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Story of Al-baik - Famous fried chicken chain Two brothers Ihsan and Rami Ghazaleh from Palestine who own and run this food chain. Their father Shakour initially started the business in 1974 under the name Broast restaurant. He introduced healthier method to make crispy fried chicken. He passed away after 2 years of starting the business and his sons Ihsan and Rami took over. They both worked hard to find the right name for the business and finally got hands on Al-Baik. They strategized to focus on pilgrims coming to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj and gave free meals out to them creating a fan base of the food they intend to sell. Pilgrims loved the chicken and it became very popular among people coming to Saudi Arabia and the locals. They now serve 250,000 meals per day the most among global fast food chains. They have 140 outlets across Saudi Arabia. They donate one riyal from every meal they sell for donations. The story makes it clear that positioning yourself is integral to make the business successful. Make people love your brand and give back by helping the society in order to grow. #enterprenuer #story #growth #saudia #business #lesson #inspiring

The pressure of keeping people fed in our community has gone to a new level. At Harvest House Atlantic we focus on meeting the needs of those most vulnerable within our communities. In the hierarchy of priorities, access to food remains front and centre, but with rising costs of living we are feeling the pressure that this creates. To put it in perspective, here are our meal counts over the past several months: - September 2023 - 13,059 meals served (435 average) - October 2023 - 15,371 meals served (495 average) - November 2023 - 17,265 meals served (575 average) - December 2023 - 21,505 meals served (693 average) This increase over a 4 month period mirrors what our Food Partners such as Food Banks Canada | Banques alimentaires Canada and Food Depot Alimentaire are communicating to various levels of Government. The increased demand on food banks and food serving agencies is rising at alarming rates. We are grateful for all of those who support us and help by donating funds or food to help alleviate the pressure on the system. It should also be mentioned that Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick has stepped up this winter to assist as well. Without everyone's support we would not be able to feed a fraction of those coming to our doors. This post is not to lay blame on anyone specifically, but to highlight that the pressure on the system continues to rise to levels we have not seen before as an organization. Our team is incredibly proud of all those who work in our kitchen, drivers who pick up donations, those who keep our inventories straight and the countless volunteers and groups that serve each week. We made a decision as a Leadership team in our annual meetings last week that feeding those in our community remains one of our top priorities. Additionally, we are committed to seeking funding sources to expand our current space in order to feed more who are looking to us for this support. If food security is something that you are passionate about and have the ability to support the work that we are doing, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are all in this together! #leadership #community #food #foodsecurity #foodsector #help #hope #vulnerable #meals Food Banks Canada | Banques alimentaires Canada Government of Canada Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick City of Moncton / Ville de Moncton Southeast Regional Service Commission

Canadian Food Crisis - Concerning reports over resources at Canadian food banks - With high food prices remaining a constant across Canada, many are relying food banks for support. As Melissa Duggan reports, a report by the charity Second Harvest reveals that people are being turned away from food banks due to lack of resources. #canada #canadianfoodcrisis #foodbanks #canadianfoodbanks #highfoodprices #lackofresources #foodcrisis

Now that the holiday season is over and the new year is in full swing, many food banks across the country are still in need of donations. “We are going to continue to need the same level of support that we got at Christmas, I think for the next few months, if not for this entire year. What we want to do is ensure that we're able to keep our shelves stocked because we don't see a decrease in demand in our near future,” said Interfaith Food Bank executive director Danielle McIntyre. “It gets scary when you think about how long this has been going on. And knowing that there's going to be higher food prices again this year. That means on top of having more families to serve, we're going to need more money because we do have to buy the food items that don't come into us.”, she continued. Our #HungerCount2023 report found that food bank usage is up by 32% over March 2022 and nearly 80% over March 2019. This simply is not sustainable. We are working hard to achieve our vision of a Canada where no one goes hungry. To learn how you can help, please visit the link:. https://lnkd.in/gkCrdb3z #foodbankscanada #costofliving #foodbanking #foodbanks #foodinsecurity #inflation

