- August 15, 2026Food & Beverage
Dunn Brothers Coffee Pours Into Fall with Pumpkin Favorites and a New Caramel Apple Dirty Soda
Dunn Brothers Coffee® , the Minneapolis-based coffee company known for roasting globally sourced coffee beans in small batches in-store daily, launches its fall lineup Aug. 18 with the returning Pumpkin Pie Latte and Iced Brown Butter Pumpkin Shaken Cold Brew, plus a Caramel Apple Dirty Soda that brings the brand's fast-growing Dunn Dirty's collection into the season for the first time. A new Pumpkin Spice Muffin joins the bakery case, a festive fall treat for guests to pair with their favorite brew. Fall Lineup Pumpkin Pie Latte: All the flavors you love when you think about fall; real pumpkin, real spices, and spiced maple syrup, all complementing our classic latte. Available steamed, iced, shaken or blended. Iced Brown Butter Pumpkin Shaken Cold Brew: We’re shaking things up with our fall shaken cold brew! Milk expertly shaken with favorite notes of pumpkin and subtle hints of brown butter, balanced with our award winning cold brew and topped with soft whip. NEW! Caramel Apple Dirty Soda: Sweet caramel and crisp apple come together in a refreshing dirty soda with the perfect balance of orchard-fresh flavor and candy-shop sweetness. Maple Waffle Chicken Sausage Breakfast Sandwich: Savory sausage, fluffy egg, and melted cheese layered between maple-infused waffles for the perfect sweet-and-savory breakfast bite. Pumpkin Spice Muffin: Enjoy the most popular flavor of the Fall Season. Taste the flavorful hint of pumpkin spice as you bite into this mouth-watering golden-brown muffin. “The Pumpkin Pie Latte is the drink our guests wait for all year,” said Ben Anderson , President of Dunn Brothers Coffee®. “This season, we have focused on elevating key menu categories through proven industry trends and flavors that resonate with our guests, from a shaken cold brew to a dirty soda with a distinctly fall twist. It builds on what our guests love and gives them something new to find." The fall lineup runs at participating locations throughout the season, while supplies last. Guests earn on every order through the new Dunn Brothers Rewards App, available on Google Play and the App Store. For more information about Dunn Brothers Coffee, including locations and menu, visit dunnbrothers.com or follow them on social. About Dunn Brothers Coffee® Dunn Brothers Coffee is a leading coffee shop headquartered in Minneapolis, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1987. Boasting nearly 50 locations across seven states, the brand is renowned for its commitment to excellence. Dunn Brothers Coffee specializes in handcrafted coffee meticulously roasted in small batches, ensuring optimal flavor and freshness with each Cup. TastingTable recently named Dunn Brothers Coffee the #1 Cold Brew in America and Insider Monkey named Dunn Brothers Coffee a 2024 "Top Five Highest Quality Coffee Chain in the U.S." Dunn Brothers offers a range of single-origin coffees and expertly crafted blends sourced from top regions worldwide. Available in-shop, at Twin Cities grocery stores and online at Shop.DunnBrothers.com , bringing an exceptional coffee experience to coffee enthusiasts nationwide. To learn more about Dunn Brothers Coffee, visit dunnbrothers.com .
- August 14, 2026Food & Beverage
Bon Soir Caterers notes shift toward boutique wedding caterers in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY — Bon Soir Caterers , a full-service off-premises catering company based in Brooklyn, announced this week that it has seen a marked increase in bookings for the 2026 wedding season, alongside a broader shift among engaged couples toward boutique wedding caterers rather than large banquet-hall operations. The company said inquiries for custom, small-format catering packages have grown steadily since the fall booking period began, reflecting changing priorities among couples planning weddings across Brooklyn and the surrounding tri-state area. The wedding catering industry has seen renewed demand following several years of postponed and downsized ceremonies, with couples now placing greater emphasis on personalized menus and locally sourced ingredients rather than standardized banquet fare. According to data from The Knot's 2023 Real Weddings Study, average wedding spending on catering and rentals remains one of the largest single expense categories for couples, underscoring why menu selection and vendor choice continue to carry outsized weight in event planning decisions. Bon Soir Caterers said this trend has led more couples to seek direct consultation with caterers earlier in the planning process. Bon Soir Caterers, which has operated in the region for nearly five decades, said its booking calendar for spring and summer 2026 dates filled at a faster pace than in prior years. The company attributed part of the increase to demand for its self-service and full-service menu formats, which allow couples to scale catering to guest counts ranging from intimate gatherings to larger receptions without committing to a single fixed banquet package. The company also pointed to growing interest in its vegetarian and vegan menu offerings, as well as its barbecue-focused division, The Smokin Grill, as couples request more varied menu structures than traditional plated dinners. Bar service packages, including beer-and-wine and custom cocktail options, have similarly seen increased requests as couples look to coordinate food and beverage service through a single vendor rather than separate contracts. About Bon Soir Caterers: Bon Soir Caterers is a full-service, off-premises catering company founded in 1977 and based in Brooklyn, New York, serving corporate and private clients throughout the tri-state area. The company operates two integrated divisions, The Smokin Grill and Catering by Briana, and provides event support services including staffing, rental coordination, vendor referrals, and venue recommendations alongside its catering menus. Couples planning Brooklyn weddings for 2026 and evaluating boutique wedding caterers for custom menus, bar service, or event coordination can review Bon Soir Caterers’ offerings at Bon Soir Caterers - Wedding Caterers . Bon Soir Caterers 1421 E 63rd St., Brooklyn, NY 11234 (718) 763-9420 Google Business Profile
