World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that uses the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies in times of crisis and beyond, will hold a panel discussion entitled “Creating Resilient Food Systems in the Caribbean,” on July 19 at 3 p.m. The virtual event will be free to attend and will feature leaders in […]
The Puerto Rico Agriculture Department and the Education Department have reached an agreement through which public school lunchrooms will serve locally harvested products when students return to the classrooms in August, the agencies announced. The contract represents some $30 million in annual purchases that will benefit some 300 farmers, News is my Business confirmed. Funding […]
Local franchisee RB’s Puerto Rico officially opened the first Arby’s— a US-based drive-thru sandwich chain — on the island, in the mountain town of Cayey, where it is generating 40 new jobs. Company officials refrained from revealing the investment made in the new 2,600 square-foot restaurant that will feature Arby’s iconic sandwiches, wraps, sides, and […]