MKTC Consulting

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Results-Driven Storytellers. Branding, Marketing, and Communications Support.

Current Clients: Anova Culinary, Applegate, Kettle & Fire, KIND, Oatly, Sound Sparkling Teas, UNREAL, Vine Connections, Whisps

Past Clients: MealPal, Chef's Cut Real Jerky, UNREAL, Seated, Brad's Plant Based, Artisan Revere, Access PR, The Lead PR for Michter's, Curious Elixirs, Fresh Bowl, Bubble, Best Bar Ever, Baci, Banza, Croon, Cure Hydration, Gotham Greens, Our/Vodka, Provenance Meals, Wellfare

Former Corporate Experience: Waze, KIND, Access PR (LUNA, Pernod Ricard, Safeway, LegalZoom), Coyne (Seventh Generation, Cascadian Farm, Pillsbury Bake-Off, Casio, Campbell's, PepsiCo, Harlem Globetrotters, Kraft)

Portfolio
WPRI.com
12/05/2019
High-tech greenhouse opens in converted GE factory

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A Brooklyn-based company has opened a new high-tech greenhouse in Providence that it says will produce six million heads of lettuce every year - and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Gotham Greens converted the site of a former General Electric lighting factory along the Woonasquatucket River into a 100,00 square-foot indoor farm.

Washington Post
Indoor farming looks like it could be the answer to feeding a hot and hungry planet. It's not...

BALTIMORE - The next big thing is here, all girders and concrete pads, glass roofing and gravelly dirt. Viraj Puri, co-founder of one of the nation's largest indoor farm companies, walks through the construction site, and even without the luminous frills of thousands of butter lettuces, it's easy to see that the building going up where Bethlehem Steel once stood is something ambitious in the world of food.

Eater Chicago
11/18/2019
World's Largest Starbucks Drew Nearly 10,000 Fans on Opening Day

Nearly 10,000 people visited the world's largest Starbucks on Friday's opening day, according to an official tweet. More than 1,000 of those fans lined up in freezing temperatures before the doors opened for a first crack inside the mammoth new Reserve Roastery in the former longtime Crate & Barrel store at 646 N.

Kitchn
The Best New Groceries That Hit Supermarket Shelves This February

In addition to all the extra chocolate treats in stores earlier this month, plenty of new everyday grocery store products hit shelves. So instead of binging on all the post-Valentine's Day candy, I did my best to try as many new foods and drinks as possible.

Kitchn
The Best New Groceries That Hit Supermarket Shelves This February

In addition to all the extra chocolate treats in stores earlier this month, plenty of new everyday grocery store products hit shelves. So instead of binging on all the post-Valentine's Day candy, I did my best to try as many new foods and drinks as possible.

Eater
02/10/2020
Joaquin Phoenix Uses 'Joker' Oscar Win to Champion Veganism

In the most tWisTeD win at the Oscars last night, Joaquin Phoneix won for Best Actor for Joker, a movie about a sad clown. He began his acceptance speech speaking on the many injustices in the world, be they "gender inequality or racism or queer rights or indigenous rights or animal rights."

Food Network
13 Limited-Edition Valentine's Day Candies You'll Swoon Over

Shopping for the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the loves in your life (including yourself!) can sometimes seem like an impossible task. Between flowers, boxes of chocolate and heart-shaped, well, everything, the options can seem endless. This year, save yourself the stress and look no further than the candy aisle - we've picked out a haul of brand new, limited-edition V-Day treats.

ABC7 Chicago
01/27/2020
Massive Greenhouse Will Allow This City to Grow Produce Year-Round

CHICAGO -- Gotham Greens has opened a brand new 100,000 square-foot greenhouse in Chicago's Pullman neighborhood, bring locally grown lettuce and basil to the Chicago area all year long. The new greenhouse doubled the company's presence in Chicago, which has now brought 300 jobs to Chicago's far South Side.

ABC7 Chicago
01/27/2020
Massive Greenhouse Will Allow This City to Grow Produce Year-Round

CHICAGO -- Gotham Greens has opened a brand new 100,000 square-foot greenhouse in Chicago's Pullman neighborhood, bring locally grown lettuce and basil to the Chicago area all year long. The new greenhouse doubled the company's presence in Chicago, which has now brought 300 jobs to Chicago's far South Side.

