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Miami Herald
24-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Guinness launches ice-cold new collaboration with wild partner
One thing beer lovers agree on is that Guinness, or any beer, should always be ice cold. No one wants to crack open a lukewarm beer that's been baking under the sun for hours. But with summer at its peak, keeping beer cold outside can be a serious challenge, so Guinness has joined forces with a surprising partner to launch a new product that will solve this problem. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Founded in 1759 in Dublin, Ireland, Guinness is the world's most popular stout. It is known for its dark color and signature creamy texture, which is due to the use of nitrogen in its brewing process. The brand has been owned by the alcoholic beverage company Diageo (DEO) since 1997. Today, it's brewed in 49 countries worldwide and sold in over 150. Related: Guinness parent makes major investment in a surprising market Guinness offers various beer products in multiple presentations, as well as nonalcoholic Guinness 0.0 and cold brew coffee beer. However, unknown to some, it has expanded into the food market with coffee, chocolate, fudge, sauce, and even potato chips. Now, Guinness is taking it a step further by collaborating with a new partner to create a one-of-a-kind product that fuses beer and ice cream. Guinness has teamed up with the ice cream brand Van Leeuwen to launch "Lovely Day for Guinness," a new limited-edition ice cream that blends the flavor of Guinness and mixes it with chocolate chunks. This new flavor's name and packaging design are inspired by a 1950s Guinness advertising campaign, which matches the look of Guinness' new limited-edition summer Draught Stout 4-pack. Related: Taco Bell brings back exclusive menu collaboration for a limited time While the idea of combining beer and ice cream may sound odd to some people, Van Leeuwen is confident that skeptics will love the taste. "It's unexpected in the best way – and we think people are going to be surprised by how naturally Guinness and ice cream go together," said Van Leeuwen CEO Ben Van Leeuwen. The new "Lovely Day for Guinness" is available in 14-ounce pints for $11.15 at Van Leeuwen Scoop Shops nationwide or on its online website for $12 while supplies last. From humble beginnings as an ice cream truck in the streets of New York City in 2008, Van Leeuwen has grown into a massive brand, with multiple scoop shops nationwide and a retail empire of ice cream products spread across various grocery stores and online. Although "Lovely Day for Guinness" may sound like a wild flavor choice, Van Leeuwen is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of ice cream. More Food News: Pepsi and Coca-Cola rival brings SpongeBob to healthy sodaTaco Bell reveals new menu item with dream partnerPapa Johns announces wild new menu deal to win back customers The brand previously created more unusual limited-edition flavors with unexpected partners, including collaborating with Hidden Valley Ranch, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Dijon Mustard, and Tapatío Hot Sauce, to name a few. While the new "Lovely Day for Guinness" ice cream contains the signature taste of Guinness, fans can't get boozy off this pint, because it's made with Guinness 0 nonalcoholic beer and contains no alcohol. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Eater
22-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
Goose Island Spices Up 2025 Bourbon County Stout Lineup With Cherries and Cognac
Goose Island has announced its 2025 Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup, which has been a big event for beer lovers. But has the release lost steam? Goose and AB InBev hope not, and this year's release consists of five variants and the base original. Inspired by the flambéed dessert, Cherries Jubilee Stout is finished in cognac casks, resulting in flavors of candied dark cherry, soft vanilla, and caramelized citrus. Chocolate Praline Stout is aged in freshly emptied bourbon barrels and tastes of fudge with marzipan and toffee, while Proprietor's Stout embraces the flavors of baklava. Goose Island's Double Barrel Stout, always a coveted release, returns. This time it's aged in two sets of Heaven Hill Distillery Bottled-in-Bond bourbon barrels. Reserve Stout is also back, and the 2025 release is rested for two years in Parker's Heritage Collection 17th edition rye whiskey barrels, drawing out the concentrated layers of dried fruit, cocoa, spice, and toasted oak. The Original Stout — credited as the first aged in bourbon barrels when it was brewed in 1992 — has an average aging time of 12 months and offers notes of fudge, vanilla, and caramelized sugar. This year, customers will be able to purchase Original Stout four-packs of 10-ounce bottles. All of Goose Island's 2025 Bourbon County Stouts will go on sale on Black Friday, which falls on November 28. Willis Tower expands food lineup with Chicago's first Van Leeuwen Willis Tower will get several new dining options this year, including the first Midwest location of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. The