Food & Drink

Human-generated carbon emissions are causing the world’s oceans to become more acidic. Since the start of the industrial revolution, when mankind’s emissions began ramping up, the world’s oceans have already become about 30% more acidic. For shell-building animals in particular, like oysters and snails, ocean acidification’s impacts can be devastating. Marine scientists have suspected for

Constellation’s STZ sell-off of its lower-priced wine brands to E&J Gallo seems to be paying off in terms of promoting their “premiumization” strategy in the wine arena. In an earnings call with investors today, President and CEO Bill Newlands reported, “Our retained wine and spirits portfolio, excluding divested brands, delivered net sales growth of 5%

It’s been a difficult time for Champagne producers recently, no doubt due to the COVID crisis. Below average sales across the board have been due to several reasons including restaurant closures around the world, and the uncertain economy in many nations. As Champagne is thought of by many as a celebratory beverage, many consumers have

The vast majority of the billionaires on this year’s Forbes list hail from these 10 sectors. There are a record-smashing 2,755 billionaires in the world, according to Forbes’ 2021 World’s Billionaires list. How did they make their mega-fortunes? By doing everything from starting hedge funds and tech companies to breeding pigs and brewing kombucha.  But

Much has been said about ‘Superfoods’ over the past decade, some of it has been positive and some has been controversial but it is a widely held belief today that having some foods with this label in your diet is extremely valuable. A couple who met at university and have built a business that started

Cellar 503, an Oregon-focused wine club that helps wine lovers discover the state’s many cutting-edge producers, holds the annual Pour Oregon tasting event, which is one of wine’s most compelling explorations of a single state. This year, the event is moving to an online format for the first time, which is sad for those of

Hopscotch, a unique, immersive art experience that opened in San Antonio last fall, announced the launch of a new restaurant incubator series, Hop-Up. The interactive art gallery, created by entrepreneurs Nicole Jensen and Hunter Inman, is currently soliciting proposals for unique pop-up food concepts to be included in its inaugural Hop-Up series benefiting the San

If Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe was any indication, dining al fresco was obviously alluring way before 2020. But if the pandemic taught restaurants anything, it’s how to pivot and do things even better—and diners, in turn, have certainly learned how to appreciate their third places more. So for those seeking something beyond a fancy “streetery,” OpenTable—one

Springtime. For wine lovers, it’s practically synonymous with rosé. This year, as the wine industry and consumers alike emerge from the dark depths of COVID, “rosé season” has taken on an even more welcome and refreshing character than usual. Each glass of rosé I’ve enjoyed within the past few weeks has felt like a gentle

From reimagining education to fighting climate change, the Social Impact honorees are proof that the future is bright. It goes without saying that this year was unlike any other on record. But through the gloom that has haunted this year, there has been some bright spots. Notably, the term “frontline worker” entered the public lexicon

Burgers are one home delivery item that are best prepared on arrival. A cooked takeaway burger inevitably requires reheating and ideally taken apart to avoid ruining the fillings. It’s never going to taste as good when reheated. Many burger restaurants have realised this and have created DIY home burger kits with raw patties and all

Do Americans need to drink more water? A growing list of private equity firms, venture funds, strategics, athletes, and celebrities sure think so. An estimated 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. To help combat that, there are now several brands marketing better-for-you electrolyte powders, many of them formulated around the World Health Organization’s recipe

The craft brewing industry’s continual run of positive growth rates has come to a halt due to the pandemic. According to the recently released annual production report from the Brewers Association (BA) -the not-for-profit trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers- 2020 saw only 23.1 million barrels of beer produced a 9% decline

Restaurants have notoriously been behind the tech curve–particularly compared to their retail peers. This is no surprise, really. Razor-thin margins will affect priorities in a way that elevates foundational food and service investments over shiny new tech products with relatively unproven returns. COVID-19 shifted these priorities significantly, however. Now, shiny new tech products are table

A bar opening event in rural Illinois resulted in 29 cases of Covid-19 in people who were there, as well as 17 further cases in people who didn’t attend the bar, but had contact with those who did. The event was held in February of this year and cases included 26 patrons, 3 staff members

Plant-based foods are more popular than ever.  For instance, one study by Packaged Facts estimated 2020 plant-based dairy and egg sales at $4.3 billion. And through Oct. 3, 2020, Nielsen reported that alternative meat sales were up 129% compared to the first nine months of 2019. The plant based protein market is projected to reach $15.6 Billion

It’s clear that agrochemicals that are highly lethal to insects and weeds can also be extremely dangerous to people. And much of that human harm involves self-poisoning. Most deaths by suicide are carried out impulsively, using means that are close at hand. And most survivors of suicide attempts don’t try again. Thus, reduced availability of

In 1987, a little-known New York lawyer became a master of the universe when he led a takeover of the food conglomerate Beatrice International, creating the first Black-owned billion-dollar company. Robert Smith, Michael Milken, Henry Kravis and others recall the life and legacy of Reginald F. Lewis. On November 30, 1987, an army of 180

While visiting Florida’s Panhandle city Destin over several 70-degree days in mid-March, longtime Waffle House chairman Joe Rogers Jr. checked in on fry cooks and managers at three of his 24-hour diners, all just steps from dunes, a sunset or a boardwalk. He coached his workers through some of the biggest crowds they’ve experienced in

Francine Segan is a renowned food historian and author who is passionate about Italy’s food, people, and traditions.    Forbes.com spoke to Francine to find out more about her work and how she got started on a fascinating career that seamlessly blends food, travel, and history.  How did you wind up doing what you do? Actually,