Long before artisanal olive oils lined grocery store shelves and plant-based eating became a modern wellness movement, American kitchens relied on a very different kind of shelf-stable fat. While butter and olive oil have long held status as the foundational pillars of global cuisine—valued for millennia across frying pans, baking…
By: Staff Reports Published in partnership with industry analysis desks Main Facts The latest data from the National Coffee Association’s (NCA) semi-annual National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) report highlights a shifting landscape in how Americans consume their daily brew. While overall coffee consumption among adults remains robust at 66%, and…
COMER, Ga. — In an era dominated by industrial agriculture, corporate supply chains, and high-emission transcontinental shipping, a quiet revolution has been taking root in the northern rolling hills of Georgia. For over a decade, Mandy and Steve O’Shea, the founders of 3 Porch Farm, have operated as the gold…
For a modern hospitality establishment to survive two decades is an extraordinary feat. It requires weathering volatile economic trends, a global public health crisis, soaring overhead costs, and the fickle nature of consumer palates. In the September/October 2026 issue of Imbibe Magazine, celebrating its own 20th anniversary, the publication shifts…
In a landmark decision delivered in late June 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling in Monsanto v. Durnell, a case that effectively shields Bayer—the parent company of agrochemical giant Monsanto—from a deluge of future liability claims regarding its flagship herbicide, Roundup. The ruling marks a decisive…
By Penelope Bass | July 01, 2026 Root beer occupies a singular, nostalgic place in the American cultural consciousness. It is the flavor of childhood summers, roadside diners, and the quintessential ice-cream float. Yet, beneath its frothy, carbonated surface lies a complex history deeply rooted in indigenous tradition and a…
Main Facts: Redefining the Summer Staple In the landscape of American culinary discourse, few figures command as much respect for "from-scratch" authenticity as Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen. Known for demystifying complex processes—ranging from homemade cream cheese to Bronx-style bagels—Perelman recently pivoted to a more accessible, yet technically refined, approach…
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the narrative of the nation is often told through its politics, its geography, and its monumental shifts in culture. Yet, there is a parallel history written in the fermenters and taprooms of the American craft beer movement. Standing at the center of…