- August 13, 2026Food & Beverage
Maryland Pasture-Raised Chicken With Cut & Bulk Order Options Available
Freedom Valley Farm now offers customers across 24 states the opportunity to order pasture-raised chicken directly from its Maryland farm. Raised outdoors on fresh grass and moved to a new pasture every day, the chickens forage naturally alongside a locally milled soy-free feed as part of the farm's regenerative approach to livestock production. A recently published guide is available at https://freedomvalleyfarmmd.com/pasture-raised-chicken-vs-free-range-vs-cage-free-guide/ This focus on how food is raised reflects a broader shift in consumer expectations around transparency and sourcing. For many shoppers, choosing chicken today is no longer only about the cut or the price but also about understanding the journey behind the product before it reaches the table. According to the 2025 International Food Information Council Food & Health Survey, 59% of Americans say it's important to know where their food comes from, up from 51% in 2017. Separate research from the Food Industry Association found that 64% of shoppers are willing to switch brands in favor of products offering more transparent information about what they buy. "Pasture-raised should describe how birds actually live," said Ryan Hamby, owner of Freedom Valley Farm. "For us, that means moving them onto fresh grass every day, giving them room to forage naturally, and raising them without antibiotics, vaccines, added hormones, GMOs, or soy." The farm says those daily management practices work together as a complete production system. Chickens live outdoors in mobile shelters that are moved to fresh pasture every day, giving them access to grasses, insects, and natural forage. Their diet is complemented with locally milled non-GMO feed, while processing takes place at a small USDA-inspected facility. Freedom Valley Farm offers whole chickens alongside everyday cuts, including breasts, tenders, wings, backs, and feet, with bulk purchasing options for customers filling their freezers. Orders can be collected from the farm or shipped frozen by UPS throughout its 24-state delivery area: https://freedomvalleyfarmmd.com/pasture-raised-chicken/ "We want customers to know exactly where their food comes from and how it was raised," Hamby added. "Building that direct connection between the farm and the families we serve is just as important to us as producing quality food." About Freedom Valley Farm Family-owned, Freedom Valley Farm raises grass-fed beef, woodlot-pastured pork, and pasture-raised chicken using regenerative farming practices centered on animal welfare, soil health, and transparency. Alongside the livestock it raises itself, the farm also partners with a small network of producers it knows personally to provide customers with responsibly raised meat delivered directly from the source. To learn more, visit https://freedomvalleyfarmmd.com
- August 7, 2026Food & Beverage
From First Year To First Michelin Star: Cherry Garden By Chef Fei Marks The Pinnacle Of Its One-Year Milestone With One Michelin Star Debut
Cherry Garden by Chef Fei at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is honoured to make our debut on the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026, awarded with One MICHELIN Star, marking a significant milestone a year on from the restaurant's relaunch on 2 July 2025. Cherry Garden by Chef Fei The highly coveted MICHELIN Guide distinction recognises establishments that demonstrate exceptional cuisine, quality, consistency, and memorable dining experiences. This prestigious award is a testament to the team's unwavering commitment to culinary excellence and craftsmanship, setting the stage for more chapters as it continues its journey to elevate the art of Cantonese and Teochew cuisine. “This is a remarkable achievement for Cherry Garden by Chef Fei, and I am incredibly proud of my team who made this applaudable result possible. This distinction reflects our team's devotion to the culinary craft and service excellence, their dedication and hard work put into perfecting every dish and presenting the story of each creation,” says Chef Fei, Culinary Director of several Chinese restaurants across Mandarin Oriental properties. “We sincerely appreciate every diner who loves Cherry Garden by Chef Fei and their trust in us,” added Chef Steven Luo, Chef de Cuisine. Signature Appetisers “A defining milestone not only for Cherry Garden by Chef Fei, but for Mandarin Oriental, Singapore as we mark our presence on this globally recognised list. This is a memorable chapter shaped by the passion and determination of Chef Fei and the entire team as they constantly push boundaries in setting new benchmarks in Singapore's dynamic culinary landscape and beyond,” says Jill Goh, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. Boneless Crucian Carp Congee From its signature classic Boneless Crucian Carp Congee to innovative menus featuring refined interpretations of seasonal produce, Cherry Garden by Chef Fei continues to tell the story of Cantonese and Teochew culinary heritage through every thoughtfully crafted dish. About Mandarin Oriental, Singapore After a legacy of 36 years, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore embarked on transformation in 2023 and reimagined its spaces, design and signature service to deliver a truly unique hospitality experience that embodies what it means to be Exceptionally Singapore. This award-winning property in the heart of Marina Bay offers easy access to the city's financial hub, luxury boutiques, and a host of iconic must-see sites. The hotel holds 510 luxuriously-appointed rooms and suites, meeting and banquet facilities, ten exquisite dining spaces including One-Michelin-starred Cherry Garden by Chef Fei, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore and the exclusive HAUS 65 club lounge. The hotel has been awarded No. 1 Best Hotel in Singapore in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026.
