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Featured on 'Portlandia,' Slide Inn to shut down as longtime owners step away after 32 years in food industry
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland restaurant with multiple appearances in the comedy sketch show 'Portlandia' is closing its doors after 13 years. The Slide Inn, known for serving German-inspired dishes with vegan and gluten-free options, has been…
How the food industry learned to use the language of wellness to sell products that have nothing to do with health
Tension: The funniest person in a friend group is often the one carrying the most unacknowledged pain, because their humor creates an illusion of resilience that prevents anyone from checking on them. Noise: Society classifies humor as a…
Publisher's Platform: Hepatitis A and the Food Service Industry: A Case for Universal Vaccination
I read in the Lancet today about the need for universal Hepatitis A vaccination for children to prevent what can be a devastating illness. However, under the current US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regime this safe and effective…
20 Tempting Photos Shortlisted For The World Food Photography Awards 2026
Spaghetti Staccato, Production Paradise category. To find the right combination of tastes and textures in a dish is like finding the right notes to create the perfect symphony. Yuliy Vasilev, Bulgaria - World Food Photography Awards 2026 The 2026…
Sainsbury's boss issues new Iran war food price warning - echoing rival Tesco
Sainsbury's has warned the Iran war 'will impact both our customers and our business' - echoing a similar message from rival Tesco. The supermarket giant said the exact impact remains 'very uncertain' and revealed it has adjusted its profit…
Black Women Built Food Culture. 'Black Women in Food' Is Making Sure They Get Credit, Capital and Community to Match
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The food industry has a long history of borrowing from Black culture, often without crediting the Black women behind it. Nina Oduro and Maame Boakye have spent the better part of a decade building…
Sainsbury's boss urges government to help ease rising energy costs for food producers
The boss of Sainsbury's has called on the government to help ease the rising cost of energy for farmers, food producers and retailers caused by the conflict in the Middle East to prevent further price rises. Simon Roberts, the chief executive of…
UNILEVER FOOD SOLUTIONS REDEFINES FOODSERVICE STRATEGY WITH FUTURE MENUS 2026
From Static Reports to Actionable Intelligence Future Menus 2026 was developed to address a critical industry gap: the lack of a predictive, real-time system capable of identifying emerging diner expectations while enabling operators to optimize…
America's power grid, food supply and more are under threat from drones
Recent drone incursions over some of America's most sensitive military installations reveal a troubling reality: even hardened, high-priority sites are no longer immune to advanced drones. Protecting these bases is essential – but if…
The Looming Food Crisis: Why the Strait of Hormuz Is Disrupting Global Agriculture
NERMEEN SHAIKH: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I'm Nermeen Shaikh. We turn now to the risks of a global food and hunger crisis if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipments of fertilizer, oil and natural gas. The Food and…
Supermarket hot food bars boom as Americans seek cheap, easy meals: Here are the top 3
Grocery store hot food bars are becoming a go-to option for shoppers looking to grab a quick and affordable meal without making an extra stop. From global dishes to comfort food classics, many supermarkets now offer — and are expanding…
NFL Draft: Joshua Josephs relies on family, faith and food to carry him to next level
Joshua Josephs spent four years playing at the University of Tennessee. Before that, he played at North Cobb High School. Now, he waits to find out where his career will take him next during the 2026 NFL Draft, airing live Thursday through Saturday…
Bikaji Foods International Founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal Passes Away at 75
Shiv Ratan Agarwal, the visionary founder and promoter of Bikaji Foods International, has passed away at the age of 75, leaving an indelible mark on the ethnic snacks and sweets industry by transforming traditional Bikaneri treats into a globally…
Zomato Agrees to Stop Punishing Restaurants for Cheaper Food Orders Outside of Platform
India's biggest food delivery app Zomato has agreed to drop a contract term that penalised restaurants for offering cheaper meals to walk-in diners, a company source said, after opposition from eateries who said the policy undermined their…
Warwick Weekend Events April 23: Food Trucks, Comedy
WARWICK, RI —It's return of the food trucks a in this Warwick Weekend events roundup, with Roger Williams Park on Friday, a car wash fundraiser Saturday, Roger Williams Park diversions and a farmer's market. The Warwick Weekend events…
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