Business Insider
03/06/2020
These 6 startups are incredibly successful on social media - and they all have one thing in common

Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Social media is an indispensable platform where brands can engage with current fans and get in front of potential new fans.

Cheddar
Chickpea-Based Pasta Brand Banza Grows With $20 Million in New Funding

The pasta brand that's using chickpeas in its quest to make nutritious food more accessible is ready to grow with $20 million in new funding. Banza announced the growth funding this week, with Enlightened Hospitality Investments and Prelude Growth Partners leading the raise.

Cheddar
Chickpea-Based Pasta Brand Banza Grows With $20 Million in New Funding

The pasta brand that's using chickpeas in its quest to make nutritious food more accessible is ready to grow with $20 million in new funding. Banza announced the growth funding this week, with Enlightened Hospitality Investments and Prelude Growth Partners leading the raise.

NOSH
11/12/2019
Banza Raises $20M to Focus on Food Service & Brand | NOSH

Pasta brand Banza announced today the close of a $20 million round of funding co-led by Enlightened Hospitality Investments (the growth equity fund associated with restaurateur Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group) and fund Prelude Growth Partners. When Banza launched in 2014, the concept of bean-based pasta alternatives was new and fairly untapped.

Fox Business
11/12/2019
Plant-based pizza, pasta and meat are on the rise, but are they healthier?

Alternatives to comfort food classics like pasta and pizza packed with protein and fiber are sweeping through supermarkets - and investors and shoppers are eating them up. While meatless, gluten-free and plant-based products were initially marketed to people with food allergies, the demand has gone mainstream.

Delish
02/26/2020
America's Most Delish: Keto Favorites

Delish editors handpick every product we feature. We may earn money from the links on this page. Not a week has passed since, let's say, 2017, that a new keto recipe hasn't come out of the Delish test kitchen. You could say it's made us experts on the matter of how to properly stock your kitchen.

POPSUGAR Fitness
02/21/2020
Whisps Cheese Crisps

These Whisps Cheese Crisps ($15 for 12) are almost addictive; they're salty, crunchy, and delicious.

EatingWell
02/07/2020
10 Low-Carb Snacks for Diabetes

Some of us are just snackers, while others need a snack to help keep their blood sugar more stable. Whichever group you fall into, know this: the American Diabetes Association suggests choosing snacks that help you get more veggies, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats into your diet.

Men's Health
01/31/2020
32 High-Protein Snacks to Help You Avoid the Afternoon Slump

You try to eat healthy and take good care of your body. But sometimes, you're just craving a bag of Cheetos. Luckily, there are tons of foods that contain protein and are healthier alternatives to your snack food favorites. "Whether your goals are athletic gains, stamina, or avoiding the 3:oo p.m.

Best Products
01/16/2020
Trying the Keto Diet in The New Year? You'll Need These Keto-Approved Snack Bar Reccs

The keto diet craze is still in full swing, even with some recent news questioning its efficacy. If you're following this low-carbohydrate, high-fat intake diet, you might be at a loss when it comes to what keto-friendly snacks you can safely munch on between meals As part of a low-carb diet, you'll have to check for net carbs (total carbs minus dietary fiber) on food labels constantly.

Yahoo
01/13/2020
27 Healthy Store-Bought Snacks

The best store-bought snacks-savory, sweet, crunchy, creamy-to reach for when you want to feel good, not guilty.

Kitchn
Here Are the Food Trends We Expect to Be Big in 2020

We independently select these products-if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Trend-spotting should be an Olympic sport. You need the precision of a javelin thrower, the endurance of a heptathlete, the patience of a curler, the foresight of an ice hockey goalie - it's truly an athletic feat.

Health.com
01/02/2020
Your Ultimate Keto Diet Food List

Whether you're a complete beginner or have been keto for years, this keto diet food list will make it easier to meal plan and stock up on low-carb, high-fat groceries. Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team.

Us Weekly
12/11/2019
Party Like the Stars! 3 Tips on Hosting a Stylish Holiday Affair

The Christmas season doesn't come without its stresses, but Us Weekly is ready to make this time of year that much easier by providing tips that will help you throw a party as chic as today's biggest stars! How Celebs Stay Healthy During the Holiday Season Setting the scene for your gathering is half the battle.

