Whole Foods Market Debuts Line Of Robert Hall Wines, The First Domestic Regenerative Organic Certified Wines On Its Shelves
Whole Foods Market announced the national launch of Robert Hall Winery’s Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc, the first domestically produced ROC‑certified wines on its shelves. The wines, priced at $29.99 per bottle after a strategic price cut, showcase improved taste attributed to regenerative farming practices adopted since 2020. SPINS data shows ROC‑certified wines grew 9% in dollar sales while non‑certified wines fell more than 3%, underscoring consumer appetite for sustainable labels. The partnership positions Whole Foods as a leading retailer for climate‑positive wine offerings.
Daniel Boulud And Alain Ducasse On Pairing Wine And Fine Dining For A Good Cause
Renowned chefs Daniel Boulud and Alain Ducasse reunited at New York’s Restaurant DANIEL for the 28th Sunday Supper, a $3,500‑per‑person, four‑course charity dinner. The event, featuring guest chefs such as Michael Cimarusti, raised $1.3 million for Citymeals on Wheels, supporting homebound seniors....
The Viral Dirty Soda Trend Taking Over The U.S. Right Now
The dirty soda craze, a TikTok‑fuelled blend of soda, syrups and cream, has surged among Gen Z across the United States. Social‑media chatter about the drinks rose more than 270% year‑over‑year, while menu adoption jumped roughly 42%, outpacing traditional soda lines....
The Farmer's Dog Reinvented Dog Food. Walmart Takes It Mainstream
The Farmer's Dog, a fresh, human‑grade dog food startup, is launching a personalized meal‑plan service on Walmart.com, moving beyond its direct‑to‑consumer model. Founded by Jonathan Regev and Brett Podolsky after a home‑cooked rescue of a sick dog, the company now...
Beyond Matcha Latte: Sorate Brings Real Japanese Tea Culture To New York
Japanese tea exports surged to a record ¥72.1 bn ($455 m) in 2025, with the United States accounting for 35% of sales, driven largely by matcha. Recognizing a gap between matcha lattes and authentic tea rituals, Italian‑born entrepreneur Silvia Mella founded Sorate in...
Why Target Chose An Insider And Kroger Hired An Outsider For CEO
Retail experienced a record CEO turnover in 2025, with 41 exits—a 116% jump year‑over‑year, making it the most volatile sector. Boards faced a strategic choice: promote insiders who know the business or hire outsiders to drive a reset. Companies like...
Inside The U.K.’s First Women’s Sports Bar And The Market It’s Betting On
Crossbar Brighton has opened as the United Kingdom’s first dedicated women’s sports bar, offering a café, workspace and evening bar under one roof. Founders Lucy and Pippa Tallant designed the venue to prioritize women’s sport with inclusive amenities such as...
The 50 Largest Craft Brewing Companies, According To The Brewers Association
The Brewers Association’s 2025 production report shows the U.S. craft brewing sector contracted 5.1% to 21.86 million barrels, with the total number of operating breweries falling to 9,578. Despite the decline, craft beer’s market share rose marginally to 13.3% of total...
The Restaurant Industry Is Handing Grocery Retailers A Gift
Toast’s Menu Price Monitor shows restaurant prices climbing, with the median burger now $14.63, a 2.5% year‑over‑year rise. While coffee and other items also see double‑digit inflation, sales of basic drip coffee are falling as consumers trade down on routine...
The Brewery Powering Itself From Its Own Waste
Hepworth Brewery, a 25‑year‑old independent brewer in England, completed a green‑focused rebuild a decade ago, installing solar panels, heat pumps and CO₂ capture. The brewery partnered with waste‑to‑energy startup WASE to pilot modular electro‑methanogenic reactors that convert spent grains and...
From Deliveroo To Sessions: Meet The Man Rewiring How Food Brands Grow
Dan Warne, former Deliveroo UK MD, founded Sessions, a platform that now generates roughly $87 million in sales and grows about 70% year‑on‑year. The company taps under‑utilised kitchen space across 400+ partners, allowing proven restaurant brands to scale digitally without opening...
Califia Farms Wasn't Supposed To Be Milk - Now It's An Empire
Califia Farms, originally a struggling juice startup, pivoted to almond milk and now occupies over 20,000 U.S. stores as a leading plant‑based beverage brand. Under CEO Dave Ritterbush—formerly of Quest Nutrition—the company is betting on organic, nutrient‑dense lines and a...
How Tariffs And The Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Are Inflating Tomato Prices
The U.S. withdrew from the long‑standing Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico and imposed a 17 % duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes, cutting off roughly two‑thirds of the nation’s supply valued at $3 billion annually. The tariff alone is projected to raise retail...
German Winemakers Rewrite The Rules Of Riesling In A Warming World
German winemakers are confronting accelerating climate change by adopting high‑tech solutions and revising centuries‑old practices. Harvests now arrive in September, frost events are occurring earlier, and extreme floods threaten vineyards. The industry is testing solar‑panel canopies that temper ripening, introducing...
New York Restaurants April 2026: Where To Go
April 2026’s New York restaurant roundup showcases a blend of classic and innovative dining experiences. Jacques Brasserie celebrates its 30‑year milestone with timeless French dishes, while The Commerce Inn offers early‑American fare that falls short of distinction. Unglo Thai BBQ...