Food & Drink

Chef Daniel Calvert is now one of the top-rated chefs in all of Tokyo. Which places him high on the list of top-rated chefs, globally. It’s fitting, considering how many miles he’s covered to arrive at his own kitchen at SÉZANNE. The acclaimed artisan was born in Surrey, England, spent significant time plating cuisine in

When Jeff Warne was named CEO of California Pizza Kitchen on December 2, 2022, his task was pretty clear: extricate it from bankruptcy, which it declared in July 2020 and develop a new plan of action to turn it around and boost revenue. Declining sales due to the pandemic drove it to bankruptcy. After its

In the Cayman Islands, on any given day, it’s not uncommon to cross paths with TV host, entrepreneur and celebrity foodie, Elizabeth Chambers. Originally a long stay visitor during the pandemic, the Food Network star has since established a firm footprint on Cayman soil, recently announcing the launch of the first international location of her

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If mom’s a food lover, you need to gift her something food related this Mother’s Day. Whether it’s instantly edible, cookable, wearable, or just something to look forward to her in culinary future, a food-centric Mother’s Day gift always hits the spot. And because this day is celebrating women, opt for a women made or

Don’t expect a sit-down meal at the fast-growing chain Salad and Go. You can’t dine inside since it’s drive-thru only, with options for pick-up of online and mobile app orders. Welcome to the new world of fast, quick dining. But Charlie Morrison, CEO of Salad and Go, since April 2022, which is based in Phoenix,

Szechuan Mountain House in Queens, New York make its ultra-spicy La Zi Chicken stir fry. The restaurant combines all the flavors of traditional Szechuan cuisine for an authentic Sichuan experience. Szechuan food is a variant of Chinese cuisine that’s known for its bold, spicy flavors. FOOD INSIDER believes life should be a delicious adventure. Subscribe

Traceability is nothing new for the agricultural sector, but the scope and intensity of such efforts are on the rise. This trend involves a diverse set of drivers including concerns (social justice, illegal fishing, and food safety), and as well as aspirations (sustainability and climate action). There are some unique challenges depending on the food/crop

Nearly 2 trillion beverage containers are produced and sold worldwide each year. Although some are recycled or reused, the vast majority of the most environmentally harmful containers, made from plastic, end up in landfills or polluting our lands and oceans. While aluminum cans and glass bottles are often promoted as environmentally friendly due to their

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This is the fourth in a series of columns that report on the 30th annual The Lempert Report Trend Forecast; its focus is on the most important issues the retail and food industries face. Today, it’s all about how retail technologies are, and should, change grocery retail. Retail technology has embraced digital tools and innovations

After the 2019 hard seltzer boom, beverage market trends indicated that the ready-to-drink (RTD) market would remain evergreen. But by late 2022, demand waned. Sales declined by 5.5% as customers flocked to bars and restaurants instead of supermarkets for cocktails. But one 20-year industry veteran noticed an interesting trend. “After examining the market, we saw

Center-stage startups may soon become gamechangers; meanwhile their journey could already contain a valuable lesson for us all. Innovation Spotlight The journey of each start up is unique, yet the challenges they encounter are not. The ways they choose to overcome obstacles on their path, the creativity it takes to maneuver and prevail along the

This is the third in a series of columns that report on the 30th annual The Lempert Report Trend Forecast; its focus is on the most important issues the retail and food industries face. Today, it’s all about how our cities will change and the effect on how consumers will relate to and shop for

A tiny tortilla restaurant Tatemô in Houston that struggled to get off the ground has just been nominated for a 2023 James Beard Award for best new restaurant. It epitomizes an eatery that overcame various start-up struggles on its windy path to success. When chef Emmanuel Chavez and partner Megan Maul were looking to launch

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This is the second in a series of columns that report on the 30th annual The Lempert Report Trend Forecast; its focus is on the most important issues the retail and food industries face. Today, it’s all about Gen Z & food. The food industry is required to understand all shoppers from all generations to

If you have yet to get your fill of all things Barbiecore in the lead up to the Barbie movie’s official release (mark your calendars July 21st), do not fear: the iconic brand is launching its very own pink lemonade. The limited-edition drink launches today in partnership with Swoon, the zero-sugar drink brand. “We are

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This is the 30th annual The Lempert Report Trend Forecast; its focus is on what the most important issues that the retail and food industries face. Our grocery and CPG leaders are confronting uncertainties. Consumers have witnessed supply chain shock, food inflation, out of stocks and most of all – the industry has come to