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Oklahoma Watch: Oklahoma’s prison food service …
The Duncan Banner - Oklahoma
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A $74 million deal to outsource Oklahoma’s prison food service operations to the Trinity Services Group was voided after fewer than four weeks. Aramark, a competing bidder, filed a protest with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services...
50 greatest changemakers in food in Australia
SBS
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Over the past 50 years, food in Australia has changed like nothing else. To commemorate our 50th birthday, we're saluting the chefs, producers, critics, writers and activists who have transformed what – and how – Australia eats. From Margaret...
'I ate Vietnamese food at a quiet Bromley restaurant and it's a true gem'
News Shopper
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On a recent trip to the town centre and while in search of a spot for lunch, I stumbled across Bowl O' Pho in High Street. I was sold after I saw the promise of authentic Vietnamese dishes from its extensive menu, and two bronze business awards...
Milwaukee Makers Market at American Family Field highlights small businesses
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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Around 40 small businesses participated in the Milwaukee Makers Market at American Family Field on Sunday, June 22. MILWAUKEE - From vacations to music festivals and summer camps for the kids. What we know: Families tend to spend their money...
Why fast food might be holding Belconnen back
RiotACT
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June 22, 2025
The government wants to see more restaurants and cafes along Emu Bank that aren’t fast food. Photo: Screenshot, Google Maps. Some of the best views of Belconnen’s Lake Ginninderra are afforded from the Hungry Jacks car park on Emu Bank – a point...
Ride-hailing firms to flag SaaS services GST worries to CBIC
The Economic Times
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June 23, 2025
Ride-hailing platforms, including Ola, Uber, and Rapido, are set to make a fresh set of representations to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on the contentious issue of applicability of goods and services tax (GST) on services...
Shop described as 'criminal enterprise' gets objections to bid to sell food late
Oxford Mail
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Mohammad Ali, manager of Khalifa Super Store at 122 Cowley Road, submitted the application to Oxford City Council earlier this month. Mr Ali requested permission for the shop to serve fast food between 11pm and 3am Monday to Sunday. The store...
Metcash leans on food as illegal trade crushes tobacco sales
Financial Review
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June 23, 2025
Grocery wholesaler Metcash grew annual revenue and earnings after a strong performance in its food business, but saw a 20 per cent drop in tobacco sales as illegal trade continued to rise. Revenue in the retail conglomerate’s core food business...
Funeral Director Barnett Bookatz Retires After 56 Years of Service
Times News Global
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June 23, 2025
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio – Barnett “Bart” Bookatz, a beloved figure in the funeral industry, retired on January 1, 2025, after more than 56 years of dedicated service at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel. His commitment to the community and...
New food waste contract could save £1 million across Staffordshire
Express & Star
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June 23, 2025
Weekly food waste collections will become mandatory for all councils in England next year, as part of a national drive to make recycling simpler. At the moment, Newcastle Borough Council is the only authority in Staffordshire to collect food waste...
Community grapples with food scarcity nearly one year after devastating hurricane: 'Fresh food ... is very difficult to come by'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 23, 2025
"It's unclear if or when they are going to restore that store to functionality." by Catherine WilkinsJune 23, 2025 Nearly nine months after Hurricane Helene pummeled a small North Carolina town, community members are still having a hard time...
Senators host document shredding event with food drive in St. Charles
Kane County Reporter - Illinois
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June 22, 2025
Donald P. DeWitte, State Senator for the 33rd Senate District of Illinois. | www.ilga.govDonald P. DeWitte, State Senator for the 33rd Senate District of Illinois. | www.ilga.gov State Senator Don DeWitte and State Representative Dan Ugaste are...
Metcash (ASX:MTS) Lifts as FY25 Results Reflect Growth in Food and Promising FY26 Start
Kalkine Media
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June 23, 2025
Highlights Metcash (MTS) reports 8.9% revenue growth to $17.3 billion Food division sees double-digit gains amid strategic acquisition Positive FY26 momentum observed across all segments Shares of Metcash Ltd (ASX:MTS), an ASX200 constituent,...
Sunset, Song, and Service: Healing Hands Cruise Raises Awareness and Hope
St. Thomas Source
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June 23, 2025
Healing Hands Worldwide had a full crew for its sunset cruise last weekend (Submitted photo) Healing Hands Worldwide’s sold-out “All-White Sunset Sail Affair” aboard the Lady Lynsey catamaran last Saturday drew a crowd of elegantly dressed guests,...
Funding increased to reimburse states for food safety inspections
The Lewistown Sentinel - Pennsylvania
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced she will exercise the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) authority to provide a much-needed funding increase of $14.5 million in reimbursements to states for meat and...
US military veterans fight for compensation after being unknowingly exposed to dangerous threat: 'Presumed to be service-connected'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 23, 2025
Pressure is mounting. by Geri MilevaJune 23, 2025 The Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act covers kidney cancer. However, military veterans exposed to PFAS still have to prove a connection between their exposure and illness —...
'I stayed in a London hotel that used to be a bank where you can drink in The Vault'
News Shopper
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June 21, 2025
Housed in the former Midland Bank building, this iconic hotel in the heart of London blends opulent 1920s glamour with modern luxury. Every corner of the property exudes character, from the sweeping ceilings and Art Deco details to the buzzing...
Tyra Bank reveals shocking 'obsession' with THIS food
GEO TV
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June 22, 2025
Tyra Banks opened up about her 'excessive' love for ice cream following her move to Australia. The former America's Next Top Model star revealed in a recent chat with Dailymail that her favorite activity to do on Saturdays is binge-eating ice...
Food Security: FG invests over N200bn interventions – Minister
New National Star
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June 22, 2025
By David ADUGE-ANI The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has disclosed that the Federal Government has so far invested over N200 billion in agricultural interventions and distributed fertilisers worth N2.15 million...
Tourist area SMEs rebound as residential businesses face 50% losses
Macau Daily Times
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June 23, 2025
A research report has noted a polarized post-pandemic recovery for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as businesses in tourist areas thrive from returning visitors, while those in residential neighborhoods face revenue drops of over 50%,...