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Gift For Life Partners with Market Organizers to Support So Cal Wildfire Relief Efforts
January 13, 2025… In response to the devastating wildfires ravaging Southern California, Gift for Life is rallying the gift and home industry to support World Central Kitchen’s (WCK) relief efforts through a series of at-market fundraising events during the 2025 winter markets in Dallas, Atlanta, Las Vegas and New York City. Industry donations are accepted at www.giftforlife.org/donate. The Southern California wildfires have caused immense damage, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents, destroying homes and businesses and threatening communities across the Los Angeles area. World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is on the ground, providing immediate relief to impacted families ...

Vertical Cold Storage Opens New Kansas City Facility
January 7, 2025 KANSAS CITY– Vertical Cold Storage, a developer and operator of temperature-controlled distribution centers sponsored by real estate investment firm Platform Ventures, has officially opened its Kansas City multi-modal distribution site. The 311,000+ sq. ft. facility is expected to employ over 100 full-time team members and focuses on serving temperature-controlled food and beverage producers. “This state-of-the-art multi-modal center has the latest technologies and equipment to support our customers’ distribution needs. Our highly trained and experienced Kansas City team is proud to support the wide variety of needs those customers bring to us every day,” said West Hutchison, President and CEO ...

Americans Weigh In: International Food Information Council Releases New Research Examining Perceptions Around Obesity & Weight Loss Medications
(Washington, D.C.) — The International Food Information Council (IFIC) has published a new survey examining Americans’ attitudes and perceptions toward obesity medications. The IFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans’ Perceptions of Obesity Medications reveals significant insights into the growing awareness and interest in prescription medications as a tool for weight management. Americans Struggle With Weight Management & Seek Solutions Obesity affects 40.3% of U.S. adults, and rises to 73.6% when including overweight individuals, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The IFIC Spotlight Survey reveals that nearly half of Americans (42%) are actively trying to lose weight, consistent with findings from previous IFIC surveys ...