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National CACFP Association names FY27 board and leadership
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The National CACFP Association has announced its fiscal year 2027 Board of Directors and leadership team, effective Oct. 2026 through Sept. 2027. The board will guide the group’s policy, membership, certification and advocacy work for child and…
Downtown Georgetown plans Art Gallop with local artists, live music and hands-on activities
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Downtown Georgetown, Kentucky, will host the Art Gallop on Oct. 16, turning historic downtown businesses into pop-up art stops with local makers, music and interactive experiences.
Northern Virginia Food Rescue, Sentara Health team up to expand food access in Prince William
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Northern Virginia Food Rescue and Sentara Health are partnering to grow a Zero Hunger, Zero Waste effort in Greater Prince William, Virginia.
Shannon Fernando’s TEDx talk on aid and food security is now live
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Shannon Fernando has released her TEDxBeverlyGrove talk, which centers on a 2019 mission to Turkana, Kenya and the longer effort to move Ethiopian crop Enset across an international border into Kenya.
Rosana Santos Calambichis launches food business guide with Kirkus praise
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Rosana Santos Calambichis has released The Food Business Blueprint, a new guide for building profitable food enterprises, with Kirkus Reviews calling it a sweeping and empowering overview of success.
Rusty Taco turns National Taco Day into a monthlong promotion
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Rusty Taco is stretching National Taco Day into October with taco deals, a Taco of the Month spotlight and free churros on National Dessert Day. The Plano-based chain is using the promotion to highlight its made-from-scratch sauces, loyalty…
San Jose’s Little Italy festival marks 10 years with murals, car show and food lineup
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The Little Italy Italian Street Festival returns to downtown San Jose on Oct. 4 for its 10th anniversary, drawing thousands to the city’s Little Italy district with food, music, cars and a new placemaking art unveiling.
Joe's Pho deepens community ties in San Leandro
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Joe’s Pho, a Vietnamese restaurant in San Leandro, is putting community involvement at the center of its operations as it looks to become a more active neighborhood presence.
Creole Food Festival announces 8th annual chef lineup for Brooklyn Bridge Park tasting
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Creole Food Festival has unveiled the chef roster for its 8th Annual Grand Tasting, set for Oct. 3 at Pier 3 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The free festival will feature global Creole diaspora chefs, ticketed tastings, live music and sponsors tied to…
SafetySpect CEO to join Wharton DC food safety panel
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SafetySpect President and CEO Kenneth Barton will speak Oct. 1 at the Wharton DC Innovation Summit in Tysons Corner, Virginia, on a panel focused on food safety and the role of optical sensing and AI in preventing contamination.
Soul Country Music Festival returns to the Autry with movie night and national finals
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The Soul Country Music & Culture Festival returns Oct. 31-Nov. 1 to the Autry Museum in Los Angeles with live music, wellness programming, a Black classic film screening and the Soul Country Music Star National Finals.
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa launches Masters of Food & Wine with Chef Ku Chi Fai
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Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is kicking off its new Masters of Food & Wine Series with a two-night Cantonese dining event featuring MICHELIN-starred Executive Chef Ku Chi Fai on Oct. 2 and 5, 2026. The launch opens a season-long program of guest…
iQlance launches Canadian platform to expand local tech services
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iQlance has launched iQlance.ca, a dedicated Canadian platform based in Toronto to serve businesses across the country with mobile app, custom software and IT services.
DrugLab118 USA launches in the US with campus drink-spiking tests
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DrugLab118 USA said it is entering the U.S. market with forensic drink- and drug-detection programs aimed first at universities, as campuses face pressure to better prevent and respond to drink spiking.
AIN’T launches caffeine-free energy drink for tech workers
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AIN’T is rolling out a caffeine-free energy product in Seattle with plans to expand to more tech hubs nationwide.
The Christmas Heartbeat lands on VOD for World Heart Day
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The Christmas Heartbeat, a holiday rom-com inspired by executive producer Carrie Romero’s real-life sudden cardiac arrest, is now streaming on demand through Amazon Prime Video, Fandango and VUDU. The film stars Brittany Curran, Beverly D’Angelo,…
Wiley publishes first book on cybersecurity in food and agriculture
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Kristin King’s new Wiley book, out September 29, 2026, looks at how cyber risks can disrupt farms, processors, warehouses and supply chains.
Barefoot Wine Argentina seeks local business partners
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Barefoot Wine Argentina Inc. is looking for commercial partners to help expand its Malbec-focused business in Argentina, with opportunities in distribution, retail, gastronomy and digital promotion.
Klatch Coffee marks National Coffee Day with free cappuccinos and 11-store expansion
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Klatch Coffee will give away free Competition Cappuccinos on Sept. 29 in Southern California as it launches the biggest retail expansion in its 33-year history.
APOP launches new pet obesity communication guidelines for World Pet Obesity Month
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The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention is rolling out updated communication guidelines, free tools and two surveys for World Pet Obesity Month.
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