1,100 press releases in English indexed under food & drink.
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CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2026 -- Mérieux NutriSciences, a global leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Certified Group. First announced in August 2026, this strategic transaction unites two complementary...
For more than 30 years, restaurant technology has required servers to adapt to software. ROM reverses that model, allowing technology to adapt to the way servers naturally work. PLANO, Texas, October 21, 2026--Restaurant operators have spent decades trying to solve one of the industry's most persistent
New partnership invites food manufacturers, operators, suppliers and service providers to make kindness a visible part of the food-away-from-home experience CLEVELAND, October 21, 2026--IFMA The Food Away from Home Association and the national nonprofit Kindland announced today that they are partnering
Recognition highlights Company's commitment to providing meaningful career development, mentorship, and real-world experiences for emerging talent MIAMI & DALLAS, October 21, 2026--Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) – the preeminent total beverage distributor – today announced it has
The Government of Kenya and The Nature Conservancy Unveil US$160m Thamani Asili Community Conservation Initiative Wed, 10/21/2026 - 11:30 Subheader A national conservation initiative to improve livelihoods, strengthen community leadership and benefit millions of Kenyans. Body TAITA TAVETA, Kenya, October 21, 2026 - The Government of Kenya, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Enduring Earth, today unveiled the Thamani Asili Project Finance for Permanence (PFP), a US$160 million landmark national initiative designed to secure long-term financing for conservation needed to conserve Kenya’s natural heritage while supporting community livelihoods, water security, climate resilience, sustainable economic growth and the world-renowned wildlife tourism sector. Launched by Hon. Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Thamani Asili signals a new chapter in how Kenya finances conservation, shifting from short-term project funding to a long-term investment in the country’s people, wildlife and natural resources. The initiative is expected to directly benefit around 1.6 million people, while a further 3.9 million people could benefit from stronger land governance, effective natural resource management and expanded economic opportunities linked to nature. Central to the ethos of Thamani Asili (‘‘value of nature” in Kiswahili) is placing communities at the heart of collaborative environmental and development efforts, recognising that long-term conservation success depends upon the wellbeing and leadership of local people. Opportunities enabled by Thamani Asili will include ecological tourism, sustainable grazing, carbon programs and other nature-based businesses that support household incomes. Within the landscapes supported by the initiative, these investments are expected to create around 7,800 direct jobs plus a further 15,000 indirect jobs, benefiting up to 80,000 people through new livelihoods and business opportunities. At its core, Thamani Asili supports conservation led by communities. It strengthens local governance, supports land-use planning and ensures that people living alongside wildlife can benefit directly while managing natural resources sustainably. It also supports practical measures to reduce human wildlife conflict, including improved livestock protection and land management approaches. Building on TNC's past experience of supporting multiple other PFP projects with national governments including those of Gabon and Mongolia, the initiative recognises the extent to which Kenya’s economy depends on nature. By investing in conservation, the country is also supporting jobs, economic growth and long-term resilience for crucial sectors including agriculture, tourism and water. Over the next decade, Thamani Asili will help conserve ~17.3 million hectares of territory, supporting Kenya’s goal of conserving 30 percent of its lands, inland waters and near-shore ecosystems. This includes establishing ~2.7 million hectares of conserved areas, in partnership with communities and other stakeholders. The initiative will also improve the management of ~11 million hectares of existing conservation areas, while enabling the conditions needed for communities to better manage another ~6 million hectares. Thamani Asili is also expected to drive climate progress, In line with Kenya's commitments to the Paris Agreement, by helping avoid ~7.5 million tons of carbon emissions by 2035. As the third PFP in Africa, Thamani Asili is designed to mobilise US$ 80 million from philanthropy, with the Government of Kenya expected to match this with an equivalent US$ 80 million over 10 years. “Conserving nature creates opportunities, strengthens livelihoods and honours the cultures and heritage of the people who live alongside wildlife. Through Thamani Asili, we are strengthening the partnership between Government, conservation institutions and communities to ensure that the value of our natural heritage translates into lasting benefits for our people. Our commitment is clear: to protect our wildlife, empower communities and build a future where both people and nature thrive together.” Hon. Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife. “Conservation is not just about protecting wildlife; it is about protecting a way of life, honouring the cultures and heritage of our communities, and securing a future where people and wildlife thrive together. When elephants and livestock drink from the same water points, we are reminded that we share one landscape and one responsibility. Our communities are not separate from conservation; they are its heart. Together, we must ensure that the people who live alongside wildlife are not only its custodians but also beneficiaries of its value. Because when communities thrive, wildlife thrives, and our natural heritage lives on for generations to come.” Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service, Prof. Erustus Kanga Ruth Masha, Country Director for Kenya at The Nature Conservancy, said: “We know that when communities lead, conservation can deliver lasting results. Thamani Asili strengthens community rights, voices and decision-making over land and resources, so people can conserve the places they depend on while also improving livelihoods, creating jobs and building stronger, more resilient local economies for the future.” Thamani Asili will be implemented through a long-term plan that brings together conservation, communities and financing. It will be administered by the Thamani Asili Fund for Kenya, a newly created independent conservation trust fund responsible for managing and disbursing donor funding to the PFP and tracking progress. Initial efforts will focus on four priority landscapes across the country: Tsavo to Coastal, Greater Ewaso, Greater Rift to Western, and Southern Kenya. These areas are critical for biodiversity, water security and livelihoods, and are central to Kenya’s conservation and development goals. Thamani Asili supports Kenya’s Vision 2030, the country’s long-term development blueprint, national climate commitments and global biodiversity targets. It sets out a practical way to protect nature while strengthening livelihoods and supporting long-term economic growth. It represents the tenth PFP initiative so far supported by Enduring Earth, a bold collaboration founded in 2020 by The Nature Conservancy, The Pew Charitable Trusts, World Wildlife Fund, and ZOMA LAB, with expanded support from Bezos Earth Fund and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Thamani Asili anticipates key financial support from dozens of donors, including Daniel C. Chung, Dennis and Connie Keller, Jan and Emily Hammer, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, Mary Anne Rogers, Palladium Foundation, Red Crane Foundation, Richard Rosen and Anna-Marie Pavlik, Rob Walton Foundation, Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust, Sally Liu, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Scott and Roxanne Bok, Stephanie March and Dan Benton, Stuart and Joanna Brown, TNC Scale Up Fund. About TNC: The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more resilient. The Nature Conservancy is working to make a lasting difference around the world in 83 countries and territories (39 by direct conservation impact and 44 through partners) through a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit nature.org or follow @nature_press on X. Enduring Earth is a bold collaboration founded in 2020 by The Nature Conservancy, The Pew Charitable Trusts, World Wildlife Fund, and ZOMA LAB, with expanded support from Bezos Earth Fund and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Enduring Earth partners with governments, communities, Indigenous peoples, and funders to accelerate conservation and sustainable development, address biodiversity loss, secure durable financing, and enhance economic growth, using the PFP model. Since its launch, Enduring Earth has worked with local partners to durably conserve a total of more than 282 million hectares of lands and waters in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Gabon, Kenya, Mexico, Mongolia, and Namibia, and secure US$2.1 billion in sustainable finance for nature and people. Media contacts: US: Rachel Winters / rwinters@tnc.org Kenya/Africa: Victor Nyambok / victor.nyambok@tnc.org Featured Image Type of Content Press Release
The community café chain partners with Square to power interactive dashboard showing how purchases across Old Spike's seven cafés support training and employment for people experiencing homelessness LONDON, October 21, 2026--Old Spike, a London specialty coffee roaster and social enterprise, has opened
Whole Foods Market will open a new 37,636-square-foot store, located at 1051 Steam Ave. in Midlothian, on November 19, 2026. The store will open at 8:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily. The store will be led by Store Team Leader India Lawal. This is the third Whole Foods Market store in the greater Richmond area and 17th in Virginia. - - The store's design blends Virginia's Colonial architectural heritage with modern aesthetics, using locally... Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=363146
SOBX2 and Green Bronx Machine Announce Strategic Partnership To Expand National Impact Wed, 10/21/2026 - 10:45 Subheader Partnership will help GROW awareness and access to award-winning agricultural education, curriculum, and growing technology for schools and communities nationwide. Body NEW YORK, October 21, 2026 - Green Bronx Machine (GBM) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with SOBX2 Strategic Operations & Business Consulting to help GROW the national reach and impact of its award-winning agricultural education curriculum, resources, and innovative growing technologies. Founded in 2011 by educator Stephen Ritz, Green Bronx Machine has grown from an innovative school-based program in the South Bronx into a nationally and internationally recognized model for using food, agriculture, and hands-on learning to strengthen students, schools, and communities. Green Bronx Machine's approach goes far beyond growing vegetables. Its comprehensive model, including acclaimed whole-school curriculum, incorporates the art and science of growing food as the point of entry for all learning. Their unique project-based learning model connects food cultivation and preparation, science and academic learning, health and wellness, life skills, and