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Blythe launches dog ear cleaner and tear stain remover in U.S.
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Blythe has launched in the United States with two pet skincare products for dogs and cats: a single-use ear cleaner bud and a tear stain remover wipe.
Chris Scharff memoir traces life from wartime Germany to the U.S.
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Chris Scharff’s memoir, Memories: My Life Story: Germany to Africa to the USA, is now available worldwide on Amazon and the author’s website.
Free disaster prep guide offered to U.S. homeowners and renters
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A free Emergency Disaster Preparation guide is now available to homeowners and renters across the U.S. The guide aims to help people prepare for wildfires, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and other emergencies, with supply lists and go-bag advice…
Holistic Kids pitch real food and mental health to 400-plus Metea Valley students
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The Holistic Kids brought an interactive nutrition and wellness presentation to Metea Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois, reaching more than 400 students this week.
Five testing companies profiled as food and drug compliance demands tighten in 2026
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A review published Sept. 24, 2026 compares five companies active in food safety and pharmaceutical analysis testing, led by Labthink Instruments Co. Ltd. The piece argues that tighter traceability, migration and package-integrity rules are pushing…
Bureau du Champagne names America’s top 10 Champagne bars and restaurants for 2026
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The Bureau du Champagne, USA unveiled its fifth annual list of the best places in the U.S. to enjoy Champagne, ahead of Champagne Day on Oct. 23. The 2026 awards also add a new Legend designation for longtime honorees and spotlight California as…
Marcella Luiso Flanagan memoir traces one family’s postwar return to Italy
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Marcella Luiso Flanagan’s new memoir, co-authored with niece Phyllis Clare Orlowski, follows an Italian American family’s 1948 move back to Puglia and the long ripple effects of that decision.
U.S. union membership posts biggest jump in 17 years
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A new Illinois Economic Policy Institute and University of Illinois study says the U.S. added more than 411,000 union members last year, the largest one-year increase since 2008. The report ties much of the growth to states that protect collective…
Chatime and SunnyUp open first U.S. dual-brand store in Katy
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Chatime and SunnyUp have opened their first U.S. dual-brand concept store in Katy, Texas, combining tea, Taiwanese sponge cakes and savory snacks in one location.
Ananda Devices names Keith Olson CEO to drive U.S. expansion
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Ananda Devices appointed Life Science executive Dr. Keith R. Olson as chief executive officer effective immediately as the company prepares to expand operations in the United States.
Van Holten’s drops Yellow 5 and unveils bolder pickle packaging
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Van Holten’s will remove Yellow 5 from its pickle lineup and begin rolling out redesigned Pickle-In-A-Pouch packaging this fall 2026. The update aims to clean up the label while keeping product size, UPCs and shelf presence unchanged for…
TAGWOOD says live-fire cooking is moving from kitchens to backyards
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TAGWOOD says a MICHELIN Guide 2026 trend around char, smoke and flame is reinforcing demand for live-fire outdoor cooking.
DQ PACK outlines certifications for food contact flexible packaging
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DQ PACK says food brands need verified certifications to support safety, traceability and cross-border market access.
Fuxing expands Philippine output for U.S. produce and seafood buyers
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Fuxing Development Group is adding capacity at its Philippines plants to supply PP corrugated boxes, fish totes and harvest bins to North American buyers.
Meds & Food for Kids hosts St. Louis forum on new approaches to hunger
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Meds & Food for Kids will convene an expert panel in St. Louis on Sept. 24 to discuss how humanitarian aid can respond to rising global hunger after the dismantling of USAID. The forum will focus on local solutions in Haiti and other crisis zones…
Carín León’s Sphere debut highlights Música Mexicana’s U.S. economic scale
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Carín León became the first Latino artist to perform at Las Vegas’ Sphere with a seven-show residency that opened Sept. 4, adding a new milestone for Música Mexicana in the U.S. A new analysis by Manuel Herrejón Suárez argues the genre is turning…
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.
Beyond The States expands platform as more Americans weigh Europe for college
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Beyond The States is broadening its platform as U.S. families look beyond the traditional American college path and toward English-taught degrees in Europe.
Greek envoy’s U.S. tour builds momentum for WGES Global Athens 2026
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WGES Global says a five-state U.S. working mission by Dr. Konstantine Mastorakis is already advancing cross-border discussions ahead of the Oct. 6-8 symposium in Athens.
Ambient food packaging market seen topping $121.55 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the ambient food packaging market will grow from $85.4 billion in 2025 to $91.93 billion in 2026, then reach $121.55 billion by 2030. Growth is being driven by ready-to-eat foods, e-commerce, and demand for…
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