Zirix Protocol, an autonomous decentralized yield engine deployed on the BNB Smart Chain, has announced its inaugural Web3 Decentralized Leadership Summit & Executive Retreat in Goa, India (3 Days / 2 Nights), alongside an active Phase 2 Ecosystem Expansion Sprint running from September 21 through October 15, 2026.Engineered to resolve systemic DeFi vulnerabilities—such as inflationary token dumping, hidden administrator keys, and sudden liquidity drains—Zirix operates under an immutable smart contract with permanently renounced ownership (0x000…), zero developer token reserves, 100% of PancakeSwap LP tokens burned to the null address, a 5-year direct buy restriction, and a 6% net withdrawal deflationary loop.The press release establishes two performance-based qualification pathways for regional community leaders and liquidity providers to earn an all-inclusive seat at the Goa Summit:Direct Liquidity Pathway: Introduce 3 new direct sponsors alongside a new personal staking tranche of at least $1,500 USDT during the sprint.Multi-Tier Balancing Pathway: Cultivate at least 1 verified summit achiever across each of three independent referral lines (Legs A, B, and C), reinforcing the protocol’s mathematical 40/30/30 volume-balancing algorithm.The Goa retreat serves as a strategic forum for regional node directors across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America to preview upcoming Phase 3 AI yield routing tools and coordinate localized ambassador hubs.

PANAJI, GOA / DUBAI, UAE — September 25, 2026 — Zirix Protocol, an autonomous, code-enforced decentralized yield engine deployed on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC), today announced its inaugural Web3 Decentralized Leadership Summit & Executive Retreat, to be hosted in the coastal innovation corridor of Goa, India. Concurrently, the protocol has opened an intensive three-week Ecosystem Expansion Incentive Sprint, running from September 21 through October 15, 2026, establishing verified contributor benchmarks for regional node builders and liquidity providers.

The initiative marks the protocol’s transition into Phase 2 of its development roadmap, following the completion of its foundational Genesis architecture. Engineered to dismantle the speculative vulnerabilities that have historically plagued decentralized finance (DeFi), Zirix operates under a mathematically constrained framework: a fixed maximum supply of 2,500,000 ZX tokens, zero founder or developer allocations, and an immutable smart contract whose ownership was permanently renounced to the null address (0x000…000) upon mainnet verification.

Confronting DeFi’s Structural Flaws Through Unalterable Code
Over the past several market cycles, decentralized yield platforms have repeatedly collapsed under the weight of hyper-inflationary token minting, hidden administrator keys, and sudden liquidity withdrawals. Zirix eliminates these failure points through structural mechanisms hard-coded into its deployed contracts: 
Permanent Liquidity Locking: During protocol interactions, the smart contract automatically pairs USDT into PancakeSwap ZX/USDT liquidity pools and routes 100% of the resulting LP tokens directly to the burn address. Liquidity cannot be withdrawn by any developer or coalition.
Dual-Deflationary Contraction Loop: Every reward claim executes an automated 5% contract burn alongside a 1% token transfer tax. As a result, 6% of gross claimed volume is permanently removed from circulating supply with every payout.
Five-Year Anti-Speculation Barrier: Direct market buys from the open DEX pair are restricted for 1,825 days, mandating that all capital entering the ecosystem flows through verified protocol deposit tranches, converting speculative spikes into long-term locked liquidity.

“Look at what happened across the yield sector over the last two years—investors are completely exhausted by founder multisigs, stealth mints, and promises that disappear overnight,” stated a spokesperson from the Zirix Core Protocol Architecture Team. “Zirix wasn’t designed to be managed; it was designed to run autonomously. The smart contracts are renounced, our developer reserve is zero, and the LP tokens are burned. There is literally no back door. That level of mathematical certainty is why our community is mobilizing for the Goa summit—because the code treats everyone equally.”

The Goa Executive Leadership Summit
The upcoming 3-Day / 2-Night strategic executive retreat in Goa serves as a physical collaborative forum for the protocol’s most active decentralized contributors. Convening in late 2026, the summit will assemble regional node operators, liquidity strategists, and international ambassadors representing emerging crypto corridors across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
The agenda prioritizes protocol scalability, including:

Technical previews of upcoming Phase 3 decentralized applications, including AI-assisted yield routing engines.
The operationalization of localized ambassador hubs and educational academies.
Masterclasses on organizational liquidity balancing utilizing the protocol’s code-governed 40/30/30 multi-tier override algorithms.
 