workforce development—helping students better understand where food comes from while developing healthier and more meaningful relationships with food. Image Today, Green Bronx Machine's K–12+ model integrates urban agriculture into standards-based academic instruction while supporting healthier students, stronger schools, and more resilient communities in over 1,100 schools across the nation, with 100% teacher satisfaction. Green Bronx Machine was named a “Top Ten Health and Wellness Program in the Nation” by the Harkin Institute and a Fast Company Most Innovative Company. Recently dubbed “The Miracle in the Bronx” by New York Weekly, the new partnership will make its public debut at The Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA) NYC Conference on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the New York Hilton Midtown. Through this strategic partnership, SOBX2 will bring its extensive experience in institutional management, strategic planning, school foodservice, partnerships, business development, and operational improvement to support Green Bronx Machine's continued growth. "Green Bronx Machine demonstrates what is possible when food, education, health, and community development come together," said Stephen O'Brien, Founder and President of SOBX2. "This partnership is about helping more schools and communities discover these incredible resources and giving educators practical tools to connect students with food, agriculture, learning, and future opportunities. We are excited to help GROW something greater." Aligned to the conference theme “Leading with Purpose: Innovate, Engage, Transform,” together, SOBX2 and Green Bronx Machine will work to increase awareness of Green Bronx Machine's curriculum, educational resources, growing technologies, and whole-school approach while identifying opportunities to bring the model to additional schools, districts, institutions, and communities across the country. “We could not be more excited about this partnership, and we welcome Stephen to the Bronx with open arms, open minds, open ears, and grateful hearts, ready and eager to work with him,” states Lizette B. Ritz, Executive Director of Green Bronx Machine. She adds, “Stephen O’Brien is the ultimate professional, in a class by himself, bringing decades of proven leadership and experience, in the largest school system in America, in our own backyard, to the front and center of our organization. His experience and wisdom are second to none and provide us with exactly what we need to properly and effectively scale our mission, vision, and impact.” “For years, I’ve watched Stephen O’Brien with awe, respect, and admiration, not only for what he does, but for how he does it, the results he achieves, and most importantly, how he makes people feel in the process,” says Stephen Ritz, who adds, “Stephen is the consummate professional who understands people, processes, systems, accountability, organizational needs, planning, innovation, and implementation. Stephen’s skills and strengths compliment and support Green Bronx Machine’s relentless innovation and bring tremendous validation, credibility, and gravitas to our work and our organization. I’m the first to admit that two Stephens are better than one. Together, with Lizette and the rest of Team GBM, we are a dedicated tour de force – with service and satisfaction built into our DNA - who are determined to make epic happen and we could not be more excited to do so.” About Green Bronx Machine: www.greenbronxmachine.org. Green Bronx Machine is an award-winning, impact-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to building healthy, equitable, and resilient communities through inspired education, local food systems, and 21st-century workforce development. Its school-based model uses urban agriculture and hands-on learning to help grow healthy students, high-performing schools, and thriving communities. To date, Green Bronx Machine has trained over 13,000 teachers and impacts over 400,000 students daily. Green Bronx Machine offers curriculum, growing technologies, and multiple opportunities to bring their program to your school or community, Contact: Stephen Ritz, 917.873.6449, stephen.ritz@greenbronxmachine.org About SOBX2 Strategic Operations & Business Consulting: www.SOBX2.com. SOBX2 Strategic Operations & Business Consulting works with organizations, institutions, nonprofits, school districts, and businesses to turn ideas into actionable strategies and sustainable results. SOBX2 brings extensive experience in institutional operations, strategic partnerships, foodservice, procurement, sustainability, business development, and organizational improvement. Contact: Stephen O’Brien, 917.565.7725, sobfood2@gmail.com #schoolfood #health #wellness #innovation #leadership #education #sustainability #culinary #publiceducation #school #nutrition #operations #foodservice #schoolgarden #towergarden #stem #children Featured Image Type of Content Press Release
Halloween is more fun in Beaver Dam. Fall Downtown Fest returns October 30–31 with two days of family-friendly fun, including the New Boo, Scoot & Boogie Parade and Glow Dance Party, downtown trick-or-treating, dancing witches, inflatable costume races and the legendary Casket Races. Enjoy costume contests, games, food trucks and more. Plus, citywide trick-or-treating on Halloween from 4–6 p.m. [PR.com]
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Universities can preserve existing HID infrastructure and maintain mobile credentials as they migrate from CS Gold to IDX SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., October 21, 2026--Illumia , a leading provider of identity, commerce, payments, and foodservice technology across higher education, healthcare, and corporate campuses, today announced an expanded partnership with HID , a worldwide leader in trusted identity