- August 4, 2026Food & Beverage
HomeFoods Announces Curated Los Angeles Marketplace Connecting Home Chefs With Local Food Lovers
On a quiet evening in Los Angeles, the best dessert in the neighborhood might not sit behind a bakery counter. It might be cooling on a kitchen table inside an apartment in Glendale, boxed by a home baker who has spent years perfecting a family recipe. The most memorable bread might not come from a storefront. It might be ordered through an Instagram message, picked up from a driveway, and remembered long after dinner. That hidden world is exactly where HomeFoods saw an opening. As a Los Angeles home food marketplace, HomeFoods was built to bring structure, visibility, and trust to a food scene that has always thrived, but has often been hard to find. Why HomeFoods Is Reshaping the Los Angeles Home Food Marketplace Founded by Narek Isaghulyan and Ashot Gharibyan and launched in October 2025, HomeFoods entered the market at a moment when Los Angeles was ready for a new kind of food discovery. Across the city, talented home chefs, bakers, and specialty food makers were already building loyal followings through social media, community groups, WhatsApp chats, and word of mouth. Yet for customers, finding them required patience, luck, and a personal connection. For makers, growth often depended on inconsistent channels that were never designed to support serious small food businesses. HomeFoods was created to close that gap. It brings local makers together in one curated platform where customers can discover unique desserts, breads, pastries, cultural dishes, and family recipes that are often unavailable in restaurants or stores. The company is not positioning itself as another restaurant delivery app. It is focused on a different corner of the food economy, one shaped by personal stories, community trust, and the kind of dishes that often begin with memory before they become a business. "Some of the most interesting food in Los Angeles is being made outside traditional restaurants," the founders said . "HomeFoods was created to bring those hidden chefs into one trusted place and make their food easier for everyone to discover." That idea matters because Los Angeles is not a single food market. It is a living map of cultures, neighborhoods, migrations, and family traditions. Many of its most meaningful dishes are made in private kitchens, shared at gatherings, or sold quietly to niche audiences. HomeFoods gives those makers a more visible path while giving customers a simpler way to explore an important part of local food culture. A Curated Approach Built Around Quality and Trust HomeFoods distinguishes itself through a curated marketplace model rather than an open listing platform. Prospective makers are reviewed before joining the marketplace, with consideration given to product quality, presentation, reliability, customer experience, and applicable permits and requirements. This approach is intended to provide customers with greater confidence while preserving the individuality of each participating maker. Every chef and baker maintains their own story, culinary background, and cultural identity, allowing customers to experience the personal traditions behind the food they purchase. The company noted that it does not guarantee legal compliance or food safety. Instead, it reviews applicable permits and evaluates participating makers according to its marketplace standards before approving listings. HomeFoods Gives Local Makers a Path Forward For chefs and bakers, HomeFoods offers something more valuable than exposure alone. It offers a lower-barrier path into food entrepreneurship. Opening a restaurant or commercial bakery can require major capital, leases, staffing, equipment, and operational risk. Many gifted cooks never take that leap, not because they lack talent, but because the traditional food industry can be difficult to enter. HomeFoods creates a bridge between informal community sales and more sustainable local business growth. That bridge is central to the company’s mission. A home baker with a loyal customer base may need more visibility. A cook known within one community may want to reach new neighborhoods. A specialty food maker may need a cleaner ordering process and a stronger brand presence. HomeFoods helps these makers bring their work into a platform designed for discovery, while allowing their personal identity and cultural roots to remain visible. "We believe the next major food brand could start in someone's home kitchen," Isaghulyan and Gharibyan said . "Our goal is to help talented makers build legitimate businesses without losing the personal stories and cultural identity behind their food." That belief reflects a broader change in how food businesses begin. In earlier eras, legitimacy often required a storefront. Today, audiences can form around quality, authenticity, and direct connection. Social media made that possible, but it also created noise. HomeFoods is stepping into the next phase, where discovery becomes easier, trust becomes clearer, and small makers can organize their work without disappearing into a generic marketplace. The cultural value is just as important as the commercial one. Family recipes can fade when they remain private. Regional dishes can stay invisible when they are known only within small circles. HomeFoods gives these foods a better chance to be found, ordered, shared, and understood. In a city as diverse as Los Angeles, that is not merely convenient. It is a way to preserve culture through everyday meals. By 2026, HomeFoods is part of a larger story about access. Customers want food that feels personal, distinctive, and connected to real people. Makers want tools that help them grow without forcing them to abandon the heart of what they create. HomeFoods sits between those needs with a clear proposition: discover hidden local food, support talented makers, and experience Los Angeles through the kitchens that rarely appear on traditional food maps. About HomeFoods HomeFoods is a curated online marketplace connecting customers with home chefs, bakers, and specialty food makers throughout Los Angeles. Founded by Narek Isaghulyan and Ashot Gharibyan, the platform helps customers discover homemade meals, baked goods, desserts, and culturally inspired recipes while supporting home based food entrepreneurs through a structured marketplace built around quality, trust, and community. HomeFoods offers secure ordering, curated chef profiles, order tracking, and opportunities for customers to explore the stories behind the makers. To learn more about HomeFoods, visit HomeFoods or contact [email protected] . The company also shares updates and featured makers on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
