Cooking the books: The food industry’s new addiction

Canada’s food industry has become addicted to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The numbers tell a sobering story. In just a few months of enforcement data — from July to late September 2025 — Ottawa has listed 26 food-related employers...

Trump’s immigration crackdown could have a silver lining for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO

It goes without saying that most of the over 38 million people of Mexican origin living in the United States — regardless of immigration status — are feeling anxiety right now. I speak frequently with people of Mexican origin on both sides of the...

Jalisco’s Los Altos Tequila Route opens new path for rural tourism ahead of 2026 World Cup

In the red-clay hills east of Guadalajara, where endless rows of blue agave ripple toward the horizon, the next chapter of Jalisco’s tequila story is taking shape. The state has unveiled the Los Altos Tequila Route, a new tourism corridor that...

Carr backs federal move to eliminate psychoactive hemp items from stores

Our newsletters uncover the insights you need to understand the issues facing Coastal Georgia—delivered to your inbox five times a week. ATLANTA — While Georgia lawmakers consider new regulations for intoxicating hemp products, Attorney General...

This North Carolina Mountain Town Hosts A 4-Day Food, Wine, And Music Festival Worth A Fall Getaway

We love the Blue Ridge Mountains year-round, but there’s nothing like fall when you’re surrounded by sweeping views of colorful, changing leaves and cozy inns with fireplaces beckoning for you to curl up in front of them. And while there are...

Reinventing Its Nightlife

In the heart of Manhattan, the iconic Altman Building in Chelsea, will become the stage for a bold social experiment: the “Drinks with Benefits” festival, scheduled for September 27, 2025, represents New York City’s latest push toward an...

Family Sues Royal Caribbean Over Fatal Cruise Ship Incident

The family of a 66-year-old woman who fell overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging the company’s negligence and over-service of alcohol led to her death. Dulcie White disappeared into the Atlantic...

SSP to bring eight new food and beverage outlets to Sydney Airport

SSP has signed a contract that will bring more eight food and beverage brands to Syndey Airport. It forms part of the broader development program at the airport. SSP’s existing operations at the airport’s T3 domestic will be expanded with five new...

The College needs to do better with managing severe allergens

By Briana Keenan Correspondent I got diagnosed with Celiac Disease this summer. Bagels, pasta and fun ice cream toppings like brownie and cookie dough bites became out of the equation. But what I didn’t know then was that dining options on campus...

Milwaukee Bucks 2025-26 season; new food, beverage, retail offerings

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks unveiled the new food, beverage and retail offerings for the 2025-26 season at a press conference on Monday, Oct. 20. What we know: The Bucks will tip off the 2025-26 season on Wednesday, Oct. 22, when they host the...

New beverage launches: Coca-Cola, Gatorade and more

Beverage innovation is crucial for driving growth, meeting evolving consumer demands, and addressing global challenges. As tastes shift toward healthier, sustainable, and functional options, innovation enables brands to stay relevant and...

Caught on camera: Budget Beverage in Middletown badly damaged in fire

A large fire broke out late Sunday night at Budget Beverage on Dolson Avenue in the City of Middletown, causing extensive damage to the building. The blaze started around 11 p.m. and could be seen burning well into the overnight hours, according...

Q&A: Mike Repole discusses Maryland-bred Breeders’ Cup Classic runner Mindframe

Mindframe was having a perfect 4-year-old campaign for trainer Todd Pletcher until the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes at Saratoga. The Maryland-bred son of Constitution out of Walk of Stars had won two Grade 1 races and earned a spot in the...

Walmart is having a huge sale on a ton of beverage, wine coolers this week

If you’ve been meaning to do a tiny upgrade in your kitchen but don’t know where to start, Walmart is here to guide the way. This week, Walmart is having a huge sale on a ton of beverage coolers (including wine) that’s sure to give you the upgrade...

FDA Warns Against Omama Herbal Mixture Use

The Food and Drugs Authority has cautioned the public against using Omama Herbal Mixture after laboratory tests revealed the anti-malaria product’s been adulterated with harmful chemical substances that could pose serious health risks. The FDA...

CHARLEBOIS: The food industry’s new addiction? Cooking the books

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Many facilities have not yet been inspected, meaning this list is merely the tip of the iceberg Bolero Shellfish Processing Inc. of New Brunswick has been leveled what amounts to the largest penalty ever...

World Bank forecasts ‘26 commodity price drop

Global commodity prices are expected to decline by about 7 per cent this year, driven by weak global economic activity, trade tensions, policy uncertainty, and an ample global oil supply, according to the World Bank Group report. The October...

Concert is part of Sun City church’s meal program

Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 W. Thunderbird Blvd., is hosting a concert featuring the West Valley Wind Ensemble 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Worship Center. There is a free-will offering; a donation of $10 is suggested. No...

Donations needed for third house being renovated in Waterville for low-income families

Monitor Local is a reporting initiative to meet the local information needs of people in towns across western and downeast Maine with public service reporting on town council meetings, school budget debates, zoning conversations, tax deliberations...

Guaguas de pan, colada morada and cemetery visits highlight the Day of the Dead, Nov. 2, in Ecuador

By Amy Robertson Hundreds of white crosses crowd together at Calderón cemetery, just outside of Quito. Some are garlanded with rings of purple paper flowers and shiny aluminum leaves. Graves are adorned with elegant bouquets of roses and...