The farms of Jefferson County stretch for thousands of acres over hundreds of square miles in south central Arkansas, row after row of leafy green fields, billowing amber row crops and myriad garden plots sprouting greens and beans and tomatoes…
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Edwards Food Giant will open a new store at the former Stein Mart location in North Little Rock’s Lakewood Village on April 3. Steve Edwards Jr., special projects manager, said a ribbon-cutting at 9 a.m. will kick off the grand…
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The Ventanas Group Unveils Acquisitions, Upcoming Concepts
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Ventanas Group (TVG) has officially launched as a groundbreaking hospitality group based in Little Rock. With a mission to elevate the community through unique culinary experiences, TVG brings exceptional service, innovative concepts and global inspiration to the heart of…
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Westrock Partners With Select Milk, Expands Capabilities in Conway
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWestrock Coffee Company recently revealed the expansion of capabilities at its Extract and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) facility in Conway, its entry into a non-binding letter of intent with Select Milk Producers to establish a joint venture to build and operate an…
Heather Baker, president of AY Media and publisher of AY About You and Arkansas Money & Politics magazines has been named chairperson of the inaugural Delta Diamond Chef Awards Gala and Competition, to be held this fall in Pine Bluff. Delta Diamond Chef will…
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Arkansas Foodbank to ‘Intensify its Efforts’ for 40th Anniversary
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Foodbank is celebrating its 40th year of service with a reinvigorated mission to tackle food insecurity and hunger stereotypes in Arkansas. As the state leads the nation in food insecurity, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),…
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Hope Baking Facility Plans $37M Expansion, 266 New Jobs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHope Baking Company is investing more than $37 million to expand its food manufacturing facility in Hope. Over the next two years, the expansion is expected to create 266 new jobs. “Hope Baking Company is excited to be reinvigorating the…
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Black Apple Makes Top 10 in National Cider Championship
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBlack Apple Hard Cider, a cidery located in Springdale, was recently named in the Top 10 Cideries at the 9th annual U.S. Open Cider Championship. Cideries, wineries and breweries from Canada to California entered over 240 ciders representing 29 different…
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Spotlight on Small Business: Mended Souls Sea Moss
Great things often come in humble packages. Take, for example, a small business that becomes a favorite because of its great service and unique products. Here’s another example: sea moss. Kyndal Brown, founder and owner of Mended Souls Sea Moss…
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Maune Appointed to UA-Pulaski Tech Board of Visitors
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently appointed Jennifer Maune of Little Rock to the UA-PTC Board of Visitors. The term extends until July 1, 2030. Maune replaces Wade Radke, whose term expired earlier this year at the end of June. Jennifer…