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The three major forces reshaping the beverage category
The beverage industry is being reshaped by health and wellness trends, digital engagement, and generational shifts, according to the EY Consumer Beverage Survey.
10-cent drink deposit: What to know on the first day of Singapore's new beverage container return scheme
SINGAPORE: A new scheme to return empty drink containers in exchange for a deposit refund starts on Wednesday (Apr 1). Under the beverage container return scheme, consumers can return eligible drink containers at reverse vending machines to receive…
Aria, Mujo named Atlanta's only James Beard Award 2026 finalists
Another category, the Achievement Awards, include recognitions for Impact, Lifetime Achievement and Humanitarian of the Year, all of which recognize individuals and organizations that “push for standards that create a more equitable…
Forbes Survey: How 1,150 Billion-Dollar Executives Are Navigating AI, Risk & Growth In 2026
One in four billion-dollar companies experienced negative or flat growth in the most recent fiscal year. Yet nearly all of them (91%) expect revenue to increase in 2026, and 86% believe their organization will be in a stronger position in three…
Uber vs. Parker: Philly rideshare tax fight heats up
Uber is launching an aggressive campaign to defeat Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed rideshare tax — tapping a high-powered Philadelphia lobbying firm and warning riders how the fee will hit their wallets. Why it matters: The fight is shaping…
Beauty's Power Shift: Estée Lauder-Puig Merger Talks Could Ignite Industry Shake-up
Beauty's playing field is shape-shifting like never before after news broke March 23 that the Estée Lauder Cos. and Puig are in merger talks. That comes less than six months after L'Oréal and Kering revealed they were entering into a…
The Latest Beauty Executive Moves at YSL Beauty, Bellami and More
Dania Blin, formerly sustainability director at Biotherm, has moved within L'Oréal to YSL Beauty, where she now serves as global sustainability and science director. Stacie Henderson Capece Minutolo has joined Beauty 4U as chief executive…
McCormick buys Unilever's food business in deal that values it at nearly $45 billion
Spice giant McCormick is buying Unilever's food business, including Hellmann's mayo. McCormick will pay a combination of cash and equity to expand further into condiments and spreads. Unilever plans to focus on its personal care business, which is…
James Beard Award finalists for 2026 include these New England restaurants and chefs
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists on Tuesday, and while no Massachusetts restaurants or chefs made the cut, there are several representatives from New England up for the honors. 'The Restaurant and Chef nominees recognized today…
New England nominees for James Beard Awards 2026: See chefs, restaurants who made the cut
The James Beard Foundation announced its 2026 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees Tuesday, a reduced list from their semifinalists recognized in January. Restaurants, bartenders, and chefs from all but one New England state — Massachusetts…
Exclusive | 'Vulnerable' Bethenny Frankel details symptoms of 'frightening' chronic kidney disease
Since announcing her chronic kidney disease diagnosis in January, Bethenny Frankel has made it a point to urge her fans to “please get tested.” The “Real Housewives of New York City” alum is now detailing the symptoms…
Dutch Bros (BROS) Rated Neutral by Piper Sandler Despite Strong Earnings Beat
Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS) ranks among the most active mid-cap stocks to invest in. On March 9, Piper Sandler decreased its price target on Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) from $63 to $59 while keeping a Neutral rating on the company's shares. The…
DC Chef and Restaurant Nominees for the 2026 James Beard Awards
This morning, nominees for the James Beard Awards (aka the foodie Oscars) were announced in Chicago. Here are the local chefs, restaurateurs, and beverage folks who earned a nod: Outstanding Restaurateur: Chai Pani 's Meherwan Irani and Molly…
Celsius: Don't Buy Into Competitive Threat (NASDAQ:CELH)
Celsius Holdings has experienced a sharp selloff, driven by competition fears and distribution volatility, despite strong Q4'25 results. Costco's Kirkland Energy entry poses limited risk, as private label beverages historically have not disrupted…
New Restrictions On SNAP Purchases To Take Effect In More States In April
Authored by Tom Gantert via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Food stamp recipients in Florida, Texas, and West Virginia will face restrictions on buying certain kinds of less nutritious items such as soda and candy, some starting in April. West…
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