Nigeria, Vietnam Cashew Asso. sign MoU for massive production, business Partnership

The Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS) and the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) that will put both countries on the global map for national cashew production that will...

Food Network star ‘super grateful’ to be alive after shot 11 times in 2024

Food Network star Tobias Dorzon has spoken out for the first time since the celebrity chef was shot 11 times a year ago. Dorzon, 40, revealed in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE that he is thankful just to be alive following the terrifying...

Food Bites: young guns wow top-tier chefs at scholarship cook-off

Scratchleys, Nathan Bunting Yellowfin Pan Seared Tuna (seared medium rare in toasted sesame seeds, with fresh mint, pickled ginger, shallot, chilli, Thai basil, crispy green tea and a noodle salad with wasabi aioli and sesame Asian crisp).

Food banks, nonprofits, restaurants offer relief during SNAP pause

The federal government shutdown, now in its 35th day since beginning Oct. 1, continues to disrupt the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides monthly food assistance to roughly 42 million Americans. The prolonged funding...

Food pantries seeing high demand as SNAP benefits partially restart

/Local News 1 / 5 Community Circle Food Pantry served 170 families on Tuesday, more than double the number of people it typically accommodates. 2 / 5 Volunteers at Community Circle Food Pantry pack dry goods and fresh foods that will be...

Food available amid shutdown

People wait in line at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley’s farmers market-style distribution at Cañada College in Redwood City. Courtesy Erik Castro. Now six weeks into the federal government shutdown, which has delayed and reduced CalFresh food...

Food pantries see rising demand as assistance benefits roll back

TARBORO, N.C. (WITN) - As reductions in food-assistance benefits take effect across the country, community organizations are seeing a surge in need — including food pantries. Kelly Spivey, WITN’s former Hometown Hero, who runs a curbside community...

Food specialist reimagines downtown space

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Reinvention has been the common theme for Chuckie Hessong’s latest business venture. With the help of her partner, Bill Kroenke, Hessong has created a small event space, office suite and studio apartment at 106 E. 9th Street...

Food Network star Tobias Dorzon reflects one year after being shot 11 times: ‘God’s got a bigger purpose for me’

Food Network star Tobias Dorzon is “super grateful to be here” one year after he was shot 11 times. The 40-year-old former NFL player turned chef is reflecting on his long road to recovery exactly one year after the fateful November evening when...

Network of urban farmers plans good giveaway amid federal shutdown

When Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will arrive for millions of Americans amid the federal shutdown is still unknown. Despite the uncertainty, Metro Detroit communities are stepping up to fill in the gaps. When SNAP...

Food Bank of Lincoln and city officials unite to support residents affected by SNAP pause

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, Lancaster County Commissioner Sean Flowerday and Food Bank of Lincoln Chief Operating Officer Tiffany Murray gathered Tuesday to announce local efforts to help families affected by the pause in...

Alcoholic drinks sales rise in India despite global downturn

India has stood out as a growing market for spirits even though global alcohol consumption has plummeted over the past four years. The sector has felt the pinch with international drinks giants such as Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Remy Cointreau and...

The Army Is Developing A New System To Collect Drinking Water From Thin Air

When the United States military deploys in support of combat operations, one thing that's vitally important is water. Every service member requires several liters of water each day, and it must be safe to drink. Since the military rarely deploys...

Startup that freeze-dries food on deck for Waterville incubator program

A startup that offers freeze-drying services to farmers and small food businesses — started by a 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 honoree — is one of nine participants accepted into the second cohort of Central Maine Growth Council’s Dirigo Launch...

Tennessee announces $5 million in emergency food bank funding

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Gov. Bill Lee announced $5 million in emergency funding for food banks across Tennessee as demand increases at food pantries statewide. St. Luke’s Community House, a food pantry partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank,...

Jenkins Subaru Hyundai & United Way launch food drive

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -Jenkins Subaru Hyundai and the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties have partnered to support local food pantries and families in need. The partnership comes in the wake of food stamps being cut for November due...

Local high school, food assistance network gives food to families in danger of going hungry

MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) – On Tuesday, the Midland High School student council and the Midland County Food Assistance Network gave away food to families in danger of going hungry. Each year since the coronavirus pandemic, the council has raised funds...

Rogue Valley organizations coordinate to fight food insecurity amid SNAP disruptions

Rogue Valley organizations coordinate to fight food insecurity amid SNAP disruptions Published 9:55 am Tuesday, November 4, 2025 By JAMES SLOAN / Rogue Valley Times Rogue Valley Good Food Fund is set up; Sen. Golden to hold combined food drive,...

How a new partnership could keep Northland’s talent and innovation at home

The waka hourua partnership aims to change that, by building a strong, enduring Massey University presence in Northland and co-developing programmes that reflect local needs and aspirations. Chair of Northland Inc Suzanne Duncan said the agreement...

Dallas County donates $1 million to North Texas Food Bank as government shutdown increases need

Dallas County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $1 million donation to a local food bank to support those affected by the federal government shutdown. As the shutdown continues, food banks and community organizations are under pressure to...