Contributor Qualification FrameworkActive Sprint Window: September 21, 2026 – October 15, 2026
To ensure that summit attendance is distributed transparently to verified ecosystem contributors, Zirix has outlined two distinct qualification pathways during the active sprint window:

ZIRIX SUMMIT CONTRIBUTOR CRITERIA

Pathway 1: Direct Liquidity Contributor Pathway
Tailored for direct capital participants. Requires the introduction of three (3) new direct protocol sponsors alongside a new individual staking tranche of at least $1,500 USDT executed within the campaign dates.
Pathway 2: Multi-Tier Node Balancing Pathway
Tailored for organizational builders who leverage Zirix’s 25-level override engine. Qualification is achieved by fostering leadership depth—specifically by developing at least one verified summit achiever across each of three independent referral lines (Legs A, B, and C), reinforcing the protocol’s balanced 40/30/30 volume distribution model.

“In decentralized networks, true stability doesn’t come from venture capital—it comes from committed, distributed community builders,” said Vikram Malhotra, Global Ecosystem Expansion Director for Zirix. “Why should an experienced community leader spend months building an organization if an administrator can change the comp plan midway? On Zirix, the 25 levels of overrides and monthly payroll ranks are written permanently into bytecode. The Goa Summit is our way of sitting down face-to-face with the leaders who are proving that decentralized, code-enforced wealth generation works.”

About Zirix Protocol
Zirix Protocol (zirix.io) is an autonomous, decentralized yield architecture deployed on the BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20). Governed by audited, permanently renounced smart contracts, the protocol eliminates human centralization through automated PancakeSwap liquidity injections, permanent LP token burns, a 6% net withdrawal deflationary loop, and code-enforced multi-tier overrides. Supported by an international coalition of nine decentralized founder nodes across Singapore, Switzerland, the UAE, the UK, the US, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, and Australia, Zirix provides transparent, non-custodial financial infrastructure for global Web3 participants.

Verified Smart Contracts & Channels

Official Portal: https://zirix.io
Decentralized Application: https://zirix.io/dapp
Technical Whitepaper: https://zirix.io/dapp/whitepaper
Zirix (ZX) Token Contract (BscScan): 0x45578e017c5014f06d5da1707eea7afaec295437
Zirix Protocol Staking Contract (BscScan): 0x5fd01beb75a850e40f0d0879877bd6da97e922fe
Telegram Community: https://t.me/ZirixToken
Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/ZirixToken

Media Relations Desk 
Communications Lead: Media & Institutional Inquiries Desk
Email: Zirixtoken@gmail.com
Regional Hubs: Panaji, Goa, India | Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE

Media Contact

Organization: Zirix Protocol

Contact Person: Dipak Patel

Website: https://zirix.io

Email: Send Email

Contact Number: +918128696344

Address: Bharuch, Gujarat, IN – 392001

Address 2: Bharuch, Gujarat, IN – 392001

City: Bharuch

State: Gujarat

Country: India

Release id: 49497

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Port Louis, Mauritius, September 29th, 2026, FinanceWire

The aggregate cover increases thirtyfold from USD 1 million, applies to available balances and open positions in the event of insolvency, and remains free to clients.

Startrader Financial Markets Limited (Mauritius) has raised the aggregate limit of its client fund insurance, underwritten by Arch and other Lloyd’s of London syndicates, from USD 1 million to USD 30 million, effective October 1, 2026. The policy covers available balances and collateral supporting open positions, responding above a per-client retention where insolvency coincides with covered misconduct.

Client fund protection increasingly shapes broker choice. Because insolvency is remote, cover size often goes unexamined until it matters, making early action a governance decision, not a marketing one.

The policy covers only eligible clients of this entity, not other STARTRADER entities, and complements its segregation of client funds from company assets.

“Insurance is not something clients think about on a good day. It matters on the worst one, and a ceiling that only looks adequate until it is tested is not much of a ceiling.” – Peter Karsten, CEO, STARTRADER.