Cooking Light
12/09/2019
These 5 Protein-Rich Foods Help With Weight Loss

If you're trying to lose weight, it turns out that including protein-rich foods into your diet can be quite valuable. That's partially because protein is more filling than carbs (although, gram for gram, they deliver the same number of calories), but also because protein slows the digestion of carbohydrates, which in turn prolongs the energy release that you get from eating carbs.

Men's Health
11/12/2019
The 20 Best Keto Snacks to Buy at the Grocery Store

Good foods Organic Avocado Mash Sea Salt and Black Pepper Avocados are great for the keto diet. "They're not only packed with healthy fats, but they're also a great source for potassium, even higher than bananas," says Megan Roosevelt, RDN.

Eat This Not That
11/21/2019
The 100 Best Products From The 2019 Food Trends | Eat This Not That

After seeing some of the wildest trends take off in 2019, we're never going to be able to guess what's in our food again. This year, we saw the rise of burgers that aren't made of meat, milk that's made of oats, and cheese dip that's crafted from nuts.

pastemagazine.com
07/16/2019
Rosé All Day, All Summer?

Before it was a "trending category" with its own marketing holiday, it was a very, very old style of winemaking-a range of styles, really-with the general result of wines that had clear tones, from almost colorless to almost fully red, from very, very dry to a tiny bit sweet.

pastemagazine.com
07/16/2019
Rosé All Day, All Summer?

Before it was a "trending category" with its own marketing holiday, it was a very, very old style of winemaking-a range of styles, really-with the general result of wines that had clear tones, from almost colorless to almost fully red, from very, very dry to a tiny bit sweet.

Ladders | Business News & Career Advice
05/23/2019
Cheers! Celebrate National Wine Day with these 26 picks

As if you need an excuse to drink more wine, here's an opportunity to give some vino instead. National Wine Day is May 25, and these 26 carefully-selected wines will help you send the right message to your manager, colleague, mentor, friend, partner or client.

Fast Company
06/24/2019
Need a quick salad? These new vending machines have you covered

Three of the vending machines, made by a startup called Fresh Bowl, are launching in the city today. The company wants to make it easier to access healthy food-and to offer an alternative to the plastic packaging that typically comes with grab-and-go salads.

Eater
07/11/2019
2019 Amazon Prime Day Grocery Deals Include a Lot of Drinks

Grocery has been a tough nut to crack for online retailers - at the end of the day, it's helpful to see and feel your vegetables before you buy them. It's also a universal truth that you end up buying way more random things when browsing grocery aisles IRL than when clicking online.

Kitchn
Snag These Cult-Favorite Groceries While They're On Sale for Prime Day

You're already doing tons of online shopping today, so why not add a few grocery staples to your cart while you're at it? There's nothing better than a good multi-tasking session! Here are the best Prime Day sales on some of our favorite snacks/treats. Get 'em while they're hot!

Chowhound
06/20/2019
Pride Branding: Is all this Rainbow-Washing for Good or Greed?

As I watched one million tiny bits of rainbow glitter cascade off a new bottle of vodka and fall to the floor as I unpacked it from its equally glittered box, three things occurred to me 1) I really love glitter 2) "glitter" is a portmanteau for "gay litter" and 3) we've finally reached critical mass for LBGTQ+ Pride Month branding.

PureWow
06/03/2019
All the Pride Food & Drink Offerings That Support the LGBTQIA+ Community This Month

It's not just June-it's Pride Month! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the momentous Stonewall riots, and in honor of the Pride celebrations around the country, we've rounded up all the food and drink brands (and restaurants) that are giving back to the LGBTQIA+ community and supporting its many vital organizations.

Adweek
05/31/2019
How Brands Are Celebrating and Supporting Pride Month

June is Pride Month, and to that end, Adweek is introducing our first-ever Pride Month Tracker. We'll be updating the list throughout the month as brands, agencies and organizations announce their campaigns and activities celebrating the global LGBTQ community throughout the month and beyond.

Refinery29
Cult-Favorite Oat Milk Brand, Oatly, Just Answered Our Oat Milk Ice Cream Prayers

This is not your typical "non-dairy frozen dessert." Oatly's latest offering is milk- and nut-free, but this oat milk treat is seriously legit. Trust us, we tasted it. Around a year ago, Oatly charmed baristas in self-aware coffee shops across the country. Cut to today, where our oat milk obsession resulted in a literal oat milk shortage.

