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Children and adults are victims of the junk food industry, 2
GOOD FOOD experts advise us to quit and avoid meat, as well as anything with saturated and trans fats and snacks heavy on salt, sugar, preservatives and chemical additives used for taste. Examples of these are all kinds of processed meats, like...

Food industry fights to cope with geopolitical volatility
All is not well in the world of food and beverage. Geopolitical tensions have made commodity prices unstable. Disruptive tariff barriers from the United States have created uncertainty for businesses globally. Concerns around cyber attacks have...
The common mistake you're probably making when preparing big-batch cocktails
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret DickeyOne of the cardinal hosting rules is to always offer a beverage to guests. However, if you aim to be the sole person fixing and refilling drinks while hosting, you’ll never have time to do anything...

CityLine: Investing in Black Businesses
CityLine: Investing in Black Businesses Successful Black owned businesses expand and scale with the help of economic empowerment programs. FILM FESTIVAL. BUT BEFORE WE GO TO THE MOVIES, WE’RE HIGHLIGHTING SOME BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BENEFITED FROM...

After Health Scare, Levin Launches Beverage Biz
Eric Levin was born with polycystic kidney disease, inherited from his late mother, which is a disease that decreases kidney function to the point of requiring dialysis or transplant. In 2015, Levin’s kidney function was down to eight percent, and...

Manufacturers, Distributors Explore Opportunities At 2025 Food & Beverage West Africa Exhibition
2 Manufacturers and distributors have continued to explore further business opportunities at the ongoing Food & Beverage West Africa Exhibition taking place at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. This is as they also praised...

TN to shift hemp rules to the state Alcoholic Beverage Commission in 2026
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission will oversee hemp-derived cannabinoid products starting Jan. 1, 2026. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Starting Jan. 1, 2026, oversight of hemp-derived cannabinoid products will move to the Tennessee Alcoholic...

How Cloud Labeling Transforms Food & Beverage Compliance: FSMA, EU1169 & Beyond
This Q&A addresses key top-of-mind challenges that food and beverage companies face and provides insight into the significant gains that could be realized using the right cloud-based labeling solution. Labeling is complex; today’s food and...

ACE BEVERAGE GROUP: Ben Gallagher
Ben Gallagher Director of Sales Ace Beverage Group What trends are shaping summer 2025 for RTDs? Consumers are increasingly prioritizing Canadian-made and local brands, making homegrown options like Cottage Springs more important than ever to...

Tastes Like Summer: 2025 beverage alcohol trends
Just in time for summer, Convenience Store News Canada is thrilled to launch an editorial series designed to help convenience store retailers and category managers prepare and position themselves for the first summer of beverage alcohol sales in...

BLACK FLY BEVERAGE CO.: Mike Pearce
Mike Pearce Vice-president sales and marketing Black Fly Beverage Co. Based on your data, insights and experience, what’s trending for summer 2025? So much! I think 2025—for us and for the category in Ontario specifically—is really the second...

Local union workers at Breakthru Beverage go on strike

Brunch Is Back at Avanti Food & Beverage in LoHi WIth New Vendors
Avanti Food & Beverage has officially rejoined the brunch bunch. After a multi-year hiatus, the LoHi food hall has launched a full-scale brunch revival with a new in-house coffee program, three fresh vendors, a recently completed renovation and a...

Forward Beverage Co. gives non-alcoholic options for those passing on boozy drinks
WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — There are a lot of reasons people decide to pass up on alcohol. They might be pregnant, are in recovery, or just don't like the taste. Amy and Paul Yanzer opened up their business, Forward Beverage Company with a simple idea...

The Pura Beverage Company celebrates market expansion in the United States at annual U.S. Independence Day celebration in Cape Town
The Pura Beverage Company proudly joined South Africa’s beloved ice pop makers, Pop Co, for a celebratory product pairing at the United States Consulate General in Cape Town’s annual Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, 4 June at the U.S....

Mountain High Seltzer becomes first THC beverage distributed by major Virginia companies

Coca-Cola Southwest signs on as Dallas' first World Cup sponsor
The Dallas World Cup committee has scored its first major sponsorship, marking a key milestone in its preparations for the global soccer extravaganza. The sponsorship with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages comes exactly a year before the 2026 FIFA...

Disney World Visitors Are Scratching Their Heads Over The Park's Latest Beverage Rule
Disney World continues to make key changes. In terms of rules, we have seen a couple of alterations in recent weeks. Disney reminded guests of a new campsite rule that is set to take effect in 2026. The capacity rule for campgrounds will shift...

QuikTrip revamping self-serve beverage program
Dive Brief: QuikTrip is rolling out a refreshed dispensed beverage program in a bid to “revolutionize self-service beverages,” a company spokesperson confirmed by email. The program, which QuickTrip calls “Bevolution,” features new fountain, tea...

Flavored Beverage Consumption Climbs 20%
Photo : YONHAP News New data finds that South Koreans consumed 20 percent more flavored beverages in 2023 than in 2019. According to the data, released Monday by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency(KDCA), South Koreans consumed...