Food & Beverage

Driving Sustainability in Our Supply Chain

August 25, 2026 7:30 AM

At Griffith Foods, sustainability isn't just a value, it's a commitment we embed across our entire supply chain. We're proud to announce a major milestone in our supplier sustainability journey: 80% of our spend with direct suppliers has achieved an EcoVadis assessment score of 50 or higher, reflecting strong performance in environmental, social, and ethical practices. As we work to create a sustainable food system network, our suppliers are a...

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Vanta Announces Closing of First Tranche of Private Placement and Board of Directors Update

August 21, 2026 10:55 PM

Vanta Holdings Inc. (CSE:VNTA)(OTC:VNTXF)(FSE:7BC, WKN:A4205J) ("Vanta" or the "Company"), a consumer health sciences and longevity company focused on preventative wellness and healthspan extension, and parent of the Vanta premium longevity brand, announces that, further to its news release dated May 29, 2026, the Company has closed the first tranche (the "First Tranche") of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Private...

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Seoul Garden Celebrates 43 Years of Memories, Flavours and Togetherness

August 21, 2026 6:00 AM

Seoul Garden Group ("Seoul Garden"), one of the longest-established Korean Halal dining brands in the region, is celebrating its 43rd anniversary, marking more than four decades of serving generations with memorable dining experiences built around great food, innovation and togetherness. From L-R: Mr Davy Wee, Chief Strategy Officer of Seoul Garden Group; Mr Siow Yong Wu, Chief Operating Officer of Seoul Garden Group; En. Wan Khairul, Franchise...

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What The Washington Post and Mark Robichaux Got Wrong About Menhaden

August 20, 2026 6:40 PM

The Washington Post today published an opinion column by Mark Robichaux which misleadingly portrayed Atlantic and Gulf menhaden fisheries as ecologically destructive, weakly regulated and headed toward crisis. Readers unfamiliar with these fisheries may likely come away believing that menhaden stocks are collapsing, predators are being starved by commercial fishing, and regulators have largely failed to act. Which was Mr. Robichaux's point. That...

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Food Culture Inc. Enters Negotiations to Acquire Lazuli Spirits

August 19, 2026 8:30 AM

Food Culture Inc. (OTCID:FCUL) ("FCUL" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into negotiations to acquire Lo Greco & Associates Inc., an Ontario corporation carrying on business as Lazuli Spirits and Lazuli Premium Vodka ("Lazuli"). Based in Toronto, Lazuli is a Canadian premium vodka brand and the Company's exclusive Canadian vodka supplier. The parties have agreed to a due diligence period of up to 30 days. The parties are...

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Dr. Angela Zeng's The Balance Cure Achieves Bestseller Status in Two Digital Book Categories

August 19, 2026 8:10 AM

Dr. Angela Zeng, Ph.D., MBA, founder of Karviva, has reached a significant publishing milestone as her newly released book, The Balance Cure: The TCM Way to Lasting Weight Loss, achieved bestseller status in two digital book categories within one month of its June 2026 release. The achievement reflects growing interest in conversations around weight management that move beyond restrictive diets and one-size-fits-all approaches. In The Balance...

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Thai SELECT Presents "Soul of Thai Cuisine," Celebrating Thailand's Regional Culinary Traditions

August 17, 2026 12:03 PM

Thai SELECT, the global culinary certification supported by Thailand's Ministry of Commerce, welcomed invited guests on Thursday evening for Soul of Thai Cuisine: A Chef's Love Letter to Thailand, an intimate chef collaboration held at Platform by JBF in New York City. The one-night-only experience brought together four acclaimed Thai SELECT-certified restaurants - Lalyn, Chalong, Tiki Thai, and UnTable - for a collaborative culinary journey...

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Kultura Brands Establishes Authorized Share Ceiling and Next Phase of Capital Structure Reform

August 14, 2026 6:05 PM

Kultura Brands, Inc., formerly Labor Smart (OTCID:LTNC) today announced additional components of its Board-approved capital structure initiative, including the establishment of 50 billion authorized shares of common stock and the Company's intention to continue evaluating opportunities to reduce that authorization as its broader restructuring progresses. The action follows a series of steps undertaken by the Company to address legacy convertible...

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Noble Roman's Announces Financial Data for the 6 Months ended June 30th and other Related Updates

August 12, 2026 4:55 PM

Noble Roman's, Inc. (OTCQB:NROM), the Indianapolis based operator and franchisor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Noble Roman's Craft Pizza & Pub, today announced key 2026 financial data for the 6- and 3-month periods ended June 30th as well as other updates. As previously announced, during the second quarter of 2026 the company obtained a new senior secured loan through Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company in the amount of approximately $6.9 million. The...