The higher limit will apply automatically from October 1, 2026, with no action required. Claims must be submitted to the appointed insolvency practitioner, with an Investor Compensation Claim Form, within 12 months of the insolvency event.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STARTRADER APP, and STAR Copy. Regulated in five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

Disclaimer: This announcement is for information only and is not investment advice or tailored to your circumstances. Forward-looking statements cannot be guaranteed. The insurance is an excess-of-loss policy subject to its full terms, conditions and exclusions, which prevail in any conflict. It covers only loss of client cash or securities caused by covered misconduct following an insolvency event, not trading losses. Payments may be less than a client’s loss and depend on the insolvency practitioner’s determinations and the firm’s policy compliance. Clients are beneficiaries of a discretionary trust with no direct claim against the insurer. CFDs are high risk and may not suit all investors. Not intended for distribution where contrary to local law or regulation.

Contact

Global PR Manager
Janna Magabilen
STARTRADER
janna.magabilen@startrader.com

Port Louis, Mauritius, September 29th, 2026, FinanceWire

The aggregate cover increases thirtyfold from USD 1 million, applies to available balances and open positions in the event of insolvency, and remains free to clients.

Startrader Financial Markets Limited (Mauritius) has raised the aggregate limit of its client fund insurance, underwritten by Arch and other Lloyd’s of London syndicates, from USD 1 million to USD 30 million, effective October 1, 2026. The policy covers available balances and collateral supporting open positions, responding above a per-client retention where insolvency coincides with covered misconduct.

Client fund protection increasingly shapes broker choice. Because insolvency is remote, cover size often goes unexamined until it matters, making early action a governance decision, not a marketing one.

The policy covers only eligible clients of this entity, not other STARTRADER entities, and complements its segregation of client funds from company assets.

“Insurance is not something clients think about on a good day. It matters on the worst one, and a ceiling that only looks adequate until it is tested is not much of a ceiling.” – Peter Karsten, CEO, STARTRADER.

The higher limit will apply automatically from October 1, 2026, with no action required. Claims must be submitted to the appointed insolvency practitioner, with an Investor Compensation Claim Form, within 12 months of the insolvency event.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STARTRADER APP, and STAR Copy. Regulated in five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

Disclaimer: This announcement is for information only and is not investment advice or tailored to your circumstances. Forward-looking statements cannot be guaranteed. The insurance is an excess-of-loss policy subject to its full terms, conditions and exclusions, which prevail in any conflict. It covers only loss of client cash or securities caused by covered misconduct following an insolvency event, not trading losses. Payments may be less than a client’s loss and depend on the insolvency practitioner’s determinations and the firm’s policy compliance. Clients are beneficiaries of a discretionary trust with no direct claim against the insurer. CFDs are high risk and may not suit all investors. Not intended for distribution where contrary to local law or regulation.

Contact

Global PR Manager
Janna Magabilen
STARTRADER
janna.magabilen@startrader.com

Tokyu Stay Shinjuku blends Shinjuku Sanchome’s unique culture and nostalgic streetscape into its design and guest experiences. Tokyu Stay Shinjuku Reopens with a New Hotel Experience Inspired by Shinjuku Sanchome’s Culture.

Tokyo, Japan, 29th Sep 2026 – Tokyu Stay Shinjuku, located in Shinjuku Sanchome—an area of Tokyo where unique local culture and nostalgic streetscapes remain deeply rooted—will reopen on September 29, 2026, following a major renovation.

Surrounded by cinemas, traditional coffee shops, yose theaters featuring traditional Japanese storytelling, and lively restaurants, Shinjuku Sanchome is a neighborhood where everyday Japanese life and culture naturally intersect. The newly renovated Tokyu Stay Shinjuku aims to become a new base for travelers looking to experience the character and charm of this distinctive area.

A New Hotel Experience Inspired by Shinjuku Sanchome’s Culture

A theater-inspired entrance reflecting Shinjuku’s cinema culture

The renovated hotel adopts “SANKADO SQUARE” as its design concept. From the moment guests step inside, they are immersed in a space inspired by the diverse cultural elements of Shinjuku Sanchome.

The 14-story hotel features a lobby and reception area on the first floor, while the second floor houses a fitness gym, a record space featuring music from a wide range of genres, a guest-exclusive lounge, and selected guest rooms.

