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Food robotics market seen reaching $52.82 billion by 2035
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Food manufacturers and restaurants are accelerating adoption of robotics as labor costs rise and demand for speed, consistency, and safety grows.
GeoMe says phone orders are a hidden labor drain for counter-service businesses
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GeoMe is arguing that telephone orders are the most expensive hidden labor cost in counter-service businesses because they interrupt staff during peak service.
Donaldson’s Finer Chocolates plans 60th anniversary celebration in Lebanon
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Donaldson’s Finer Chocolates will mark 60 years in business with a public celebration Oct. 10 at its Lebanon, Indiana shop.
Insurance Navy expands food truck insurance focus as mobile food industry grows
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Insurance Navy says it is expanding its focus on food truck insurance to help operators of trucks, trailers, carts and catering rigs find coverage built for mobile food risks.
SGS publishes white paper on new EU contaminant limits
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SGS has released a white paper to help food businesses navigate Regulation (EU) 2026/1825, which sets new and revised limits for 3-MCPD, 3-MCPDE and glycidyl esters in foods.
The Pickled Beet wins 2026 Best of Florida honor for event catering
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The Pickled Beet earned a 2026 Best of Florida award in the Event Caterers category, marking its third straight year of recognition.
Curbside Pickup launches ordering platform for small businesses
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Curbside Pickup has launched an order-ahead and pickup platform for restaurants, pharmacies and retailers, with automatic arrival detection and a free starter tier.
Smack Dab pauses Community Meal, launches monthly service days in Rogers Park
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Smack Dab is pausing its longtime Community Meal program while turning a successful one-off service effort into a monthly tradition in Rogers Park, Chicago.
Caitlynn Traylor blends hospitality, sales and Southern service
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Caitlynn Traylor is featured by Influential Women for her work as a Catering Banquet Sales Manager at Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro and Copeland’s of New Orleans in Louisiana.
Rand Group hits 50 Business Central apps
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Rand Group said it has published its 50th app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, led by a new Promotional Pricing tool that automates customer discounting.
Comfort Keepers, Meals on Wheels launch 2026 senior food drive in Lubbock
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Comfort Keepers of Lubbock and Lubbock Meals on Wheels are again teaming up for the 2026 Feed Seniors Now campaign to expand weekend food assistance for local seniors.
A' Design Awards opens 2026 entries for food, beverage and culinary arts
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened entries for its 2026 A’ International Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design Awards, with submissions due Sept. 30, 2026 and winners announced May 1, 2027. The contest is open worldwide to chefs, food…
Lidding films market seen rising to $7.59 billion by 2035
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The global lidding films market is forecast to grow from $4.69 billion in 2025 to $7.59 billion by 2035, according to Market Research Future.
California Waste Solutions expands recycling education to cut contamination
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California Waste Solutions is expanding recycling education across Oakland and San Jose to help residents, property managers and businesses keep contamination out of recycling carts.
Love Hibachi expands interactive mobile hibachi service to 3,000+ U.S. cities
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Love Hibachi is spotlighting demand for mobile hibachi as hosts look for catering that doubles as entertainment for private parties and corporate events.
VitaTemp pitches wireless temperature monitoring to cut food waste
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VitaTemp says its 24/7 wireless sensors help restaurants, grocers, schools and other operators catch refrigeration problems before they spoil inventory.
Sayla Masse’s Food and Fangs blends vampire romance with culinary rivalry
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Sayla Masse’s Food and Fangs: A Monster Hotel Story follows a centuries-old vampire chef in Montauk whose carefully controlled life is upended by a rival French chef.
Nigerians launch unified community platform for business, culture and connection
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The Nigerian Community is now live as a social, economic and community platform for Nigerians in Nigeria and across the diaspora, with a focus on connecting members, promoting Nigerian-owned businesses and celebrating culture.
The Food and Art Cafe wins Consumer Choice Award for second straight year
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The Food and Art Cafe in downtown Whitby has won the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Café/Restaurant category for Durham Region, its second consecutive recognition.
Bambi Samares helps small businesses gain financial clarity
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Bambi Samares, founder of Epoch Bookkeeping, is being recognized for helping small businesses build stronger financial systems through remote bookkeeping, education, and relationship-driven service.
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