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SodaStream® Introduces Four New, Innovative Products to the Brand’s Portfolio
SodaStream® Unveils Two New Sparkling Water Makers: the enso™ and ART™ GOLD, SodaStream Crafted™ Cocktail Mixers (Non-Alcoholic), and the Fizz & Go COOL Carbonating Bottle
PURCHASE, N.Y. /PRNewswire/ — SodaStream®, the world’s leading sparkling water maker brand, announces the introduction of four innovative new products that redefine modern hydration: the enso™ and ART™ GOLD sparkling water makers, SodaStream Crafted™ Cocktail Mixers, and the Fizz & Go COOL Carbonating Bottle designed to elevate the sparkling water experience, these new offerings seamlessly blend cutting-edge functionality with sophisticated taste and design.
enso™ Sparkling Water Maker
Designed by acclaimed Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa, the enso™ is a masterpiece of art and engineering. This model transforms the traditional sparkling water maker with its sophisticated design. Its sleek stainless-steel body, refined nozzle, and coordinated carbonating bottle accents come together to create a visually stunning and highly functional piece. Key features include:
- Quick-Connect System: Features innovative snap-and-lock technology for ease of use.
- 1-Liter Carbonating Bottle: Dishwasher safe, BPA-free, and includes a detachable base for easy cleaning.
Available for purchase now for $249.99 on www.sodastream.com.
ART™ GOLD Sparkling Water Maker
Perfect for the holiday season, the ART™ GOLD effortlessly blends a sleek, retro silhouette with premium gold accents. The ART™ GOLD merges timeless functionality with fresh, new colorways to enhance any kitchen decor. With a push of the lever, transform flat water into refreshing sparkling water, customized just the way you like it. Key features of this model include:
- Unique Carbonating Lever: Provides control over carbonation levels.
- Customization: Allows you to tailor the fizz and flavor of your sparkling water for a personalized experience.
- Elegant Design: White with premium gold accents, adding a touch of sophistication to your kitchen.
The ART™ GOLD Starter Kit is available for purchase at Amazon and www.sodastream.com for $149 starting in October
The ART™ GOLD bundle is available for purchase at Kohls and Target for $169 starting in October
SodaStream Crafted™ Cocktail Mixers
The new SodaStream Crafted™ Cocktail Mixers are nonalcoholic cocktail mixers designed to elevate your at home mixology experience with carbonated water straight from your SodaStream™ sparkling water maker. This collection features three unique flavors, each crafted with sophisticated ingredients. Packaged in elegant glass bottles, SodaStream Crafted™ Cocktail Mixers not only elevate your drink experience but also add a touch of sophistication to your bar cart and gatherings.
- Flavors Available:
- Pineapple and Jalapeño: A tropical blend with a spicy kick, perfect alone or with tequila*.
- Grapefruit and Elderflower: Citrusy grapefruit paired with floral elderflower, ideal with vodka*.
- White Peach and Ginger: Sweet peach balanced with zesty ginger, enhances whiskey*-based drinks.
Disclaimer: SodaStream Crafted™ Cocktail Mixers do not contain alcohol. Moderate and responsible consumption of alcohol is recommended.
3-Pack Variety Pack available for purchase for $18.99 at Amazon
All three flavors available at www.sodastream.com for $6.99 each.
Fizz & Go COOL Carbonating Bottle
Setting a new standard for portable hydration, the Fizz & Go COOL Carbonating Bottle combines durability with functionality. Constructed from high-quality stainless steel, this insulated carbonating bottle allows users to carbonate and carry their fizzy drinks on the go. The carbonating bottle seamlessly works with all SodaStream sparkling water makers compatible with the Quick Connect Cylinder excluding AquaFizz and SodaStream Gia. Key features include:
- Long-lasting Insulation and Fizz: Keeps your carbonated beverages hot or cold for approximately up to 12 hours, ideal for all day adventures.