The design of the common areas draws inspiration from iconic Shinjuku experiences, including cinema culture, traditional coffee shops, and yose theaters. The space captures both the energy of the neighborhood and the lasting impressions created by its unique atmosphere.

The second-floor common area is inspired by the atmosphere of a jazz club

Guest rooms occupy floors 3 through 13, with 10 rooms on each floor: six double rooms, three triple rooms, and one quadruple room. The top floor, the 14th floor, features one suite with panoramic views and four double rooms.

The hotel will offer a total of 120 guest rooms, with a maximum capacity of 300 guests.

A Unique Stay Experience at the “Re:cord Lounge”

The guest-exclusive Re:cord Lounge is inspired by a retro jazz club and is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Designed with the atmosphere of a vintage jazz club, the Re:cord Lounge is a retro-inspired lounge exclusively available to hotel guests and open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

From 7:00 to 11:00 a.m., guests can enjoy an English-style breakfast buffet featuring croque monsieur as a signature menu item. Breakfast can also be enjoyed privately in guest rooms through a takeaway breakfast box.

From noon onward, the lounge becomes an open space where guests can select records to play, create their own melon cream soda, and enjoy a variety of café-style offerings.

Guests can also enjoy cocktails and mocktails inspired by the lounge’s record collection, as well as sparkling wine.

A Variety of Guest Rooms

Guest rooms are themed around a “studio,” featuring flexible layouts designed for various stay styles in compact yet comfortable spaces

The guest rooms are designed around the theme of a “studio.”

Sophisticated color selections and flexible layouts create compact yet comfortable spaces that accommodate a variety of travel styles. Like an artist’s studio, the rooms provide guests with a creative atmosphere where they can relax and enjoy their stay.

The creative direction and spatial design for the renovation were handled by NOMURA Co., Ltd.

Led by Design Director Junichi Saito and Designer Kohei Fujinaka, the team renewed the entire hotel under a consistent concept, from the overall spatial design to the smallest details.

Hotel Signage Design: “A Balance Between Deviation and Order”

This renovation focuses not only on spatial design but also on every aspect of the hotel’s visual communication, from the reception area to floor guidance signage.

The signage design was created by Issei Nomura of Tyle, a design studio specializing in a wide range of visual expression, from typography to graphic design.

The concept, “A Balance Between Deviation and Order,” explores the relationship between freedom and structure. Rather than adhering to a single visual style, the design combines various typefaces to create a unique expression where spontaneous elements coexist with harmony and order.

Like an improvised jazz performance, different individual elements interact and resonate with one another, creating unexpected harmony from a diverse collection of expressions. The design aims to bring depth and spontaneity into the hotel environment.

Landscaping and Exterior Design

The exterior of Tokyu Stay Shinjuku pays tribute to Shinjuku’s history as a center of cinema culture, adopting a design reminiscent of entrances to cinemas and theaters from the past.

Its appearance reflects respect for Shinjuku’s nostalgic cinema culture and the atmosphere of the Showa era (1926–1989), which continues to influence the neighborhood today.

The landscaping at the entrance and throughout the hotel embodies the “SANKADO SQUARE” concept. Kinmei mousouchiku bamboo, recognized for its beautifully variegated trunks, is combined with succulent plants and cacti, including prickly pear and agave.

The harmonious landscape created by these contrasting plants represents the character of Shinjuku Sanchome itself, where diverse cultures come together and overlap in an almost improvised way.

The landscaping was created by landscape designer Kei Amano of YardWorks Inc.

Guided by his philosophy of “THE ART OF LIFE,” Amano brings together traditional craftsmanship and contemporary sensibilities, creating a distinctive aesthetic reflected throughout the hotel.

Unique Experiences at Tokyu Stay Shinjuku

Tokyu Stay Shinjuku aims to serve not simply as a place to stay, but as a hub connecting guests with the surrounding neighborhood by offering experiences that showcase the distinctive culture and character of Shinjuku.

PATCH & PLAY: A Patch Workshop

The first-floor lobby offers experiences including the PATCH & PLAY patch workshop

A permanent workshop booth will be installed in the first-floor lobby, where guests can choose original patches inspired by Shinjuku’s culture and memories, then attach them to clothing, bags, and other personal items.

Through this experience, guests can discover the history and culture of Shinjuku while creating a one-of-a-kind travel keepsake.

