Food & Drink

Global consumer goods behemoth, Mars, has acquired Utah-based chocolate maker Trü Frü after the brand grew its retail revenue by 104.3% year-over-year as of October 2022, reaching nearly $84 million, Spins showed. The company has also grown its annual revenues across natural and convenience by 58.7% and 82%, respectively. The acquisition, expected to close in

For almost 100 years, Hammond’s Candies in Denver has produced handmade candy canes that are for sale at big retailers like Target and Whole Foods. Hammond’s offers a wide variety of flavors, and all candies and chocolates are made and packaged by hand. Insider’s Joe Avella visited the factory to learn about Hammond’s history and

Tis the season for hosting the annual holiday party. Unfortunately, for many people, the good cheer they hope to generate for their friends and family by bringing them all together can be overshadowed by the personal stresses involved in putting on a successful soiree. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can actually

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates another 50 basis points, in an attempt to tamp down inflation. Yet interest rate hikes have not yet had any meaningful impact on high food prices. The Fed can’t address a major cause of inflation: the corporate profiteering and price gouging that is slowing down grocery sales, changing

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Here’s some shucking news. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is now an outbreak of norovirus illnesses that has already left at least 211 people ill. And the cause appears to be very shellfish. Authorities have linked this outbreak to raw oysters from Texas. As a result, the Texas Department

What’s in our glass next year? According to Bacardi’s 2023 Cocktail Trends Report, we’ll be getting virtual and experiencing a ‘pleasure revolution.’ What does that mean? The fourth annual edition of the cocktail trend reports identifies more martinis (plus espresso martinis), familiar flavors, and ferments (kombuchas and kefirs) as incoming trends. We’re also going to

LAVO in Las Vegas makes a 20-layer chocolate peanut butter cake. Four pounds of batter —equivalent to 40 chocolate bars— go into making the Devil’s food cake. Of course, it’s topped off with three pounds of peanut butter mascarpone. FOOD INSIDER believes life should be a delicious adventure. Subscribe to our channel: http://insder.co/Food and visit

Library of Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico wines Colin Dutton The antique lights, with their long necks connected to the otherworldly vaulted ceilings, gave a soft, warm glow to the never-ending wine barrels lining the stone walls. All those Slavonian oak casks filled with delicious wines emitted the most intoxicating smells and gave a thrill

What an incredible time of year it is to explore the Las Vegas Strip. Well, to be clear, if you’re into world class food and drink, there isn’t really a bad time to be here. But the winter months are particularly pleasant, since the weather is more manageable and the crowds aren’t as overwhelming. To

Morelia Gourmet Paletas in Miami makes gourmet Mexican paletas. Mexican paletas are frozen treats made from fresh fruits or creamy ingredients like chocolate. Its recipes are a combination of Italian gelato, French sorbet, and Mexican fruit paletas recipes. See more here: https://www.instagram.com/paletasmorelia/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/succulentbite/?hl=en MORE FOOD INSIDER VIDEOS: How St Viateur Makes Its Iconic Montreal-Style

Alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use among French adolescents has seen a significant decrease over the last decade, according to a new study from the World Health Organization. The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study found that, while while alcohol remains the most frequently used substance by French adolescents, with 2 out of 3 ninth-grade

Give your bar cart a makeover this holiday season with new ingredients, and use them to add a few new cocktails to your repertoire. Here are six ideas to wow your guests and loved ones. Chocolate City Martinez The Martinez is a classic cocktail that predates the martini. In this version, the richness of chocolate

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Southern Utah is home to some of the world’s most stunning natural scenery. The massive red rock towers of Zion National Park, the winding slot canyons of Escalante, the stark serenity of Lake Powell—they attract thousands of visitors each year. And while these tourists arrive fully ready for rugged outdoor adventure, they’re often not expecting

Get ready to think pink in the New Year, or rather, magenta. Pantone recently announced their Color of the Year for 2023: Viva Magenta. The authoritative consultancy that’s christened an “it color” every year for more than two decades, may have declared a polarizing hue yet again, but sometimes that’s the point. The incoming year’s

Candymaking techniques have evolved throughout the years, but for many artisans, they remain the same. We take a look at how eight different types of candies are made. Behind the scenes, the process is often labor-intensive but incredibly satisfying. For more, visit: Logan’s pillow candy: https://www.loganscandies.com/ Saltwater taffy: https://shrivers.com/ Rock candy: https://sticky.com.au/ Calissons: https://www.calisson.com/ Caramel

New year, new you, new food. That is, especially if you’re taking Sunday off and ringing in the new year with an indulgent meal. There’s no reason to kick of 2023 with dirty dishes, so leave it to the pros who are making special New Year’s Day Meal in New York City. Here’s where to

The crossroads of the world is getting a little more British. As of Sunday, December 11, a new venue for pub fare, Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips, is open in Times Square at 1500 Broadway. It’s currently the multi-Michelin-starred chef and television personality’s only New York City restaurant and perhaps the future neighbor of the

We take a look at L’Appartement 4F’s Petite Cinnamon Croissant Cereal. The up-and-coming Brooklyn bakery strives to bring authentic bread and pastries from France to New York. MORE HOW IT’S MADE VIDEOS: How Skittles Are Made How Domino’s Makes Its Pizza How HI-CHEW Candy Is Made —————————————————— #Cereal #CinnamonCroissant #FoodInsider Insider is great journalism about