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Visionaries Driving Industry Change (Image Credits: Unsplash) Boston – The restaurant industry stands on the cusp of a major celebration as organizers gear up to recognize the 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Restaurant Marketing. These leaders will receive their honors during the Restaurant Marketing Workshop, scheduled for June 2-3 at a venue in the city.[1][2] Registration for the event remains open, drawing marketers eager to network and gain fresh insights. Visionaries Driving Industry Change The Top 30 Movers & Shakers award highlights individuals who push boundaries in restaurant marketing. Organizers sought nominations for visionary brand leaders earlier this … Read more

Hundreds of Businesses Gain New Momentum (Image Credits: Pexels) The Specialty Food Association marked a significant milestone on April 1, 2026, by completing the full integration of the Good Food Foundation’s programs, members, and events. This development provides hundreds of specialty food businesses with enhanced year-round support in a rapidly evolving industry. Former Good Food Guild and Merchant members now enjoy seamless access to SFA’s extensive resources, including a novel qualification standard that underscores sustainability and quality.[1][2] Hundreds of Businesses Gain New Momentum Good Food Guild and Merchant members transitioned fully into SFA membership, gaining immediate entry into a broader … Read more

Outbreaks Reach Historic Low Amid Vigilant Oversight (Image Credits: Unsplash) Hong Kong – Authorities reported a marked decrease in food poisoning incidents throughout 2025, marking the safest year for dining in the past decade. The Centre for Food Safety received 113 outbreaks linked to local food premises and businesses, impacting 649 individuals.[1] Overall figures from the Centre for Health Protection tallied 129 outbreaks affecting 682 people, with the steepest concentrations in the first quarter.[2] This progress reflected sustained efforts in surveillance and hygiene, though raw oysters emerged as a stubborn concern amid norovirus cases. Outbreaks Reach Historic Low Amid Vigilant … Read more

Short Modules Meet Real-World Needs (Image Credits: Unsplash) Oregon – Oregon State University has introduced a fresh online series focused on quality and food safety, targeting professionals in the food sector. The initiative comes at a time when industry demands for skilled workers continue to rise amid evolving regulations and consumer expectations. Offered through the university’s Professional and Continuing Education unit, the program promises practical knowledge delivered in manageable formats.[1] Short Modules Meet Real-World Needs Each module in the series lasts approximately one hour, making it ideal for busy schedules. Participants face no prerequisites, allowing immediate access to essential content. … Read more

Immediate Symptoms Spark Concern (Image Credits: Pixabay) Spain – Several foodborne outbreaks struck nursery schools across the country in 2023 and 2024, affecting children under 3 years old who consumed chicken-based meals.[1][2] Testing of the implicated foods uncovered elevated levels of biogenic amines, prompting a detailed investigation by the Scientific Committee of the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN). These incidents revealed potential gaps in poultry handling that could pose risks to the youngest eaters.[3] Immediate Symptoms Spark Concern Children experienced reactions within minutes of eating the meals. Redness appeared around the mouth, sometimes extending to the hands, … Read more

Everyone is talking about Ozempic. The injectable drug took the world by storm, and now it seems like half the internet is searching for a way to get the same results without the prescription, the cost, or the side effects. Honestly, that curiosity makes complete sense. The idea that certain foods on your grocery list could tap into the same hormonal pathways? That’s a story worth reading. GLP-1, which stands for glucagon-like peptide, is a hormone your small intestine makes after you eat. It helps your body manage blood sugar levels, appetite, and digestion. Ozempic essentially hijacks that system pharmacologically. … Read more

Salads have a reputation that is, honestly, a little undeserved. There’s something about a bowl of greens that tricks the brain into thinking “healthy,” even when that bowl is drowning in creamy dressing, loaded with fried chicken, and piled with bacon and cheese. The truth is, some of the most calorie-dense items on fast food menus aren’t burgers at all. They’re salads. Most people would be shocked to learn the actual numbers. There are 580 calories in a Big Mac from McDonald’s, which already puts it in a respectable range for a full meal. Yet a surprising number of fast … Read more

There’s a version of this story I used to tell myself every morning behind the espresso bar. Someone would order an oat milk latte, then a vanilla almond flat white, then a soy cappuccino, and I’d think: wow, people are really taking care of themselves. After a decade of steaming, frothing, and pouring hundreds of liters of plant-based milk every week, I’ve started to think differently. The plant-based milk industry has exploded. About 65 percent of the world’s population has some degree of difficulty digesting lactose, the sugar in cow’s milk, a condition known as lactose intolerance. That’s a lot … Read more

You did everything right. You skipped the burger, ordered the salad, and loaded it up with kale, chickpeas, and a light vinaigrette. Then an hour later – the tightness. The pressure. That uncomfortable, “why does my stomach hate me” feeling that makes you want to unbutton your jeans and lie flat. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing – your salad isn’t necessarily the hero of your gut health story. In fact, for many people, a bowl full of greens can trigger just as much digestive chaos as a fast-food meal. There are very real, very science-backed reasons for this, and they … Read more