1,101 press releases in English indexed under food & drink.
SEBASTOPOL, Calif., October 23, 2026--Merry Edwards Winery is proud to announce that its founder, Merry Edwards, has been named American Wine Legend of the Year in Wine Enthusiast's 2026 Wine Star Awards, honoring her lasting contributions to California winemaking. "I'm so excited to see Merry recogniz
The Food Contract Manufacturing Market size was valued at US$447.56 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$765.16 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.93% during 2026–2033. The retrieved public source material for this batch did not ... Read more
The Canadian gifting brand now pairs ordering tools with luxury hampers, allowing businesses to send thank-yous to individuals or large groups. CANADA, October 23, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- Woman-owned Canadian gifting company The Gourmet Gifts is creating a curated range of hampers for companies looking to send out thank-yous that feel more personal. Hampers contain sparkling wines, gourmet ingredients, and champ
PARIS, Oct. 23, 2026 -- Award-winning comedian, storyteller, and writer Lilia Mahfouz is adding a new chapter to her artistic career with the inclusion of her selected nonfiction work, The Last Piece of Chocolate, in the collections of Stanford University Libraries. After a...
BEND, Ore., Oct. 23, 2026 -- BranchOut Food Inc. (Nasdaq: BOF) (“BranchOut” or the “Company”), a growth-stage consumer packaged foods company focused on developing, manufacturing, marketing and distributing clean-label, plant-based dried fruit and vegetable snacks, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 2,941,177 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $1.70 per share (the “Offering”). Gross proceeds to the Company, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, are expected to be approximately $5.0 million. All of the shares in the Offering are to be sold by the Company.
The Biotech Ingredients Market is gaining importance as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, and personal care companies increasingly adopt biologically derived ingredients to develop innovative and sustainable products. Market Overview The Biotech Ingredients Market size is expected to reach US$ 5.09 ... Read more
Dr. Jesse Bejar of Wag Veterinary urges local families to protect their pets from chocolate and xylitol poisoning as Halloween approaches. One of the biggest concerns with xylitol is how quickly a dog can become seriously ill.” — Dr. Jesse Bejar, Wag Veterinary CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- With Halloween just around the corner, a Charlottesville-area veterinarian is rem
Every year, sea turtles return to the beaches of northern KwaZulu-Natal where they began life. Once they leave the shore, national boundaries disappear. Some travel north through the Mozambique Channel, using waters and coastal habitats off Mozambique and Madagascar. Others journey into the wider Indian Ocean. South Africa can protect their nesting beaches. But no country can protect their entire journey alone. The turtle carries the central challenge of Western Indian Ocean conservation on its back. Strong national action is indispensable, but migratory species, connected habitats and shared ecosystems also require countries to work together. The finance supporting that cooperation must be capable of making the same journey. For the approximately 60 million people living within 100 kilometres of the Western Indian Ocean coastline, the stakes are immediate. Healthy marine ecosystems support food security, livelihoods, trade, tourism and protection from storms. They are the natural foundation of the sustainable blue economies our countries are working to build. Their value reaches far beyond the region. Our mangroves and seagrasses store carbon. Our reefs sustain biodiversity of global importance. Our waters support migratory species whose journeys connect coastlines and the wider ocean. Protecting them is both a regional responsibility and a global interest. The WIO does not lack ambition. Nor is it waiting for others to define what ocean conservation should look like. In my own country, Seychelles, we have seen what can happen when ocean ambition is matched by political commitment and innovative finance. Our marine spatial planning and conservation-finance experience demonstrate that protecting the ocean can be integrated with national development. This learning does not belong to Seychelles alone, across the WIO, other countries are now advancing approaches shaped by their own priorities and circumstances. Through the Nairobi Convention, governments have committed to stronger cooperation, sustainable blue economies and effective, inclusive ocean governance. The Regional Ocean Governance Strategy has established the mandate. We are now tasked with building the financing mechanisms capable of delivering it. That task is no small feat. Conserving 30% of marine and coastal areas by 2030 requires more than drawing boundaries on a map. Protected areas must be supported by science, effective management, enforcement, community participation and investment in sustainable livelihoods. With the landmark BBNJ Agreement now in force, new possibilities are opening for conservation beyond national waters. The WIO must be ready to influence how the Agreement is implemented through regional research, proposals, and cooperation from the coast to the high seas. But these responsibilities will extend far beyond any single project or grant. Reefs do not recover according to project deadlines. Fisheries do not rebuild within funding cycles. Conservation requires continuity. On Anjouan in Comoros, women from three coastal villages formed an association after learning from fishing communities in Madagascar and Zanzibar. They temporarily closed part of their reef to octopus fishing, helped enforce the closure and waited. When the fishing ground reopened, the average octopus caught was twice its previous weight. The idea crossed borders because communities could learn from one another. WIO communities are not waiting for