Food & Drink

Did you know that bats eat between 500 and 1500 insects per night, and that bees are responsible for 80% of the pollination of plants for biodiversity? But what does that have to do with producing high-quality sustainable wine? In the Bordeaux wine region a group of enterprising winegrowers, with support from the Bordeaux Wine

Tequila/mezcal was the second-fastest growing spirits category by revenue and volume in 2021, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the Unites States (DISCUS), driving nearly one-third of overall spirits revenue at $1.2 billion. Meanwhile, consumption has increased at a steady pace since 2003—rising a total of 235% at an average rate of 6.9% per

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported the latest trade data on Friday, and fruit and vegetable imports rose strongly once again. Since I typically write about manufacturing, why have we suddenly switched to fruits and vegetables? The reason is that the backstory behind fruit and vegetable imports is the same as the story behind the

Thanksgiving may just be the best of the time of the year to indulge in an abundance of food, friends and family. To make your meal even more special, why not splurge on some terrific wines that enhance every course. Below are some suggestions for a delicious glass to accompany your turkey dinner, your vegetarian

Max Sheets, the founder and CEO of fast-casual Chick N Max, which launched in Wichita, Ks. in January 2018, knew from its beginning that it faced a slew of crispy chicken competitors, but was undeterred. Sheets says “Chicken consumption outpaces all other segments and is continuing to grow.” Moreover, he developed a niche smoked chicken

Peter Sherman was trained at the International Culinary Institute and worked at several fine dining restaurants, but in 2014 he left that to start his own business. He opened BarBacon that sells bacon everything, from chocolate-covered bacon to bacon-wrapped hot dogs. For more, visit: https://www.barbacon.com/ MORE FOOD INSIDER: Why Philadelphians Love Tomato Pie | Legendary

Topline Rising carbon dioxide levels will cause crops to become less nutritious by cutting plants’ nitrogen concentrations, according to a study published Wednesday in Trends in Plant Science, leading millions of people worldwide to face protein and mineral deficiencies as carbon emissions reach an all-time high. Key Facts As carbon dioxide levels tick up, plants

Takeout is a way of life in New York City. And why should Thanksgiving be any different? Indulge in a festive meal prepared in a top notch kitchen with these excellent takeout options for pickup and delivery across the city. Just prepare to order in advance! Want to go out? Several New York City restaurants

Creator of the leading cauliflower crust pizza brand in the U.S., CAULIPOWER, has officially launched its latest culinary innovation: one-pan multi-serve frozen meals. From Cauliflower Gnocchi with Savory Pesto, to Spinach Gnocchi with Tuscan-Style Marinara, and Cauliflower Penne Pomodoro, each meal is made in Italy with premium quality ingredients. According to the company’s founder and

After 30 years of working in the wine industry, Terry Wheatley, President of Vintage Wine Estates, and her team took the company public in June of 2021, making her the first female President of a publicly traded U.S. wine company. The $690 million IPO was achieved after entering a merger agreement with London-based Bespoke Capital

A holiday gift of Italian food is sure to please the palate of your friends, colleagues, relatives, or neighbors. The list below includes options that range from sweet to savory, practical to lavish, from truly authentic regional foods “Made in Italy” to perennially popular Italian-American ones. Beautifully packaged, they can be delivered directly to your

The CEO of Washington-based ocean advocacy group, Oceana has a message that he wants to share with the international community before the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. Andrew Sharpless is holding a report entitled Beyond Expectations: Ocean Solutions to Prevent Climate Catastrophe— released days in advance of the inception of negotiations in

Bourbon and rye whiskey devotees rejoice: This year’s Buffalo Trace Antique Collection has landed. And to the delight of devout BTAC fans, the much-beloved George T. Stagg is back after an excruciating yearlong hiatus. (The distillery had deemed last year’s barrels unsuitable for the Stagg profile). “We discussed at great length how to proceed, and

Many friendships bond over a bottle of wine, but actresses Julianne Hough and Nina Dobrev decided to take their passion to the next level and create their own brand Fresh Vine Wine, which produces “low-calorie, low-sugar wines” bottled in Napa, California. Sharing a few glasses on set at a townhouse in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, I

The iconic King Ranch logo is well known across America, especially in Texas, its home. It’s wavy W design is displayed across a wide range of products (Ford trucks, clothing, saddles, and even turfgrass). Yet the roughly 169-year-old cattle ranch has never lent its name to a whiskey until today. The limited-release Old Forester King

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has advised that at least 4.2 million people in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) urgently need humanitarian assistance in the midst of the country’s fifth failed rainy season and its worst drought in forty years. Pastoralist communities, such as the Samburu, who live

The Lone Star State may be wrapping up its month of promotion, but offers a diverse portfolio of wines for all year ‘round The Texas wineries are wrapping a month of activities and tastings geared toward promoting what is now a major agricultural business in Texas, a sector that generates close to $20.35 billion in

The supply and distribution of food and disaster relief items to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states will soon be facilitated by two separately-managed regional logistics hubs, both based in Barbados. In a region in which extreme weather, US import dependency and regional barriers to trade are ongoing threats to food security, the two facilities* will

No segment of the alcohol market seems immune to the rising popularity of the limited-release high-end beverage explosion that is currently unfolding across the drinkscape. Rare bourbon drops sell out in hours with price tags north of $200, champagne sales are booming, and single bottles of beer hit prices that used to buy a case

Dia de los muertos, the Day of the Dead, is observed across Mexico on November 1st and 2nd. The lively celebration includes colorful decorations and elaborate ofrendas (altars) that feature food and drinks to welcome back the souls of the departed to the world of the living. And while there are iconic dishes and beverages