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Senqi Food tops 2026 China organic hemp seed supplier benchmark
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Ningxia Senqi Food Industry Co., Ltd. was named the lead enterprise in a 2026 benchmark of 10 Chinese industrial hemp suppliers, reflecting tighter EU organic import rules and rising demand for certified hemp seed products.
VitaTemp automates temperature monitoring for food safety compliance
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VitaTemp says its wireless monitoring platform helps restaurants, schools, healthcare sites and other businesses track temperatures continuously, store digital records and get instant alerts.
Shiba Park Hotel to showcase food waste reduction at mottECO FESTA 2026
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Shiba Park Hotel will present its sustainability efforts at mottECO FESTA 2026 in Tokyo on July 27, highlighting food waste reduction, bamboo amenities and organic guestroom products.
GeoMe says phone orders are a hidden labor drain for counter-service businesses
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GeoMe is arguing that telephone orders are the most expensive hidden labor cost in counter-service businesses because they interrupt staff during peak service.
Business Impact NW names 10 finalists for IMPACT Pitch 2026
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Business Impact NW selected 10 finalists from more than 200 applicants across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington for IMPACT Pitch 2026. The small-business competition wraps Oct. 1 in Seattle, where each category winner will receive a $10,000…
Hurricane evacuation guide lays out a power plan for the road
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A hurricane evacuation plan needs more than food, water and documents.
Insurance Navy expands food truck insurance focus as mobile food industry grows
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Insurance Navy says it is expanding its focus on food truck insurance to help operators of trucks, trailers, carts and catering rigs find coverage built for mobile food risks.
Curbside Pickup launches ordering platform for small businesses
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Curbside Pickup has launched an order-ahead and pickup platform for restaurants, pharmacies and retailers, with automatic arrival detection and a free starter tier.
The Pickled Beet wins 2026 Best of Florida honor for event catering
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The Pickled Beet earned a 2026 Best of Florida award in the Event Caterers category, marking its third straight year of recognition.
Smack Dab pauses Community Meal, launches monthly service days in Rogers Park
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Smack Dab is pausing its longtime Community Meal program while turning a successful one-off service effort into a monthly tradition in Rogers Park, Chicago.
Food robotics market seen reaching $52.82 billion by 2035
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Food manufacturers and restaurants are accelerating adoption of robotics as labor costs rise and demand for speed, consistency, and safety grows.
Caitlynn Traylor blends hospitality, sales and Southern service
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Caitlynn Traylor is featured by Influential Women for her work as a Catering Banquet Sales Manager at Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro and Copeland’s of New Orleans in Louisiana.
Rand Group hits 50 Business Central apps
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Rand Group said it has published its 50th app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, led by a new Promotional Pricing tool that automates customer discounting.
Comfort Keepers, Meals on Wheels launch 2026 senior food drive in Lubbock
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Comfort Keepers of Lubbock and Lubbock Meals on Wheels are again teaming up for the 2026 Feed Seniors Now campaign to expand weekend food assistance for local seniors.
A' Design Awards opens 2026 entries for food, beverage and culinary arts
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened entries for its 2026 A’ International Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design Awards, with submissions due Sept. 30, 2026 and winners announced May 1, 2027. The contest is open worldwide to chefs, food…
Love Hibachi expands interactive mobile hibachi service to 3,000+ U.S. cities
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Love Hibachi is spotlighting demand for mobile hibachi as hosts look for catering that doubles as entertainment for private parties and corporate events.
Alamance Foods launches AFI Labs for faster food and beverage commercialization
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Alamance Foods has opened AFI Labs, a research, development and commercialization center in Burlington, N.C., to help foodservice, retail and consumer brands move new products from idea to market faster.
VitaTemp pitches wireless temperature monitoring to cut food waste
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VitaTemp says its 24/7 wireless sensors help restaurants, grocers, schools and other operators catch refrigeration problems before they spoil inventory.
Sayla Masse’s Food and Fangs blends vampire romance with culinary rivalry
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Sayla Masse’s Food and Fangs: A Monster Hotel Story follows a centuries-old vampire chef in Montauk whose carefully controlled life is upended by a rival French chef.
Nigerians launch unified community platform for business, culture and connection
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The Nigerian Community is now live as a social, economic and community platform for Nigerians in Nigeria and across the diaspora, with a focus on connecting members, promoting Nigerian-owned businesses and celebrating culture.
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