Molo Mill: A New Vertically-Integrated Flat Burr Hand Grinder
The Molo Mill, a new manually‑operated coffee grinder, launched on Kickstarter, targeting flat‑burr enthusiasts. It features 58 mm vertically aligned flat burrs, a side‑crank with a watch‑inspired dial, and a weight under 3.5 lb. The campaign seeks $30,000 and offers an early‑bird price of $350, with delivery slated for January 2027. Designed from recyclable aluminum, stainless steel and compostable wood, the grinder aims to expand portable flat‑burr options beyond the Pietro and Normcore models.
KML Announces 2026 Green Award Winners
Kostuch Media Ltd. (KML) announced the 2026 Green Leadership Award winners—Compass Group Canada, Wendy’s Restaurants of Canada, and The Parkside Hotel & Spa. Compass highlighted its "Planet Promise" plan to reach net‑zero emissions by 2050 and carbon‑neutral Scope 1‑2 emissions by...
400 Million Crates, 2.5 Billion Uses: Inside IFCO's Global RPC Network
At Fruit Logistica 2026, IFCO Systems unveiled its 2030 roadmap, emphasizing a global reusable packaging network that now runs 400 million crates and logs 2.5 billion uses each year. The German‑based firm highlighted its folding‑crate innovation, ESG pillars, and a target to...
Horse to Water Opens in The Bahamas
The Bon Vivants team has launched Horse to Water, an intimate speakeasy inside the Baha Mar resort in Nassau. The venue pairs a world‑class cocktail program—highlighting techniques like fat‑washing and rare spirits such as Pappy Van Winkle 23—with a curated...
Paris Hilton and McCormick Are Dropping a Product Range Targeting Millennials
Paris Hilton’s media firm 11:11 Media is deepening its partnership with spice giant McCormick by co‑creating a limited‑edition seasoning line slated for a February 2027 release. The collection, revealed at a Miami event on April 28, spans mixes for meals,...
Belgium Food, Drinks Body Warns “Resilience” At Risk without Intervention
Belgium’s food and drinks federation, Fevia, warned that the sector’s resilience is eroding as rising input costs and high labour expenses strain profitability. The industry, the country’s largest with sales of $99.5 bn and exports of roughly $50 bn, is absorbing price...
FDF Scotland Launches New Funding to Help SMEs Ahead of HFSS Deadline
FDF Scotland has launched a Reformulation for Health programme offering up to £5,000 (≈ $6,250) in grant funding to Scottish food and drink SMEs. The support, which includes free confidential advice on Nutritional Profile Model scores, aims to help manufacturers improve...
Absolut: Getting People Talking About Vodka Again
Absolut Vodka’s global VP of marketing, Craig van Niekerk, says the brand is tackling vodka’s stagnant image with a three‑year partnership with Tabasco sauce, positioning the spicy variant as a flagship innovation. The company will leverage the Tabasco line into ready‑to‑drink...
Expo Pack México 2026 to Focus on Sustainability as a Driving Force in Packaging Innovation
Expo Pack México 2026, the premier Latin American packaging and processing exhibition, will run June 2‑5, 2026 in Mexico City. The event’s EXPO PACK Verde program will spotlight exhibitors offering recyclable, carbon‑reduction and biodegradable solutions, while the Innovation Stage delivers...
Red Hook Distillery to Open in Brooklyn
Red Hook Barrel Yard, a 40,000‑square‑foot waterfront complex in Brooklyn, opens on May 9 with a cidery and winery that showcase ingredients sourced exclusively from New York farms. The site will later this year add a small‑batch distillery and the Valentino Craft...
Nestlé Waters Sale Nears Decision Point
Nestlé is advancing a partial disposal of its Waters division, moving beyond earlier speculation about a full spin‑off. The decision follows a series of 2024 scandals involving PFAS contamination and allegations of mislabeling bottled water as mineral water, which heightened...
Taittinger Extends FIFA Partnership
Champagne Taittinger has renewed its role as the Official Champagne of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will also serve the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, extending a partnership that began over a decade ago. To celebrate, the house is...
