Anyone who thought the legal cannabis boom would bust should think again. While admittedly the industry isn’t growing like weeds as it once was, it’s still on the rise. Despite differing laws throughout the world (and in the case of the United States, throughout the country), global legal marijuana sales…

When Russia invaded Ukraine last February, many feared the price of grain would skyrocket. While the cost of war is incalculable on many fronts, this would have been a disaster for Europe and other areas around the world that rely on Ukraine for wheat, maize, and other grains. Known as…

I recently wrote about the growing number of new nonalcoholic bottle shops popping up in major cities–fueled by the burgeoning sober-curious movement. So, it may shock you to learn one of the movement’s more popular trends, Dry January (when people give up alcohol for the first month of the year)…

It’s been three years since I had the opportunity to help launch the Diplomado de Cocina Creativa–a training program for young people hosted by the INFOTEP School of Hospitality, Gastronomy, and Pastry in the Dominican Republic. This year, twenty talented youngsters spent eight weeks expanding their culinary knowledge through training…

Few delicacies say “fine dining” like truffles. Notoriously hard to harvest, these luxe fungi can cost thousands of dollars, making them some of the most expensive ingredients. (Like the world’s largest white truffle, which sold for a whopping $61,000 in 2014.) Truffles are high maintenance. In addition to different truffles…

Anyone who has ever read one of my posts (or even the title of my blog) knows that I love all things food and beverage. But this passion goes deeper than delicious meals, interesting trends, or investment opportunities. To me, food is the ultimate expression of community and creativity. And…

The food and beverage industry has been hit particularly hard this year by the supply chain crisis, with shortages ranging from eggs, produce, to condiments. The latest notable shortage might sound like chemistry news, but it’s having a huge impact for beer lovers. Carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the main…

The airline industry has undoubtedly had a turbulent last couple of years–from restricted travel, financial troubles, and new safety guidelines. Now we are finally returning to the open skies, but with some unexpected trends that rose out of the pandemic. Namely, a revamped business class. The luxury leisure flier Not…

Have you heard of Dry January? How about Sober October or No Alcohol November? As the names suggest, these are months when people commit to giving up alcohol for a variety of reasons–from health to a change in interests and activities. Some people, however, are extending sobriety beyond these trendy…