- August 1, 2026Food & Beverage
KBT Packing Strengthens Packaging Automation Support with Advanced Packaging Machine and Thermoforming Packaging Machine Solutions
KBT Packing has announced its continued focus on providing advanced packaging machinery solutions for manufacturers seeking efficient, reliable, and scalable production systems. The company supports food producers, industrial manufacturers, and other businesses that require dependable equipment for sealing, product protection, presentation, and production workflow improvement. As manufacturers continue to invest in automation, packaging equipment has become an important part of modern production planning. Businesses are increasingly looking for machinery that can reduce manual work, improve consistency, support higher production volumes, and help products reach customers in secure and professional packaging. KBT Packing addresses these needs through practical machinery solutions designed for real production environments. A packaging machine is no longer viewed only as an end-of-line production tool. For many manufacturers, it is a key part of improving efficiency, reducing waste, protecting products, and maintaining consistent output. KBT Packing provides packaging equipment options for businesses that want to improve daily operations while supporting long-term growth. The company’s machinery range is designed to support different packaging requirements, including forming, sealing, vacuum packaging, product protection, and workflow optimization. These solutions are suitable for companies that want to move from manual packaging processes to more structured and automated systems. By offering equipment for different product types and production volumes, KBT Packing helps businesses choose machinery that fits their operational requirements. Supporting Manufacturers with Practical Packaging Automation Manufacturers across food processing, medical packaging, consumer goods, and industrial sectors are under growing pressure to improve speed, consistency, and product quality. Packaging plays a major role in meeting these expectations. It affects shelf presentation, logistics, storage, hygiene, product safety, and customer satisfaction. KBT Packing focuses on machinery that helps businesses maintain consistent packaging results while reducing labor dependency and manual handling. The company’s equipment is developed to support smoother production planning and better control over the packaging process. For food producers, packaging machinery can help improve sealing quality, protect freshness, and support hygienic handling. For industrial manufacturers, packaging equipment can help protect products during storage and transport. For businesses managing higher production volumes, automation can help reduce delays and improve output consistency. “Businesses today need packaging equipment that is efficient, dependable, and suitable for real production environments,” said a spokesperson for KBT Packing. “Our goal is to help manufacturers select machinery that improves daily operations, supports product protection, and contributes to long-term production growth.” Focus on Thermoforming Packaging Technology KBT Packing is also highlighting its Thermoforming packaging machine solutions for manufacturers that require efficient and consistent packaging for larger production runs. Thermoforming technology allows packaging material to be formed, filled, and sealed in a structured process, making it suitable for businesses that need repeatable results and improved packaging efficiency. Thermoforming systems are widely used in food production, medical packaging, and industrial applications where product security, hygiene, and presentation are important. These machines can help reduce manual handling, improve packaging accuracy, and create a more organized production workflow. For companies managing high-volume packaging requirements, thermoforming equipment can support faster processing and more consistent results. The technology is especially useful for businesses that require strong sealing, professional presentation, and reliable packaging performance across repeated production cycles. KBT Packing’s thermoforming machinery is designed to support manufacturers that want to improve packaging quality while maintaining production efficiency. The company works to provide equipment that can fit different operational needs, from growing businesses upgrading their packaging systems to established manufacturers improving existing production lines. Meeting the Changing Needs of Production Businesses The demand for packaging automation continues to grow as businesses look for better ways to manage cost, speed, and quality. Manual packaging processes can create challenges such as inconsistent sealing, slower production, higher labor needs, and increased risk of errors. Automated machinery helps address these issues by creating a more controlled and repeatable process. KBT Packing understands that every manufacturer has different packaging needs. Product type, production volume, packaging material, hygiene requirements, and workflow layout can all affect the type of equipment a business requires. The company’s approach is focused on helping customers identify practical machinery solutions that match their production goals. By offering packaging systems for different industries and applications, KBT Packing continues to support businesses that are modernizing their operations. The company’s equipment is designed to help manufacturers improve productivity, protect products, and create packaging that meets professional standards. Continued Commitment to Packaging Efficiency With this announcement, KBT Packing continues to position itself as a reliable machinery provider for businesses seeking improved packaging automation. The company remains focused on supporting manufacturers with equipment that helps improve speed, consistency, product protection, and packaging quality. As production businesses continue to adapt to changing market needs, dependable packaging machinery will remain an important investment. KBT Packing aims to help manufacturers strengthen their packaging operations with solutions that support both present requirements and future growth. About KBT Packing KBT Packing provides packaging machinery solutions for food processing, industrial manufacturing, medical packaging, and related sectors. The company offers practical equipment designed to improve packaging efficiency, product protection, sealing quality, and production consistency. Its machinery range supports businesses seeking dependable systems for modern packaging operations.
