No More Hoarding if You Want to Stop the Matcha Shortage
The matcha shortage is finally making headlines, but this is not a first for the U.S. Let’s examine the potential causes of the matcha shortage and what consumers can do… Continue Reading
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Shop These Black Owned Brands at Weaver Street Market
As boycotts of Target, Amazon and WalMart continue, more people are turning to food co-ops like Weaver Street Market for groceries. Food cooperatives are owned by the community. This means… Continue Reading
Your New Favorite Ice Cream is Vegan & Good for the Environment
The future of food isn’t a robot singing and dancing to k-pop songs while you eat ramen. It’s food founders like Kai Nortey of kubé Ice Cream. CEO Kai Nortey… Continue Reading
Kyoto Cafes that are Actually Worth Your Time and Money
Anyone planning a trip to Japan most likely has Kyoto cafes on their must-do list. Cafe hopping in Kyoto is just as popular as visiting shrines and temples and shopping…. Continue Reading
Creole Me Up Raises $90K: Crowdfunding Lessons for Food Businesses
Huge congratulations to Elsy Dinvil of Creole Me Up for raising more than $90K! Crowdfunding, especially investment crowdfunding, is really difficult for founders. So, let’s examine how Dinvil was able… Continue Reading
2024 Top Eats from Black Owned Restaurants Around the World
Last week, I recapped 2024 and celebrated 5 years of writing about food businesses & restaurant culture on Pro Food Maker. Let’s continue the celebration with my favorite eats in… Continue Reading
2024 Recap of Japan Travel and Food Conferences & Looking Ahead to 2025
Pro Food Maker turned 5 this year. I didn’t celebrate. I didn’t even mention it. Why bother? And I felt the same way about this 2024 recap. Until I sat… Continue Reading
Southern Foodways Symposium Puts Spotlight on Hospitality Workers’ Needs
I haven’t thought much about my restaurant experience until food writer Alice Laussade’s opening talk about birthday songs at Southern Foodways Symposium. Maybe I was trying to forget. “Happy Birthday”… Continue Reading
San Francisco? Nah, Try These Oakland Black Owned Restaurants
I hear a lot about the San Francisco food scene, but I’m here to make sure that Black owned restaurants in Oakland get their shine. When most people are reminded… Continue Reading
Food Funded Increases Access to Capital for Founders
I have my reservations about New York City, but that might be changing, thanks to food conferences like Food Funded. Personal hang ups aside, NYC is a major food hub,… Continue Reading