FOOD & BEVERAGE

As Passover 2026 approaches with the holiday beginning on April 1, New Jersey is once again positioned at the center of a global conversation—this...

New Jersey is at the forefront of a sustainable movement, where food scraps are no longer seen as waste but as valuable resources that can enrich the soil, reduce landfill burden, and combat climate change. A growing number of innovative companies and community initiatives are making composting accessible and impactful for residents, businesses, and municipalities across the state.​ 🚛 Java’s Compost: Pioneering Curbside Composting In 2018, Java and Michelle Bradley founded Java’s Compost in West Orange, NJ, with a mission to make composting as routine as trash pickup. Their company offers convenient curbside food scrap collection services to households in numerous towns, including Bloomfield, Chatham, Cranford, East Orange, Garwood, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Madison, Maplewood, Millburn, Montclair, Morristown,...

As Passover 2026 approaches with the holiday beginning on April 1, New Jersey is once again positioned at the center of a global conversation—this time through wine. What has traditionally been a deeply rooted cultural and religious celebration is now intersecting with a modern, elevated wine movement that stretches from international vineyards to local tasting rooms across the Garden State. At the heart of this evolution is Royal Wine Corp, headquartered in Bayonne, a global force that continues to redefine what kosher wine means for contemporary audiences while maintaining the integrity and traditions that define Passover observance. This year’s Passover wine landscape is not simply about selection—it is about curation at the highest level. Royal Wine...