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Steve Witkoff, Mike Huckabee to inspect food centres in Gaza on August 1: White House
The Economic Times
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July 31, 2025
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee will travel to Gaza on Friday (July 31) to inspect food aid delivery as Witkoff works on a final plan to speed deliveries to the enclave, the White House said on Thursday...
Proposed ordinance frustrates food truck owners
Brown County Democrat - Indiana
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July 29, 2025
At their meeting on July 17, the Nashville Town Council received extensive public feedback on a proposed business license ordinance that excludes food trucks, prompting a debate over fairness, fees, and operational restrictions. Food trucks are a...
Food price inflation could rocket to six per cent in the next five months due to Labour's budget, retail experts warn
Daily Mail
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July 31, 2025
By SHANNON MCGUIGAN Published: 05:10 EDT, 31 July 2025 | Updated: 05:14 EDT, 31 July 2025 Food price inflation is set to skyrocket to six percent by the end of year due to Labour's previous budget and could pose 'significant challenges' to...
Texas wealth manager now acting head of national parks and refuges
E&E News
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July 31, 2025
The Interior Department has quietly tapped a Texas-based investment manager and former Army officer who lacks notable public lands experience as the acting overseer of the nation’s wildlife refuges and national parks. In an unannounced move,...
Food prices are rising, the economy is slowing, and the Fed is standing pat. What’s next?
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Still, the increases aren’t anything close to the ferocious inflation spike we saw during the pandemic. But with President Trump’s trickle of tariff deals starting to impose higher import taxes on goods from Europe, Brazil, and other countries...
High school student invents game-changing product to help solve pressing global issue: 'We can make choices that are better'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 31, 2025
"This innovation is here to answer global challenges that often escape our attention every day." by Lily CrowderJuly 31, 2025 High school student Gracelyn Atmadja is gaining major attention for her innovative new item, the RealCycle Cup, which she...
Local paddlers break Guinness World Record in epic dragon boat voyage
Bonners Ferry Herald - Idaho
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July 31, 2025
Local ultradistance paddlers Josh Friedman and Julie Kirk have done it again. On July 11, the Moyie Springs duo earned their second Guinness World Record in as many years, completing a grueling 51-hour, 371-mile dragon boat expedition on the...
Eldridge to host National Night Out festivities
KWQC - Iowa
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July 31, 2025
ELDRIDGE, Iowa (KWQC) -The Eldridge Police Department invites the community to join them for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Sheridan Meadows Park. This free-admission, family-friendly event is part of a nationwide...
World’s richest YouTuber MrBeast receives custom 400 million subscribers Play Button, but fans are disappointed; here’s why
The Times of India
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YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has set a historic milestone by becoming the first individual creator to surpass 400 million subscribers on his main channel. According to Forbes report, world’s richest content creator...
Climate change is driving up food prices, report says
Canada's National Observer
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July 30, 2025
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration Extreme weather has stoked food prices around the world in recent years and could lead to more political instability and...
Manitoba food processing projects to help modernize processing and increase production
Bakers Journal
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July 31, 2025
Brandon, Man. – The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing more than $6 million to help modernize food processing facilities and increase food production capacity in Manitoba under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership....
Union members, local officials criticize federal bill during press conference
WXOW - Wisconsin
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – Union members, public service workers, and local elected officials gathered outside La Crosse County Human Services Thursday morning to voice concerns about a federal bill they say threatens jobs, health care, and access...
Richmond Food News: July 31-Aug. 6
Richmond Magazine - Virginia
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July 31, 2025
Snack Attack Richmond is a serious snack hub, home to big brands such as Sabra, Oreo and Maruchan Ramen as well as beloved and wildly successful local companies like Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches. Writer Genevelyn Steele and I explore the...
National Restaurant Association in US lobbies against tariffs
ETRetail.com
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July 31, 2025
The National Restaurant Association in the US has voiced serious concerns about potential tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and the European Union. They warned that a 30% tariff on Mexican and Canadian food and beverage products alone could...
Wawira Njiru’s TED Talk puts Kenya’s school meals at the heart of global solutions
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 31, 2025
Founder and CEO of Food4Education, Wawira Njiru, speaking on TED Talk. PHOTO | COURTESY From feeding 25 children in a makeshift kitchen to powering over 500,000 meals daily, Wawira Njiru’s journey is now centre stage on the global platform of TED,...
Jazzoo 2025: A Night of Music, Food, and Conservation at the Brevard Zoo
Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine
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July 31, 2025
Jazzoo returns to Brevard Zoo this November, offering an evening of live music, local food, and community gathering. Set across the zoo’s grounds, the annual event features multiple stages, open bars, and a wide range of entertainment, all with a...
Slipaway Food Truck Park and Marina gets almost $1M CRA funding for unexpected costs
WINK - Florida
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The Slipaway Food Truck Park and Marina in Cape Coral, which opened earlier this month, has requested more funding from Community Redevelopment Agency. The park submitted a reimbursement request of $250,000 from the BIG grant and TIF rebate CAP of...
Regional Food Program terminated
The Delta Discovery - Alaska
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July 31, 2025
The Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC) was notified today (July 15th, 2025) — just one hour before a national press release — that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has terminated the Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) Program effective...
Venezuela Condemns Israeli Attack on Humanitarian Aid in Gaza: High Civilian Death Toll Alarms the World
teleSUR
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Israeli forces carry out lethal ambush during Gaza aid delivery, Venezuela denounces.Photo:EFE. July 31, 2025 Hour: 4:23 pm Venezuela denounces Israel’s deadly attack on Palestinians during the delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza, calling it a...
NewPrinces’ move for Carrefour’s Italy stores stuns food sector
Just Food
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July 31, 2025
The origins of Italy’s NewPrinces date back little more than 20 years but, in its two decades of existence, the food and drinks group has grown mainly through M&A and its deal-making has often attracted attention. The company’s moves for, say, UK...