New York-based scoop shop will join Catalog, the multi-level food and retail space inside the iconic skyscraper. According to the company, more Van Leeuwen outposts are planned for Chicago as well — signage is already up at Wicker Park's Six Corner intersection on Damen next to Foxtrot. Also coming to Willis Tower is Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant Cava, which first arrived in Wicker Park last year, and Mendocino Farms, a California-based sandwich chain that will make its Chicago debut in River North in August. A pair of new endless brunches arrive Brunch-goers have two new all-you-can-eat options to add to their lists. Japanese gastropub TenGoku Aburiya is featuring a buffet spread of nigiri, maki rolls, meat and veggie skewers, stir-fried yakisoba noodles, Korean popcorn chicken, and more. It's offered Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $45 per person. TenGoku is also collaborating with Kanin on a lunch bento box featuring coffee-rubbed kalbi. The special goes through Friday, July 25. Meanwhile, Asian restaurant and nightclub Tao Chicago has also rolled out a new endless brunch. Diners can enjoy a carving station serving pork belly and Peking duck, an omelet station, dim sum bites, sushi, raw bar selections, a chocolate fountain, and other pan-Asian dishes. Brunch is offered Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $65 per person, with the option to add bottomless mimosas for $35 per person. BLVD's Joe Flamm and DanDan's Dan Jacobs collaborate to help Milwaukee restaurant Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs is coming to town and teaming up with Joe Flamm for a special six-course tasting menu at BLVD Steakhouse on Monday, August 5. Jacobs, a Top Chef runner-up and six-time James Beard semi-finalist, is behind popular Cream City spots DanDan and EsterEv, the latter of which is currently closed due to flood damage. Proceeds from the dinner will go to support EsterEv staff as they work to recover. The experience is $120 per person, not inclusive of tax and gratuity, and reservations are available via OpenTable. Forget the Switch 2, Tortello has the hottest new handheld Wicker Park pasta palace Tortello is introducing pizza fritta to its menu. Inspired by a trip to Italy and memories of his childhood, owner Dario Monni has brought the traditional Neapolitan street food to Wicker Park. The light and fluffy handheld snack is made with fried pizza dough, burrata from Puglia, diced heirloom tomatoes, a drizzle of Sicilian olive oil, and basil. It will be offered during lunch and dinner starting Friday, July 25.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GUINNESS AND VAN LEEUWEN CHURN OUT THE ULTIMATE LOVELY DAY ICE CREAM COLLAB
From scoop shops to surf shops, Guinness is bringing lovely days across the country all summer long! NEW YORK, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Two icons. One delicious collaboration. Guinness and Van Leeuwen are serving up lovely days by the scoop! The brands have teamed up to churn out the ultimate ice cream collab of the summer and prove that Guinness was made for sunny days too. The launch of the "Lovely Day for a Guinness" ice cream combines Van Leeuwen's ultra-creamy ice cream with the unforgettable flavor of Guinness mixed with rich chocolate chunks. It's bold. It's unexpected. And it's everything a summer treat should be! Inspired by the classic "Lovely Day for a Guinness" ads of the 1950s, the aptly named limited-edition ice cream pays homage to that same legacy while offering a new way to enjoy the brand during the summertime. The flavor is packaged in a custom carton, drawing design cues from this summer's limited-edition Guinness Draught Stout 4-pack—available now on shelves nationwide—that reimagines the historic Guinness toucan art with a modern American twist. The "Lovely Day for a Guinness" ice cream 14 oz pint captures the same eye-catching, visual nod to the warmer months. "We're always looking for ways to bring the bold flavor of Guinness to life in new formats, offering a modern twist to a timeless classic," said Karissa Downer, Director, Guinness. "This collaboration with Van Leeuwen captures the simple summer joys that sit at the heart of our "A Lovely Day" campaign – like sharing a scoop of ice cream, a pint of Guinness, and time with the people who make those moments matter. It's one more way to come together over a Guinness and enjoy your lovely days this summer." Starting today, the "Lovely Day for a Guinness" ice cream will be available in 14 oz pints at Van Leeuwen Scoop Shops nationwide for $11.15 or online at with shipping nationwide for $12 while supplies last. Van Leeuwen is known nationally for creative seasonal flavors with a genuine focus on good ingredients and no unnecessary stuff, and for out-of-the-box limited-edition collaboration flavors such as Hidden Valley Ranch, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, BIGFACE Coffee Affogato in partnership with NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler and Espresso ice cream in partnership with singer/songwriter Sabrina Carpenter. CEO and co-founder Ben Van Leeuwen said: "At Van Leeuwen, we're all about