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UAE Work Bundle For Businesses 2025: New Centralized Catering For All Employee Needs
July 16, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – UAE Work Bundle is a public unified application launched by the government of the UAE to systematise the process related to employment in private companies. The Work Bundle brings all the hectic processes together in...

Food and beverage manufacturing stands strong
Like most businesses across Australia, mid-sized manufacturers are in the midst of a cost-conscious and complex environment, navigating through supply chain constraints, cost pressures and global competition. The latest data from Grant Thornton...

Food Bank of Siouxland to hand out 1,200 free, children's food baskets
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Food Bank of Siouxland is gearing up to distribute 1,200 healthy food baskets to Siouxland families. According to a release from the Food Bank of Siouxland, they will be distributing Healthy Kids Iowa food baskets on...

Food or housing? Ahsan Iqbal sounds alarm on land conversion
Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal has raised a red flag over Pakistan’s growing housing sprawl. He warned that the rapid conversion of fertile farmland into housing societies is a major threat to national food security. Chairing a high-level committee...

Enterprise: Business and nonprofit news
Business hires and leadership changes Hanover-based Ledyard Bank has hired Jo-Ann Church as its senior vice president and chief credit officer. Church was previously employed as senior vice president and senior credit officer at Northway Bank....
USDA Terminates Regional Food Business Centers Program

Nominations open for 40th annual Business Excellence Awards
– BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Business of the Year, sponsored by KPMG – Excellence in Entertainment and Attractions, sponsored by Tourism Prince George – Excellence in Not For Profit and Community Service, sponsored by Vitreo...

Wisconsin pig farmer reimagines future amid local food program cuts
Jess D’Souza had hoped to finally turn a profit this year, aided by a federal program to bolster local food systems. The Trump administration canceled the initiative, upending her plans. Two piglets jostled in the barnyard as Jess D’Souza stepped...

High profile boss of fast food chain whose restaurant was targeted in an arson attack steps down as CEO
By ZAK WHEELER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 12:01 EDT, 16 July 2025 | Updated: 12:08 EDT, 16 July 2025 The Burgatory boss has announced he will step down amidst rising debt and a liquidation probe into his business. Founder and CEO of the...

MP Visits Farmers’ Market Food School
frontpage (L-R)Kendal Town Crier Richard Matthews, Kendal Farmers Market Manager, Marian Gravson, TOM Farron MP & Kendal Farmers Market Chair Peter Gott Photo: Chris Holmes Kendal Farmers’ Market Food School played host to Westmorland and Lonsdale...

Chipley Council considers reserved parking proposal for downtown businesses
Downtown business owners are seeking relief from ongoing parking challenges, prompting a request to the Chipley City Council during its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Jeanette Rathburn, owner of Purradise City, a sensory-friendly boutique...

Love’s launches preorder service at all Carl’s Jr. locations in the U.S.
The new mobile ordering option aims to streamline food service and reward customers.Love’s Travel Stops has rolled out its preorder service to more than 130 Carl’s Jr. locations nationwide, enhancing convenience for travelers by allowing them to...

Louisiana Officers, Businessman Indicted in Bribery Case
LOUISIANA (KPEL) — A major federal indictment has officially been handed down in a bribery scheme that involved Louisiana law enforcement officers and a business owner. Accusations include falsifying reports to cover up illegal gambling activity....

Credit Helps Small Businesses Beat Extreme Heat
Monday, July 14th, 2025, the launch of the New York State Insurance Fund's new Extreme Heat Equipment Credit was announced by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul. During the announcement, Governor Hochul noted that the credit helps qualifying...

2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chef Chelsia Green-Ogletree Wins Episode of Food Network’s “Chopped”
In case you missed it, last week 2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chef Chelsia Green-Ogletree won the top-prize while competing on the Food Network’s hit show Chopped. Airing last Tuesday night, the “Superhero Chef” episode spotlighted chefs making a...

UNC Health Southeastern launches self-service meal ordering
LUMBERTON — UNC Health Southeastern is pleased to announce the launch of self-service meal ordering for patients through an app on their phone known as the CBORD® Patient App. This new capability enhances the patient experience by offering greater...

New Food Truck Now Open in Bismarck
The Downtowners Street Fair, BisMarket, and the Food Truck Fest, residents of Bismarck-Mandan love a good food truck event. Well, it looks like Bismarck's food truck scene just got a new addition. Be on the lookout for something spicy. The 'Tacos...

27.4% drop in number of households receiving food stamps in Harrison County in last decade
Cory Turner, State-Operated Facilities Director of the Iowa Health u0026 Human Services | LinkedInCory Turner, State-Operated Facilities Director of the Iowa Health u0026 Human Services | LinkedIn Harrison County saw a 27.4% decrease in the number...

Pope Leo XIV sends food to families in Ukraine's Kharkiv
Donations from Pope Leo XIV, sent through the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, have been delivered to the residents of the bomb-stricken Ukrainian town of Staryi Saltiv and city of Shevchenkove. The Holy Father has also asked that concrete...

3 Fast Food Stocks That Won’t Give You Indigestion Right Now
Americans are no longer bellying-up to the counter at fast food establishments, and that’s giving industry executives indigestion. Exhibit “A” is fast food stocks that are tapering off. Here’s a sample size of the worst performers and their...