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If food media feels repetitive lately, it’s not just you. We’re looking for new perspectives, new voices, and new ways of seeing. We will be accepting: • Short and long form essays • Investigative stories We will not be accep
Aaron Gersonde, a board member of Chef Curtis Duffy’s restaurants Ever and After, has allegedly embezzled more than $1.4 million for personal use. Four Pillars Restaurant Group and Ever Restaurant Group have filed a lawsuit claiming that Gers
The EU will provide 40 million euros in aid to French winemakers amidst rising US tariffs and decreasing consumer demand. The wine industry in France has lost 8% of export value in the last year, a dramatic fall unheard of in recent times. The EU C
An unprecedented lawsuit has been brought against American UPF companies including Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, Post, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, General Mills, Nestle, Kellanova, Kellogg, Mars, and Conagra. Attorney David Chiu, who represents San Francisco city,
Does the future include chocolate bars without actual chocolate in them? Our head investigator @___ebrueltemur writes about the past, today and future of cocoa, and how climate change will continue to shape our access to some of the world’s m
With decreasing consumption amongst younger generations and the Trump administration’s tarriffs, the global alcohol sector is facing a difficult and unprecented time. Pernod Ricard has been particularly affected by the US government’s new
The USDA has cancelled the Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program, which provided over $300 million in financial support to farmers from ethnically and culturally underrepresented groups. In a cancellation letter sent in March 2025, Agri
If you’re looking to replenish your Sunday Reads, we’ve got you covered. Here are the recently and soon-to-be-published books we are looking forward to read this spring. @ellarisbridger @juno_the_bakery @chaipanimom @odetterestaurant
*Trigger Warning* In a groundbreaking investigation, the New York Times (@nytimes ) reported that American labor leader Cesar Chavez has been accused of sexually assaulting and raping two girls under the age of 18, who were children of the UFW member
Do we really need AI to help us decide what to eat for dinner? As a first of its kind service, JustEatTakeaway is implementing an AI assistant into its delivery apps to help users with their dining choices. The use of AI in the hospitality industry
If you haven’t seen David’s protein bars at your local grocery store, you may have seen its provocative billboards featuring Julia Fox. Most recently, the protein-focused CPG brand has been dealing with a few hurdles. In January, health
One of the world’s most celebrated chefs, Thomas Keller, has appeared at the Yountville Town Council for a second time to discuss a proposed worker housing project. Yountville is home to three of Keller’s restaurants, including The French
According to Tasnim, the semi-official news agency associated with the IRGC, the government released a statement clarifying that all shipments will be blocked for the foreseeable future “to prioritize the supply of essential goods for the peopl
This week, Patagonia Provisions announced the newest addition to its tinned fish line: Smoked Jack Mackerel. The replacement took nearly a year to source and develop — a measured process that underscores the company’s commitment to respo
Now, Calabasas Beverage Company and K & Soda, the defendants, have asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit without going to discovery. A spokesperson for the company told The Spirits Business that 818 Tequila is , without a doubt, compliant with r
Swedish alternative milk company Oatly reported its 2025 EBITDA as $6.5 MM, compared to a loss of $35.3M in 2024. On the same day it announced its profitability, the company lost a long-running lawsuit against the UK government that invalidated its
Kombucha may not feel ubiquitous anymore — but that may be a marketing problem. The category has grown steadily over the past decade, even if at a slower pace, and is projected to reach $2.8 billion by 2027. That deceleration doesn’t si
Former Noma fermentation lab R&D head Jason Ignacio White (@microbes_vibes ) has released anonymous messages that he says allege physical abuse and labor violations within the celebrated Copenhagen restaurant. White, who has previously spoken ou
Flavors long embraced in Japan, Italy and France are quietly becoming mainstream - from functional beverages to desserts and vegetable preferences. Not everything will stick. Some of it already feels overplayed, but our palates are changing. Sweetn