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The Rise Collective grows into 13-business real estate ecosystem
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The Rise Collective has expanded to 13 businesses that cover real estate acquisition, financing, construction, tax planning, property management and hospitality.
Wellspring draws 500-plus to Turkish Food & Culture Day in Orange
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Wellspring Community Center brought more than 500 people to Orange’s High Plains Community Center on Oct. 4 for its second annual Turkish Food & Culture Day. The event mixed food, dance and hands-on arts as the Connecticut nonprofit looks to build…
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.
Wenzhou Bocheng pitches factory visits as buyers seek integrated thermoforming lines
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Wenzhou Bocheng Machinery is steering global buyers toward in-person factory visits as packaging makers weigh automation, labor costs, and long-term production stability.
Aqua Development spotlights shrimp supply-chain risks and Gulf growth opportunity
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Aqua Development, backed by Rasmal Ventures, released the first Shrimp Report on October 19, 2026, arguing that a $72 billion global shrimp market is vulnerable and underbuilt.
Emra Nation recognized for beverage innovation and restaurant partnerships
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Emra Nation, National Accounts Manager and Culinary Development Specialist at The Oregon Fruit Company, is being recognized for nearly two decades of work shaping beverage programs for major restaurant brands.
Cajun Lifestyle Network expands Out Da Bayou to national TV
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Cajun Lifestyle Network is launching its flagship series Out Da Bayou on Field & Stream TV and Pursuit Channel in November 2026, widening a South Louisiana lifestyle brand to a national audience.
Junaid Family Foundation links women’s tennis in Islamabad to health and education push
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The Junaid Family Foundation wrapped a women’s tennis tournament in Islamabad on Oct. 17 while tying the event to broader efforts on maternal health, girls’ education and women’s opportunity in Pakistan.
Precise Food Ingredients backs Wurst Golf Fest 2026 as King Bavarian Sponsor
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Precise Food Ingredients is signing on as King Bavarian Sponsor of Wurst Golf Fest 2026, the annual golf fundraiser that supports the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County.
Organic food and beverage market seen reaching $381.9B by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the global organic food and beverages market will grow from $197.05 billion in 2025 to $381.9 billion by 2030, driven by demand for healthier, sustainable and traceable products.
Simplot taps Erik Brandenburg to lead Global Food division
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Simplot named Erik Brandenburg president of Simplot Global Food, effective Nov. 1, 2026, as the company prepares for a leadership transition ahead of Graham Dugdale’s retirement on Dec. 15, 2026. Brandenburg will report to CEO Garrett Lofto and…
Emra Nation builds beverage innovation career at The Oregon Fruit Company
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Emra Nation, a National Accounts Manager and Culinary Development Specialist at The Oregon Fruit Company, is being recognized for nearly two decades of foodservice experience and her work with major restaurant brands.
Dehydrated food market projected to reach $50.66 billion by 2030
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The global dehydrated food market is set for steady expansion, with new research projecting growth from $37.04 billion in 2025 to $39.36 billion in 2026. Demand for ready meals, longer shelf life, disaster preparedness and portable food is helping…
Smack Dab launches fall menu with seasonal sandwiches, drinks and donuts
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Smack Dab is rolling out its fall menu in Rogers Park this October, adding a new Fall Fun-Guy Sammie, apple cider donuts and seasonal drinks built around chai, cider and warming spices.
Maola donates 3,825 gallons of milk to Capital Area Food Bank
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Maola Local Dairies donated a truckload of fresh milk to the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., adding more than 61,000 servings for families facing hunger across the region.
Minerva Dairy named official butter of World Food Championships
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Minerva Dairy will supply butter for WFC2026 in Indianapolis, giving competitors and fans access to the Ohio creamery’s 85% butterfat product during four days of Food Sport competition.
Buyer demand stays strong for Gold Coast and Brisbane businesses
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Morgan Business Sales says buyers are still targeting well-run businesses in Gold Coast and Brisbane, with construction, manufacturing, industrial and infrastructure-linked companies drawing the most interest.
Franchise Business Review names 2026 top food and beverage franchises
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Franchise Business Review released its 2026 Top Food & Beverage Franchises list, highlighting 25 brands that scored well on franchisee satisfaction.
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.
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…
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