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SCAN expands Medicare Advantage lineup for 2027 with new partnerships and West Coast growth
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SCAN Health Plan is rolling out a 2027 Medicare Advantage portfolio with expanded county coverage, new co-branded plans and richer supplemental benefits as it looks to serve more older adults across the West. The offerings arrive ahead of the 2027…
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.
Canned food market seen reaching $143.19 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global canned food market will grow from $122.8 billion in 2026 to $143.19 billion by 2030, driven by demand for convenient, shelf-stable meals, premium products and emergency food stockpiling.
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.
SAFEE launches global alliance with 16 partners
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The Strategic Alliance for Economic Emancipation launched SAFEE.world on Oct. 1, 2026 with 16 initial partners and an open call for more organizations to join.
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.
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.
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.
Bailey Nordgaard balances livestock appraisal, business and family life
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Bailey R. Nordgaard, MBA, is building a diversified career in agriculture through part-time livestock appraisal, a digital marketing business and several family ventures in Fairchild, Wisconsin.
Ambient food market seen reaching $118.3B by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global ambient food market is set to keep growing as consumers seek shelf-stable, convenient meals and snacks.
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.
Metbox maps the next phase of remote metering for Europe's water and heat networks
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Metbox says new EU rules from 2027 will make remote metering a baseline requirement for district heating and water operators, pushing the market toward better data, leak detection and system control.
Yantai ZS Bulk Bags pitches food and pharmaceutical FIBC manufacturing
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Yantai ZS Bulk Bags Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is highlighting its food- and pharmaceutical-grade FIBC capabilities, certifications, and global customer base from its Yantai, China operations.
Conscious Kitchen launches first organic school food purchasing cooperative
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Conscious Kitchen has launched a California cooperative that lets school districts pool purchasing power to buy more organic food for cafeterias and create steadier demand for organic farmers and food makers.
Cowboy Kenny Coffee and Solude form strategic partnership
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Cowboy Kenny Coffee and Solude Coffee have formed a strategic partnership in Norwalk, Connecticut, to expand across commercial, retail and direct-to-consumer coffee markets.
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.
Alphacel and Avion expand APAC partnership around longevity, governance and AI infrastructure
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Alphacel Global and Avion Advisors are widening their partnership to support regional growth across Southeast Asia, East Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific market.
Midtown Pizza wins Breakthrough Business of the Year in Harriman
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Midtown Pizza in Harriman, Tennessee, has been named Breakthrough Business of the Year Harriman by the Consumer Ratings Institute.
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