As consumers around the U.S. have eased into 2025 with a month-long commitment to refrain from alcoholic beverages, some are contemplating keeping a lack of spirits alive in February and beyond. Among some of the most popular alcohol-free beverages are virgin mojitos and piña coladas, booze-less seltzers and zero-proof canned…

A Long Island-based liquor brand drew inspiration from a 1975 crime-ridden New York City to introduce consumers to a dark and gritty yet refined product that was unique among spirits. In a propaganda campaign, plainclothes New York law enforcement officers approached tourists with pamphlets titled “Welcome to Fear City: A…

China appears to be building up a new “leverage point” against foreign nations as it cracks down on rare earths hoarding. Foreign companies purchasing rare earths from China are reportedly being warned against stockpiling them, according to the Financial Times, which cited two people familiar with the matter. China is…

For the first time, more craft beer breweries are shutting down than opening up. Breweries and taprooms are dealing with rising supply costs while demand for beer is slipping, according to the Brewers Association.Bart Watson is the president and chief executive officer of the Brewers Association. Watson said things got…

As a restaurant owner, I enjoy sharing the rich flavors of my Cuban heritage with customers every day. Whether that’s making the world’s largest croqueta or serving the “hippest sip” of coffee in Miami, my small business is working overtime to compete in the quick-paced hospitality industry that is characterized by long hours and tight budget margins.But thanks to the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill…

Many small companies have started to find new and creative ways to save time and money using artificial intelligence.  A survey from 2024 found 69% of small businesses are using AI, up from 56% in 2023, according to Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. The Goldman Sachs program helps “small business…

President Donald Trump praised the Treasury Department on Truth Social on Sunday for announcing it was suspending enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement for U.S. citizens and domestic companies. The Biden-era initiative says you may be required to report certain information on your beneficial owners to the…

For Flags of Valor — a veteran-owned and operated business that has shipped more than 96,000 flags to doorsteps nationwide — the phrase “made in America” lies at the foundation of everything it stands for. “For over 10 years, we’ve been saying the same thing — we build American products,…

When 6-year-old Charli Johnson suggested starting a coffee business to her dad, T. Shane Johnson, he thought it would be a valuable teaching opportunity and a “great way” for them to spend time together. “It was just one of those kind of ‘aha moments’ as a dad,” T. Shane Johnson,…

Prior to launching PlantOGram – an American-made fruit tree gifting company – nearly two decades ago, gardening was solely a backyard hobby for husband-and-wife duo Mickey and Vicky Popat. The newlyweds at the time had purchased their first home, and developed a passion for growing fruit trees in their garden,…