- Leak Proof: Features a secure design to prevent spills and leaks, making it backpack and bag friendly.
- Convenient Fill Line: Internal water fill indicates how to get the right carbonation every time.
- Available in three colors: Mint, Storm, and Sand
Available for purchase in October for $34.99 at Target
“At SodaStream, we’re dedicated to transforming the sparkling water industry through continuous innovation, and these new introductions to our portfolio elevate the SodaStream experience even further,” said Mark Fenton, SodaStream’s North America Chief Business Officer. “From the beautiful design of the enso™ sparkling water maker to the perfectly paired flavors of our SodaStream Crafted™ Cocktail Mixers, our latest launches offer exciting new options for everyone on your gifting list. This holiday season, givers and receivers alike can feel good about making eco-friendly choices that help replace single-use plastic bottles.”
By using just one reusable SodaStream carbonating bottle, you can replace up to 1,000 single-use bottles.** These advancements reflect SodaStream’s ongoing commitment to fostering a cleaner, healthier planet through innovative and responsible consumption.
For more information about SodaStream’s latest products, please visit www.sodastream.com.
About SodaStream
SodaStream, a PepsiCo subsidiary, is the world’s leading sparkling water maker brand. SodaStream empowers consumers to create perfect personalized sparkling beverage experiences with just a push of a button. By allowing its users to make better choices for themselves and the planet – SodaStream is revolutionizing the beverage industry and changing the way the world drinks. To learn more about SodaStream visit corp.sodastream.com and follow SodaStream on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Easy, Elegant Charcuterie Boards for Effortless Holiday Hosting
Create stunning charcuterie boards with sommelier-approved wine pairings for stress-free holiday hosting. Get 3 easy recipes featuring prosciutto, genoa salame, and capocollo with perfect cheese and wine matches.
Last Updated on December 19, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Easy, Elegant Charcuterie Boards for Effortless Holiday Hosting
(Family Features) When holiday occasions call for you to don your hosting cap, skip complicated appetizers and hors d’oeuvres to instead serve sustainable charcuterie with sommelier-approved wine pairings. After all, simplicity can still equal premium flavor with the right meats, cheeses and libations. It doesn’t take a hosting expert or pairing professional to create a spread that’s as memorable as it is delicious. Charcuterie boards made with just a few ingredients can start the festivities on a high note by wowing loved ones with your pairing prowess. Amaze your guests (and even yourself) by starting with heritage breed pork in small-batch artisanal production from Niman Ranch, whose independent family farmers and ranchers raise all animals with no antibiotics or added hormones ever. Their commitment to humane practices and sustainability leads to the exceptional flavor and tenderness your crowd craves and can taste in every bite. Match the selection of meats – like prosciutto, genoa salame or capocollo in these recipes – with complementary cheeses and accents such as crostini, olives or even thyme-infused honey for an extra special touch. Finally, find the perfect bottle of wine for each board to round out a palate-pleasing spread that suits each guest’s preferred pairing profile. With flavor, sustainability and a personal touch, charcuterie can bring holiday occasions to life for you and your loved ones. Visit NimanRanch.com to find more seasonal inspiration and charcuterie solutions.
Prosciutto, Sottocenere and Aligote
- Niman Ranch Prosciutto
- Firm cheese, such as Sottocenere
- Toasted crostini
- Aligote wine
Genoa Salame, Vintage Grand Ewe and Syrah
- Niman Ranch Genoa Salame
- Aged, firm sheep’s cheese, such as Vintage Grand Ewe
- Olives
- Syrah wine
Capocollo, Aged Cheddar, Thyme Honey and Txakoli
- Niman Ranch Capocollo
- Aged sharp cheddar cheese
- Thyme-infused honey
- Txakoli wine
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Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Hits $8 Million Donation Milestone
Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project surpasses $8M in donations since 2013, including a record $1.5M raised in 2025 for agriculture’s future.
