Food & Beverage

Menhaden Fisheries Coalition Applauds Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission for Balanced, Science-Based Buffer Zone Recommendations

November 6, 2025 9:40 PM

The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition applauds the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission for voting today in favor of a balanced proposal to modify menhaden buffer zones along portions of the Louisiana coast. The vote reflects a careful, science-first approach: state officials studied the issue, listened to stakeholders, and brought forward a proposal that adds new protections and enlarges the total protected footprint, even as it makes...

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Where Is the Best Udon in NYC?

November 6, 2025 2:45 PM

As udon gains traction among New York diners, the search for the city's best bowl has become an ongoing debate. Tensai, a cozy Japanese restaurant on East 51st Street, has emerged as a frequently visited spot for Tokyo-style udon bowls. Eater New York spotlighted Tensai's debut in its openings coverage. What Distinguishes Tensai from Other Udon Restaurants New York has no shortage of udon, but only a few restaurants maintain the focus and...

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Labor Smart, Inc. (Kultura Brands) Retires 2.545 Billion Common Shares; Continues Progress Toward Full Preferred H Conversion and Clean Cap Table

November 6, 2025 8:30 AM

Labor Smart, Inc. (OTCID:LTNC), doing business as Kultura Brands, Inc., today announced the official retirement of 2,545,539,256 (2.545 billion) common shares of its stock, as verified by Empire Stock Transfer through the company's Transaction Report. This latest verified retirement brings the company's total shares retired over the past three weeks to approximately 3.875 billion, marking a significant milestone in Kultura Brands' ongoing share...

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Diageo PLC Issues Fiscal 26 Q1 Trading Statement

November 6, 2025 2:00 AM

Flat Q1 organic net sales growth with volume +2.9%. Organic net sales growth across Europe, LAC and Africa offset by weakness in Chinese white spirits and a softer US consumer environment. Sharpening our strategy well advanced, and moving at pace to accelerate growth. Q1 ended 30 September 2025 Reported F26 $m Reported F25 $m Reported growth YoY % Organic growth YoY % Net sales 4,875 4,986 (2.2) 0.0 Price/mix (2.8) Volume - - - 2.9 Reported...

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Gulf Menhaden Industry Replies: Backwoods University Hosts Ben Landry of Ocean Harvesters

November 5, 2025 4:52 PM

Last week, Backwoods University, a podcast series from the MeatEater network, explored the menhaden fishing industry, known locally as "pogie" fishing, along the Louisiana coast. At that time, host Lake Pickle was unable to reach a representative from the commercial sector. Since then, he connected with Ben Landry, Vice President of Public Affairs for Ocean Harvesters, who joined him for a bonus episode to provide the industry's perspective. "My...

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc Announces Q3 Trading Update & Interim Dividend Declaration

November 5, 2025 2:00 AM

Trading Update for the Third Quarter ended 26 September 2025 & Interim Dividend Declaration Solid third quarter; reaffirming full-year guidance Change vs 2024 Revenue Volume (UC)[2] Revenue per UC[1],[2],[3] Comparable Volume[1] Revenue per UC[1],[2],[3] FXN[1],[3] revenue Revenue Q3 2025 Europe €4,194m 701m €6.01 0.9% 3.4% 4.2% 3.8% APS €1,216m 311m €4.23 (0.6)% 0.3% (0.2)% (7.7)% CCEP €5,410m 1,012m €5.46 0.4% 2.7% 3.2% 1.0% YTD...

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Mosaic Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results

November 4, 2025 4:15 PM

The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) released its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The company's earnings release and supplemental materials are available at https://investors.mosaicco.com/financials/quarterly-results. Mosaic will present a fireside chat addressing investor questions during a conference call on Wednesday, November 5th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, accessible both through Mosaic's website at https://investors.mosaicco.com,...

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Prospector Popcorn Wins 2025 Best New Product Award from Convenience Store News (CSN) for Superstar Crunch

November 4, 2025 10:01 AM

Prospector Popcorn's Superstar Crunch, a distinctive gourmet popcorn flavor featuring Classic Caramel popcorn with the nostalgic taste of a fudge brownie drizzled with dark chocolate and topped with candy-coated chips, has been selected as one of Convenience Store News' Best New Products of 2025. Superstar Crunch was chosen in the category of Salty Snacks: Ready-To-Eat Popcorn, and is featured in CSN's October Innovators issue, recognized as one...

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Leading Asian Beef Noodle Brand Duan Chun Zhen Launches U.S. Expansion and Franchise Opportunities

November 4, 2025 8:30 AM

In San Jose, lunch lines form early for a bowl of braised beef noodle soup that locals say "tastes like a warm hug." At the heart of this experience is Duan Chun Zhen, a brand named after the founder's beloved grandmother-created to share the comforting taste of home with the world. Duan Chun Zhen's signature Braised Beef Noodle Soup, featuring a rich broth simmered with over 23 herbs and spices. Founded in Hsinchu, Taiwan, the brand draws from...

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Citrus America Sponsors NGA Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit, Supporting Independent Grocers and the Future of Fresh Innovation

November 4, 2025 8:00 AM

Citrus America, the leader in successful fresh juicing programs for many of North America's top-ranked grocery retailers, was a proud sponsor of this year's National Grocers Association (NGA) Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit (ECPPS), held October 20-22, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The annual summit serves as one of the most influential gatherings in the grocery industry, bringing together key executives, decision-makers, and...