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Kyuramen Brings the Cuisine of Zenless Zone Zero to Life Through Its First-Ever Gaming Partnership

August 12, 2026 1:00 PM

KYURAMEN, one of the nation's fastest-growing ramen restaurant brands, announces its first-ever gaming partnership with Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ), the urban fantasy action RPG developed by HoYoverse. Available from August 14 through October 15, the collaboration invites fans to experience the world of ZZZ through an exclusive themed dining experience featuring a special combo meal, collectible merchandise and in-game rewards at participating...

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Armanino Foods Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Net Sales

August 11, 2026 4:05 PM

Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. (OTCQX:AMNF), a leading producer and marketer of premium frozen Italian and specialty foods serving foodservice, retail, and industrial customers across North America and select international markets, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Financial Summary: $ in millions (excl. EPS) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 % Change 2026 2025 %...

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Insperience Group Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

August 11, 2026 7:05 AM

Insperience Group, the collective of brands on a mission to inspire authentic relationships through unforgettable live experiences, today announced it has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. In its first year on the list, Insperience Group ranked No. 3,940 nationally, No. 532 in California, No. 216 in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area and No. 145 in the...

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GEN Restaurant Group Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

August 10, 2026 4:15 PM

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. ("GEN" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:GENK), a leader in Korean BBQ both in-restaurant and at home, with 54 GEN Korean BBQ locations and a rapidly growing consumer packaged goods ("CPG") business, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Financial Summary: $ in millions (except per share data) Q2 2026 Q2 2025 Revenue $ 55.7 $ 55.0 Loss from Operations $ (5.2 ) $ (1.9 )...

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GEN Restaurant Group Receives Non-Binding Letter of Intent from Nationwide Restaurant Operator for Strategic Sale of U.S. Restaurant Operations

August 10, 2026 4:05 PM

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. ("GEN" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:GENK), a leader in Korean BBQ both in-restaurant and at home, with 54 GEN Korean BBQ locations and a rapidly growing consumer packaged goods business, today announced that it has received a non-binding letter of intent (the "LOI") from a nationwide, multi-concept restaurant operator (the "Operator") to acquire only the Company's U.S. restaurant operations, including the assignment of...

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Kultura Beverage Group Expands Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Beverage Industry Veteran Cathy Popick

August 10, 2026 11:30 AM

Kultura Beverage Group (OTCID:LTNC) ("Kultura" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Cathy Popick as Executive Vice President, Commercial Strategy, marking another significant addition to the Company's executive leadership team as Kultura continues assembling an experienced organization to support the national growth of its beverage platform. Popick brings more than three decades of beverage alcohol experience spanning...

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GEN Restaurant Group Appoints CPG Industry Veteran Mark Cutrona as Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations

August 7, 2026 8:31 AM

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. ("GEN" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:GENK), a leader in Korean BBQ both in-restaurant and at home, with more than 54 GEN Korean BBQ locations and a rapidly growing consumer packaged goods ("CPG") business, today announced the appointment of Mark Cutrona as Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations, effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. Cutrona will lead GEN's retail sales organization and CPG operations,...

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NAPA Kitchen and Wine Earns Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for Both Locations in 2026

August 6, 2026 10:40 AM

NAPA Kitchen and Wine is proud to announce that both of its locations, NAPA Kitchen in Midlothian, VA and NAPA Kitchen and Wine in Newtown Square, PA, have been honored with Wine Spectator's 2026 Award of Excellence. Presented annually by Wine Spectator, the Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine programs feature thoughtfully curated selections that complement the menu and appeal to a broad range of wine lovers. The Midlothian...

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Kultura Brands Accelerates National Growth Strategy with the Appointment of Two Accomplished Beverage Industry Leaders

August 5, 2026 9:00 AM

Kultura Brands, Inc. (OTCID:LTNC), a consumer products company building a diversified portfolio of beverage, wellness, and lifestyle brands, today announced the appointments of Chuck Voccio as Senior Operations Director and Stephen Warren as Regional Sales Director, Southeast, adding more than five decades of combined leadership experience across beverage distribution, operations, demand planning, hospitality, and commercial execution. The...

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Maison Solutions Inc. Receives 2026 Global Recognition Award in Innovation Category

August 5, 2026 9:00 AM

Maison Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq:MSS) ("Maison Solutions" or the "Company"), a specialty grocery retailer offering traditional Asian food and merchandise to U.S. consumers, today announced that it has received a 2026 Global Recognition Award for its extraordinary achievements and pioneering contributions in the Specialty Grocery Retail industry. The award recognizes Maison Solutions' efforts to advance an AI-enabled initiative in specialty grocery...

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Food Culture Inc. to Present at the Emerging Growth Conference 95 on August 19, 2026

August 5, 2026 8:30 AM

Food Culture Inc. (OTCID:FCUL) ("FCUL" or the "Company") today announced that it will present at the Emerging Growth Conference 95 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The presentation will be delivered by Tim Chupinin, Investor Relations Consultant, and will be carried by live video webcast. Registration is open at no cost to individual and institutional investors, investment advisors and analysts. The presentation forms part of the Company's...

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