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Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Hits $8 Million Donation Milestone
Culver’s has always worn its Midwest roots proudly—right down to the farm-fresh ingredients behind its ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard. This week, the restaurant brand shared a milestone that reinforces that connection in a big way: Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project has officially surpassed $8 million in total donations since launching in 2013. Even more impressive, 2025 marked a record year, with more than $1.5 million raised to support the future of agriculture through education, advocacy, and community-based partnerships.A 12-year commitment to the people behind the food
When Culver’s started the Thank You Farmers Project, the mission was simple: support farmers and strengthen agricultural education so the next generation can continue feeding communities for decades to come. Twelve years later, that mission has grown into a nationwide effort powered by local restaurants, community partners, and everyday guests. As Alison Demmer, Culver’s senior public relations manager, put it: behind every meal served is a network of hardworking farmers. The Thank You Farmers Project is Culver’s way of turning gratitude into action—by investing in the people and programs that keep agriculture strong.How guests and communities helped raise $1.5 million in 2025
The Thank You Farmers Project is fueled by participation—donations at the register, local fundraising, and limited-time initiatives that make it easy for guests to contribute while enjoying the Culver’s experience. Here are some of the standout efforts from 2025:- Green and Gold: Culver’s donated $1 for each rental and digital purchase of the movie Green and Gold, totaling $100,000 donated to three agricultural organizations.
- To Farmers with Love Contest: Guests nominated farmers and ranchers for recognition, with five winnersreceiving a $500 cash prize, a VIP Tim McGraw concert experience at the Field of Dreams, plus Culver’s gift cards and swag.
- Scoops of Thanks Day (11th annual): Guests donated more than $170,000, receiving a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard in exchange for a $1 donation supporting local FFA chapters and other agricultural education organizations.
- Concretes for a Cause: Culver’s raised more than $570,000 by donating $1 from each Concrete Mixer soldsystemwide over a five-day period—supporting local hunger relief initiatives.
- Culver’s FFA Ambassadors: Guests nominated standout FFA members to represent Culver’s as ambassadors. Ten ambassadors earned up to $2,500 for their local chapters to fund learning experiences through agriculture advocacy events in partnership with Culver’s.
Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project has officially passed $8 million in total donations since the program began in 2013.
Why this milestone matters beyond the number
An $8 million milestone is worth celebrating—but the bigger story is what it represents: a long-term investment in agricultural education and sustainability, backed by a brand with more than 1,000 family-owned and operated restaurants across 26 states. Programs like this help ensure:- Students have access to hands-on agricultural learning opportunities
- Local FFA chapters and education organizations can expand their impact
- Communities stay connected to the real people behind the food supply
- Future farmers and ranchers feel seen, supported, and valued
How to get involved
Culver’s is encouraging guests and community members to learn more, donate, or participate in upcoming initiatives tied to the Thank You Farmers Project. To explore the program and find ways to support it, visit: https://www.culvers.com/about-culvers/thank-you-farmers-projectFAQ: Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project
About Culver’s
For more than 40 years, Culver’s has served cooked-to-order meals made with farm-fresh ingredients and delivered with a signature commitment to friendly service. The brand’s menu is best known for the ButterBurger (made with fresh, never-frozen beef) and Fresh Frozen Custard, including its popular Flavor of the Day program. With more than 1,000 restaurants in 26 states, Culver’s continues to grow while staying rooted in small-town Midwestern values—and the Thank You Farmers Project is one of the clearest examples of that commitment in action.High Demand Marks “Veggies for Veterans” Event Amid SNAP DelaysLink: https://stmdailynews.com/high-demand-marks-veggies-for-veterans-event-amid-snap-delays/
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Chef Swap at the Beach Christmas Special Hits Cooking Channel Dec. 20 — and You Can Taste It in Myrtle Beach
Chef Swap at the Beach returns with a Christmas Special on Dec. 20 on Cooking Channel. Plus, Myrtle Beach’s new Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass lets visitors dine at featured restaurants across the Grand Strand.