Kitchn
The Banza Backstory: How Two Brothers Made Chickpea Pasta a Thing

The Make Your Mark series shows you how some of our favorite food brands got their start. Meet their makers! There are a lot of really impressive things about Banza, a beloved chickpea pasta start-up founded by brothers Brian and Scott Rudolph back in 2014.

Fast Company
02/19/2019
How Swedish oat milk exploded into a $15 million business last year

One of the buzziest food products of 2018? A milk alternative made of pulverized oats. Founded in 1994, Swedish company Oatly was the first manufacturer to commercialize oat milk, but it was only after launching in the U.S. in 2016 that the product became a sensation, at one point last year selling for $200 per case online.

BuzzFeed
30 Products That'll Make Your Face Say "Thank You!"

We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Oh, and FYI - prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.

PureWow
06/03/2019
All the Pride Food & Drink Offerings That Support the LGBTQIA+ Community This Month

It's not just June-it's Pride Month! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the momentous Stonewall riots, and in honor of the Pride celebrations around the country, we've rounded up all the food and drink brands (and restaurants) that are giving back to the LGBTQIA+ community and supporting its many vital organizations.

Esquire
12/28/2018
Curious Elixirs Makes Booze-Free Cocktails That Actually Taste Good

Non-alcoholic cocktails! They're a Whole Thing now, and the best part of something becoming a Whole Thing is that we get a bevy of new and different options to try. My experiences with non-alcoholic drinks have been to... mixed results (think: sugar-packed virgin daiquiris).

BuzzFeed
32 Natural Beauty Products You're About To Be Obsessed With

We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Oh, and FYI - prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.

Well+Good
09/17/2018
How Oatly will meet the demand for oat milk | Well+Good

If the March shortage was any indication, people love their oat milk. And I'd like to place my bets now that we'll fondly look back on 2018 as the year when oat milk went mainstream. Not only are more cafes starting to stock it, but it's becoming more-and-more commonplace at grocery stores too-even ones that aren't super fancy or health-minded.

Cooking Light
04/12/2019
Is a $400 Knife Worth It? Actually, Yes

Sure, you could get a couple nice Le Creuset pots for that price. But there are few tools that you use more often-or depend on more heavi...

Man Repeller
12/10/2018
Oatly is The Best Milk But Let's Talk About the Shortage of 2018

A few weeks ago, I walked into Cha Cha Matcha on Broome Street and ordered an oat milk matcha latte. "I'm sorry, but we're out of oat milk," the woman behind the counter told me. "Oh, um," I stuttered. "In that case, actually, I'll try and find it somewhere else then.

TODAY.com
12/29/2017
Moringa, veggie jerky and the next Instant Pot: 2018's hottest food trends

While we can't predict everything that 2018 will bring, we do know there will be a new onslaught of healthy food trends headed our way in just a few weeks. After a year filled with unicorn food, Golden Milk lattes and enough good-for-you bowls to make you want to dive headfirst into a cheeseburger, we're looking forward to sinking our teeth into the latest tasty and nutritious culinary offerings.

Thrillist
02/26/2019
The Best Jerky for Every Appetite

For eons, jerky has been a staple for long-haul travelers and those desperately trying to appease the destructive power of Macho Man Randy Savage. But in recent years, jerky has transcended its status as a quick-fix gas station snack, with dozens of worthy offerings dominating shelves at groceries, health-food stores, and artisan food markets.

Refinery29
These Towels Remove Your Makeup & Help The Environment

After a long day, there's no greater thrill than going home, taking off your bra, opening up a bottle of wine, and washing your face - anything to remove every trace of the office and get closer to the comfort of your bed (or your nightly Netflix binge).

COOL HUNTING
03/19/2019
Artisan Revere's Chef Knife - COOL HUNTING

Most chef's knives boast weight and a menacing blade. Wielding one, with any sort of precise skill, can be a daunting task. There are plenty of low-level options with less weight and a less intense blade, but they often don't last-or they aren't aesthetically appealing. But Artisan Revere's chef knife, which hits Kickstarter today, is...