The first collaboration features DUG, a legendary jazz café and bar that has been loved by cultural figures since its establishment in 1961 and is known as one of Shinjuku’s iconic destinations for music lovers.

A limited-edition Shinjuku patch featuring DUG’s iconic logo will be produced and sold as part of the collaboration.

Additional collaborations with notable local establishments are planned, with a series of limited-edition patches incorporating stories from Shinjuku to be released over time.

Local Photo Tour of Shinjuku by MagicalTrip Inc.

Tokyu Stay Shinjuku is partnering with local tour company MagicalTrip to offer guests an immersive exploration of Shinjuku.

The planned “Shinjuku After Dark Photography Tour” (working title) is a private photo experience that begins with hotel pickup.

Accompanied by a local guide, guests will visit photogenic locations representing Shinjuku, including Kabukicho and historic shrines connected to the neighborhood’s culture, while having photographs taken throughout the experience.

The tour was created with the needs of family and couple travelers in mind, recognizing that opportunities to capture photos featuring everyone together are often limited during trips.

Local guides, including professional photographers, will capture memorable moments as guests explore the city.

Guests can discover sides of Shinjuku that do not appear in guidebooks while experiencing the neighborhood with people who know it firsthand.

Limited premium tours are also being planned and will be offered periodically.

Tokyu Stay Shinjuku — Hotel Overview

Opening Date:
September 29, 2026 (Tuesday)

Address:
3-7-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Access:
8-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station
1-minute walk from Exit C3 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line and Tokyo Metro Lines

Official Website:
https://www.tokyustay.co.jp/hotel/SJ/

Official Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tokyustay_connected/

Creative Direction, Spatial Design and Supervision: NOMURA Co., Ltd.

About Tokyu Stay (Tokyu Resorts & Stay Co., Ltd.)

Under the concept of “Stay Connected.”, Tokyu Stay creates opportunities for guests to connect with local communities and cultures throughout Japan.

The brand offers unique stays that inspire new discoveries and allow guests to reconnect with themselves through meaningful travel experiences.

Official Website:
https://www.tokyustay.co.jp/

Media Contact

Organization: Tokyu Resorts & Stays Co., Ltd.

Contact Person: Kana Shibata

Website: https://www.tokyu-rs.co.jp/

Email: Send Email

Address: Shibuya Dogenzaka Tokyu Building 1-10-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku

City: Tokyo

Country: Japan

Release id: 49522

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S&B Foods Inc. is set to launch UMAMI TOPPING, a key product for overseas markets, in Europe, starting with the UK.

Tokyo, Japan, 29th Sep 2026 – UMAMI TOPPING, a condiment that expands the potential of toppings S&B Foods Inc. is set to launch UMAMI TOPPING, a key product for overseas markets, in Europe, starting with the UK.

UMAMI TOPPING: Relish the Crunch

UMAMI TOPPING is a versatile umami seasoning developed as a topping-style condiment developed for overseas markets based on the Okazu La-yu (Chilli Oil) sold in Japan. Unlike conventional chilli oil, Okazu La-yu contains fried garlic and other ingredients, and has established a new category of chilli oil in Japan thanks to its chunky texture. In Japan, consumers appreciate Okazu La-yu for its wide variety of ingredients and its perfect balance of spiciness and umami flavours.

Source: Our own research, July 2022 (people who have previously purchased crunchy garlic with chilli oil), excerpt of the top nine items.

UMAMI TOPPING capitalises on these characteristics to offer a highly versatile product. Simply drizzle the flavourful oil over sushi, meat dishes, salads and more to add a touch of flavour and crunch. Unlike traditional seasonings and condiments, the product is designed to be used as a topping, making it an easy way to complement and enhance existing recipes. As a garlic chilli topping with a distinctive crunchy texture, UMAMI TOPPING can be used in a wide range of applications across both the restaurant and retail sectors, opening up possibilities for creative promotional displays and menu suggestions.

UMAMI TOPPING

UMAMI TOPPING brand website:
https://www.sbfoods-worldwide.com/europe/umami-topping

The Japanese Crunchy Garlic with Chilli Oil Market and the Background to the Development of UMAMI TOPPING

UMAMI TOPPING was developed from the same category of crunchy chilli oil that can be enjoyed as a food accompaniment, represented by the Okazu Chilli Oil sold by S&B Foods in Japan.