All my Canadian friends. Don't forget if your hungry later or just feeling generous to stop by your local A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. and get yourself a Teen Burger. Today $2 from every Teen Burger goes directly to MS Canada. You can also round up your purchase or just make a donation to this great cause. 🍔 MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. 🍔 Over 90,000 Canadians live with MS—one of the highest rates in the world. 🍔 On average, 12 Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day. 🍔 Most people are diagnosed with MS between the ages of 20 and 49. 🍔 Women are 3X more likely to be diagnosed with MS. 🍔 MS is an unpredictable disease that causes different symptoms in different people. 🍔 Symptoms include numbness, tingling, loss of balance, coordination, and mobility, vision problems, impaired speech, extreme fatigue, bladder issues, and more… 🍔 The cause of MS is unknown and currently there is no cure, but researchers are learning more about the disease every day. 🍔 Every dollar raised through Burgers to Beat MS goes directly to our community, funding critical research and support programs. #BurgersToBeatMS #MS #MultipleSclerosis

More Canadians need food banks than ever before. Immediately, the question becomes; What are we doing about it? 🗣 80% more Canadians visited a food bank in 2023 compared to 2019 🤬 2024 expectations are an 18% increase in food bank visits from last year on top of that (30% increase in Toronto) 😢 36% of non-profit food organizations are forced to turn people away. So... ✅ We have started working with local food banks to source discounted ingredients without sacrificing quality. ✅ We're utilizing our network of culinary experts to build creative menus that are cost-effective When you donate $100 to a food bank, you would obviously rather it feed more people higher quality meals than the alternative of less worse meals. Right? So THAT is what we are doing about it. If you are even partially involved in Food Banks Canada | Banques alimentaires Canada, or meal programs like Meals On Wheels Ontario, let's connect and start making a huge difference, together. PS: Tre'dish just launched beans today! Click the Visit My Website link to get a discount on your first order! Links and sources in the comment section.

How mojo repositioned themselves in the beverage market of Bangladesh With majority of the world turning their back on Coca-Cola Company which once dominated the beverage market worldwide, with the ongoing Free Palastine, Akij Food and Beverages Limited did not sit silent for the millions of lives lost. Akij Food and Beverages Limited made the decision to raise their voice and show support to Palestine, including a significant donation, which can be made scanning the QR Code at the back of each Mojo Bottle. As a result majority of the consumers who stand with Palestine have shifted their soft drink consumptions from Coca-Cola and other soft drinks to Mojo to show their support for Palestine. Mojo also has been repacked with the flag of Palestine on their wrapper. This has Increased support among those sympathetic to the Palestinian cause not only secured its market position but also opened doors to new consumers worldwide. #mojo #beverageindustry #beverageindustry #bangladeshbusiness #Akij

March marks #NutritionMonth, shedding light on the crucial role of nutritious foods.🥦 In this month’s op-ed, Kim Wilhelm, CEO of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, writes about how healthy eating is becoming more expensive and why we need government policies that improve the incomes of food-insecure households. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4a6ZxDP #FoodBanks #FoodInsecurity #NonProfit

#Ramadhan brings a unique market landscape. During this month, we typically observe certain market behaviors. In the food supply chain, there's a common trend of food prices increasing. Across other industries, we see corporate greetings, Iftar parties, food-related charities, and various promotions aimed at Muslim consumers. I call upon businesses to observe the following ethical considerations: • Avoid Price Gouging: Resist the temptation to inflate prices during a time of increased demand. Maintain fair pricing to build trust and customer loyalty. • Respectful Communication: Ensure marketing materials and promotions are culturally sensitive and respectful of Ramadan traditions. • Embrace Social Responsibility: Consider partnering with charities or offering a portion of proceeds to support Ramadan-related causes. This is indeed a month for reflection, recommitment and action. #ramadhan2024 #ramadan2024 #ramadanmubarak #businessadvice #ethicalbusiness #naconsultancy #nataxconsultancy #consultancy #businessadvisory #business101 #marketingconsultant #marketingadvice #marketing101