just
In this article HLT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Indian travelers spent $34.2 billion on outbound travel in 2023, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. But the current level of Indian travel is “minuscule” compared with what’s to come, Alan Watts, Hilton’s Asia-Pacific president, told “Squawk Box Asia” Monday. “The story for
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,
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.
In this article JBLU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Silhouette of passenger in front of the JetBlue Airbus A321neo aircraft spotted on the apron tarmac docked at the passenger jet bridge from the terminal of Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport AMS EHAM in the Netherlands. Nicholas Economou | Nurphoto | Getty Images JetBlue Airways plans
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
Zero Labs Automotive — renowned for its expertise in transforming automotive legends into premium electric masterpieces, has introduced its latest creation — the reimagined 5-door Electric Land Rover Series 109. Limited to just 25 units, this collector’s piece features over 4,000 proprietary design upgrades, seamlessly blending vintage aesthetics with cutting-edge performance. Powered by a 600HP
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
In this article ALK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Alaska Airlines planes. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Alaska Air Group expects to grow profits by $1 billion through 2027, and plans to ride the wave of high-end travel demand to get there. Alaska closed its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines in September,