NYLON
04/22/2019
The Most Environmentally Friendly Brands-In Every Category

Earth Day is a reminder-as if we needed one-to take sustainability seriously, and figure out how to lessen our environmental impact. One way to do that is to make sure that when we shop, we do so responsibly, and with an eye toward how our purchasing power affects our planet.

The Zoe Report
04/18/2019
26 Surprisingly Chic Eco-Friendly Beauty Products

"1.3 billion tons of waste is produced each year, and this number is expected to increase to 2.2 billion tons by 2025," Susan Stevens, the CEO of Made With Respect, tells The Zoe Report - and the beauty industry isn't exactly blameless here. 20...

Us Weekly
06/04/2019
Happy Pride! Celebrate With Colorful Eats From Sugarfina, Bud Light, More

It's time to celebrate Pride! Saturday, June 1, marked the start of Pride Month and to mark the occasion, which is aimed at honoring the 1969 Stonewall uprising in Greenwich Village as well as members of the LGBTQ community, various food brands have released Pride-specific dishes and other merchandise.

Brit + Co
10 Sustainable Products to Celebrate Earth Day

This Earth Day, celebrate with a gift that keeps on giving to our little blue marble of a planet. There are lots of ways to honor our planet that are both sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.

COOL HUNTING
02/04/2019
From Nothing to Fort Nelson: Inside Michter's Decades-Long Resurgence - COOL HUNTING

In the 266 years since Michter's was founded in Pennsylvania, the brand (first known as Shenk's and then Bomberger's) has battled prohibition, closure and abandonment. But since its resurrection in the 1990s (and its relocation to Kentucky), the brand has hired the first woman Master Distiller in the Kentucky Distiller Association's history, invested millions of dollars into...

mindbodygreen
03/30/2019
These 8 Sustainable Bathroom Picks Will Drastically Reduce Your Plastic Waste

Our shower and personal care routines are notoriously plastic-intensive. Big bottles, disposable razors, and floss-not to mention the packaging for all those sheet masks-regularly fill up our bathroom trash bins with nonbiodegradable waste that will linger in landfills for years and years and leach toxins into our soil and waterways in the process (not-so-fun fact: Humans have produced upward of 9.1 billion tons of plastic to date-79 percent of which is currently sitting in landfill or...

Real Simple
03/28/2019
How to Spring Clean Your Beauty Bag

Got the urge to purge? Read on to determine which beauty products to keep, how to organize them, and how to safely toss the items you don't need. (Recycling isn't just for the kitchen.)

Robb Report
02/17/2019
Louisville's Distillery Boom Continues with Michter's Opening

Courtesy of Michter's "This is pretty great, huh?" beams Michter's president Joe Magliocco, as we tour the recently restored 130 year-old landmark building that is home to Michter's newest facility, located in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky.

Bustle
Fall Essentials : Wellness

Created by the same wellness brand behind the iconic bkr water bottles, this hydrating lip treatment is made with clean, natural ingredients that don't feel sticky to the touch. It also snaps perfectly into a specially made bkr water bottle cap, so you can make sure you have your rose-scented water balm with you at all times.

Eater
11/15/2018
The 2018 Eater Holiday Gift Guide

The holidays are coming, meaning it's time to start buying people stuff. Lots of stuff. And what better strategy is there for gift-giving than leaning into the one thing pretty much everyone loves: food. Of course, not everyone loves food the same way.

Outside Online
10/04/2018
The Best Nonalcoholic Drinks for Athletes

For those times when you want to lay off the booze or get serious about hitting a PR, there's good news: a delicious new lineup of nonalcoholic drinks. Even a drink or two a week can decrease endurance performance and inhibit muscle protein synthesis post-exercise.

Forbes
Holiday Gift Guide 2018: The Best Añejo Tequilas

When you think of tequila, what comes to mind? Sugary margaritas? Horrible hangovers? Shots? It's time to put an end to the so-so reputation tequila has as the cringe-worthy party spirit, one best not tasted. Whether your taste preference is for sweet, spicy, savory or somewhere in between, we have a bottle that's perfect for your sipping pleasure-or for a friend's!