A “Chef Swap at The Beach” Christmas Special will air December 20 on the Cooking Channel. The cast includes L-R: Jamie Daskalis, Jason Trinh, Johanna Wilson Jones, Mason Zeglen, Dylan Foster, Jess Sagun, Gabriel Hernandez. The holiday-themed episode was filmed at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach. In addition, the new Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass dining trail allows fans to engage with the featured restaurants and chefs when in Myrtle Beach. Credit: Visit Myrtle Beach
Chef Swap at the Beach Christmas Special Hits Cooking Channel Dec. 20 — and You Can Taste It in Myrtle Beach
If you’ve ever watched a cooking competition and thought, I need to eat that, Myrtle Beach is making it easy to turn screen-time cravings into real-life reservations. On Dec. 20, the Cooking Channel will air a festive new episode of “Chef Swap at The Beach” — a Christmas Special that brings back familiar chefs from past seasons for a holiday-themed cooking competition. And for anyone planning a trip (or looking for a reason to), the show’s newest extension makes the experience even more tangible: the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass, a free digital dining trail that connects fans directly to the restaurants featured across the series.A holiday episode built on community (and a little friendly pressure)
The Christmas Special follows the established “Chef Swap” format: chefs step outside their own kitchens and comfort zones, then race to create themed dishes under tight time constraints. The twist is the season. Filmed at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, the special leans into holiday energy with seasonal elements and a charitable component — while still spotlighting what the series does best: collaboration, creativity, and the relationships that make the Myrtle Beach food scene feel like a community. As Stuart Butler, President of Visit Myrtle Beach, put it, the series has become “a meaningful way to showcase the talent of the Myrtle Beach area’s culinary community to a national audience,” reflecting “the relationships and sense of community that exist across the Grand Strand.”Why the International Culinary Institute matters
The setting isn’t just a backdrop. The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach plays a real role in the region’s dining identity — serving as a training ground for aspiring chefs and hospitality pros, and helping feed the local restaurant ecosystem with new talent. In other words: Myrtle Beach’s culinary growth isn’t accidental. It’s being built, taught, and refined — and this special gives viewers a look at that foundation.The Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass: from TV episode to dining itinerary
Here’s the part that makes this more than a one-night watch. Restaurants featured throughout multiple seasons of “Chef Swap at The Beach” are now included in the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass, a self-guided dining trail that visitors can use while exploring the Grand Strand. When you sign up for the free digital pass, you unlock a mobile “passport” to participating restaurants, including:- Special offers
- Insights into the show’s signature dishes
- A curated way to experience restaurants from every season, year-round
Myrtle Beach: more than 60 miles of oceanfront
Yes, Myrtle Beach has 60 miles of beautiful oceanfront — but the story Visit Myrtle Beach is telling here is bigger than sand and surf. Known as the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is made up of 14 unique communities along South Carolina’s northeast coast. Visitors come for the classic vacation staples — entertainment, family attractions, shopping, and world-class golf — but increasingly, they’re also coming hungry. Fresh coastal Carolina cuisine isn’t a side note anymore. It’s part of the main event.Mark your calendar (and maybe your restaurant list)
If you’re looking for a holiday watch that’s equal parts competition and community, set a reminder for Dec. 20 on the Cooking Channel. And if you want to take it one step further, the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass gives you a ready-made reason to plan a winter escape — one plate at a time. Learn more about Myrtle Beach tourism: visitmyrtlebeach.com Explore the Chef’s Table Pass: ChefSwap.com- Visit Myrtle Beach (Official Tourism Site)
- Chef Swap (Chef’s Table Pass + participating restaurants)
- Cooking Channel (Show info and TV listings)
- Cooking Channel TV Schedule (Find airtimes)
- Cooking Channel Shows (Browse series and episodes)
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