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Minerva Dairy marks 132 years with 85% butterfat butter
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Minerva Dairy is celebrating 132 years of continuous butter making in 2026, highlighting a slow-churned process it has used since 1894 and an 85% butterfat recipe.
Ten storage box and bag makers target eco-friendly demand in 2026
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A new roundup highlights 10 manufacturers supplying storage boxes, storage bags, and related home-organization products to global retailers and brands.
Total Truck Branding tops Chicagoland fleet wrap rankings
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Total Truck Branding says it is the highest-rated fleet branding company in Chicagoland in August 2026, backed by a 5.0-star Google rating across more than 200 verified reviews.
Matrix Basement Finishing ranks No. 38 on Qualified Remodeler TOP 500 for 2026
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Matrix Basement Finishing was ranked No. 38 on Qualified Remodeler’s 2026 TOP 500 list, which tracks the largest and fastest-growing remodelers in the U.S. The recognition underscores the Arlington Heights, Illinois company’s growth and national…
Small businesses face an AI adoption gap as larger firms pull ahead
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New federal data shows AI use rising faster at larger companies than at many of the nation’s smallest businesses, raising concerns that Main Street could fall behind as AI becomes a core business tool.
Pharos Brands names former PepsiCo executive Matt Smith CEO
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Pharos Brands International has tapped veteran beverage executive Matt Smith as president and CEO as the hemp-derived THC beverage maker expands distribution and positions itself for possible federal oversight changes.
Fork Farms launches school growing guide for districts
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Fork Farms released a new implementation guide to help schools launch indoor hydroponic growing programs that support cafeteria meals, STEM learning and student engagement.
Vollrath names Andrew Cronau corporate chef, product training manager
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The Vollrath Company has appointed Andrew Cronau as corporate chef and product training manager, expanding his role in product education and customer support.
NFTA to spotlight Part 141 modernization at AirVenture Oshkosh
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NFTA President and CEO Lee Collins will present the group’s Part 141 Modernization Task Force work at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 21, then appear on EAA Radio later that morning.
PGI brings Ignite the Night fireworks festival to Kaukauna in August
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Pyrotechnics Guild International will take over Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, from Aug. 8-14, 2026, with three public fireworks nights, drone shows and training events.
Truss adds Kyrgyzstan entity to widen global hiring reach
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Truss has established a legal entity in Kyrgyzstan to strengthen its employer of record services and help tech companies hire in Central Asia. The move gives the Milwaukee-based company a local base for compliance, payroll and remote workforce…
ASW Distillery and John Deere launch permanent whiskey partnership
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ASW Distillery and John Deere have teamed up on two permanent American whiskeys, Fiddler Combine Bourbon and Fiddler Steel Plow Rye, set to launch June 24, 2026 in Atlanta and 13 states.
Axio BioPharma and The Bioforge team up on AI biomanufacturing data access
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Axio BioPharma and The Bioforge announced a partnership to connect Axio Lattice with BioOptima AI™ so biopharmaceutical companies can use historical process data for AI-driven optimization without moving ownership or centralizing data.
Endries names Wally Tappe vice president of sales
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Endries International has appointed Wally Tappe as vice president of sales to help expand its go-to-market capabilities and deepen customer relationships.
Lifted Made backs White House call for federal hemp rules
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Lifted Made says Congress should create a national hemp-derived cannabinoid framework instead of letting broad restrictions take effect later this year.
MyCarePro expands health coverage guidance to 32 states
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MyCarePro has expanded its health insurance guidance and enrollment support services to 32 states as it targets nationwide availability by year-end. The move comes as consumers, employers and brokers navigate COBRA, Medicare and other coverage…
Exterior storm damage often reaches beyond the roof
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A Wisconsin Rapids roofing company is warning that storms and seasonal wear often damage more than shingles, making full exterior inspections critical after severe weather.
ChiTown Popes to play pregame set for White Sox Pope Hat Night
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ChiTown Popes will perform at Gate 4 before the Chicago White Sox host Cincinnati at Rate Field on Aug. 11, 2026, as part of the team’s Pope Hat Giveaway Day. The promotion has expanded to all fans entering the ballpark, and first pitch is set for…
Natural hydrogels get a sensor upgrade
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A new review explains how biomass-based hydrogels from cellulose, chitosan, alginate and other natural materials can be engineered into smart sensors.
Vaportek launches America 250 heritage push around 110-year family legacy
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Vaportek is marking the nation’s 250th anniversary by sharing a four-generation family business story that began in 1914 and led to five brands today.
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