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Cvent Accelerate Singapore 2025 Empowers Event & Hospitality Professionals with Innovation, Insights, and Networking Opportunities
The AI Journal
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July 16, 2025
SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cvent, a global industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, successfully hosted the fourth edition of Cvent Accelerate Singapore at the Fairmont on Friday, 12 July 2025. The event attracted...
M&S partners with David Jones to launch clothing range in Australia
RetailBiz
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July 16, 2025
British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has partnered with Australian department store David Jones to bring its clothing ranges to customers across the country. The launch marks M&S’ first wholesale collaboration in fashion outside the UK,...
How to perfect a dispensed beverage program
C-Store Dive
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July 15, 2025
How to Perfect is a regular series that looks at how retailers can further improve store operations in key areas. C-store dispensed beverage programs have been innovation hotspots in recent years. From hot new coffee lines and LTOs to expanded...
Kelly says tomato tariffs will raise food prices, kill Arizona jobs
Gila Valley Central - Arizona
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July 15, 2025
Posted By: Staff July 15, 2025 Arizona Senator Mark Kelly released the following statement after the Trump administration officially terminated the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement, triggering a 17% tariff on fresh tomato imports from Mexico:...
Popular bakery set to shut as owner prepares for 'new food adventure'
Telegraph & Argus
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Lisa Fraser has revealed Edward Street Bakery on Bingley Road, Shipley, will close for good at the start of next month. She will then set up a new business selling her products to retail locations. The 40-year-old, who lives in Saltaire, said: "I...
NAB chief’s drinking a joke at staff Q&A
Financial Review
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July 15, 2025
At the beginning of 2024, National Australia Bank approached its fork in the road. Ross McEwan had steadied the bank over the previous three and a bit years, and business banking chief Andrew Irvine was poised to take over. Perhaps a reflection of...
The last Stewart’s Food Store in Texas files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Supermarket News
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Family-owned West Brazos Stewart Food Markets, based in Brazoria County, Texas, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas. There were two Stewart’s Food Stores—one in Brazoria, Texas and one in Sweeny, Texas....
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Jams, the Protein PB&J Company Backed by Alex Morgan and C.J. Stroud, Launches Exclusive Partnership with Walmart
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW Jams launched their PB&J sandwich across Walmarts nationwide on July 14 Each sandwich contains 10 grams of protein Various athletes and influencers have partnered with the brand It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time! Jams, a new crustless...
Former State Sen. Bill Drinkard dies at 79
1819 News
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Most folks have a career during their lifetime. William “Bill” Drinkard had a dozen. His main three life works were: William Hartwell Drinkard III died July 9 at age 79 at his home in Springville. He called more than one Alabama town his home:...
Westfield entrepreneur sets sights on Clinton Co. with event-focused food truck
Frankfort Times - Indiana
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A Westfield resident with a passion for food and celebration is rolling her dreams into Clinton County – quite literally. Rachel Thompson, an aspiring small business owner and event planner, is in the early stages of launching a food truck...
Worcester Regional Food Hub opens new headquarters at Union Station
WGBH - Massachusetts
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July 15, 2025
Shon Rainford can’t help but revel as he walks around the new headquarters of Worcester Regional Food Hub. Once an underutilized storage space at Union Station, the area now features five glistening kitchens where cooks and aspiring restaurant...
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Names New CEO
The Hans India
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July 15, 2025
The Coca-Cola Company announced today that Hemant Rupani, a veteran business leader with experience across several companies and industries, will join Bangalore-based bottler Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. as CEO, effective Sept. 8....
Ex-Disney exec cheated widow, kids out of California restaurants owned by late Food Network star Michael Chiarello: lawsuit
New York Post
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July 15, 2025
A former top Disney exec allegedly hatched a treacherous plot to seize an acclaimed Napa Valley restaurant from the estate of late celebrity chef Michael Chiarello — cheating the chef’s widow and children out of their inheritance, according to an...
Former mayor, property owner question Ocean View's transparency on fast-food
Coastal Point
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Former Ocean View mayor Walter Curran is challenging how transparent the Town of Ocean View has been in dealing with potential fast-food businesses opening in the town and three related ordinances it is currently considering. Coastal Point | Shaun...
Share-ify Launches Food Safety Compliance Software
Quality Assurance & Food Safety
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July 15, 2025
Clar-ify is built to eliminate data silos and drive end-to-end accuracy in product item management, with a focus on streamlining item creation, governance and regulatory data accuracy to support food safety, regulatory compliance and quality control.
Cambodian, Timorese Speakers Explore Strategic Cooperation in Food Security, Energy, and Education
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 15, 2025 -- Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia, held a cordial bilateral meeting with Hon. Madam Maria Fernanda Lay, Speaker of the National Parliament of the...
DisneyStore just made drinkware fun with its newest Mickey Mouse Icon Coupe Glass Set
Syracuse.com - New York
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July 15, 2025
DisneyStore knows know to keep Disney adults happy. The fun and exciting store just dropped new Mickey Mouse Icon Coupe Glass Set for $40. The Mickey Mouse Icon Coupe Glass Set includes two glasses designed for serving beverages or desserts. Each...
IGD Warns That The Food Industry Is Facing A Workforce Crisis
KamCity
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The UK food system is under increasing pressure, with labour shortages and skills gaps creating a significant workforce challenge for the industry. This is according to analysis by IGD, which suggests that the problem is set to escalate if...
Zuber Realty’s Annual Veteran Food Drive Collects and Delivers Donations
Berks Community TV - Pennsylvania
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July 15, 2025
From Richard A. Zuber Realty Pictured above: Richard Zuber, agents Lee Heffner and Vanessa Deskie, associate broker Connie Dolansky, and volunteer JD Stahl add items to the bus for delivery to Veterans Making a Difference. “It’s full!” exclaimed...
Goodwill food drive collects more than 8,000 pounds of food for domestic-abuse survivors
Orange Observer - Florida
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July 15, 2025
The Goodwill Industries of Central Florida and WFTV 9 Family Connection partnered up to help Annabel's Place in Seminole County. The Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is happy to announce their extraordinary turnout for its annual summer food...