Barbecue Industry News

  • How to be a BBQ Brand Ambassador

    How to be a BBQ Brand Ambassador

    Interested in becoming a BBE Brand Influencer or Ambassador? You need to know this first!

  • The New Weber Genesis Gas Grill

    The New Weber Genesis Gas Grill

    Considering purchasing a Weber Genesis Gas Grill? Read my comprehensive guide to help you find the perfect model for your needs.

  • Ban the Bristle

    Ban the Bristle

    Grill Brushes are sending people to the hospital. We’ve known about it for years. It is Time to Ban the Bristle!

  • Weber vs Traeger

    Weber vs Traeger

    Money, Marketing, and Patents: Fighting for control of Barbecue On July 5th, 2021, the day after barbecue’s biggest day, pellet grill maker Traeger announced their filing for an initial public stock offering. Almost simultaneously, Traeger had issued a press release confirming their purchase of wireless thermometer company Meater. Six days after Traeger’s IPO filing, grill…

  • Traeger Über Alles (Traeger Lawsuit)

    Traeger Über Alles (Traeger Lawsuit)

    Does Traeger have a path to global domination? The pellet grill market isn’t just competitive; it can be downright ruthless. Companies fight for dominance, credibility, and the claim of authenticity. To gain the upper hand competitively requires a lot of creativity. I know most readers will agree on product innovation, but there are other forms…

  • The Death of the Holland Grill

    The Death of the Holland Grill

    Somewhere in the mid-1970s, Brad Holland became frustrated with his gas grill. It flared up. It burnt his food. And in general, it angered him that such a simple device could cook so poorly. For 12 years Brad worked to improve the gas grill, and in 1988 he began selling The Holland Grill. It was…