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Novak Djokovic Just Launched Corn-Free Popcorn—and He Told Us His Favorite Flavor (Exclusive)
Novak Djokovic helps launch Cob, a sorghum-based popcorn alternative that’s gluten-free and nutrient-rich. The snack comes in four flavors: Cacio e Pepe, Mediterranean Herb, Olive Oil & Pink Salt and Seriously Cheesy. Inspired by co-founder...
Oakland loses another classic hot dog joint, and a Berkeley Indian restaurant makes way for another
Editor’s note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here. Jot Mahal Palace of Indian...
Barriere Legion looking for more nominations for board of directors
Nominations can be made until Tuesday, Nov. 4 The Barriere Legion Branch 242 is amid a busy time of year as Remembrance Day nears, and busier still as it’s looking to fill a number of positions on its board of directors. The legion has positions...
Tight wallets, shifting tastes – Nigeria’s changing beverage market
The beverage market in Nigeria is undergoing significant changes as economic challenges and evolving lifestyles reshape consumer behaviour. Tighter household budgets are making consumers more cautious and selective in their drink choices. Rather...
New beverage launches: Fall favorites and winter warmers
Classic fall flavors evoke warmth, comfort, and nostalgia, making them perennial favorites in beverages. Pumpkin spice reigns supreme, blending cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves into everything from lattes to muffins. Apple – especially when...
COMMUNITY DIGEST: Nov. 2, 2025
Greater Hazleton Area and beyond Greater Hazleton Area Polonaise Society meeting: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Hazleton Elks Lodge 200, 635 E. Broad St., Hazleton. Food and beverages available for purchase to support the Elks Lodge. Annual Mistletoe...
Tracing southern USA’s culture and cuisine during Thanksgiving
The Southern states of the USA are a vibrant blend of traditions, culture, hospitality, and cuisine that have a profound influence on holiday celebrations, such as Thanksgiving. From exploring the origins of Thanksgiving to modern festive customs,...
Louisville police, Metro Council working to crack down on unregulated massage parlors
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police and Metro Council are partnering to shut down massage parlors that don’t have a license. A new multi-agency task force includes LMPD, the Alcoholic Beverage Control board, code enforcement, and the...
Champion Breweries posts 9 month pre-tax profit of N3.14 billion despite Q3 loss
Champion Breweries Plc recorded a strong performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, posting a pre-tax profit of N3.14 billion, compared to the N178.2 million in the same period in 2024. This represents an over 1,661% increase...
Inflation is starving sales of junk food
Half of the cheap-and-tasty paradigm that makes junk food so appealing is collapsing: Many of those guilty-pleasure treats aren’t so cheap anymore. More than any impact weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are having on big food companies, “America’s...
October 2025 Food & Beverage Reporter Magazine
As we look ahead to 2026, innovation remains the heartbeat of South Africa’s food and beverage industry — not just in product development, but across the entire value chain. From digital transformation to sustainability breakthroughs, this sector...
Portillo’s to Open 100th Restaurant in Kennesaw, Georgia
Portillo’s – the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of unrivaled Chicago-style street food – announced that it will celebrate the opening of its 100th restaurant with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Kennesaw, GA on Tuesday, November...
Beef Inflation Tests Burger King’s Turnaround Momentum
As Burger King continues its turnaround, beef appears to be the next hurdle. The QSR giant noted that elevated beef costs are creating short-term margin pressures for franchisees. Beef represents about one-fourth of Burger King U.S.’s commodity...
PAHO, HCC and GHAI Convene Stakeholders to Address the Commercial Determinants of NCDs in Caribbean SIDS
Bridgetown, Barbados, 31 October 2025. From October 15-17, 2025, the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) with the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) hosted a regional meeting...
Guayabita del Pinar: heritage in danger of extinction
There are stories that are not patented. Like this one. Guayabita del Pinar, a native drink that conquered palates in Cuba and beyond, is a living example of how myth and reality sometimes navigate the oceans of time like a message trapped in a...
What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Monster Beverage Corp?
Monster Beverage Corp's (NYSE:MNST) short interest as a percent of float has risen 8.93% since its last report. According to exchange reported data, there are now 21.08 million shares sold short, which is 3.05% of all regular shares that are...
Top 3 new food & beverage trends for 2026
The food and beverage landscape is shifting fast, with consumer trends driving change across all sectors. In the past 12 months alone, we’ve seen high protein, high fibre, clean label, gut health, food as medicine, and functionality, all boosting...
Regional NSW offers “ideal combination” of advantages for plant-based food and beverage manufacturing, says state government
The NSW government is courting plant-based protein companies, encouraging them to consider establishing regional factories in the state via a new prospectus at the AltProteins 25 conference. According to a statement from regional NSW minister Tara...
From trick-or-treating to live music: What to do in Norman, Oklahoma City for Halloween weekend
Celebrate Halloweekend with trick or treating, seasonal events and more in Norman and Oklahoma City this weekend. University of Oklahoma Baseball Fall World Series, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday: Watch the Sooners face off in their annual intrasquad Fall...