Maurten Nutrition Powers Sabastian Sawe’s Sub‑2‑Hour Marathon Record
Maurten’s sports‑nutrition products were central to Sabastian Sawe’s 1:59:30 marathon world record in London, delivering 115 g of carbohydrate per hour. The Kenyan’s year‑long collaboration with the Swedish brand involved gut‑training, glycogen loading and a bespoke race‑day protocol, underscoring the growing...
Alchemist Adds Self-Mixing Cocktail to New Menu
The Alchemist, a UK bar chain, has rolled out a new cocktail menu centered on shareable serves across all its venues. Highlights include the Infinity Vortex, a self‑mixing drink made with Johnnie Walker Blue Label, and group cocktails like The...
Vitafoods Show Floor Preview: Exhibitors A–G
The Vitafoods preview of exhibitors A‑G showcases a wave of functional‑food innovations, from 3H Labs’ steamed ginger extract that cuts body fat and cholesterol to AB‑Biotics’ next‑generation probiotics targeting aging, joint and menopausal health. ADM highlights personalized postbiotic solutions for...
How to Build a Beverage Brand: Neutonic on Reaching Its $60m Valuation From Nootropic Drink Growth
Neutronic, the UK‑based nootropic drink and supplement brand, announced a $6 million financing round led by investors such as Alan Barrett and Dan Martell. Since its 2023 launch the company has sold more than 7.5 million cans and holds the #1 spot...
CieL Dining, Potong and Naar Secure Top 10 Spots in Food & Wine's 2026 Global List
CieL Dining in Ho Chi Minh City, Potong in Bangkok and Naar in Darwa have entered Food & Wine’s 2026 Global Top 10, ranking No.3, No.5 and No.6 respectively. The trio underscores Asia’s expanding influence in the world’s most prestigious restaurant...
Fred Bakery Team to Launch Turkish Restaurant in Fitzrovia
Lokal, the latest venture from the Fred Bakery and Faros team, opens on 1 May in Fitzrovia, offering a contemporary take on Turkish cuisine. Head chefs Salih Serden and Akacan Agir present a small‑plates menu built on locally sourced ingredients, featuring...
If You Grew Up In Massachusetts, You Definitely Remember This Old-School Chocolate Bar With A Comeback Story
The Sky Bar, a four‑flavor chocolate bar created by Necco in 1938, was rescued after Necco’s 2018 bankruptcy when Sudbury retailer Louise Mawhinney purchased the brand and recipes at auction. With assistance from former Necco R&D head Jeff Green, Mawhinney set up...
India’s Can Shortage Hits Beer as Stock Reaches a ‘Supply Cliff’
India’s aluminium‑can shortage threatens up to $1.4 billion of beer and beverage sales as major suppliers Ball and Canpack operate at only 10‑20% of normal capacity. A 47‑50% year‑on‑year price surge to $3,600 per tonne has driven import costs sky‑high, while...
India-New Zealand FTA Duty Concessions Under to Help Boost Exports of Single Malt Whisky: CIABC
India and New Zealand have finalized a free‑trade agreement that grants duty‑free access for Indian alcoholic beverages into the New Zealand market. The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) says the concession will particularly lift the modest $1 million annual export of...
Wine 101: 30 Years of West Coast Pinot Noir
The VinePair “Wine 101” podcast marks 30 years of West Coast Pinot Noir, tracing its evolution from the bold 1990s to the lighter, acid‑driven styles that dominate today. The 2004 release of “Sideways” sparked a nationwide surge in Pinot interest,...
The VinePair Podcast: Why Are Restaurateurs Courting the Ultra-Wealthy?
Simon Kim launched a sprawling Midtown Manhattan venue at 550 Madison Avenue, pairing Korean barbecue with an upscale American steakhouse concept. The opening underscores a broader industry shift as restaurateurs deliberately target ultra‑wealthy diners, especially corporate executives and high‑net‑worth commuters....
Shearer's Foods Launches Potato Chip Line at Dayton Plant, Expanding $106M Facility
Shearer's Foods announced that its Dayton, Ohio Center of Excellence has begun producing potato chips, adding a new capability to the $106 million snack‑food plant. The rollout follows the conversion of a former GM paint shop and complements the company's broader...
