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Concierge Auctions tops $100 million in bids at Monterey Car Week sale
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Concierge Auctions said its first Monterey Car Week sale with RM Sotheby’s drew more than $100 million in aggregate bids on Aug. 15 in Monterey, California.
Rich Chef Poor Chef wins two national book awards
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Rich Chef Poor Chef®, the hospitality career and finance book by Culinary Olympian Yusuf Yaran, picked up two U.S. national book awards after debuting as a #1 international bestseller.
University Place plans 62-residence expansion in West Lafayette
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University Place, a Franciscan Ministries senior living community in West Lafayette, Indiana, is adding 62 independent living residences, a new Town Center and expanded amenities.
Aitor Zabala discusses endurance as Somni returns to Michelin's top tier
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Chef Aitor Zabala spoke at TEDxBeverlyGrove 2026 about rebuilding Somni after its pandemic-era closure and a failed reopening plan in 2021. The West Hollywood restaurant later earned three Michelin stars seven months after reopening, underscoring…
JJ Magic Masala launches on Amazon to simplify Indian home cooking
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Minnesota-based JJ Magic Masala launched three cooking blends on Amazon on July 25, 2026, aiming to make authentic Indian cooking easier for everyday home cooks.
Chef Karl Wilder argues AI will make human travel more valuable
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Chef Karl Wilder released The Human Access Manifesto in Paris on July 15, 2026, arguing that AI will speed up travel planning but increase demand for human relationships, local access, and experience-driven tourism.
Chef Kitty adds Idaho rainbow trout treats for cats and dogs
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Chef Kitty has launched a new single-ingredient freeze-dried rainbow trout treat sourced from Idaho’s Snake River Canyon and made in the USA. The company is positioning the product around high protein, responsible aquaculture, and a novel protein…
Fire extinguisher compliance shifts as workplaces add more electronics
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Kord Fire Protection is urging facility teams to rethink extinguisher plans as offices, warehouses and other properties add lithium-ion batteries, charging equipment, server rooms and automation.
Medical nutrition market seen reaching $95.8B by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global medical nutrition market will nearly double from $49.8 billion in 2025 to $95.8 billion by 2035, driven by aging populations, chronic disease growth and more personalized clinical nutrition.
GenBio reviews new data to expand patent strategy
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GenBio Inc. said Aug. 17 it completed a strategic review of new unpublished scientific findings with its chief scientific officer and intellectual property attorneys.
Yip Hong's Dim Sum Restaurant wins 7th Consumer Choice Award
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Yip Hong’s Dim Sum Restaurant has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Chinese Restaurants category in Saskatoon.
ACF opens free membership and certification path for culinary students
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The American Culinary Federation will begin offering complimentary student membership and no-cost certification for eligible graduates in ACFEF-accredited programs on Aug. 1, 2026. The move is designed to lower barriers, expand access to…
George Lovato Jr. expands Chef-iT into a business tool for restaurants
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TV chef George Lovato Jr. says Chef-iT is adding on-demand business guidance for restaurateurs, general managers and food entrepreneurs.
George Lovato Jr. launches Chef-iT voice-activated culinary AI avatar
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George Lovato Jr. has introduced Chef-iT, a conversational culinary AI avatar aimed at chefs, home cooks, restaurateurs, students and food creators.
AI and private clinics reshape gastroenterology care in Singapore
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Singapore’s healthcare system is seeing gastroenterology care shift toward faster digital workflows and more private-practice support.
STOCK Residences names Indrajit Suryawanshi executive chef for Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples
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STOCK Residences has appointed Indrajit “Chef Inder” Suryawanshi as executive chef for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples, ahead of the community’s fall completion.
George Lovato Jr. launches voice-activated culinary AI avatar Chef-iT
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George Lovato Jr., star of Chasing The Flames, has launched Chef-iT™, a voice-activated culinary AI avatar aimed at professional kitchens and serious home cooks.
LocalWineEvents.com tops 1 million events after 26 years
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LocalWineEvents.com says it has promoted 1,025,948 food and drink events since launching in 2000, marking more than 25 years as a wine industry event platform.
Lionston opens TownePlace Suites, SkyVu Event Centre and Golden Flame in Vaughan
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Lionston Group has opened a new hospitality complex at 231 Cityview Blvd. in Vaughan, combining a Marriott-branded extended-stay hotel, event space and dining under one roof for travelers, business groups and local guests.
Sbarro marks 70 years with global growth push and $2 slice promo
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Sbarro is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a new campaign, limited-time slice deal and a report of continued global expansion from its Columbus, Ohio headquarters.
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