- August 1, 2026Food & Beverage
Kim Davidson Unveils Rugby Brewing Trademark Portfolio as Strategicorp Pursues U.S. and International Brand Protection
Behind the launch of Rugby Brewing™ sits a career built almost entirely outside the beverage industry and a brand concept that, by Kim Davidson's own account, has been taking shape far longer than most people realize. Davidson, CEO of Strategicorp©, has spent more than thirty years working inside Fortune 500 operations, with experience tied to Dow Chemical, Westinghouse, MillerCoors Brewing, and BHP. What's less visible is that the marketing groundwork behind Rugby Brewing™ stretches back nearly a decade, long before any trademark application reached the USPTO. Strategicorp©'s reputation was built on reliability, not retail. The company developed SOS (Spares Optimization System) and RCM Turbo, a pair of expert systems designed to help asset-intensive organizations manage maintenance planning, evaluate operational risk, and improve long-term equipment performance. Davidson holds a U.S. patent covering both platforms, which apply structured reliability logic to identify functional failures and determine the most effective maintenance strategy for a given operation. Today, the systems are licensed across roughly 3,000 industrial sites through a network of 49 global channel partners, a scale Davidson describes as earned gradually, one relationship at a time. That foundation is now supporting Rugby Brewing ™, a brand organized around four separate marks: Rugby Premium Lager™, Rugby Lite Beer™, Rugby Ale™, and Rugby Brewskie™. Each was developed with a specific consumer occasion in mind a fuller-bodied premium lager, a lighter session option, Rugby Ale™ as the brand's flagship tribute to the sport's traditions, and Rugby Brewskie™ positioned for more casual, social settings. Davidson filed applications for all four marks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and confirmed plans to secure parallel protection abroad through the World Intellectual Property Organization, describing the international filing as a necessary step rather than an afterthought, one he says will be reinforced by longstanding industry relationships and by manufacturing and distribution partners currently being finalized for markets outside the U.S. "None of this happens by accident," Davidson said. "Whether you're protecting an industrial process or a consumer brand, the discipline is identical you document it, you file it correctly, and you defend it before you ever need to." Colleagues who've worked alongside Davidson describe the move into consumer branding as a natural extension of his engineering background rather than a departure from it. But Davidson is quick to point out one key difference: unlike his industrial systems, which took years to earn adoption site by site, Rugby Brewing™ arrives with nearly ten years of prior marketing development already behind it. "My earlier systems had to prove themselves from zero," he said. "This brand doesn't start from zero. A decade of groundwork means it's built to be recognized quickly, not slowly earned the way the industrial side was." "People assume brand-building and engineering are opposites," Davidson said. "They're not. Both start with a problem, and both require you to be honest about what will actually work, not just what looks good on paper." That mindset shaped how the four trademarks were structured from the outset not as near-duplicates competing for the same shelf space, but as distinct products designed to serve different consumer preferences while reinforcing one unified brand identity. Davidson also points to the sport's own trajectory as part of the calculation. Rugby's global following continues to expand not only across the more than 135 countries where it's played, but among a wider range of ages and, notably, growing participation among women, alongside an increasing number of unions, clubs, and teams worldwide. The next Rugby World Cup, scheduled for Australia in 2027, adds further visibility to that momentum. Davidson says his own international network of contacts and organizations has already shown interest in the brand, though he's holding firm on getting the target market and price point right before any of that translates into scale. For Davidson, the two sides of his portfolio a set of patented industrial reliability systems on one hand, a rugby-inspired beverage brand nearly a decade in the making on the other aren't as far apart as they might first appear. Both, he says, depend on the same underlying discipline: rigorous documentation, clear-eyed evaluation, and a willingness to protect what's been built before scaling it further. Looking beyond the beverage itself, Davidson also confirmed early plans for a dedicated foundation connected to the Rugby Brewing™ name, aimed at funding youth sports programs internationally under the principle "Peace Through Youth Sports." "I've spent my career solving problems most people never see," Davidson said. "Rugby Brewing™ is different in almost every way, except one: it still has to be built right, protected right, and made to last in the U.S., and everywhere else we take it."
