Biggest Beer Trends for the New Year

Biggest Beer Trends for the New Year

If you’re a classical Beer devotee you may have been concerned by the rumors of Beer’s demise in recent years. Classic lagers and ales have given way to IPAs, seltzers, and hard ciders… and Beer’s old nemesis, Wine. Dropping overall beer sales due to the pandemic as...
Coffee Prices Hit 10 Year Record

Coffee Prices Hit 10 Year Record

Coffee has outpaced all other commodities this year, even beating out soaring food and fuel costs. Coffee prices hit a 10 year peak on Wednesday December 8th. The coffee market is in disarray as drought, supply chain issues, and increased demand all conspire to create...
Food Trends & Predictions for 2022

Food Trends & Predictions for 2022

Trying to divine the future is a risky exercise. A couple of years ago if any of us were asked what the end of 2021 would be like, we’d all be wrong!  In spite of the risks, we can’t help ourselves but to at least try to prepare for the future. In this article we’ll...
A Brewing Controversy in the Tea Business?

A Brewing Controversy in the Tea Business?

The tea industry is in an uproar about creating a concrete definition for specialty tea! Recently the European Speciality Tea Association (ESTA) attempted to come up with a working definition for specialty tea, and even though they declared it a work in progress,...
The Growing Momentum of No/Low Alcohol Products

The Growing Momentum of No/Low Alcohol Products

If your knowledge of non-alcoholic beer and drinks stops with Clausthaler, it’s time to wake up to the modern world of no/low alcohol products! Although they make up a much smaller market than traditional alcoholic beverages, no/low products are growing at a faster...
Slight Relief for Restaurants in September

Slight Relief for Restaurants in September

According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA) September restaurant sales posted a modest increase. Higher vaccination rates and easing of dining restrictions in much of the country allowed more capacity and good weather kept outdoor dining appealing....