conservation to arrive. They are already leading it. Sustaining and extending their progress requires finance that supports local leadership, shared knowledge and long-term management. National institutions and project investments remain essential. But some responsibilities are regional by nature. Fisheries move, species migrate and habitats connect. Protecting offshore and transboundary ecosystems therefore requires countries to work together over time. No single fund can finance every aspect of the WIO ocean agenda. Pollution control, greener ports, maritime priorities and conservation require different instruments. Within that wider architecture, a Western Indian Ocean Regional Conservation Trust Fund (RCTF) could fill a specific gap: mobilising and deploying sustained finance for conservation priorities that cross borders and are best addressed together. Designed to complement and not compete with national funds, development banks and project finance, the RCTF would focus only where regional cooperation adds clear value. The region is not starting from zero on this issue. Consultations with governments, conservation organisations and financial partners have begun, informed by experience within the WIO and elsewhere. The next phase must remain government-led, determining the fund’s priorities, safeguards, governance and relationship with existing institutions. International partners can help accelerate that work. They are not being asked to create a new agenda or finance another isolated project. They can help build one component of a regionally owned financing architecture, directed toward conservation needs that conventional funding struggles to sustain. This is not simply an opportunity to fund conservation in the WIO. It is an opportunity to invest in the WIO’s capacity to lead it. When governments meet at COP12 in October, they will mark 40 years of cooperation through the Nairobi Convention. They must also look ahead. A sustainable blue economy for the region must be built on healthy ecosystems backed by reliable, long-term finance. COP12 should authorise a government-led next phase for the RCTF, defining where it can add value and how it should operate within the regional architecture already endorsed. International partners have an opportunity to invest early in a regionally owned mechanism designed to sustain conservation impact well beyond a single project or funding cycle. The Western Indian Ocean is one connected ocean. Its future demands finance equal to the distance its species travel, the connections its ecosystems sustain and the ambition its countries are ready to turn into action. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources, Seychelles.
Being marketed to 6,500+ Corexa Health Pharmacy Network of independent pharmacies To be launched first at Corexa Pharmacy in Lakeland, FL retail location in Q4/2026 Program will aim to bring best practices for respiratory season to community pharmacies Nuvaxovid COVID vaccine (protein-based / non-mRNA) prioritized for campaign rollout Improve telehealth availability in the pharmacy through Health Lives Here mobile app Tests to include COVID neutralizing antibodies, antibodies & acute respiratory infections Long COVID-related biomarkers (cardiovascular, incl microclots; immune; metabolic; etc) Immune profiling for other circulating respiratory diseases (influence, RSV, strep, others) Improve access to FDA-approved antivirals Pharmacist education on Tollo Health medical foods and dietary supplements
During their stay in Ankara for the first session of political consultations between Burkina Faso and the Republic, the Burkinabe delegation led by the Comrade Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hermann Yirigouin TOE, conducted wide-ranging consultations on October 20 and 21, 2026 with numerous figures within various Turkish state structures. Thus, the delegation visited in turn the Maarif Foundation, the Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), the Higher Education Information Council, the Ministry of Health, the Council for External Economic Relations (DEIK), and the Ministry of National Education. At the MAARIF Foundation, Ambassador Hermann Yirigouin TOE and his delegation held discussions with Anet BEY, Head of Africa at the MAARIF Foundation, assisted by colleagues. He welcomed the signing of an establishment and management agreement with the foundation, which already owns schools in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso, and the awarding of scholarships for Burkinabe students. She also requested the foundation's support for increasing the number of these scholarships and for support in the areas of education and vocational and technical training. MAARIF agreed to all of these requests. The two parties also discussed opportunities for expanding the foundation's activities in Burkina Faso. At the Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), the Turkish development agency founded in 1992, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was received by Dr. Yahya Coskun, Vice President of the institution. TIKA has numerous achievements in Burkina Faso. Among other things, she supported the development of emergency medicine with the SAMU (Emergency Medical Service). The Agency expressed its support for a review of the project for its implementation. For 2027, it committed to providing support to Burkina Faso in the area of vocational and technical training, in line with the country's endogenous development objective. The Burkinabe delegation also expressed the wish that a TIKA office could be opened soon in Ouagadougou. At the Higher Education Council, discussions between Burkinabe and Turkish representatives focused primarily on the issue of renewing the 2024 memorandum of understanding, which sets out the conditions for cooperation in academic and university matters and which has now expired. From the outset, Burkina Faso expressed its commitment to preserving the existing agreements, maintaining this cooperation, and strengthening it. The Turkish Council for Higher Education also supports this renewal and promises to increase the