- July 31, 2026Food & Beverage
Kochere Coffee Launches Honduras Honey-Processed August Coffee of the Month
Kochere Coffee Company has named a honey-processed microlot from Honduras as its August Coffee of the Month, spotlighting an origin that has been steadily moving from commodity-grade exports toward Q-graded, specialty-focused microlots. The selection comes from Finca Liquidambar, grown by Roberto Rene Gonzalez in Guascotoro, San Jose, La Paz, Honduras. The farm sits at 1,510 meters above sea level in clay-mineral soil and grows Bourbon, Catuai and Pacas varietals. Pacas is native to Honduras, a natural mutation of Bourbon first identified in the country in the 1930s. The lot is processed using the pulped natural, or "honey," method: cherries are pulped and dried with some or all of the mucilage still on the parchment, inside solar dryers that shield the coffee from rain while still allowing controlled drying. The result sits between washed and natural processing -- more sweetness and body than a washed coffee, more clarity than a natural. The lot is Organic certified, scored 80-plus by Q Graders, and roasted medium, with cupping notes of brown sugar, nectarine, peach and toasted coconut. Each month, Kochere's Safari "Coffee of the Month" Club ships a different single-origin destination to subscribers, sourced direct from smallholder farms and cooperatives and roasted to order within one to two days of shipping rather than pulled from a static blend on a warehouse shelf. Kochere was founded in 2022 by a team with virtually no prior experience in specialty coffee, built instead around direct relationships with growers and a rotating, subscription-based model meant to introduce drinkers to origins and processing methods they might not otherwise encounter. According to Kochere's founding team, the company's approach centers on staying connected with customers through monthly Safari Club shipments, roast-to-order freshness updates, and behind-the-scenes stories from the farmers behind each origin. Kochere's August selection is set to ship August 1, 2026. More information on the Safari Coffee of the Month Club is available at https://kochere.com/products/kochere-safari-coffee-of-the-month-club , and further background on Kochere Coffee Company can be found at https://kochere.com .
- July 31, 2026Food & Beverage
Preptera LLC Announces Personalized Custom Kitchen Reset Program
A Personalized Approach to Everyday Kitchen Challenges Preptera™ LLC announced the expanded availability of the Preptera™ Custom Kitchen Reset Program, a guided kitchen transformation service designed to help households organize their kitchens, reduce food waste, simplify meal planning, and establish sustainable food-management routines. The personalized, 30-day program combines one-on-one coaching with Preptera™ digital tools to help families build practical systems that fit their everyday lives. Rather than offering a standardized kitchen organization plan, the program begins with an assessment of each client’s household, lifestyle, kitchen habits, food preferences, and food-management goals. Preptera™ then develops a tailored strategy that reflects how the client shops, stores food, plans meals, and uses the kitchen. The program is intended for families and busy households that frequently encounter forgotten ingredients, duplicate grocery purchases, cluttered storage areas, inconsistent meal planning, or uncertainty about how to make better use of the food they already have. “Our goal is not to give every household the same checklist,” said Collins Ugwuzor, founder of Preptera™ LLC. “We work with each client individually to understand what is happening in their kitchen and create a system that is realistic for their routines, priorities, and goals.” To maintain a high level of personalized attention and dedicated support, enrollment in the Preptera™ Custom Kitchen Reset Program is limited to 10 clients per month. A Practical Kitchen Reset Built Around Everyday Life The Preptera™ Custom Kitchen Reset Program provides guided support throughout a structured, 30-day engagement tailored to each household’s kitchen setup, shopping habits, schedule, and daily routines. Depending on the household’s needs, the process may include reviewing pantry, refrigerator, and freezer organization, identifying recurring sources of food waste, improving grocery planning, developing practical meal-planning habits, and creating more effective systems for monitoring available ingredients. Rather than requiring dramatic lifestyle changes, the program focuses on practical improvements that households can continue using after the initial engagement concludes. Because every household operates differently, Preptera™ develops strategies that reflect each family’s schedule, priorities, kitchen habits, and food-management goals instead of relying on a standard formula. The one-on-one structure also allows clients to receive guidance based on the challenges they encounter while implementing their personalized plan. This high-touch approach is designed to help households turn general recommendations into realistic routines that can be maintained over time. Creating Sustainable Food-Management Habits The Preptera™ Custom Kitchen Reset Program is built around four practical objectives: organizing kitchens more effectively, reducing avoidable food