Hey Babe lounge open in East Liberty

A new throwback lounge is open inside the historic YMCA building in East Liberty at the Maverick Hotel. Called Hey Babe, the location is the brainchild of longtime members of Pittsburgh’s dining scene, Danielle Cain and Rob Hirst, who designed the...

Another Helping of Food Law Updates: Texas Legislature Goes Into MAHA Mode With Warning Label Bill

Food Regulatory Update: What the industry should know about recent moves in labeling, inspections, managing waste, and more, at the state and federal level Welcome to another edition of our Food Regulatory Update, where we delve into the latest...

Can We Get The Right's Brains Out Of Their Cultified MAGA Asses? No, Real Question.

Unsurprising to just about anyone, Vance Boelter, arrested Sunday night after he allegedly assassinated Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and shot state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, is an anti-choice extremist...

NBC News poll shows how Americans feel about key issues during President Trump’s second term

(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - A new NBC News Decision Desk poll is shedding light on how Americans are feeling about key issues during President Donald Trump's second term in office. When asked whether the Trump Administration must follow a federal court...

Food industry fights to cope with geopolitical volatility

All is not well in the world of food and beverage. Geopolitical tensions have made commodity prices unstable. Disruptive tariff barriers from the United States have created uncertainty for businesses globally. Concerns around cyber attacks have...

June 2025 Food & Beverage Reporter Magazine

The recent deaths in a South African township linked to unsafe food consumption have reignited critical conversations around food safety — and rightly so. In an industry where consumer trust is paramount, these tragedies serve as a stark reminder...

Intagulf Travel Retail Celebrates 20 Years Of Excellence In Global Beverage Distribution

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Intagulf Travel Retail, a leading distributor of beverages across the Middle East, East Africa, and the Indian Subcontinent, proudly marks its 20th anniversary this year. This expansive reach has contributed to annual sales...

County to take up Woodland Marina II again, and consider achievement days camping

Lake County Commissioners will meet for their regular meeting this Tuesday morning. The commission will consider a fuel agreement with the city, and hold a hearing on a temporary Malt Beverage license for the Nunda Bar. Jen Hayford will meet with...

Children and adults are victims of the junk food industry, 2

GOOD FOOD experts advise us to quit and avoid meat, as well as anything with saturated and trans fats and snacks heavy on salt, sugar, preservatives and chemical additives used for taste. Examples of these are all kinds of processed meats, like...

New Research Shows Manufacturers Are Making Progress On Creating Healthier Food System

New data from Kantar Worldpanel confirms that food and drink manufacturers have significantly reduced the levels of salt, sugar, and calories in their products following years of investment. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) noted that its...

THC beverage CEOs claim US is 'just at the beginning' of sober-curious movement

Looming Texas hemp ban bill worries beverage brands

Texas is lining up a major revamp of hemp laws through Senate Bill 3: which would tighten the rules around consumable hemp products by restricting the cannabinoids that can be sold in the state. It has already been through the House and Senate and...

Mainland Chinese Food and Beverage Companies’ Entry Into Regional Markets: A Different Taste

Newcomer food and beverage brands from China are surging in some Southeast Asian markets like Indonesia. What is their attraction? In the past decade, China’s food and beverage (F&B) firms have started large-scale investments outside China, driven...

The Famous Hot Dog Brand That's Actually Owned By A Company In China

Other than apple pie, there are few foods more closely associated with American cuisine than hot dogs. Lovers of this sausage staple may not be aware, however, that one of the country's most iconic labels is actually part of a Chinese...

Nuvie, Pehle Jaisa get early-stage funding cheques

Credit: 123RF.com Food and beverage startup Nuvie and fertilizer company Pehle Jaisa have secured early-stage funding in separate rounds from angel investors, venture capital firms, and startup accelerators, the companies said. In its first...

TO-GO BOX: Local businesses hop on "bucket" beverage trend, Hangry's hit by fire, Father's Day eats

click to enlarge Courtesy photos Why order a cup when you could get a bucket? Do you ever have a morning when your iced coffee is gone too fast? Or, maybe you're one of those conspiracists who questions the liquid-to-ice ratio. Well, now you can...

Six Brands Advance in New Beverage Showdown 29

Six beverage startups emerged from a field of 12 contestants to secure a spot in tomorrow’s final round of New Beverage Showdown 29 at BevNET Live Summer 2025, presented by Coca-Cola’s North America Revenue Streams unit. The group competing in...

Ifuru Island Maldives Hosts Wine Tasting with The Liquid Concept

Ifuru Island Maldives is proud to announce the upcoming Raa Atoll Liquid Tasting, an exclusive gathering of sommeliers, F&B professionals, and hospitality leaders, set to take place on 26 June 2025. This curated event is presented in collaboration...

Call 101 if you see this man with links to Basildon and Thurrock wanted on recall to prison

Essex Police are searching for a man wanted on recall to prison. They are searching for 37-year-old Steven Watts. He is white, has short dark hair, and is 6ft 5. He is of slim build, and has links to both Basildon and Thurrock. Essex Police have...

Councillor's resignation sparks electoral race in Essex political hotspot

Residents in an area of Essex will head to the polls next month after a councillor's resignation has sparked a by-election campaign. Locals in the St Martin's ward of Basildon will vote in July for a new councillor to represent them after Cllr...