Pastemagazine
Kitchn
We're Dying to Try These Vegan, Dairy-Free Oat Milk Ice Creams

In the past year, I've been to Sweden, Finland and Denmark, and have had at least a half-dozen layovers in the Reykjavik airport. I am obsessed with Scandinavia for a lot of reasons that aren't limited to their unending supplies of both attractive citizens and attractive office furnishings.

Kitchn
This Is the Best Non-Dairy Milk for Your Cereal Bowl

I dream of milk. I dream of Frosted Mini-Wheats floating like tiny frosted rafts on the surface of a very, very full bowl. For me, self care is a bowl of cereal drowned in milk, a teensy return to childhood full of crunch and sugar and fat.

TODAY.com
06/08/2018
Is oat milk better for you than almond milk?

Non-dairy milks are making a splash this year with endless cartons swarming into supermarkets, cafes, and vegan households alike. By 2024, the global dairy alternatives market is expected to exceed the $34 billion mark, according ReportBuyer.

POPSUGAR Fitness
04/23/2019
Is Oat Milk Healthier Than Other Plant-Based Milks? 3 Dietitians Weigh In

If you're avoiding cow's milk because it's giving you issues with bloating, acne, or congestion (or because you're vegan), there's no shortage of plant-based milks to choose from. Almond and soy are probably the most popular, with pea protein milk on the rise, but what about oat milk?

NYLON
06/14/2018
The 10 Biggest Food Trends Of The Year (So Far)

Let me start with this: There is no such thing as a new food trend. Sure there are new cooking innovations (see: smart kitchen gadgets), new manners of preparing the same foods we've always had in our fridges (cauliflower rice, kale chips), and the westernization of foreign staples (matcha, poke), but it's incredibly rare to encounter a food or beverage previously unheard of.

Well+Good
12/29/2018
One thing you don't have to worry about in 2019: oat milk shortages

If you've read Well+Good's predictions for the top Wellness Trends for 2019 (and really, what are you doing with your life if you haven't?), you know that oat milk is the star of the alt-milk world right now, thanks to its creamy, dairy-like texture. Basically, it's the buzziest coffee booster this side of CBD.

latimes.com
10/19/2018
Healthful yet yummy Halloween treats for the vampire with a sweet tooth

Fans of milk chocolate might consider these 8-gram squares, at 40 to 45 calories each, from Berkeley-based Tcho. The company sources its cacao from different parts of the world depending on the flavor profile - fruity from Peru, nutty from Ecuador, richly chocolatey from Ghana.

Brit + Co
Why Oat Milk Is Suddenly All the Rage

Over the last few months, you may have noticed a new vegan milk option at your local coffee shop: oat milk. I'll be honest; when I first heard I could turn my cappuccino into a capp-OAT-ccino, I rolled my eyes. Could LA be anymore, LA? Turns out, oat milk isn't an LA thing.

Well+Good
03/14/2018
Oatly addresses its oat milk shortage | Well+Good

If there's one thing latte lovers and java nuts know to be fundamentally true, it's that you don't mess with a boss babe's morning cup of coffee. Needless to say, it's been a rough few weeks for those who opt for Oatly's cult-favorite oat milk in their morning mug.

Men's Health
11/29/2018
5 Weird New Milk Alternatives That Might Be Worth Trying

The milk section of the supermarket sure is complicated these days. There's almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, meatloaf milk, and more. Actually, that last one is completely made up, but who knows someday, really. And almond, soy, and rice are the usual suspects.

Fast Company
03/18/2019
The war on rice: Plant-based alternatives target the American dinner plate

Popchips founder Keith Belling is a self-admitted rice addict. The serial entrepreneur loves the white fluffy grain, craving it for lunch, dinner, and basically any chance he gets. Obviously he's not alone: Rice feeds more than half of the world's population, with more than 700 million tons produced each year.

Man Repeller
12/10/2018
Oatly is The Best Milk But Let's Talk About the Shortage of 2018

A few weeks ago, I walked into Cha Cha Matcha on Broome Street and ordered an oat milk matcha latte. "I'm sorry, but we're out of oat milk," the woman behind the counter told me. "Oh, um," I stuttered. "In that case, actually, I'll try and find it somewhere else then.