waste, simplifying meal planning, and developing sustainable food-management routines. Kitchen organization extends beyond arranging shelves or storing containers. Clients are guided toward systems that improve visibility into available ingredients, encourage food to be used before expiration, and reduce unnecessary grocery purchases caused by forgotten inventory. Meal planning is equally flexible. Instead of requiring rigid weekly menus, Preptera™ helps households develop planning methods that fit their schedules. These may include adaptable meal outlines, ingredient-based planning, or grocery strategies that prioritize food already available at home. By connecting kitchen organization, meal planning, inventory awareness, and grocery management into one practical system, Preptera™ helps households make more informed decisions about what to buy, prepare, use, and store. “Many families do not necessarily need more groceries,” Ugwuzor said. “They need a clearer, more personalized way to organize and use what they already have.” National Recognition For Kitchen Innovation Preptera LLC has been recognized as the " Best Personalized Kitchen Management Program in the United States of 2026 " by BestofBestReview.com , a prestigious and exclusive authority that recognizes organizations demonstrating excellence, innovation, and meaningful impact within their industries. The recognition highlights Preptera's commitment to helping families simplify meal planning, reduce food waste, and save money through a practical kitchen management system centered on inventory awareness rather than unnecessary grocery spending. The award reflects the company's mission of helping households plan smarter, waste less, save more, and make confident meal decisions using the food they already have. By combining smart inventory tracking, meal planning, grocery organization, expiration awareness, and personalized kitchen management into a single platform, Preptera continues to provide families with practical tools that promote sustainable kitchen habits and more intentional everyday living. Digital Tools That Support the Program The Preptera™ smart kitchen platform and mobile application serve as supporting tools within the broader Custom Kitchen Reset Program. They are designed to help households maintain the personalized systems developed through coaching. The platform includes pantry, refrigerator, and freezer inventory management, receipt scanning, barcode scanning, expiration alerts, meal planning, grocery organization, smart shopping lists, and AI-powered meal inspiration. Clients can use these features to maintain greater visibility into the food they already have and reinforce the organization, inventory, meal-planning, and grocery-management practices introduced during their one-on-one kitchen reset. Ask Preptera™, the company’s AI-powered kitchen assistant, can also provide meal suggestions, ingredient ideas, and practical cooking guidance based on available household inventory. Unlike platforms that begin by recommending additional grocery purchases, Preptera™ tools are designed to help users start with ingredients already present in their kitchens. Where supported, users may search for grocery items through services such as DoorDash and Instacart. Ordering, payment, fulfillment, and delivery remain managed directly by those third-party platforms. The application is not intended to replace the program’s personalized guidance. Instead, it extends the experience by helping clients continue applying their customized systems after the 30-day engagement. Supporting Wellness and Lifestyle Transformation Preptera™ developed the Custom Kitchen Reset Program around the idea that improving kitchen organization can positively influence multiple aspects of everyday life. A well-organized kitchen may reduce decision fatigue during meal preparation, help families minimize unnecessary grocery purchases, simplify weekly planning, and encourage more efficient use of available ingredients. For households seeking practical improvements without completely changing how they cook or shop, Preptera™ provides a structured approach centered on personalized planning, one-on-one guidance, and realistic progress. “We are building Preptera™ to become a trusted kitchen partner for households that want practical, lasting change,” Ugwuzor said. “The Custom Kitchen Reset Program gives clients a plan that reflects their real lives, along with the support needed to put that plan into practice.” Households interested in the Preptera™ Custom Kitchen Reset Program may visit getpreptera.com to learn more, apply for one of the 10 monthly openings, or request an initial consultation. About Preptera LLC Preptera™ LLC provides kitchen organization and food management solutions through the Preptera™ Custom Kitchen Reset Program and the Preptera™ smart kitchen platform. The company helps households organize food more effectively, reduce waste, simplify meal planning, and establish sustainable routines supported by inventory management, AI powered meal inspiration, grocery planning tools, and practical coaching. Additional information is available at getpreptera.com , where interested households can learn more about the Preptera™ Custom Kitchen Reset Program, apply for enrollment, or schedule an initial consultation. For inquiries, contact [email protected] .