One of London’s Greatest Restaurants Is Coming to the Dusty Knuckle Next Month
Lee and Kate Tiernan, the chefs behind the cult grillhouse Black Axe Mangal, are staging a two‑night pop‑up at Dalston’s Dusty Knuckle bakery on May 21‑22. The event will feature a daring menu that blends Sichuan‑spiced pork, coconut laksa and pink‑lemonade...
Is Third-Party Distilling in Crisis?
Third‑party distillers are navigating a volatile spirits market marked by tariffs, rising costs and shifting consumer habits. While Lofted Spirits is expanding its Bardstown plant to 35 million bottles a year, MGP Ingredients reported a 24% drop in full‑year sales and...
Lidl Ties with Morrisons as Discounter Hits Record Market Share
Lidl and Ocado were the fastest‑growing grocery retailers in the UK for the 12 weeks to 19 April 2026. Lidl’s sales rose 8.8%, pushing its market share to a record 8.4% and adding more than half a million new shoppers, putting...
Südzucker Reports 35% EBITDA Drop as Sugar Prices Falter, Forecasts Modest Recovery for 2027
Südzucker AG announced FY2026 EBITDA of €535 million ($589 million), a 35% fall from the prior year, and revenue of €8.4 billion ($9.2 billion). The company confirmed its FY2027 outlook despite a challenging sugar market and geopolitical uncertainty.
The Gin Guild Honours Tanglin Founder
Tim Whitefield, head distiller and co‑founder of Tanglin Gin, has become the first Singapore‑based warden rectifier inducted into The Gin Guild, a London‑based global community for gin craft. The honor marks the first time a distiller from a Singapore‑founded brand...
Grasmere Aims to Produce 100% Cumbrian Whisky
Grasmere Distillery will begin malting its own barley to create the first 100% Cumbrian whisky. The partnership with Thistlewood Farm’s Jonathan Bainbridge will produce eight tonnes of Laureate barley, harvested in late August 2026. A £10,000 (US$13,500) investment in a...
RNDC to Exit Oregon and Washington
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) signed a non‑binding letter of intent to sell its wine and spirits distribution rights in Oregon and Washington to Columbia Distributing, with a complementary arrangement in Alaska. The deal adds roughly 24,000 retail customers and...
Hong Kong Restaurants Raise a Glass for Swiss Wine
Swiss wines, long a niche in Hong Kong, are gaining visibility as sommeliers like Stanko Luksic introduce them across fine‑dining venues. At Té Bo, 20 Swiss references now sit on a 250‑item list, featuring Gialdi Vini’s Merlots and Petite Arvine,...
Perplexing Pricing Perceptions
Revenue Management Solutions reports a perception shift: 72% of consumers now view restaurant prices as higher than grocery prices, the first time this sentiment has prevailed in four quarters. Grocery price perception dropped 14 percentage points since January 2025, while...
What Is Surveillance Pricing and Is It Coming to a Grocery Store Near You?
Top Canadian grocery chains have rolled out electronic shelf labels, and Walmart plans to equip all 4,600 U.S. stores with the same technology by the end of 2026. The digital tags improve pricing accuracy but raise fears that they could...
Is It Last Orders for Wine by the Bottle?
A growing number of diners are opting for wine by the glass instead of sharing bottles, driven by health awareness, price sensitivity, and a desire for variety. Advanced preservation devices such as Coravin and Le Verre de Vin allow premium...
Piada Italian Street Food Eyes National Expansion with Capital Raise
Piada Italian Street Food, a 62‑unit fast‑casual chain, is pursuing a capital raise to scale from a regional player to more than 1,000 U.S. locations. Backed by L Catterton since 2013 and working with Arlington Capital Advisors, the brand points to...
How The Red Chickz Brought True Nashville Soul to the West Coast
The Red Chickz, a West Coast Nashville‑style hot‑chicken chain, opened its first Los Angeles location in 2018. Co‑founder Shawn Lalehzarian, a former HMS Host executive who helped launch over 50 airport restaurants, traveled to Nashville to learn authentic recipes from...
