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This is the food you should never eat on a flight
As much as we love hopping on a plane to get to a new destination, it’s no secret that plane travel can wreak havoc on your body. The low air pressure, the cold temperatures and the reduced oxygen levels all have the potential to impact you physically – not to mention the effect of general travel stress…
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$15 Big Macs: As inflation drives up fast food prices, map shows how they differ nationwide
Across the nation families looking for a quick option to feed the family have seen prices rise as inflation has taken a bite out of the fast-food experience. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest reading from the so-called fast-food index saw annual inflation for the sector come in at 4.8%. The BLS also found that…
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$15 Big Macs: As inflation drives up fast food prices, map shows how they differ nationwide
Across the nation families looking for a quick option to feed the family have seen prices rise as inflation has taken a bite out of the fast-food experience. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest reading from the so-called fast-food index saw annual inflation for the sector come in at 4.8%. The BLS also found that…
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Central Texas Food Bank and Hays County Pet Resource Center Offer Lifeline to Families and Pets in Buda
Residents in Hays County were given a helping hand—or rather, a helping paw—on Saturday as the Central Texas Food Bank joined forces with the Hays County Pet Resource Center. The two organizations came together at McCormick Middle School in Buda to distribute food to people and their furry companions during a drive-up event that aimed…
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Good hospital food? That’s just pie in the sky
Re Viola Di Grado’s article on delicious hospital food (In Italy, we live to eat. But tasty NHS meals put our bland hospital food to shame, 21 May), I would like to know which London hospital she was in so I can ask to go there should I need future hospital treatment. I was recently…
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Premium and Healthier Food Options Gain Traction
As consumers become more mindful of their spending, the global sales of cooking ingredients and meals saw a notable increase of 4.4% in 2023, driven by inflation and higher commodity prices, according to Euromonitor International. This trend underscores a shift in consumer behavior towards more economical choices while still showing a preference for premium, healthier,…
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A weekend classic event returns to Brownsville with good music and great food
1 hour ago BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.—One local community celebrates another year of fellowship and great music. The Exit 56 Blues Festival is free for those that attend. This is an all time favorite event for the community of Brownsville to come together with great music and good food. “We want to promote the blues. It’s part…
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A weekend classic event returns to Brownsville with good music and great food
1 hour ago BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.—One local community celebrates another year of fellowship and great music. The Exit 56 Blues Festival is free for those that attend. This is an all time favorite event for the community of Brownsville to come together with great music and good food. “We want to promote the blues. It’s part…
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Fung Group family office ventures into China food safety | Alternatives
Hong Kong consumer goods and supply chain giant Fung Group’s family office is expanding into new investment areas, such as food safety in China, by transitioning into a co-general partner (GP) investment mode. “This is a good way to help us expand into new areas without expanding the family office size tremendously,” said Monica Tsui,…
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Anakeesta festival features food from across the United States
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) – Anakeesta plans to take you across the country with their new festival for the summer season. Anakeesta gives you a taste of America as you can sample foods for all the regions all across the country. Anakeesta is ready for the summer season with a red white and blue theme across…