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Food Poisoning Outbreaks Heap Pressure on Indonesia’s Free Meal Program
Indonesia’s government is coming under pressure after a mass outbreak of food poisoning linked to President Prabowo Subianto’s controversial free meal program. The latest outbreaks took place in West Java province last week, when more than 1,000...

Business News | GIFT City Emerging as Global Business Hub but Yet to Match Traditional Financial Centres: PwC Survey
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 29 (ANI): GIFT City, India's ambitious financial and business hub project, is steadily moving towards becoming a premier global destination for investment, innovation and long-term growth. However,...

Business News | GSA 2025 Showcases India's Integrated Approach to SDGs with Policymakers and Global Dignitaries
VMPL New Delhi [India], September 29: The INOXGFL Group presents ET Edge Global Sustainability Alliance 7th Annual Meeting, co-presented by Yes Bank and co-powered by Yara Fertilizers and Bennett University, successfully concluded today in New...

Business4 minutes ago Price Of Bag Of Rice, Beans, Tomatoes, Other Food Commodities This Week Nigerian households are facing renewed pressure as the prices of staple food items continue to rise in markets across the country, with a bag of rice...
Checks by our correspondent on Sunday showed that other essentials, such as spaghetti, cooking oil, tomatoes, pepper, garri, and ponmo, have also recorded steep hikes, further straining the budgets of average families. A survey of major markets...

Food, music, and community spirit - A true taste of Cumbria at annual festival
Taste Cumbria's flagship festival was held in Cockermouth on Saturday and Sunday. To expand the festival, which was bigger than ever this year, visitors were also treated to a Market Place Chill Out on Friday. Crowds flocked to the town centre to...

Business News | CropLife India Maps $1 Trillion Agri Economy Vision
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], September 29: CropLife India; the association of leading domestic and multinational R&D driven crop science companies; on its 45th AGM organized a National Conference. The conference witnessed the presence of Shri...

Business News | The Hapless Voyager by Satyartha Mishra Launched at Kathika Cultural Centre, New Delhi
VMPL New Delhi [India], September 29: The Kathika Cultural Centre came alive on the evening of September 19th as author Satyartha Mishra unveiled his latest book, The Hapless Voyager, in the presence of celebrated filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who graced...

Food bank to transition role of president/CEO
After nine years of dedicated and impactful leadership, Shara Whitehead will be stepping down as president and CEO of the Yuma Community Food Bank. Under her guidance, the food bank has expanded its reach, strengthened partnerships and continued...

Almarai Reinforces Its Leadership as a Founding Partner at the Future Food Forum 2025 in Dubai
Almarai reaffirmed its leadership position in the food and beverage sector by participating as a “Founding Partner” at the Future Food Forum 2025, held on September 23–24 at the Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre. The forum took place...

GIFT City Is Emerging As A Global Business Hub; Will It Soon Overtake Mumbai And Delhi?
India’s ambitious financial dream, GIFT City, is gradually transforming into a future-ready hub for global business, finance, and innovation. Positioned strategically in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district, this emerging smart city is drawing attention...
UAE: DWTC Hospitality, Emirates Flight Catering collaborate for new event catering standards
DWTC Hospitality, the award-winning catering division of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), have announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding that brings together two of the region’s leading...

DWTC Hospitality and Emirates Flight Catering Join Forces
DWTC Hospitality, the award-winning catering division of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), have announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that brings together two of the region’s...

Loved Galway business issue heartfelt farewell closing doors
A beloved Galway business issued a heartbreaking farewell as they announced they would be closing their doors. Chefs Cafe in Loughrea closed its doors on Sunday September 28. They made the announcement on social media and thanked their customers...

The biggest challenge small businesses face on the high street
Britain’s high streets are bouncing back, driven not by nostalgia, but by a new generation of shoppers who value community, connection, and unique local businesses. For entrepreneurs, this revival brings opportunity, but only for those who are...

Lower Merion to conduct a pilot program for the collection of food waste for compost
LOWER MERION — Some residents in Lower Merion’s Bala Cynwyd neighborhood could soon have their food waste collected for composting under a pilot program the township just approved. Lower Merion Commissioners approved a contract for a curbside...

Greggs opens new bakery at Anglesey service station
Greggs has opened a new store at a service station on Anglesey. The bakery giant has launched the new shop at Herron Services, between Llangefni and the A55. They said this had created 12 new jobs. It is latest Greggs to open in North Wales as the...

Lehigh Valley food safety report: tepid empanadas, warm salami, too many mouse droppings
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of Sept. 14. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs...

Himanshu Sahni appointed director of catering sales, Holiday Inn New Delhi Mayur Vihar Noida
Himanshu Sahni, director of catering sales, Holiday Inn New Delhi Mayur Vihar Noida.Holiday Inn New Delhi Mayur Vihar Noida announced the appointment of Himanshu Sahni as its director of catering sales. Sahni brings with him over 14 years of rich...

How BUA Group Is Changing The Story Of Food Affordability For Nigerians
1 Hitherto, food prices in Nigeria have been a constant source of pain for households across the country. Families watched helplessly as the cost of staples soared beyond reach, with rice, the nation’s most consumed staple, peaking at an...

Entertainment News | Food Stalls Allowed to Remain Open Till Early Morning in Gujarat During Navratri; Vendors Hail Government Move
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 29 (ANI): As Navratri festivities light up the country, the state government has permitted food stalls and other businesses to remain open till the early morning hours, a move that has been welcomed by...