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Food away from home market seen reaching $5.9 trillion by 2030
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The global food away from home market is projected to hit $5,921 billion by 2030, with travel, entertainment and freestanding dining driving more than $1 trillion in additional growth.
CaterKraft adds knee-operated hand wash basins for East Rand food businesses
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CaterKraft has added knee-operated stainless steel hand wash basins to its range for butcheries, bakeries, takeaways and canteens in the East Rand. The new units are designed to meet hygiene rules and keep working during power cuts.
Love Hibachi opens first Oklahoma service base in Edmond
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Love Hibachi has launched its first Oklahoma location in Edmond, giving the mobile hibachi catering brand a base for private chef service across four counties.
Global Peace Initiative calls for diplomacy, civilian protection and humanitarian action
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Global Peace Initiative issued a worldwide appeal from Dallas on Oct. 28, urging leaders, institutions and citizens to prioritize diplomacy, protect civilians and support humanitarian relief amid ongoing conflicts.
Why waxed and grease-resistant papers are not interchangeable in food service
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Schneider Paper Products is outlining the differences between waxed paper and grease-resistant paper for restaurants, bakeries, delis, and food distributors.
Sanku Maots'Ai highlights ingredient supply management in restaurant cost control
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Sanku Maots’Ai says coordinated ingredient sourcing, standardized seasoning products and centralized production help restaurant chains manage costs and keep operations consistent across locations.
Angelique Bates adds RUSH Halloween event to her growing red carpet run
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Angelique Bates helped produce and staff the red carpet for Abeni Nazeer’s RUSH Halloween Costume Party & Screening in Los Angeles on Oct. 25. The event adds another sold-out project and celebrity booking to Bates’ expanding work as a publicist,…
Illinois Local Holiday Market ties Small Business Saturday to Route 66 centennial
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Illinois Local will stage its sixth annual Holiday Market on Nov. 28 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, bringing more than 70 small businesses, live entertainment and family activities to Small Business Saturday.
Sanku Maots’Ai ties restaurant growth to standardized operations
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Sanku Maots’Ai says standardized recipes, centralized production and franchise training are helping the Sichuan maocai chain expand across China and overseas.
Design Development Company adds full restaurant procurement to its design services
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The Agoura Hills firm is expanding from concept and kitchen design into a broader “Pen to Plate” service that covers equipment, furniture, millwork and opening-day supplies.
Plastic food packaging market projected to hit $88.81 billion by 2030
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The global plastic food packaging market is expanding as demand rises for convenient, lightweight and more sustainable packaging.
Roosevelt opens with food, music, film and events in Downtown Phoenix
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Roosevelt, a new hybrid hospitality venue in Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row Arts District, is celebrating its grand opening through October and November.
Five China frozen vegetable suppliers to watch in 2026
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China’s frozen vegetable exports climbed to about $1.55 billion in 2024, and buyers are focusing more on IQF processing, cold-chain control and traceable specifications.
Unity Construction Services holds first Driving for Dee Dee golf outing
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Unity Construction Services and the Hertling family hosted the inaugural Driving for Dee Dee golf outing on Sept. 29 at Neshanic Valley Golf Course in Neshanic Station, New Jersey.
Dolce & Salato Fest sets NYC event for Italian chefs, food brands and buyers
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Dolce & Salato Fest will take over New York on Nov. 12, 2026, with live culinary demos, Italian food and wine exhibitors, and networking for industry professionals and the public.
BioGreen360 launches AI layer for food waste decisions
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BioGreen360 has introduced Food Cycling IQ, an AI intelligence layer that turns food waste data into operating recommendations for food service operators, hospitals, universities and grocers.
BoxyPack expands custom packaging service across the U.S. and Canada
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BoxyPack has made its custom packaging line available across the United States and Canada with free shipping, flexible order quantities and design support.
Safe Harbor Coaching launches private AI app for drink-heavy business settings
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Safe Harbor Coaching launched Composer, a private AI decision-support app for executives, sales leaders, entrepreneurs and consultants navigating business events where alcohol is present.
NMSDC conference adds community service events in Los Angeles
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The 2026 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange will pair business networking with hands-on community projects in Los Angeles from Oct. 26-28. The effort aims to support small businesses, students, families and entrepreneurs while advancing the event…
Terminix Service ranks Hendersonville highest for rodent activity
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Terminix Service released 2026 rodent activity rankings for South Carolina, western North Carolina and Georgia as Rodent Awareness Week begins.
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