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Airline passenger sparks heated debate about flying with ‘fragrant food’
New York Post
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July 17, 2025
A flight passenger is asking fellow flyers for thoughts about a hot issue among travelers: Should people be “bringing fragrant food on the plane” while they’re sitting in economy seating? Posting in the “r/unitedairlines” forum, the user said that...
Fast food: Zucchini 500 returns to Easton's West Ward Market
WLVR-FM - Pennsylvania
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July 17, 2025
EASTON, Pa. — Drivers, start your squashes! Easton’s favorite veggie-fueled race returned Wednesday to the West Ward Market to determine the champions of (healthy) fast food among dozens of children and adults. And while the sweltering heat and...
Two Sweet Babes, One New Business: Bakery open in Keysville
Charlotte Gazette
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July 17, 2025
Published 4:33 pm Thursday, July 17, 2025 It’s a business built out of a kitchen, with a name tied to the owner’s children and filled with creativity. Welcome to Two Sweet Babes, an artisan bakery that has quickly become a favorite for residents...
Dole Food Selects Swinerton to Build-Out New U.S. Headquarters in Charlotte
REBusinessOnline
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July 17, 2025
16CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dole Food Co. has selected Swinerton for the build-out of its new U.S. headquarters within One South, a 40-story office tower in Uptown Charlotte. Charlotte-based Redline Design Group designed Dole’s office environment, which...
Democrats host food drive in Eau Claire after passage of Republican bill
WQOW News 18 - Wisconsin
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EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - Local leaders are urging you to stop by Ramone's in Eau Claire to swap your food cans for some free ice cream. Ahead of National Ice Cream Day this weekend, the group 'Opportunity Wisconsin', State Representative Jodi Emerson,...
FDA approves new natural blue food dye in major step to eliminate toxic synthetic chemicals
Natural News
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July 17, 2025
FDA approves new natural blue food dye in major step to eliminate toxic synthetic chemicals FDA approves gardenia blue, a natural food dye, as part of efforts to replace synthetic petroleum-based dyes linked to health risks like cancer and...
Wake the Dead: Liquid Death Taking on ‘Caffeine-Crazy’ Energy Drinks in 2026
BevNET.com
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July 17, 2025
Liquid Death’s beverage platform is expanding to energy drinks with its first new RTD launch in over three years, as the company shared a first look at its new Sparkling Energy line in 12 oz. cans that are set to launch at retail in January 2026....
Not a pro athlete? You don’t need (and probably shouldn't have) energy drinks, this writer says
KJZZ - Arizona
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July 17, 2025
Around the world, the energy drink market is estimated to be worth billions of dollars. You don’t have to look too far to see ads for drinks like Gatorade or Powerade. You also don’t have to look beyond pretty much any grocery or corner store to...
Food prices rise for third month in a row — but shopping around can help consumers save money
Belfast Telegraph
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July 17, 2025
While energy prices have come down, we’re still paying much more for home heating oil and electricity than a few years back. However, a survey by the Belfast Telegraph has found that shopping around can cut costs on food staples and mitigate...
East Side Soup Kitchen partners with Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation for free cookout
WNEM - Michigan
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July 17, 2025
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Hot dogs, hamburgers and other treats were served at a cookout hosted by the East Side Soup Kitchen and the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation on Thursday. The free event was meant to highlight how community agencies are...
Coca-Cola honored for pioneering initiative to solve major issue with tourism industry: 'A proud milestone'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 17, 2025
This Coca-Cola initiative shows part of the company's progress. by Lettecha JohnsonJuly 17, 2025 The CSR Universe reported good news about Coca-Cola India Foundation. The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has named the company a CSR partner due to its...
Sierra Leone to Boost Agricultural Productivity Through Partnership with Turkish Fertilizer Firm
Sierraloaded
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July 17, 2025
The Government of Sierra Leone is poised to enhance its agricultural productivity through a potential partnership with Enterprise Fertilizer Factory, a prominent Turkish company. The development follows a productive meeting between Sierra Leone’s...
Myanmar hosts 14th online meeting of Lead Committee on Climate Change and Food Security
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 17, 2025
As the host nation, Myanmar convened the 14th Meeting of the Lead Committee on Climate Change and Food Security yesterday morning via an online platform. The meeting was chaired by Dr Thanda Kyi, Director-General of the Department of Planning...
Business owner stunned after spotting unusual trespasser on security camera: 'I was pretty excited about it'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 17, 2025
"I'm a nature lover." by Jamie SpekaJuly 17, 2025 One Ohio resident gave a wholesome recollection of a majestic black bear spotted on their security camera. When animals considered nerve-racking by the general public, such as opossums, skunks, or...
The Giadzy x Rails Collab Proves Food & Fashion Are A Perfect Match
Forbes
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Giada De Laurentiis for Giadzy x RailsGiadzy x Rails Food and fashion: a match made in heaven? It sure does feel that way at the moment, with edible motifs like sardines and citruses emblazoned across a variety of clothes and accessories this...
FDA Green Lights Another Natural Food Color
JD Supra - California
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July 17, 2025
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted another color additive petition, approving the use of Gardenia (Genipin) in various food and beverage products. This marks the fourth naturally-derived color additive authorized for...
FDA issues letter to industry on recall communications for infant and baby foods
JD Supra - California
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July 17, 2025
On July 9, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter from Commissioner for Human Foods Martin Makary and Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Kyle Diamantas to industry members involved in the manufacturing and distribution...
Milwaukee's annual Bastille Days festival returns with 4 days of French culture, food and entertainment
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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July 17, 2025
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The 42nd annual Bastille Days festival is taking over Cathedral Square this weekend. Milwaukee is home to the largest French festival in the country. With the popular Eiffel Tower as a backdrop, it's a little slice of Paris...
If Crusade had won VGMA 2016, more artistes would not be making ‘fast food songs’ - Donzy
GhanaWeb
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July 17, 2025
Ghanaian rapper, Donzy Chaka, has stated that he was disappointed after losing the “Collaboration of the Year” award at the 2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), adding that a win for his hit song “Crusade” would have encouraged creativity in...
For young adults, improved sleep is incentive to drink less
Yale University - Connecticut
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July 17, 2025
Young adulthood is the best period to nip alcohol use issues in the bud, but convincing young people to take problematic drinking behavior seriously is a challenge. New Yale research has found an innovative way to engage this cohort. The key,...