number of scholarships for Master's and Doctoral programs for Burkinabe students. The Turkish side stated that it was open to any proposals for improving our cooperation within the framework of the new agreement. A prioritized list of Burkina Faso's needs will be sent to Turkey immediately. Researchers from Burkina Faso will also be able to access and apply to the project bank of Turkish research centers. At the Ministry of Health, the Burkinabe delegation was received by the Vice-Minister, Professor Nurullah OKUMUS. Ambassador Hermann Yirigouin TOE praised the dynamism of cooperation between our two countries in the field of health, with the success of the first kidney transplant in Burkina Faso as a concrete achievement. The Turkish Deputy Minister expressed his country's commitment to continuing its support for Burkina Faso in organ transplantation. This support will take the form of training and skills development for trainers, keeping pace with evolving knowledge in the field. He also expressed support for facilitating agreements between Turkish public hospitals and the Burkinabe Ministry of Health as part of deepening health cooperation. Professor Nurullah OKUMUS expressed interest in the Kokologho pharmaceutical technopole project, which could offer investment opportunities to Turkish companies. At the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), which represents 4,000 Turkish companies, discussions led to a proposal to hold a business and investment forum between Burkina Faso and Turkey in Burkina Faso. Turkish exports to Burkina Faso are projected to increase from US$122.24 million in 2023 to US$177.84 million in 2025. This growth testifies to the dynamism of our trade relations, and Ambassador TOE commended the important role played by DEIK in bringing Turkish and Burkinabe businesses closer together. He urged the institution to be more actively involved in resolving disputes between Turkey and Burkinabe to prevent Burkinabe companies from continually suffering losses. DEIK, through Ms. Vahit Oguz Cetin, one of its leaders for West Africa, advocated for the facilitation of banking transactions and an agreement on the elimination of double taxation. The Burkinabe delegation explained that this issue of double taxation is addressed at the confederal level within the Confederation of Sahel States (AES). It encouraged joint ventures and the establishment of sustainable partnerships, particularly in agri-food, cold chain logistics, textiles, solar energy, mining, technical training, etc., to boost national economic development. At the Turkish Ministry of National Education, discussions focused primarily on the issue of improving the quality of education desired and sought by Burkina Faso to support its project for the economic and social transformation of the country within the framework of the Popular Progressive Revolution. The Turkish Department of Education has stated its readiness to examine all options regarding the training of teachers and administrators of the education system, the sharing of experience in vocational and technical training, the sharing of school programs and training curricula, and the implementation of new programs. He also proposed twinning projects between Turkish and Burkinabe schools for a mixing of peoples, the ambition being to leave future generations a legacy of relations based on friendship and cooperation. Between two consultations, Ambassador Hermann Yirigouin TOE and his delegation visited the Atatürk Mausoleum named after Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK, the Founder of the Republic of Türkiye. A return to the roots of modern Türkiye, rich in lessons about the determination of a man and the nationalism of a people who knew how to take charge of their destiny and establish themselves in the concert of nations. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministère des Affaires étrangères, Burkina Faso.
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, launched their Educating Linda Program to support girl education at Kenya State House, in partnership with H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H, The First Lady of the Republic of Kenya and Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”. During the visit, the Merck Foundation Kenya Alumni Summit 2026 was also conducted to highlight the impact of their scholarships program with the aim to build healthcare capacity and transform patient care landscape across Kenya nationwide. The program was attended by The First Lady of the Republic of Kenya H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, and CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign, Dr. Rasha Kelej and Kenya Minister of Health, Hon. Aden Duale. Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign emphasized, “It is a great pleasure to meet my dear sister, H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H. First Lady of the Republic of Kenya and to recognize her for her tremendous efforts as the Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”. I am proud that through our long-term partnership we have provided 328 scholarships for young Kenyan healthcare providers in 44 critical and underserved specialties. I am also happy to share that nearly 50% of these scholarships have been awarded to women healthcare providers, reinforcing our commitment to women empowerment. It was also great meeting Kenya Minister of Health, Hon. Aden Duale and our Alumni, who are the future healthcare experts of Kenya.” “We are looking forward to extending our scholarship program to more healthcare providers in partnership with First Lady of Kenya and in collaboration with Medical Societies and Ministry of Health when possible.” She added. H.E. Mrs. Rachel Ruto E.G.H., The First Lady of the Republic of Kenya expressed, “Through our impactful partnership with Merck Foundation, we are not just implementing programs, we are transforming lives. Together, we are strengthening our healthcare capacity, empowering girls through education, breaking infertility stigma, and addressing other critical social and health challenges across Kenya. We are immensely proud that, through our strong partnership, we have been able to provide 328 scholarships for our healthcare providers, not only in the capital city, but across the country. It represents a powerful investment in the future of our healthcare system, a commitment to building expertise where it is needed most, and a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to quality care for all our people. At the same time, we are equally proud to support the education of 47 high-performing yet underprivileged Kenyan schoolgirls, providing them with annual scholarships till they graduate. By empowering these young girls through education, we are not only transforming individual lives, but also shaping stronger families, communities, and a brighter future for our nation.” Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees added, “Our aim is to improve the overall health and wellbeing of people by building healthcare capacity in Kenya and across developing countries. We are strongly committed to transforming patient care through our scholarships program.” Hon. Aden Duale, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health, Kenya shared, “We sincerely appreciate the Merck Foundation Scholarships Program through which 328 scholarships have been provided till today for our local healthcare providers in many critical underserved specialties, helping us to build and strengthen our healthcare capacity, across the country.” One of the important specialties that Merck Foundation is focusing on in 2025 and 2026 in Kenya is the scholarship of One Year Diploma in Nutrition, to support the program of Feeding and Food Security of Kenya First Lady. More than 90 scholarships are dedicated to this specialty across the 47 provinces of Kenya. This will create a culture shift in leading a healthy lifestyle for the whole population which will contribute to healthier communities and hence social and economic development of the whole country nationwide. The program was also attended by the Kenyan winners of Merck Foundation Media Awards 2024 and 2025. “It was a pleasure meeting and celebrating our Winners, the health and social champions, who are the voice of the voiceless”, added Dr. Rasha Kelej. Out of the total 328 scholarships, Merck Foundation has provided: 121 scholarships for one-year postgraduate diplomas and two-year master’s degrees in Diabetes, Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, and Endocrinology. These programs enable doctors to establish specialized diabetes clinics across the country. 10 scholarships for Oncology, which is a critical specialty to strengthen cancer care capacity. 49 scholarships for Fertility, Embryology, and Reproductive Medicine under the “More Than a Mother” campaign, bringing hope and support to couples facing infertility challenges. 148 scholarships for other important specialties such as Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Dermatology, and many more, contributing significantly to strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system. Merck Foundation has overall provided more than 2,600 scholarships for healthcare providers in 44 critical and undeserved specialties from over 52 countries. During the Summit, Merck Foundation alumni shared inspiring testimonies on how these scholarships have transformed their professional journeys and improved patient care in their communities. Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Lady of Kenya, is also launching children’s storybooks — “More Than a Mother”, “Educating Linda”, “Jackline’s Rescue”, “Not Who You Are”, “Ride into the Future”, “Sugar Free Jude” and “Mark’s Pressure” in English and Swahili to raise awareness about critical social and health issues among young children. Thousands of copies will be distributed across schools in Kenya. These storybooks have also been adapted into animated films to further enhance their impact. Moreover, Merck Foundation has conducted 4 Editions of their Online Health Media Training for Kenyan journalists to empower them to raise awareness about sensitive social and health issues such as breaking infertility stigma, supporting girl education, ending child marriage and GBV, and promoting healthy lifestyle practices. Merck Foundation, together with the First Lady of Kenya, also organizes annual awards for media, musicians, filmmakers, and fashion designers to encourage creative talents to raise awareness about important social issues. Merck Foundation in partnership with the First Lady of the Republic of Kenya has also announced the Call for Application for their important annual Awards for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, students, and new potential talents in these fields. Details of the Awards: 1. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2026. 2. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2026. 3. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2026. 4. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2026. Apply here: https://apo-opa.co/4siT2b4 Entries for all the awards are to be submitted via email to: submit@merck-foundation.com Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Merck Foundation. Contact: mehak.handa@external.merckgroup.com Join the conversation on our social media platforms below and let your voice be heard! https://apo-opa.co/4siApEp https://apo-opa.co/4sjDsw3 https://apo-opa.co/48grr0V https://apo-opa.co/4k9Cq3t https://apo-opa.co/4stVHij https://apo-opa.co/4i0xWef www.Merck-Foundation.com https://apo-opa.co/4yD9HHU About Merck Foundation: Merck Foundation works across more than 50 countries with First Ladies, their Foundations, Ministries, and other key stakeholders. 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Coles has announced the winners of its 2026 Supplier Partner Awards, celebrating quality, innovation and vision across its list of winners spanning food, drink and groceries. -- Coles has announced the winners of its 2026 Supplier Partner Awards, celebrating quality, innovation and vision across its list of winners spanning food, drink and groceries. From fresh produce and meat, to liquor, pantry staples and everyday