Taco Bell® Spices Up The Path To Higher Education With Lil Nas X

Posted on November 18, 2021 by GFDI Team
Live Más Scholarship applicants are encouraged to channel their inner Lil Nas X in their application videos to show how their pursuit of higher education will empower them to make a meaningful impact.

The Taco Bell Foundation offers up to $7 million in scholarships to encourage students to pursue their passion, whatever that might look like

The Taco Bell Foundation announced the opening of its seventh annual Live Más Scholarship application period, offering up to $7 million in scholarships to ambitious students across the country, including more than $2 million specifically for Taco Bell team members hungry for the future.

This year, newly appointed Chief Impact Officer Lil Nas X is helping the Taco Bell Foundation launch the Live Más Scholarship application to enable students from all backgrounds to pursue their passions. Having worked at an Atlanta area Taco Bell during his teenage years, Lil Nas X knows what it takes to unleash potential and ignite change in unconventional ways. Live Más Scholarship applicants are encouraged to channel their inner Lil Nas X in their application videos to show how their pursuit of higher education will empower them to make a meaningful impact. 

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Why Restaurateurs Are Using Shipping Containers as Cafés

Posted on November 17, 2021 by GFDI Team

Restaurateurs have worked hard to adapt to an on-the-go dining scene, and shipping containers have played an interesting role in that transition lately.

Even food trucks encountered concern and questions when they hit the scene. Of course, the shipping container restaurant isn’t something new, but the last decade has seen the practice turn into a legitimate trend in the industry. Let’s break down some of the reasons why restaurateurs are using shipping containers as cafés nowadays.

Shipping Containers Are a Scalable Solution

In the early days of a newly born restaurant, the budget is tight. High business loans to cover large buildings, new construction, and proper equipment lead to lower initial profits. Shipping containers offer an interesting solution to this problem.

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Cheetos® is Hiring for One of the Tastiest Jobs in Canada

Posted on November 17, 2021 by GFDI Team
Cheetos® is hiring for one of the tastiest jobs in Canada (CNW Group/Cheetos®)

Cheetos® wants you to apply to be their first-ever Cheetos® (Mis)Chief Officer

Chester Cheetah is celebrating the long-awaited arrival of Cheetos® Mac ‘n Cheese by offering up an alluring job opportunity in Canada: the opportunity to become a Cheetos® (Mis)Chief Officer (CMO) and make some trouble in the world of mac & cheese. The Cheetos® brand is looking for two mischievous Canadian super fans who are up to showing how bold and exciting mac & cheese can be.

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Jermaine Dupri, Breaks into the Plant-Based Revolution with the Launch of JD’s Vegan Ice Cream

Posted on November 16, 2021 by GFDI Team
Grammy award winning, recording artist, producer, and vegan entrepreneur, Jermaine Dupri, is proud to launch his newest vegan confection, JD’s Vegan.

Naturally rich and irresistible desserts exclusively available at Walmart and Walmart.com

Grammy Award winning artist, producer, and vegan entrepreneur, Jermaine Dupri along with partner Big Innovations Group Inc., is proud to launch their newest vegan confection, JD’s Vegan, a plant-based brand of ice cream that is GMO free, lactose free, and contains no artificial flavors. In anticipation for the holidays, the brand will first roll out three flavors from JD’s Vegan full collection to introduce consumers to the sweet treat. These flavors include Welcome to Atlanta Peach Cobbler, Apple Butter, and Strawberry Sweetheart, all which are rich, creamy, and holiday inspired. These confections will beavailable for purchase exclusively on Walmart.com on November 16th and will become available for purchase in Walmart stores nationally on December 28th.

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Moët Hennessy USA Joins Forces with Gabrielle Union, Harry Shum Jr, Christy Turlington Burns and Hennessy Ambassador Henry Golding, to Refresh our Hosting, Guesting and Gifting Skills While Also Giving Back during the Holidays

Posted on November 16, 2021 by GFDI Team
Moët Hennessy USA

As we all come together again safely this holiday season, Moët Hennessy USA is celebrating with the return of The Holiday WISH-SHOP—an online oasis providing unique holiday offerings and tips for those looking to elevate their hosting, guesting and gifting skills. The luxury house’s iconic brands have teamed up with celebrity friends, actress and author Gabrielle Union, actor Harry Shum Jr, model and founder of Every Mother Counts, Christy Turlington Burns and actor and Hennessy ambassador Henry Golding, to craft joyful experiences and share personal entertaining tips to inspire holiday celebrations.  And, in true holiday spirit, The Holiday WISH-SHOP will give back to charities selected by our celebrities to help make this year’s celebrations a little brighter for those who need it most.

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