Well+Good
01/25/2019
Heads up: There might be canola oil in your oat milk

Plant-based milks have never been more popular (or plentiful) in 2019-what a time to be alive!-but out of all the options, oat milk is currently queen bee. And while oat milk fans probably already know to avoid carrageenan and check the sugar content before adding it to their coffee, there's an ingredient that pops up in many common oat milk brands that has people doing a double-take: rapeseed oil.

Good Housekeeping
04/11/2019
Everyone on Instagram Is Obsessed With Oat Milk, But Is It Actually Good for You?

Oat milk is the latest trendy plant-based milk on the scene - even Starbucks has it! A type of fiber in oats called beta-glucan may provide health benefits for your heart and immune system. Oat milk also has a similar amount of calcium and vitamins A, D, and B12 compared to cow's milk, but less protein.

Create + Cultivate
02/03/2019
#GirlCrush: 5 Small Business Owners We're Loving This Month

Here at C&C, we're always coming across truly amazing women who are running cool, creative small businesses and shaking things up in their respective industries. Starting today, we'll be sharing monthly roundups of these budding entrepreneurs, so you can get in on the party and support their work.

Good Housekeeping
10/16/2018
The Best New Halloween Candy to Buy This Year

With October 31 right around the corner, now's the time to start curating your candy offerings. With these tasty picks, no kid (or adult) will walk away disappointed.

Candyindustry
09/24/2018
Consumers continuing to reach for 'clean' candy

Kris Bronner and his brother, Nicky, co-founders of UNREAL chocolate snacks, know what it's like to have parents who care about what their children eat. The Bronners were so concerned, they used to give away Kris and Nicky's Halloween candy, much to the dismay of their younger selves.

TODAY.com
02/06/2018
Healthier candies and chocolates for your Valentine's Day sweetie

If you have a sweet tooth, but you're trying to avoid overloading on sugar, there's some good news just ahead of Valentine's Day. While candy can be included as a special treat as part of a healthy diet, many people feel it's a guilty indulgence, even in modest servings.

Business Insider
03/05/2019
These 6 startups are incredibly successful on social media - and they all have one thing in common

Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Social media is an indispensable platform where brands can engage with current fans and get in front of potential new fans.

The Aspiring Gentleman
12/04/2018
Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Him - The Aspiring Gentleman

I think the best way to start the holidays off is to make sure that you get into the right Christmas spirit. That is why I wanted to start my guide with my list of recommended spirits... Macallan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky- I will say that, personally, I do not care for scotch ...

GearCulture
10/03/2018
Chef's Cut Jerky | GearCulture

Enjoy some seriously lip-smacking, highly convenient protein treats courtesy of Chef's Cut Jerky. Handcrafted using only premium slabs of cow and strips of chicken, turkey or pork, each flavorsome marinade is concocted from the finest of ingredients with options including teriyaki, honey barbecue, cracked pepper or buffalo.

Fast Company
09/19/2017
MealPal doubles down on food pickup as everyone else focuses on delivery

As more and more companies fixate on creating premium delivery services, one company is standing by pickup. For a monthly fee starting at $120, MealPal lets hungry workers book their midday carry-out in advance. Subscribers get 20 lunches, which breaks down to $6 per meal.

foodnavigator-usa.com
02/19/2019
Banza rolls out high protein, low carb, chickpea rice at Whole Foods nationwide

Debuting at the same time as RightRice​​ (which utilizes chickpeas, lentils, peas, and just under 10% regular rice and is also debuting at Whole Foods this month), Banza chickpea rice (MSRP $3.99) contains more than 90% chickpeas, plus some potato starch, xanthan gum, and sea salt.

Entrepreneur
02/15/2019
The Entrepreneur Behind Popchips Hopes to Have Another Hit With Rice Made From Vegetables

2 min read Innovations that are seemingly simple usually have a lot of power. For Keith Belling, his first big hit came after he asked why chips couldn't come in a healthier, popped form. The result of that question, Popchips, became a hit snack under his leadership that is sold in more than 30,000 stores and has generated more than $100 million in revenue.

Philadelphia Business Journal
06/14/2018
Reservation app that pays you to eat at restaurants will come to Philadelphia - Philadelphia...

The startup works with participating restaurants to set meal minimum spends and select the best schedule to fill more seats. "The margins in the restaurant industry are exceptionally tight, and we must be prudent with how and why we use available capital. By creating opportunities to develop long-term guest relationships, we feel we are doing so."