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St Lucia to cut food prices by 12.5% with VAT removal
St. Vincent Times
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June 14, 2025
Unprecedented Cost-Cutting Policies to Lower Prices of Everyday Food Items for Saint Lucian Consumers In July, Saint Lucia’s legislators will meet in Parliament to debate an exciting policy proposal to remove Value Added Tax (VAT) on up to seventy...
What Are Climate Investors Saying About The State Of The Industry?
Forbes
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You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blowsgetty It’s probably safe to say that 2025 has been an interesting year for climate investors everywhere. Especially in the United States. In many ways, we haven’t seen the sector face...
From Waste to Action: If your business is food, don’t let it go to waste
Pique Newsmagazine
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June 14, 2025
'When it comes to cutting costs, many businesses focus on pricing, staffing, or sourcing' Running a food business in Whistler—a restaurant, hotel, or grocery store—is no walk in the park. Between tight margins, seasonal swings, and ever-evolving...
FG Declares Three-Day Fasting And Prayers For Food Security
African Examiner
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June 14, 2025
Posted by Nwa Diokpa Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Saturday, June 14th, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The federal ministry of agriculture and food security has announced a three-day fasting and prayer programme for divine...
Agric Ministry: Controversial Prayer Circular Not Meant to Address Food Security Issues
This Day
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June 14, 2025
James Emejo in Abuja The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Saturday clarified that a recent internal circular by its Human Resource Management Department which called for prayers over food security, was not an official policy by...
Synergy in the Service Industry to host fundraiser June 21-22
The Mountain Mail - Colorado
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Synergy in the Service Industry (SITSI), a local nonprofit dedicated to providing free mental health and substance misuse treatment for food and beverage workers in Chaffee County, announced its second annual Summer Fundraiser will have two events...
FG lauds Gombe gov over livestock sector development, others
Tribune Online
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June 14, 2025
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has been commended by the Federal Government for his visionary strides in livestock development — initiatives aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Livestock Transformation Agenda under the...
50 Aussie exhibitors takes stage in Hong Kong
Food & Beverage
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June 16, 2025
HOFEX, one of Asia’s food and hospitality trade shows held in Hong Kong, showcased more than 50 exhibitors from across New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania. This year’s event featured Australia’s premium meats, seafood,...
Greece’s Job Market Bolstered by Low-Paying Service Sector
To Vima
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June 14, 2025
According to official data from Greece (ERGANI information system), the start of Greece’s tourism season has led to a hiring spree for roles such as waitstaff, housekeepers, cooks, receptionists, and dishwashers, leading to the creation of 133,907...
Agric ministry says suspended 3-day prayer not to seek divine intervention on food production
The Sun Nigeria
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June 14, 2025
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has said the leaked internal memo on a 3-day prayer session was not to seek divine intervention on food security, but a normal routine to address the wellbeing of staff members. On...
Food sector: PVMA Chairman terms Federal Budget disappointing
Business Recorder
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June 14, 2025
KARACHI: Sheikh Umer Rehan, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), has termed the Federal Budget 2025-26 disappointing for the food sector, particularly the ghee and cooking oil industry. Expressing serious concerns,...
Food shoppers ditch big labels for the ‘plain box,’ and experts say you should, too
New York Post
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June 13, 2025
Generic brands, sometimes referred to as “private label” or “store brands,” are increasingly popular today as shoppers face rising food prices in grocery stores. Some consumers believe these brands to be inferior, as the generic items usually cost...
What Is Ultra-Processed Food and Why Is It Unhealthy?
The Good Men Project - California
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June 14, 2025
By Seth Millstein, Sentient The Trump administration has it out for ultra-processed foods. Despite the president’s personal affinity for McDonald’s, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long been opposed to ultra-processed...
Ramos MacShaurma Expands in Georgia with New Fast Food Concepts
The FINANCIAL
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June 14, 2025
Tbilisi — Ramos MacShaurma is set to enhance its presence in the Georgian fast food landscape with the announcement of new concept facilities in Rustavi, Gori, Zugdidi, and Batumi. The company aims to redefine the fast-food experience, emphasizing...
Agric ministry denies prayers for food security, cites staff deaths
Punch
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June 14, 2025
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has clarified that recent prayer sessions to be held within the ministry were organised to address staff concerns over a series of sudden management deaths, not as a strategy to tackle food...
Madayn attracts over OMR164mn in food sector investments
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The total investment in the food sector within the industrial cities under the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has now exceeded OMR164 million, marking a major milestone in supporting national food security and...
Industry leaders honoured in King’s Birthday Honours List 2025
Asian Trader Magazine
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June 13, 2025
Several prominent figures from the UK’s food and drink and small business sectors have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025, announced today, with awards highlighting their contributions to employment, sustainability, social...
Over 8,000 job vacancies in Q1, with almost 95% in the private sector
Gozo News
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June 14, 2025
According to data from the National Statistics Office, in the first quarter of 2025, there were a total of 8,273 vacancies. The wholesale and retail trade, transportation and storage, accommodation and food services activities along with the...
Prayer, Fasting Not Official Policy To Address Food Security, Ministry Clarifies
Daily Independent
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June 14, 2025
1 Chibuzor Emejor ABUJA – The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has clarified that prayer and fasting is not official policy of the Ministry to address food security issues in the country. It would be recalled that the Federal...
15 Highest Yielding Food Stocks Now
myMotherLode - California
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Image Source: Pixabay Food stocks are appealing to income investors for a number of reasons. As the saying goes, everyone has to eat. This means the major food producers and distributors see steady demand, even during economic downturns. In turn,...