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Americans’ confidence in U.S. economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas...

WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up...

Providence Restaurant Weeks celebrates 20th anniversary

PROVIDENCE – Nearly 80 eateries across the state will participate in the 20th anniversary of Providence Restaurant Weeks beginning July 26.  Being held this year...

Endeavor Seafood acquired by Mark Foods

NEWPORT – Frozen seafood importer and marketer Endeavor Seafood has been acquired by Mark Foods, a global industry giant headquartered in New York City.  The...
THE NSF SEAFOOD Engine aims to grow New England’s historical seafood industry and tech sector into a more profitable pillars of the regional and national economy, officials say. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND/ NORA LEWIS

NSF Seafood Engine in New England granted $15M to strengthen industry

PROVIDENCE – The NSF Seafood Engine in New England, a seafood industry technology initiative, has been awarded $15 million in federal funding to help...

R.I. state budget extends pilot program offering fruit and veggie discounts...

More than 140,000 Rhode Islanders will have another year of access to fresh produce discounts at select grocery stores thanks to funding in the...
Bruce Newbury

Catching up this summer

In this summer like no other, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is good to look around at places that have been frequented...

Kayla Viveiros

PBN 40 UNDER FORTY 2026 AWARDS KAYLA VIVEIROS | 39 CEO and president, A.B. Munroe Dairy What is the biggest challenge facing your industry? Balancing tradition with...

UNFI again shuffles leadership; adds new CFO

PROVIDENCE – United Natural Food Inc. has shuffled its leadership, again.  Effective Aug. 3., Matteo Tarditi, UNFI's current president and chief financial officer, will continue...
Mark Bogosian / COURTESY WATERSIDE GROUP

Five questions with Mark Bogosian

Mark Bogosian | Founder, Waterside Group; Owner, Newport Creamery 1. For readers who might not be familiar with you, can you tell us a...
Bruce Newbury

Dining Out: Making it in the West End

With the recent visit of the joyous Scottish soccer fans to Rhode Island, it seemed like everyone wanted to make a connection with the...
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