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How are food brands using AI to analyse consumer behaviour?
Just Food
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August 8, 2025
In an industry where consumer tastes seem to evolve at pace, understanding what people want before your competitors is a powerful advantage. That’s where AI is stepping in, spotting emerging trends on social media in real-time, helping teams...
‘Snickers is not for lunch.' Under new SNAP rules, what qualifies as a soft drink or candy?
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Gov. Jeff Landry holds out a a letter to President Donald Trump and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins asking for federal approval to ban using food stamps for soft drinks and candy with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
Poland seeks to boost agri-food exports to Việt Nam
Vietnam News Agency
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HCM CITY — Poland is seeking to expand exports of agricultural and food products to Việt Nam, aiming to capitalise on the country’s rapidly growing economy and rising consumer demand, according to Polish officials. Speaking at a press conference...
Local food and farm programs react to cuts
Missouri Farmer Today
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Several local food programs that supported small farms and saw federal funding terminated as part of ongoing cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration. The Illinois Equitable Access Towards Sustainable Systems, or IL-EATS, saw its federal...
Entrepreneur, 10, launches lemonade business in Lincoln
Lincolnshire Live
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August 8, 2025
A ten-year-old has launched her own lemonade stand after being inspired to create her own business. Ellie Lewis, of Lincoln, decided to start her business, Lemon and Ginger, a few weeks ago after returning home from a family holiday, and...
USDA canceled a support program for small businesses. This Midwest grower may lose her farm
WGLT - Illinois
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August 8, 2025
Karen Bottary sells basil as fast as she can grow it. Right now, her plants are confined to a 60-by-120-foot barn near her home outside Kansas City. She felt she needed to expand her business to make it sustainable long-term. So Bottary, a...
Delaware County church services: Aug. 8, 2025, edition
Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania
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August 8, 2025
Note: Emailed entries only to editor@delcotimes.com by Wednesday at noon. New pastor Norwood United Methodist Church: 315 Chester Pike, Norwood. Join us at 10 a.m. Sunday in-person or online for worship service as our new pastor Rev. Scott Dorn...
New CEO takes reigns at Blue Ridge Area Food Bank as federal food pantry cuts loom
The News Leader - Virginia
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Kari Jorgensen Diener is the new CEO of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Diener previously led the Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative and has a background in poverty prevention. The food bank serves approximately 171,200 people monthly across 25...
Expansion planned after River City Bread Basket purchases food pantry
The News Leader - Virginia
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The LifeWorks Project finalized the purchase of the building housing its River City Bread Basket food pantry in Waynesboro, Virginia. The organization plans to expand the building and its services, including creating a separate loading area and...
APEX helped architect build business
Peninsula Daily News - Washington State
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August 8, 2025
Looking to grow your business through government contracts? Connect with the North Olympic Peninsula APEX Accelerator for no-cost expert guidance on bidding, certifications and marketing — everything you need to gain the competitive edge in...
Stephen Curry Mocked Hilariously by Ayesha Curry After Taking Unusual Decision for Michelle Obama-Backed Business
Essentially Sports
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August 7, 2025
Stephen Curry’s life is a whirlwind of three pointers, business deals, and chasing his kids around. But the four time NBA champ isn’t just building a legacy on the court. He’s also pouring energy into healthier choices for families, teaming up...
Vietnam’s cooking oil crisis: a £250m food fraud scam
New Food Magazine
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A worrying tale has emerged from Vietnam’s food scene that serves as yet another powerful call for provenance we can trust. Chris Elliott reveals all. We hear of food fraud scandals from time to time, often from commentators like myself. Here’s...
J-K govt warns against banned synthetic food colours in Wazwan, ready-to-eat foods; violators face Rs 3 lakh fine
Greater Kashmir
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August 8, 2025
Srinagar, August 08: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a public notice warning against the use of prohibited synthetic food colours in prepared (ready-to-eat) foods, including Wazwan dishes, biryani, pickles, and other meat-based...
Trump’s homelessness order raises questions for Erie service providers
Ellwood City Ledger - Pennsylvania
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Erie organizations are evaluating President Trump's executive order on homelessness and its potential local impact. Concerns exist regarding the order's focus on housing-first solutions, as many homeless individuals require additional services...
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank hires new CEO
The Winchester Star - Virginia
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August 8, 2025
VERONA — A new chief executive officer is at the helm of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Kari Jorgensen Diener started her job Monday, the food bank announced Thursday. She brings to the organization more than 25 years of experience within the...
MENDELU Experts Promote International Sharing of Knowledge About Short Food Chains
Brno Daily
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August 8, 2025
In early July, a team of academics from MENDELU prepared a workshop aimed at developing strategies for short food chains in Central Europe, the Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries, attended by 21 experts from six countries. The aim of the...
Hong Kong construction leader given community service for drink driving
South China Morning Post
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August 8, 2025
A Hong Kong construction industry leader has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service and fined HK$1,500 (US$192) for crashing his car into a traffic sign while driving under the influence of alcohol earlier this year. Eastern Court on...
Convoy dairy food producer wins three-star awards in 2025 Great Taste Awards
DonegalLive
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August 8, 2025
A Convoy-based dairy food product manufacturer has been awarded the 2025 Three-star Great Taste Award for a variety of products. Green Pastures, a family-owned business founded in 1989, was one of only five companies from the Republic of Ireland...
Average Goods and Services Prices Movement Stand at 3.5%
Villager
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August 8, 2025
By: Dwight Links The overall price movement for goods and services of daily commodities such as food, energy, housing, transportation, and recreation has increased at the rate of 3.5% by the end of July 2025. The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA)...
Former watering hole in Ayrshire to be turned into hot food takeaway after plans are approved
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 8, 2025
The former Wee Man’s Bar in Ayr’s Green Street is to be turned into a hot food takeaway, under new proposals. Ayrshire Live previously told how plans were lodged with South Ayrshire Council, seeking permission for a change of use, alterations and...