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Fisher Barton donation to local food pantries hits record $19,760
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Fisher Barton employee-owners gave a record $19,760 to local food pantries in Wisconsin and Illinois in the second quarter of 2026. The total, the largest in the program’s three-year history, pushes cumulative giving past $86,000 as grocery costs…
Secret World expands NYC platform for local businesses and creators
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Secret World app is expanding in New York City with tools that let neighborhood businesses post jobs, paid tasks, deals, events and creator opportunities.
72-hour emergency kit guide puts backup power alongside food and water
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A new emergency-preparedness guide says every household should keep a 72-hour kit ready for outages, flooding and other disruptions that can cut off power, water, pharmacies and communications.
Secret World launches Hustle Map as New York expands vendor licenses
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Secret World has launched Hustle Map, a live mapping feature meant to help people find temporary and mobile independent sellers as New York City expands street-vending licenses.
Travel And Tour World names top solo travel destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released a 2026 ranking of the top 30 solo travel destinations across the Americas and Caribbean, led by the United States, Canada and Costa Rica. The list highlights places the outlet says combine safety, transit access,…
Packfine pitches 202 full-aperture ends for global food and beverage brands
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Packfine, the brand of Yantai Zhuyuan Environmental Tech Co., Ltd., is positioning its 202 full-aperture ends as a high-compliance packaging option for food and beverage makers.
Community Education Building to open Wilmington Youth Development Center with YDC Fest
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The Community Education Building will host a free grand-opening festival on Aug. 21 for the new Youth Development Center in Wilmington, welcoming the public onto the campus for the first time.
Sip Crave names Jeremy Dunn the world’s premier Mad Dog 20/20 sommelier
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Sip Crave says founder Jeremy Dunn has claimed the title of world-renowned Mad Dog 20/20 sommelier and launched the “Dunn Method” for judging MD 20/20 like a fine wine.
Women in Food & Agribusiness opens global awards nominations for 2026
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Women in Food & Agribusiness Innovation has opened worldwide nominations for its 2026 Global Awards, with a deadline of 30 August and a ceremony set for London on 29 October.
Savor Culinary Services marks 24 years with client perks and food bank donation
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Savor Culinary Services is celebrating 24 years in Dallas-Fort Worth with anniversary offers for new back-to-school clients and a donation tied to chef fees.
Food and beverage testing kits market to reach $36.39 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global food and beverage testing kits market will grow from $24.93 billion in 2026 to $36.39 billion by 2030 as safety concerns, rapid testing and stricter quality standards drive demand.
Saudi Arabia puts regulatory reform at the center of life sciences investment
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Oxford Business Group and Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority have released the first article in an eight-part series on how regulatory reform could shape food, drug and health care investment in the Kingdom.
Food for the Soul wins 2026 Best of South Carolina Award
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Food for the Soul, a Camden-based ministry serving Kershaw County, was named a 2026 Best of South Carolina Award winner on August 11, 2026. The recognition spotlights its year-round shelter, meal service and crisis support for people facing…
Nobel University awards honorary doctorate to Rev. Dr. Sterling L. Eaton
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Nobel University has awarded Rev. Dr. Sterling L. Eaton an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Organizational Development, citing his ministry, military service and community leadership.
Lunchskins expands into Albertsons and Sprouts with compostable food storage
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Lunchskins is expanding its retail reach with home-compostable ziptop freezer bags rolling out to Albertsons banners nationwide in September and home-compostable cling wrap now at Sprouts Farmers Market.
Portland Pet Food Company returns to SuperZoo with retail momentum
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Portland Pet Food Company is back at SuperZoo in Las Vegas with new product wins, national retail expansion and a third straight Inc. 5000 appearance.
Can Can Ball returns to Atlanta Oct. 16 to support food bank
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The Atlanta Apartment Association will bring back the Can Can Ball on Oct. 16, 2026, with proceeds benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The annual fundraiser and related events aim to raise money to fight hunger across metro Atlanta and…
Smack Dab packs nearly 500 pounds of food for Rogers Park neighbors
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Smack Dab, a Rogers Park brunch restaurant, held a Day of Service in Chicago and filled a nearby Love Fridge with nearly 500 pounds of groceries for neighbors to take home.
MBS Urban Initiatives backs $12.6M Findlay Market Healthy Food Hub in Cincinnati
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MBS Urban Initiatives CDE is supporting a $12.6 million renovation of two historic buildings in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood to create the Findlay Market Healthy Food Hub. The project is designed to expand access to healthy food, add…
HNL Lab Medicine donates school supplies and food to South Mountain Middle School
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HNL Lab Medicine employees collected classroom supplies and pantry items for South Mountain Middle School students and families in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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