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As the agri-food sector increasingly embraces automation with GPS, robotic systems, cloud-connected devices, and AI-driven tools to boost efficiency and crop yields, cyber risks have been rapidly escalating. With ransomware attacks as the primary threat, the food and agriculture sector ranks as the seventh most targeted industry in the United States, just behind sectors like

Nashville, Tennessee-based snacking brand, Daily Crunch, known for its sprouted and dehydrated nut products, has raised $4 million in a series A funding round, led by state-backed VC Launch Tennessee. The capital will be used to expand its product line, scale retail presence, and increase production capacity. Founded in 2020 by Laurel Orley and her

As the world population approaches 9.7 billion by 2050, the monumental task of feeding everyone against the backdrop of climate change becomes increasingly daunting. While many turn to technological advancements, scientific breakthroughs, or even industrial farming as the obvious solutions, a simpler yet far more profound answer exists. Love. Love isn’t naive; it’s transformative. It’s

It’s Oktoberfest season, the happiest time of the year! The annual Bavarian celebration has a culture and language all its own—including “festive” beers, fashion, food and, of course, fun! Here’s a primer to help you navigate Oktoberfest season like a pro. MUNICH, GERMANY – OCTOBER 6: Members of mountain riflemen’s associations in typical bavarian …

Women’s sports bars are slowly but steadily on the rise across the nation. Following one of the first-ever sports bars dedicated to showing and promoting women’s sports, The Sports Bra, opening in Portland in April 2022, Seattle’s Rough & Tumble debuted in Seattle. 2024 brought a massive crowd to the opening of Minneapolis’ A Bar

After being overshadowed by Guinness and Irish whiskey the last few centuries , poitín—the lesser-known Irish spirit—is seeing a revival. This Irish moonshine, deeply rooted in the country’s history and lore, is traditionally among the most potent alcoholic drinks on the planet—and it was very illegal in Ireland for over 300 years until 1997, when

In a small town near Eldoret in western Kenya, dairy farmer Coletta Kemboi hands a cup of milk to each of her three children. This simple beverage, one that many around the world take for granted, is “white gold” for her family— a vital source of nourishment, a means of income, and a powerful shield

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Hopes were high that the International Wine and Spirits’ first-ever Global Judging event of North American whiskey on home soil would unearth some fantastic bottles. Well, it didn’t disappoint. An expert panel sampled almost 500 bottles in Kentucky in early September, and the results were just

The allure of Mexican traditions meets modern innovation in the vibrant world of tepache, a drink with ancient roots and a fresh, contemporary twist. I sat down with Alex Matthews, founder of De La Calle, to discuss his journey from curiosity to creation, bringing the authentic flavors of Mexico to the U.S. market. We delve

Over the years Seth Watkins has won praise for the way he farms. Pinhook Farm, in southern Iowa, grows diverse crops without commercial fertilizers and with limited pesticides. It also tries to tune into the natural instincts of the livestock (such as calving in the spring, when it’s more comfortable for the cows, rather than

The stage is set for what has been referred to as the “Oscars of Spirit Competitions.” Back in April, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition convened for its annual multi-day judging. Since then, we’ve seen a steady rollout of all the Double Gold winners minted during that time. To receive the honor, multiple judges must