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Eating Europe Marks 15th Anniversary by Funding 15,000 Meals for World Central Kitchen
NEW YORK, NY, January 28, 2026— Eating Europe, the food tour company known for connecting guests with local communities through food, today announced a year-long fundraising commitment to benefit World Central Kitchen (WCK) in honor of its 15th anniversary. In 2026, Eating Europe will help support the equivalent of 15,000 meals through donations to WCK, based on $5 helping to provide one meal, with a contribution made for every booking throughout the year. For 15 years, Eating Europe has celebrated the people behind the plate—homegrown food makers, family-run businesses, and neighborhood institutions that keep culinary traditions alive. This anniversary initiative underscores a belief ...

Acme Smoked Fish Foundation Announces 2025 Seafood Industry Climate Award Recipients
[Brooklyn, NY] – January 23, 2026— The Seafood Industry Climate Awards (SICA), an initiative of the Acme Smoked Fish Foundation, today announced the three recipients of its 2025 awards. The annual program honors innovative projects making measurable strides in reducing the seafood industry’s carbon footprint while advancing resilience and equity across the sector. SICA supports innovators working throughout the seafood value chain—from harvesting and aquaculture to processing, materials, and workforce development. This year’s three recipients were selected from a competitive pool of applicants across the United States and Canada. Each will receive a $70,000 grant to advance solutions with clear implementation ...

Rich Products Builds Pizza Powerhouse through Strategic Acquisition of Great Kitchens Food Company
BUFFALO, N.Y. (January 26, 2026)– Global, family-owned food company Rich Products (Rich’s) today announced the strategic acquisition of Great Kitchens Food Company from Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. North America’s largest manufacturer of private label take & bake pizzas – and home to the iconic Uno Foods brand, Great Kitchens has robust expertise and capabilities in fully topped pizzas, bringing deep dish and handheld products to Rich’s portfolio. This strategic move significantly expands Rich’s topped pizza offerings and strengthens the company’s position as a leader in pizza. “As a major player in the food industry for more than 80 years, pizza has been an integral part of ...