The country’s troubled history with alcohol — particularly Prohibition — had a huge impact on what consumers expect from their alcoholic beverages. The bland, blended spirits that became popular after Prohibition ended are fi…
A new World Health Organization report finds excessive alcohol use results in 2.5 million deaths annually. That’s more than those caused by HIV/AIDS, violence or tuberculosis. The study notes that alcohol is a far bigger danger…
Hospitality analysts say this season’s year-end celebrations are more numerous and a bit more lavish than the past several years. Champagne is replacing sparkling wine, and better food is getting served. Signs, they say, of an …
The locavore, or local food, movement is gaining momentum, driven in part by increasing awareness about the importance of quality food. Nationwide, small, local farms have tapped into a growing market by selling meat and produc…
Forget candy bars or soda. In Pennsylvania, new vending machines may start dispensing wine as early as this month. It’s a controversial move in a state that has long restricted the sale of bottles of wine and spirits to state-o…