making good ice cream that makes you feel good – and what better way to do that than with Guinness? Their bold, smooth flavor is a perfect match for our rich French-style ice cream, and this collab felt like the kind of lovely-day indulgence that summer calls for. It's unexpected in the best way – and we think people are going to be surprised by how naturally Guinness and ice cream go together." No matter where your lovely days take you, summertime is Guinness time! Beyond the initial launch with Van Leeuwen, Guinness is showing up to celebrate the many ways people enjoy their lovely days under the sun: Scoop Shop & Sampling Events: Here's how to score free ice cream this summer! Guinness and Van Leeuwen are teaming up to make your August a little sweeter. On select days, the below locations will offer free samples of the Guinness x Van Leeuwen limited-edition "Lovely Day for a Guinness" flavor, served alongside tiny pours of Guinness Draught while supplies last! Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Chicago: 7/30-8/1 Van Leeuwen Williamsburg Store (204 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249): 8/12 from 5-7 pm Astor Place: 8/14 from 12-8 pm (a Van Leeuwen x Guinness branded ice cream truck will be parked curbside in the area serving ice cream only) Van Leeuwen The Gulch Store (335 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203): 8/15 from 5-7 pm Van Leeuwen Dallas West Village Store (3699 McKinney Ave, Suite 1018, Dallas, TX 75204): 8/22 from 5-7 pm Follow the Pintmobile: Guinness is rolling out a fleet of custom-branded retro vans topped with iconic Guinness surfboards! These retro vans are popping up with treats, tiny pints, and photo-worthy moments so don't miss them when they roll into your neighborhood. Keep your eyes peeled in Miami, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Columbus and San Diego - it could show up on your corner! Guinness Surf Shop Pop-Up (65 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254): This August, Guinness is paying homage to the brand's iconic Surfer ad for a lovely day in Hermosa Beach! On 8/9 from 1-7 pm, adults (21+) can stop by SPYDER Surf Shop to taste the "Lovely Day for a Guinness" Van Leeuwen ice cream collab, enjoy tiny pints of Guinness Draught alongside tiny tacos from a local favorite joint and grab exclusive summer merch. As a thank you to the Hermosa Beach community for celebrating with us, Guinness is making a $20,000 donation to the Surfrider Foundation to help protect and preserve the coastline that's the backdrop to countless lovely days. Follow @GuinnessUS across social media to stay up to date on all the lovely days and local activities this summer has to offer. Remember, if you're taking a break or not drinking at all, try a Guinness 0 to keep the celebrations going. Whether you sip or scoop your Guinness, lovely days are ahead all summer long! About Van Leeuwen Ice CreamVan Leeuwen began as a yellow scoop truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 by Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Leeuwen and Laura O'Neill, who were on a mission to make good ice cream from good ingredients that makes you feel good. Their French-style ice cream (made with more than double the amount of egg yolks as standard ice cream) quickly gained a loyal following. Van Leeuwen has since expanded and has scoop shops in New York, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, DC, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Texas, Tennessee and Florida. Pints, ice cream bars and ice cream sandwiches are available in grocery stores across the country and to order for nationwide shipping from their website. To keep up with everything Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, follow the brand on Instagram @vanleeuwenicecream or visit About GuinnessThe Guinness brand was established in 1759, when Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease on St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin. Brewed using four main ingredients, water, barley (malted & roasted), hops and yeast, Guinness is the world's most popular stout. The iconic beer is brewed in 49 countries worldwide and sold in over 150 with almost 9 million glasses of Guinness enjoyed every day around the world. The most GUINNESS is sold in Great Britain, Ireland, USA, Nigeria and Cameroon. More information can be found at About DiageoDiageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA. MEDIA CONTACTS: Kelly Pepe, diageobeer@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE GUINNESS
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Chimpanzees caught copying human habits in bizarre new 'fashion trend', scientists stunned by viral primate culture
