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DeskPanther launches operations software for independent food and beverage shops
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DeskPanther has launched publicly with software built inside Rad Coffee to handle inventory counts, ordering, repairs, cash records and shift communication across locations.
Mary DeRosa marks 50 years in beverage industry leadership
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Mary DeRosa is being spotlighted for a five-decade career that took her from hospitality and sales to vice president roles at Allied Beverage Group in New Jersey.
QCS conference to focus on AI and food industry innovation
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QCS Purchasing Cooperative will host its 2026 Annual Conference Oct. 18-20 in Plano, Texas, bringing together food and beverage professionals for sessions on artificial intelligence, packaging, ingredients and the future of production.
The Hemp Doctor wins Best THC/CBD Beverage at ECRM Grand Tasting
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The Hemp Doctor won Best THC/CBD Beverage at the 2026 ECRM On & Off Premise Adult Beverage Fall Session Grand Tasting in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Insurance Navy expands food truck insurance focus as mobile food industry grows
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Insurance Navy says it is expanding its focus on food truck insurance to help operators of trucks, trailers, carts and catering rigs find coverage built for mobile food risks.
Miles Hansford adds longtime Roswell city attorney as partner
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Miles Hansford Law Firm has named David Davidson, longtime City Attorney and Chief Legal Counsel for Roswell, as a partner as the firm launches new regulatory, government law, and land use practices.
Demeterherb pitches beetroot powder for beverage stability testing
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Demeterherb is promoting its beet root powder and related organic ingredients for beverage makers that need more than color alone.
PACKFINE expands aluminum beverage can packaging with automation and quality controls
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PACKFINE says it is broadening its aluminum beverage packaging lineup with more can sizes, easy-open ends, aluminum bottles and OEM customization as beverage brands push for lighter, recyclable and more distinctive packaging.
Opsio launches PrismIQ visual inspection service in India
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Opsio has launched PrismIQ, an AI-powered automated visual inspection service for manufacturers, with India as the first commercial market.
G3 Enterprises pushes custom aluminum screw caps for beverage brands
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G3 Enterprises is pitching customizable aluminum screw caps as a way for wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverage brands to improve shelf presence, support sustainability goals and create a more consistent consumer experience.
Steric hires Elliot Bonior as director of sales
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Steric has named beverage industry veteran Elliot Bonior as director of sales as demand grows for its beverage processing technology in wine, spirits, RTD and juice.
A' Design Awards opens 2026 entries for food, beverage and culinary arts
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened entries for its 2026 A’ International Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design Awards, with submissions due Sept. 30, 2026 and winners announced May 1, 2027. The contest is open worldwide to chefs, food…
Alamance Foods launches AFI Labs for faster food and beverage commercialization
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Alamance Foods has opened AFI Labs, a research, development and commercialization center in Burlington, N.C., to help foodservice, retail and consumer brands move new products from idea to market faster.
Cherry’s promotes Heather Racine to sales operations and marketing specialist
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Cherry’s Industrial Equipment has promoted Heather Racine to Sales Operations and Marketing Specialist, expanding her role in pricing, CRM data, lead routing and commercial support.
Conveyor lubrication market seen reaching $1.75 billion by 2030
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The conveyor lubrication market is projected to grow from $1.31 billion in 2025 to $1.75 billion by 2030, driven by industrial automation, energy-efficient equipment demand and predictive maintenance adoption.
MEDASE Cocktails wins four medals at 2026 Summer PR%F Awards
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MEDASE Cocktails picked up four honors at the 2026 Summer PR%F Awards, with its Hey Big Dipper Old Fashioned and Heavana Can’t Wait Mojito recognized for both taste and package design.
RetreatBoss spotlights 5 wellness travel destinations built around local food
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RetreatBoss Magazine’s Fall 2026 issue highlights Crete, Sardinia, Provence, Okinawa and Québec as examples of wellness travel shaped by culinary heritage, local culture and place-based hospitality.
Liquid Lemon unveils $9,500 Shopify storefront sprint
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Liquid Lemon introduced a fixed-price, 30-day Shopify storefront package for CPG and DTC brands as retailers prepare for the 2026 holiday season.
Surfside names Christina Stella SVP of Adult Beverage
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Surfside hired advertising veteran Christina Stella as SVP, Adult Beverage to lead category strategy and expand partnerships across suppliers, distributors, retailers and agencies.
Technomic study maps adult beverage strategies for lodging operators
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Technomic released a new study on adult beverage programs in lodging, aiming to help operators and suppliers navigate labor pressure, rising costs and shifting guest preferences in a $10 billion market.
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