- July 30, 2026Food & Beverage
Shark Makes Great Escape from Main Event During Shark Bite Shirley Week
The fun and games were in high gear for the Main Event Shark Bite Shirley Week until the Wesley Chapel center hit a snag! It’s beloved shark, Shirley, went missing on Monday night but was later found the next day cruising the waters in St. Petersburg, along the Boca Ciega Bay, and even went for a dip! The 20-foot blue inflatable shark made its own waves and caught the attention of onlookers with this unusual, but harmless, shark sighting. Shirley normally calls the Wesley Chapel Main Event (2839 Creek Grass Way, Lutz) her home, where she is on display for special occasions, including Shark Week. “We were surprised to find Shirley missing but delighted that she was among her sea friends in the ocean,” said Laurie Curtis , Head of Marketing at Main Event. “It looked like a beautiful day on the water, so we can’t blame her for wanting to go for a swim. We’re happy she’s back home and safe in Wesley Chapel.” Did you catch Shirley in action this week? Main Event would like to see your photos or videos of their beloved shark in the wild. Share on social and tag @mymainevent with #shirelyswims for a chance to win a $500 gift card. For more information on Main Event, visit www.mainevent.com . About Main Event Entertainment Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Main Event Entertainment, Inc. operates 66 centers in 24 states across the country. Offerings include state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, hundreds of games, virtual reality, and an in-center restaurant, making it the perfect place for families to connect and make memories. Main Event is part of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., a leader in entertainment and dining experiences across North America. For more information, visit www.mainevent.com and www.daveandbusters.com . # # # Photo: Shirley Goes for a Swim
- July 29, 2026Food & Beverage
ZHILAI Hot Food Vending Machine Supports 24-Hour Meal Service
As food-service operators face continued pressure from labor and operating costs, many are investing in automation and digital tools to improve efficiency and extend service availability. According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2026 State of the Restaurant Industry report, operators are increasing their focus on automation, digital ordering and data analytics. Against this backdrop, ZHILAI has developed a Hot Food Vending Machine for hospitals, campuses, offices, factories, transportation hubs and other locations that need meal service outside conventional cafeteria hours. The machine combines refrigerated storage with intelligent microwave heating. Prepared meals are kept refrigerated at 1 to 4 degrees Celsius. After a customer selects a meal and completes payment, the system transfers the item to the heating unit. The meal is heated according to settings established by the operator and then delivered to the pickup area. The machine works with meals prepared and packaged in advance by an operator, central kitchen or food-service provider. Depending on the menu, packaging and heating requirements, it can be used for pasta, rice dishes, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, baked goods and other suitable prepared foods. Extending Meal Availability Organizations that operate for long or irregular hours often face gaps in food service. Hospital employees may need meals between shifts, while factory workers, students and travelers may look for food after nearby cafeterias or restaurants have closed. Keeping a staffed food counter open around the clock can add labor, equipment and management costs. A Hot Food Vending Machine offers another service option without requiring a separate kitchen at every location. The machine can complement an existing cafeteria, catering service or central kitchen. Operators retain control over meal preparation, loading and replenishment, while the equipment handles product selection, payment, heating and dispensing. ZHILAI’s Hot Food Vending Machine uses a carousel-based storage and dispensing system with capacity for up to 88 meals, depending on the dimensions of the food containers. It includes a 49-inch touchscreen and supports multiple payment methods. Under the standard configuration, a meal can be heated and dispensed in approximately 40 seconds. Actual service time depends on the food type, portion size and heating settings selected by the operator. Supporting Daily Operations For commercial buyers, capacity and heating speed are only part of the purchasing decision. The equipment must also fit into a practical process for meal preparation, transportation, replenishment and maintenance. ZHILAI’s cloud-based management system allows authorized teams to review inventory, sales records, temperature information and equipment status remotely. Operators can receive low-stock and fault notifications, manage on-screen content and adjust selected operating parameters without visiting every machine. This visibility can help operators plan replenishment and respond to equipment issues more quickly, particularly when machines are installed across several buildings or locations. The carousel configuration includes six temporary storage compartments to support the dispensing process during busy periods. Its modular design also allows selected components to be maintained or replaced individually. Planning a Commercial Deployment Before choosing a machine, buyers should consider expected daily demand, peak ordering periods, menu variety, container dimensions and replenishment frequency. They should also determine where meals will be prepared and who will be responsible for transportation, loading and cleaning. Different meals may require different microwave power levels and heating times. Operators should test their actual meals and packaging before setting the final heating parameters. Food safety remains the responsibility of the operator. Local requirements for food preparation, storage time, temperature control, allergen information, labeling, cleaning and sanitation should be incorporated into the operating plan. Businesses evaluating the model can also read ZHILAI’s overview of why more businesses are choosing hot food vending machines . It explains how refrigerated storage, automated heating and remote monitoring can support meal service in different commercial environments. Applications and Project Support The Hot Food Vending Machine can be placed in hospital common areas, university buildings, office lobbies, factory break rooms, shopping centers and transportation terminals. Potential buyers include vending operators, contract food-service companies, institutional catering providers, facility management teams and equipment distributors. The machine is available in configurations for different markets, including 220 volts/50 hertz and 110 volts/60 hertz. Payment methods, exterior branding, software connections and selected hardware features can be adapted to project requirements. ZHILAI provides support covering requirement assessment, product configuration, prototype development, manufacturing, testing, shipment and after-sales service. The company works with commercial buyers and distributors to adapt equipment to local electrical standards, payment systems and operating environments. About ZHILAI SHENZHEN ZHILAI SCI AND TECH CO., LTD. develops smart vending machines, food lockers, parcel lockers, charging cabinets and other automated service equipment for commercial and institutional applications. The company operates research and development facilities in Shenzhen, Wuhan and Xianning.
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