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Soda and energy drinks will be removed from Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the start of 2026 after USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved the first waiver to amend the state’s statutory definition of SNAP food purchases on Monday.

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We’ve been tracking Sanzo’s buzzy rise over the last couple of years, but this time the brand is making news quietly. Sanzo has joined the portfolio of experienced investment group Morrison Seger Venture Capital Partners.

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Alcoholic beverage order frequency is up 42% in 2025 compared to this time last year, per a survey by DoorDash. The report comes just a year after Uber shut down its Drizly home delivery service for alcohol.

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How do you build a globally scaled food company rooted in ancient Japanese techniques, humane animal treatment, and radical transparency – all before the age of 26? Meet Saif Khawaja, the founder and CEO of Seremoni.

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