Food & Drink

Philadelphia – September 23, 2026 -- Zahav Foods has launched two new hummus flavors, Zahav Hummus Matbucha and Zahav Hummus Harissa, now stocked at 185 Whole Foods Market locations across 20 states, including Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Phoenix, Denver, Los Angeles and San Diego.

The brand was co-founded in 2024 by five-time James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook, the team behind Philadelphia's Michelin-recommended Zahav and Laser Wolf. Each 10 oz package retails for $7.99 and is Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Kosher, and Seed Oil Free.

Milford, Conn. – September 23, 2026 -- Athletic Brewing Company and olive oil brand Graza have launched Cold Off The Press, a limited-time non-alcoholic pilsner brewed with Graza Extra Virgin Olive Oil, available now in 6-packs of 12-oz. cans at athleticbrewing.com while supplies last.

The beer uses olive oil to feed its yeast, not to add oil flavor

Cold Off The Press is described as a classic pils with floral, herbal, and lemon aromas and a clean, dry finish. Athletic's brewing team incorporated Graza Extra Virgin Olive Oil early in the process, using it to nourish the yeast rather than to make the beer taste like olive oil itself.

Each 12-oz. can contains less than 0.5% ABV, 60 calories, 14g of carbs, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. Ingredients listed include water, malted barley, rice, hops, lemon, yeast, olive oil, and wheat.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- MET-Rx has entered the ready-to-drink protein category with the launch of its 44g High Protein Shake, now on shelves at Walmart, Walmart.com and Amazon for $3.47 per 14-ounce bottle.

The lineup comes in three flavors -- Strawberry Shortcake, Vanilla Milkshake and Chocolate Milkshake -- with each bottle containing 44 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, five key nutrients and up to 2,500 mg of electrolytes.

John Cena extends his multi-year role as brand ambassador

The launch builds on MET-Rx's recent Level-Up campaign, which features Cena in an animated, video-game-inspired format. "MET-Rx remains my go-to for recovery after any tough workout," Cena said, adding that the shake combines protein, fiber and electrolytes for recovery in an easy format.

Havana – September 22, 2026 -- Habanos, S.A. has launched the Trinidad Vigía Reserva Cosecha 2022, the first-ever Reserva edition from the Trinidad brand, with a recommended retail price of 3,800 USD (3,276 EUR) per box of 20 and 660 USD (570 EUR) for a gift box of three.

The cigar uses leaves that underwent an additional aging process of at least three years, and production is strictly limited to 5,000 individually numbered boxes of 20 Habanos plus 5,000 gift boxes containing three Habanos, available at points of sale worldwide.

The cigar debuts in Trinidad's largest current ring gauge format

The new Reserva is presented in the Vigía vitola, measuring 54 x 110 mm and offering a medium-strength smoking profile with a smoking time of approximately 50 minutes. It is a Parejo format with a pigtail cap, produced at the Torres factory.

Portland – September 22, 2026 -- Bob's Red Mill is marking National Good Neighbor Day on September 28 by encouraging people to bake a homemade treat for someone nearby, teaming up with actor and author Lauren Graham for the occasion.

Lauren Graham shares a gluten-free muffin recipe designed for sharing

Graham, known for her roles in close-knit on-screen communities, created a recipe for Gluten Free Banana Coffee Cake Muffins using Bob's Red Mill's Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour. The flour works as a direct swap for wheat flour, making the treat easy to bring to a new neighbor, a longtime friend, or a coffee table gathering.

"I don't think being a good neighbor requires a grand gesture. Making something you love and sharing it with someone is a simple way to say, 'I'm thinking of you,'" Graham said, noting that she is gluten free herself and appreciates recipes more neighbors can actually eat.

Prairie du Sac – September 22, 2026 -- Culver's is bringing back Curdtoberfest, its annual monthlong celebration of Wisconsin heritage and cheese curds, running from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31.

The Smoked Cheddar CurderBurger debuts as the brand's first flavored CurderBurger

Culver's fresh, never-frozen beef gets topped with golden-fried smoked cheddar cheese in the new burger, available Sept. 28 through Oct. 11 or while supplies last. It marks the first flavored version of the CurderBurger since the item debuted in 2021.

Jalapeño Cheese Curds return Oct. 12 through Nov. 29

The fan-favorite item puts a spicy spin on Culver's classic Wisconsin Cheese Curds, made with real cheddar and bits of jalapeño pepper. The curds will be available while supplies last.

Manchester – September 22, 2026 -- Treehouse Hotel Manchester has unveiled a major expansion, adding three new rooftop dining and drinking venues, nine premium suites, and expanded wellness facilities including padel courts and an outdoor sauna.

Three new venues open across the 14th and 15th floors

The rooftop additions include Sister Moon, a restaurant from Chef Sam Grainger with hospitality collaborators Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford; The Nest, an agave-focused cocktail bar; and The Hideout, a speakeasy-style lounge with its own outdoor terrace. Sister Moon's menu blends British ingredients with Southeast Asian influences and open-fire cooking, featuring dishes such as red prawn toast with red curry bisque, Singapore chilli crab and lobster baked noodles, and an 80-day-aged beef ribeye.

Seattle – September 22, 2026 -- A whitefish sold in the freezer aisle of most major grocery stores is drawing new attention as a whole-food protein source, delivering 26 grams of complete protein per 3.5-ounce serving. Wild Alaska Sole, often labeled Wild Alaska Flounder in the U.S., comes from Alaskan waters and contains all nine essential amino acids the body cannot produce on its own.

The fish arrives as shoppers increasingly scrutinize where their protein comes from, not just how much of it they're eating. Many high-protein products on store shelves rely on soy or vegetable isolates, while Wild Alaska Sole offers protein in its natural, unprocessed form.

Port Angeles – September 21, 2026 -- Shoppers in Clallam County can now rely on a clearer roadmap for finding genuinely organic produce, thanks to guidance published by HelloNation featuring Natural Health Expert Kyla Magner of Port Angeles, Washington.

The USDA Organic seal carries legal weight that "natural" labels do not

The article draws a sharp line between the two terms. A USDA Organic seal means a product meets strict federal standards covering how it's grown, processed, and handled, including limits on synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. A "natural" label, by contrast, has no federal definition tied to farming practices and offers no guarantee of the same environmental or quality standards.

Shelbyville, KY – September 21, 2026 -- Jeptha Creed Distillery is releasing a three-part video series across 2025 to mark its 10th anniversary, with new chapters tied to key dates throughout the year.

The series began July 4th with a chapter honoring America's 250th anniversary, focusing on the Nethery family's generations-long farming history in Shelby County, Kentucky.

The second chapter traces a decade of heirloom corn experimentation

Released September 18th, Decade of Dedication: Jeptha Creed Solera explores the heirloom corn varietals grown on the family farm and used in the distillery's whiskey over the past ten years. The chapter also spotlights the anniversary release, Jeptha Creed Solera Aged Bourbon, which blends whiskeys distilled from every heirloom corn varietal the distillery has produced to date.