Chimpanzees at a wildlife sanctuary in Zambia have been observed engaging in what scientists are calling a 'fashion trend' of dangling blades of grass or sticks from their ears and even inserting them into their rectums. The unusual behaviour, first spotted at the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust, appears to have originated in 2010 when a female chimpanzee was seen placing a blade of grass in her ear. Researchers observed that other chimps soon began mimicking the act, with no clear functional purpose behind it. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Data Science PGDM Data Science Product Management Public Policy Degree healthcare Finance Leadership others Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence MCA Technology Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Operations Management Others Data Analytics Healthcare MBA CXO Management Project Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK DABS India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Postgraduate Cert in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Prof Cert in DS & BA with GenAI India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIT Madras CERT-IITM Advanced Cert Prog in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 30 Weeks IIM Kozhikode SEPO - IIMK-AI for Senior Executives India Starts on undefined Get Details Dr Ed van Leeuwen, a behavioural biologist at Utrecht University and lead author of the study, said that the chimps seemed 'very relaxed' while engaging in the behaviour, suggesting it was not related to hygiene or discomfort. 'It's more like a fashion statement, a social tradition passed from one individual to another,' he explained. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Over a decade later, a separate group of chimpanzees living roughly 15 kilometres away began showing the same ear-dangling behaviour, as well as inserting twigs into their rectums. The groups have no direct contact, which raises the question of how the trend spread. The human influence Live Events Van Leeuwen and his team believe the chimpanzees were influenced by human caregivers. Staff at one part of the sanctuary reportedly had a habit of cleaning their own ears with matchsticks or twigs, a routine the chimps may have observed and copied. Years later, some of the same caregivers began working with the second group of chimps, potentially introducing the same behaviour again through indirect social transmission. 'This is a trend that went viral, not through the internet, but via social learning,' said Van Leeuwen. The evolution of abilities The phenomenon offers evidence of chimpanzees' ability to adopt behaviours through observation and imitation, a trait often associated with human culture. One striking example from a separate zoo in the Netherlands involved a female chimp who began walking as if she were carrying a baby, even though she wasn't. Her behaviour was quickly copied by the rest of the group, and newcomers who adopted the same posture were integrated more smoothly into the group's social structure. 'This isn't just mimicry, it's culture,' Van Leeuwen noted. 'These chimps are using social cues to fit in, bond, and communicate.' While the sanctuary environment, free from predators and competition, gives these chimpanzees more leisure time to explore such behaviours, Van Leeuwen believes wild populations are just as capable of developing similar traditions. It may simply be a matter of time and observation. Next, Van Leeuwen's research will focus on whether chimpanzees are capable of developing cumulative culture, the process of building on previous innovations, a hallmark of human civilisation. Commenting on the study, Dr Elodie Freymann from the University of Oxford, who was not involved in the research, described the findings as 'mind-blowing.' 'The idea that chimpanzees may be copying human behaviours opens up new frontiers,' she said. 'Could they also be learning from other animal species? This could fundamentally shift our understanding of cultural transmission in the animal kingdom.'
Malaysian Reserve
19-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
LOVESAC AND VAN LEEUWEN UNVEIL LIMITED-EDITION COLLABORATION AHEAD OF NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY
The brands are teaming up to celebrate 10 years of Van Leeuwen's fan-favorite Honeycomb flavor with custom CitySac Covers, $3 scoops, giveaways and a celebration in NYC BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the NYC-born, nationally beloved brand known for its cult-favorite dairy and vegan ice cream, and Lovesac, the home furnishing and technology brand renowned for its innovation and comfort, are teaming up to launch a limited-edition, comfy collection of custom CitySac Covers. Inspired by Van Leeuwen's iconic flavors, and just in time for National Ice Cream Day (July 20), this collaboration is bringing customers the sweetest seat in the house! The Lovesac x Van Leeuwen CitySac Covers are available in the following colors, and each feature a custom pocket, perfectly sized to hold an ice cream scoop or spoon – so a sweet treat is always within reach. All Covers are available for purchase with or without a CitySac Insert. The Lovesac x Van Leeuwen collection will be available on while supplies last, starting July 18th at 10am EST. Honeycomb ($525): A golden caramel hue with a warm, toffee-inspired tone, this Cover captures the cozy richness of Van Leeuwen's best-selling Honeycomb ice cream. Sicilian Pistachio ($525): A lush green with a nutty undertone, this Cover is bold, refined, and layered with character – just like the ice cream it's inspired by. Strawberry ($525): Soft pink with a hint of blush, this cover feels like a scoop of summer. Made to be fresh, bright, and just the right amount of sweet. 