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Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Coffee Spotlight: Kent’s Bent Tree Coffee Roasters is drawing steady loyal traffic with its small-batch, self-sourced roasting model—proof that “artisan” can still scale when the product hits. Diplomacy & Food Systems: India and the Netherlands upgraded ties to a Strategic Partnership, with cooperation spanning sustainable agriculture, water management, and food systems alongside tech and defense. Payments & Everyday Commerce: Pathao Pay in Bangladesh joined the Bangla QR and NPSB interoperability network, aiming to make scan-and-pay easier across rides, deliveries, and merchants. Delivery Boom in Haiti: TapTap Now is gaining traction in Cap-Haïtien as online food orders become routine, with riders bringing restaurant favorites straight to homes. Corporate Cost Pressure: Jollibee Group laid out a P2.8 billion cost containment plan to protect margins amid input-cost strain. Food Prices Watch: Italy’s tomato producer Mutti warned energy costs could push prices higher later in the season if oil stays elevated. Community Food Support: A new food pantry at Kankakee Area YMCA Child Care Center already served hundreds in its first months.
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