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Mosaic Announces Completion of Sale of Potash Mining Operations in Brazil to VL Mineracao

November 4, 2025 6:30 AM

The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) announced today the completion of the previously announced transaction with VL Mineração Ltda. ("VL Mineração") for the sale of Mosaic Potássio Mineração Ltda., the entity that operates the Taquari-Vassouras potash mine located in Rosário do Catete, Sergipe, Brazil. VL Mineração will take over the mining and processing of potash, as well as maintenance and other obligations. In exchange, Mosaic will receive $27...

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Spectrum Wine Acquires Wine Exchange, Uniting Two Leaders in Fine and Rare Wine

November 1, 2025 1:10 PM

In a landmark move for the fine wine industry, Spectrum Wine, a global leader in luxury wine and spirits, announced today that it has acquired Wine Exchange (WineX), one of the most respected and innovative wine retailers in the United States. This acquisition marks an important step in Spectrum Wine's mission to give collectors, enthusiasts, and connoisseurs unmatched access to the world's greatest wines. By combining the renowned selection,...

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Temecula Valley's Wine & Agricultural Heritage District Delivers Transformative Results Since Passing Landmark BID

October 31, 2025 9:00 AM

Four years after becoming the first wine region in the country to establish a wine tourism business improvement district (BID), the Temecula Valley Wine & Agricultural Heritage District (TVWAHD) is celebrating a record of achievement that has strengthened the region's reputation, grown its economy, and set a model now being considered by other wine regions. Launched in 2021 by the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association (TVWA) and unanimously...

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Labor Smart, Inc. (Kultura Brands) Retires 740 Million Common Shares; Confirms Ongoing Cleanup and Additional Retirements Ahead

October 31, 2025 8:30 AM

Labor Smart, Inc. (OTCID:LTNC), doing business as Kultura Brands, Inc., today announced that an additional 740,000,000 (seven hundred and forty million) common shares have been officially retired and removed from the company's issued and outstanding shares, as confirmed by the company's transfer agent, Empire Stock Transfer, through its verified Transaction Report. Continued Execution of the 5 Billion Share Reduction Plan This latest retirement...

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As of September 2025, Grupo Nutresa Reported Sales of COP 15.3 Trillion Growing 13.3%, and a Net Income of COP 963,668 Million With a 66,9% Growth. in Terms of Profitability, EBITDA Reached COP 2.3 Trillion With a Sales Margin of 15.2%.

October 30, 2025 6:00 PM

Grupo Nutresa S.A. (BVC:NUTRESA) discloses its consolidated financial results for Q3, 2025, and reports its progress on relevant topics for the organization. Consolidated Financial Results as of September 30th, 2025 During the first nine-months of the year, Grupo Nutresa reports sales of COP 15.3 trillion, representing a 13.3% increase over the same period in 2024. This growth was underpinned by favorable commercial dynamics, both domestically...

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Menhaden Fisheries Coalition Refutes False Claims by Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Chris Moore

October 27, 2025 7:55 PM

At a Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) event titled "The Impacts of Climate on Fisheries," held on September 24, 2025, at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach, Chris Moore, CBF's Senior Regional Ecosystem Scientist, made several inaccurate statements about the Atlantic menhaden fishery and its management. The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition (MFC) issues the following response to clarify the facts and ensure the public...

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Forte Group Announces Amended Terms to Previously Announced Warrant Amendment

October 27, 2025 6:00 PM

Forte Group Holdings Inc. (CSE:FGH)(OTC:FGHFF)(FSE:7BC0, WKN:A40L1Z) ("Forte Group" or the "Company"), a next-generation beverage and nutraceutical company focused on longevity and human performance, announces that further to its news release dated October 10, 2025 (the "Initial Disclosure"), which outlined its intention to amend the price and term of an aggregate of 1,152,937 common share purchase warrants (the "Repriced Warrants") aimed at...

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Statement of the Menhaden Fisheries Coalition on the Upcoming Atlantic Menhaden Management Board Meeting

October 27, 2025 5:05 PM

Tomorrow, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Menhaden Board is slated to take up several issues which have the potential to gravely impact this historic fishery. First, it will consider the results of the menhaden and ecological reference points ("ERP") stock assessment. Despite a lower estimate of menhaden fecundity, the stock status remains not overfished and overfishing is not occurring. The assessment team attributed this to...

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Menhaden Misinformation: Four Organizations Push Drastic Cuts that Contradict the Assessment Record and Ecosystem-Based Management

October 27, 2025 3:33 PM

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), American Sportfishing Association (ASA), Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP), and the American Saltwater Guides Association (ASGA) are circulating claims about Atlantic menhaden that don't match the assessment record or how this fishery is managed. Managers already have an ecosystem framework in place that ties menhaden harvest to predator needs. The 2025 single-species and Ecological Reference...

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Kaeita Rankin Shapes the Future of Pet Food Through Strategic Project Management

October 27, 2025 12:40 PM

As the pet food industry continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, leaders who can balance innovation, precision, and purpose are shaping its next era. Among those making a measurable impact is Kaeita Rankin, a skilled project manager whose strategic leadership is redefining how pet food operations are planned, executed, and delivered. Her approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics, transforming...

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