Massively Hyped (and Slightly Controversial) London Restaurant The Yellow Bittern Will Open in the Evenings for the First Time
The Yellow Bittern, a French‑Irish bistro in King’s Cross, has been a lunch‑only, cash‑only spot since opening in 2024. Beginning May 8, it will open Friday evenings from 7 pm to 9:30 pm for the first time, offering a wine‑bar style menu of...
Asda Rolls Out Premium Meal Featuring MSC-Certified, Rope-Grown Mussels
Asda has introduced a premium, microwave‑able meal featuring Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)‑certified, rope‑grown mussels sourced from the Shetland Islands and mainland Scotland. Developed with the Scottish Shellfish cooperative, the dish pairs the mussels with chorizo in a fire‑roasted tomato and...
US On-Trade Sales Tick Upwards as Consumers Return to Bars
The CGA by NIQ US On‑Premise Impact Report shows on‑trade value velocity reaching $104,700 in the week to 18 April 2026, a 5% year‑over‑year rise, while ticket count climbed 7% and the average check slipped 2% to $56.84. Consumer engagement remains strong,...
Nyetimber Closes Lakes Distillery Visitor Centre
Nyetimber, the sparkling‑wine group that bought The Lakes Distillery in 2024, has shut the distillery’s visitor centre, bistro and shop, putting about 15 jobs at risk. The closure, driven by rising costs and weaker consumer spending, will not affect whisky...
Turkish Pavilion Marks 20 Years at Seafood Expo Global as Nation's Seafood Exports Continue to Grow
Turkey celebrated two decades of a national pavilion at Seafood Expo Global, showcasing 16 producers and a diverse range of species. In 2025 the country recorded a record $2.2 billion in seafood export value, shipping 1 million tons, with four species accounting...
Neutonic Secures $6M at $60M Valuation to Grow Retail and New Markets
Neutronic, a functional drink and supplement brand, closed a $6 million financing round at a $60 million valuation. The capital, backed by a roster of angel investors and existing shareholders, will fund retail expansion in the UK, US and entry into Australia,...
Day Job Updates Leisure For The Post-Web3 World
Leisure, the world’s first Web3‑backed ready‑to‑drink beverage launched in 2022, is undergoing a brand refresh by Day Job to shift from its NFT‑centric identity to a more conventional shelf presence. The drink, designed for content creators, combines nootropics and adaptogens while...
Nestlé Holds Steady Despite Exchange Rate Pressure and Product Recalls
Nestlé reported first‑quarter revenue of 21.3 billion Swiss francs, roughly $23.4 billion, a 5.7% decline driven largely by a 9.3% hit from adverse currency movements and the lingering fallout of a global baby‑formula recall. Despite the headwinds, the company posted solid organic...
Foodstuffs North Island Offers Support for Suppliers Hit by Fuel Crisis
Foodstuffs North Island is shortening payment terms for smaller suppliers to the 20th of each month, ten days earlier, and accelerating fuel‑cost adjustment reviews from up to 12 weeks to four‑to‑six weeks. These actions aim to ease cash‑flow pressure amid...
Epik Eats Reclaims the Plant-Based Aisle with a Joyful Redesign
Epik Eats, a plant‑based tofu brand, has launched a dramatic packaging redesign, shedding its previous understated look for a bright fuchsia box with sunny yellow accents and chunky typography. Created by agency Pigeon, the new visual identity replaces the typical...
Granola Bars Spike Sugar, Not a Healthy Choice
Granola and granola bars is not a healthy option. It just spikes up your sugars
Chasing Indulgence: Streets Launches Cremissimo Ice Cream
Streets, the Australian arm of The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), has launched Cremissimo, a new premium indulgent ice‑cream line. The range offers five distinct flavors—vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel, affogato and pistachio—each in a one‑liter tub. Cremissimo is being stocked...
Drizzle on Top: A New High-End Dog Food Brand Is Coming for the 1%
Golden Child, a new premium dog‑food brand co‑founded by former Hims & Hers executive Hillary Coles, announced its launch with a fresh frozen meal line and a novel $19.95 “drizzle” liquid topper. The company raised $37 million in seed and Series A...