'Honeycomb began as a limited-time special, and it took on a life of its own.' Said Ben Van Leeuwen, CEO and co-founder. 'People fell in love with it, and we quickly added it to the menu year-round, and it's now one of our most popular flavors. We're excited to celebrate the flavor on National Ice Cream Day, and to bring it to life in a new way with our friends at Lovesac.' 'At Lovesac, we're always eager to collaborate with like-minded brands that share our commitment to delivering exceptional products to their customers,' said Shawn Nelson, CEO and Founder of Lovesac. 'I LOVE ice cream… especially Van Leeuwen, so we're beyond thrilled to partner with Van Leeuwen to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Honeycomb, bringing limited-edition, ice cream-inspired CitySac Covers to Lovesac fans and ice cream enthusiasts nationwide.' In celebration of Honeycomb's 10-year anniversary, Van Leeuwen will also offer $3 scoops of Honeycomb ice cream at all stores from 12:00 – 2:00 PM on National Ice Cream Day. And, for customers based in New York City, on National Ice Cream Day they can stop by the Van Leeuwen Tribeca location which will be transformed into the official Honeycomb Hub from 12pm-3pm ET and will feature Honeycomb-themed decor and special edition Honeycomb treats (in addition to $3 Honeycomb scoops available from 12pm-2pm ET). The first 100 guests will receive a scratch-off ticket offering the chance to win a variety of different prizes, including: The Lovesac x Van Leeuwen Honeycomb CitySac A Van Leeuwen x Material Kitchen ice cream scooper plus 4 pints of Honeycomb Free scoop cards Autographed cookbooks Van Leeuwen merch Special ice cream discounts The Lovesac x Van Leeuwen Honeycomb CitySac A Van Leeuwen x Material Kitchen ice cream scooper plus 4 pints of Honeycomb Free scoop cards Autographed cookbooks Van Leeuwen merch Special ice cream discounts As part of the partnership, one lucky fan will have the chance to win the Lovesac x Van Leeuwen CitySac in Honeycomb, a 3-gallon tub of Honeycomb ice cream, and a newly launched Van Leeuwen x Material ice cream scooper. Fans can enter for a chance to win on Instagram; an announcement outlining the giveaway will be posted to both brand's channels @vanleeuwenicecream and @lovesac. Honeycomb, or 'Hokey Pokey' as it's known in New Zealand and Australia (where Van Leeuwen co-founder Laura O'Neill is from) is a sweet cream ice cream with pieces of honeycomb candy throughout. Van Leeuwen coats half of their honeycomb in a little coconut oil and leaves the other half uncoated, which results in crunchy pieces and gooey ribbons of caramel throughout. About Van Leeuwen Ice CreamVan Leeuwen began as a yellow scoop truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 by Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Leeuwen and Laura O'Neill, who were on a mission to make good ice cream from good ingredients that makes you feel good. Their French-style ice cream (made with more than double the amount of egg yolks as standard ice cream) quickly gained a loyal following. Van Leeuwen has since expanded and has scoop shops in New York, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, DC, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Texas, Tennessee and Florida. Pints, ice cream bars and ice cream sandwiches are available in grocery stores across the country and to order for nationwide shipping from their website. To keep up with everything Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, follow the brand on Instagram @vanleeuwenicecream or visit About The Lovesac CompanyBased in Stamford, Connecticut, The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ: LOVE) is a technology driven company that designs, manufactures and sells unique, high-quality furniture derived through its proprietary Designed for Life approach which results in products that are built to last a lifetime and designed to evolve as customers' lives do. The current product offering is comprised of modular couches called Sactionals, the Sactionals Reclining seat, premium foam beanbag chairs called Sacs, the PillowSac™ Chair, an immersive surround sound home theater system called StealthTech, and an innovative sofa seating solution called EverCouch™. As a recipient of Repreve's 8th Annual Champions of Sustainability Award and Edison Awards' 38th Annual Best New Product Awards for Sustainable Consumer Products, responsible production and innovation are at the center of the brand's design philosophy with products protected by a robust portfolio of utility and design patents. Products are marketed and sold primarily online directly at supported by a physical retail presence in the form of Lovesac branded showrooms, as well as through shop-in-shops and pop-up-shops with third party retailers. LOVESAC, CITYSAC, DESIGNED FOR LIFE, SACTIONALS, SAC, STEALTHTECH, and THE WORLD'S MOST COMFORTABLE SEAT are trademarks of The Lovesac Company and are Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Contact:HUNTER PRlovesac@
