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 | | Jane Goodall in a CBS television special originally broadcast on December 22, 1965. CBS VIA GETTY IMAGES |
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| I came out of a three-hour-long judging session for Forbes’ 30 Under 30 food list to news that the legendary Jane Goodall had died at age 91. I was so moved hearing her speak at the Forbes Sustainability Leadership Summit last Monday—as she implored the audience to “have courage”—and especially now I feel truly honored to have heard her message. “If they really feel that it’s important to do the right thing, they need to have courage,” the renowned primatologist said. “This particular time we’re living through, there’s too much lack of courage.” |
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 | | Dr. Jane Goodall and Maggie McGrath from Forbes speak during the 2025 Forbes Sustainability Summit at Forbes on Fifth on September 22, 2025 in New York City. TAYLOR HILL/GETTY IMAGES |
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| Last week, her final call to action was just as inspiring, and it’s especially so now: “Just think that today, and tomorrow and the next day, each day you’re going to be making some kind of impact. Think and choose wisely what sort of impact you make.” |
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| Drew Nieporent opened his first New York restaurant at 29. Now with the release of his new memoir, the 70-year-old hospitality mogul reflects on partnering with Robert DeNiro, astronomical dinner prices and the key to opening a successful restaurant. |
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| IPO Watch: Once Upon A Farm officially filed for an IPO on Monday, as the organic baby food brand cofounded by actress Jennifer Garner wades into a tepid market that has, as Reuters reports, “picked up in recent months, reversing a slowdown earlier in the year when trade-policy uncertainty curbed momentum.” The natural foods leader, helmed by former Annie’s chief executive John Foraker, reported six-month revenue, ending June 30, at $110.6 million, up from $65.8 million the year prior. |
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| Wednesday, October 15, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. I’ll be interviewing Miyoko Schinner, founder and former CEO of vegan butter and cheese brand Miyoko’s Creamery, all about her new cookbook, The Vegan Creamery: Plant-Based Cheese, Milk, Ice Cream, and More. Let’s make the New York City leg of her book tour one to remember! 44 Mulberry Street at Yu & Me Books Get Tickets |
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| An introductory bite of lobster and flowering cauliflower to kick off the omnivore tasting menu at HAGS in New York City’s East Village—a self-described “tiny restaurant” that’s “by Queer people for all people.” |
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| Thanks for reading the 161st edition of Forbes Fresh Take! Hit reply to let me know what you think. |
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