A catered meal is a must for almost any meeting or event, and sometimes, such fare is the most anticipated part of the gathering. When it comes to a sales presentation, a quarterly catchup or even a wedding, Rx Catering…
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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…
As the Jonesboro bureau reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for nearly 20 years, I traveled much of the northeast corner of the state, working on stories. One of the benefits of those voyages was finding quaint, off-the-beaten-path places to grab…
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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),…
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners has hired Robert W. Baird & Co. to launch a sale process for Tropical Smoothie Cafe as early as January, according to Reuters. The sale would reportedly go for $2 billion. Reuters reported that their sources…
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Spotlight on Small Business: S-C Seasoning Co.
Cavender’s All Purpose Greek Seasoning is a familiar addition to steaks, burgers and other dishes across the U.S., but many home chefs might be surprised to learn that the iconic yellow-and-red shaker stashed in their pantries was made in an…
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ALDI in Batesville Opening Soon
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffALDI, one of the country’s most trusted grocers,* is coming to Batesville with food (and more) all at great prices. More than 1,000 new ALDI stores have opened throughout America over the past 10 years, and customers nationwide have become…
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Spotlight on Small Business: supertasterz’s OPERA SAUCE
Small businesses are often the lifeblood of their community. In this week’s Spotlight on Small Business, we shine the light on supertasterz, which is responsible for the creation of the well-known, professionally manufactured condiment, OPERA SAUCE Mediterranean Hot Sauce. supertasterz…
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The Latest on Flyway Brewing, Big Bad Breakfast Expansions
Flyway Brewing Company is expanding soon into Fayetteville, at 1550 E Zion Rd., the space which was previously occupied by Apple Blossom Brewing Company. Owner of Flyway Brewing, Matthew John Foster, has partnered with Ben Brainard and Phillip Schaaf in…
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Tyson Foods Ranks as #1 Most Admired Company on Fortune List
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTyson Foods, Inc. ranks #1 on Fortune magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in the Food Production category for the seventh consecutive year. The annual survey, conducted by Fortune and Korn Ferry, asks top executives, directors and financial analysts to identify the companies…