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Five Chinese zipper bag makers stand out for food packaging buyers in 2026
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A new 2026 market roundup highlights five Chinese manufacturers of zipper storage bags, with buyers focused on certifications, customization and export reliability.
Revomax launches one-handed beverage bottles with snap-in cap
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Revomax said it has launched its U.S. line of insulated bottles with a patented cap that opens in under one second and handles carbonated drinks without leaks.
Alston Bridges Barbecue wins 2026 Best of North Carolina Award
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Alston Bridges Barbecue in Shelby, North Carolina, has been named a 2026 Best of North Carolina Award winner.
Solo travelers are spending more and booking food experiences over restaurants
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The global solo travel market is projected to top $1.07 trillion by 2030, and independent travelers are spending 42.8% more per person than couples.
Sysco leads fragmented food supply for restaurants market
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The food supply for restaurants market remains highly fragmented, with the top 10 players accounting for just 6% of revenue in 2024, according to The Business Research Company.
Walmart leads a fragmented global food and grocery retail market
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A new Business Research Company report says the global food and grocery retail market remains highly fragmented, with Walmart holding the largest 2024 sales share at 0.4%. The report points to small-format urban stores, AI forecasting,…
Greenwich Polo Club heads from polo to CSI5* show jumping
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Greenwich Polo Club is closing its 2026 season with the East Coast Open before hosting CSI Greenwich, a two-day international show jumping event in late September.
Sweet Paris lands on FastCasual.com’s Top 100 list again
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Sweet Paris Creperie & Café was named to FastCasual.com’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers for the second straight year, giving the Houston-born chain fresh national recognition as it keeps expanding.
Liquid Caterers wins Arizona Bride’s Best Bar Service again
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Liquid Caterers, a Chandler-based mobile bartending company, was named Best Bar Service in Arizona Bride magazine’s annual Best of Awards for the second straight year.
A Modo Mio lands No. 37 on 50 Top Pizza USA 2026 list
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Arlington’s A Modo Mio was named No. 37 on 50 Top Pizza USA 2026, making it the only Virginia pizzeria on the list and one of the few in the region to earn the recognition.
Pet food market seen reaching $133.4B by 2030
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Allied Market Research projects the global pet food market will grow from $87.3 billion in 2020 to $133.4 billion by 2030, driven by steady demand across dog, dry food and specialized pet shop channels.
Demi highlights fresh absorbent pad push at global food exhibitions
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Demi Co., Ltd. is using international food trade fairs to showcase its fresh absorbent pads as demand grows for moisture-control packaging in the global cold chain.
Artisan Venture Tours targets corporate retreats built around team goals
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Artisan Venture Tours says it is helping companies move beyond cookie-cutter retreats by designing custom offsites, incentive trips and leadership gatherings across North America and Europe.
Tokyo and Osaka stay top Japan package routes for 2026
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Diper Tour says Tokyo and Osaka remain the strongest group-travel routes in Japan for 2026, helped by fast rail links, dense attractions and growing use of online booking platforms.
BFC Software launches cloud load-planning tools for food distributors
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BFC Software has introduced LoadBuilder and LoadPlanner, cloud-based tools aimed at helping foodservice and grocery distributors optimize outbound loading and delivery without new on-premises infrastructure.
HEROLIFT says it ranks among the world’s top 10 electric lifter factories
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HEROLIFT says it has grown from a 2006 component supplier into a global manufacturer of electric and vacuum lifting systems used across 60 industries in 150 countries.
Wine Country Network opens entries for 6th annual Canned Challenge Plus
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Wine Country Network is taking entries through Oct. 9 for its 6th annual Canned Challenge Plus, a competition focused on ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages and adjacent categories.
Premios Verdes reveals 2026 ranking of top 500 socio-environmental projects
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Premios Verdes unveiled its 2026 ranking of 500 socio-environmental projects from 21 countries and 243 cities, highlighting where sustainability solutions are emerging across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Robbin Cappa leads Supportive Care’s behavioral health expansion
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Robbin Cappa, Chief Operating Officer at Supportive Care, has helped grow the company’s psychiatric and psychological services to roughly 38 states while overseeing nearly 300 nursing communities across six states.
Five membrane filter press makers in China highlighted for 2026
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A 2026 industry review spotlights five China-based companies involved in membrane filter press and solid-liquid separation equipment as buyers weigh dewatering performance, automation and support.
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