Looking at the overall chilli oil market in Japan, the market expanded rapidly following the launch of Okazu Chilli Oil in 2010. Since then, the category has become firmly established and has maintained a consistent market size.UMAMI TOPPING, which was launched as an export-only version of the Okazu Chilli Oil sold in Japan, has seen a significant increase in sales in recent years. It is now positioned as a major product alongside curry and wasabi, with sales reaching levels comparable to those of Okazu Chilli Oil in Japan.

*Jan 2017 to Dec 2025: Estimated retail sales in the chilli oil market, provided by Intage SRI+

*Jan 2008 to Dec 2016: Our own research

Growth and Popularity in Overseas Markets (United States, Asia)

UMAMI TOPPING is steadily gaining ground in overseas markets.

– Widely used in the United States as a topping for sushi rolls

It is also used in a wide range of applications, from seafood dishes such as carpaccio and sashimi to ramen toppings and gyoza dumplings.

Its balance of texture and spiciness is highly regarded.

– Established as a topping for both restaurant meals and home cooking in South Korea

It is used on a variety of dishes, including rice porridge, noodle dishes and vegetable dishes.

Consumers enjoy its crunchy texture, spicy flavour and versatility, and sales continue to grow.

These diverse ways of using UMAMI TOPPING have led to increased sales. In 2025, S&B Foods added UMAMI TOPPING SPICY to the lineup in the United States and South Korea, combining intense spiciness with umami flavour.

The company also reviewed the ingredients of the original UMAMI TOPPING and removed almonds, an allergen, so that more customers can enjoy the product with peace of mind.

Sushi with UMAMI TOPPING

Key Points of Development for Europe (Behind the Scenes of the Product Launch)

S&B Foods made the following optimisations for the European market:

– Regulatory compliance and quality assurance

Adoption of new ingredients that comply with strict European food regulations.
Use of non-GMO ingredients to comply with local standards.

– Product variations

Two varieties, MILD and SPICY, have been created to meet the needs of consumers with different spice preferences.

MILD

– A subtly spicy flavour that enhances dishes with its distinctive texture, crunch and exquisite umami.
– Mainly intended to be used as a topping, making the most of its intense umami and crunchy texture.
– Recommended as a topping for sushi and hot dogs.

SPICY

– An intense spiciness that will also appeal to fans of Asian cuisine.
– Can also be used as a seasoning or to add a piquant accent to dishes.
– Recommended for adding a touch of spice to ramen or gyoza dumplings.

What sets UMAMI TOPPING apart is not only its unique topping format, but also its authentic Japanese origin and rich umami flavour.

Benefits of Introducing UMAMI TOPPING to the Retail Market

In the UK, topping-style seasonings such as Crispy Chilli Oil and Chilli Crunch are becoming increasingly popular. By offering not only spiciness but also a distinctive umami flavour, UMAMI TOPPING can differentiate itself from existing products in the category and drive stronger shelf sales.

UMAMI TOPPING offers the following benefits:

– “UMAMI” products that are directly aligned with Japanese food trends
– Highly versatile for use as a topping on a variety of dishes
– Easy to display through in-store merchandising as an instant flavour-boosting product
– Scalable shelf allocation thanks to the introduction of different varieties (MILD/SPICY)

Fish and Chips with UMAMI TOPPING Recipe https://www.sbfoods-worldwide.com/europe/umami-topping/recipe01/

Katsu Curry with UMAMI TOPPING Recipe
https://www.sbfoods-worldwide.com/europe/umami-topping/recipe02/

Hot Dog with UMAMI TOPPING Recipe https://www.sbfoods-worldwide.com/europe/umami-topping/recipe03/

Hot Dog with UMAMI TOPPING

European Expansion

August 2026

Sales are scheduled to start at Japanese and Asian supermarkets in Europe, beginning with the UK.

These include Japan Centre and Oseyo.

October 2026

S&B Foods will operate a stall at JAPAN MATSURI in London, where visitors will be able to sample UMAMI TOPPING.

Japan Matsuri London – JAPAN MATSURI 2026 will return to Trafalgar Square, the date of event will be announced shortly. https://japanmatsuri.com/

Through UMAMI TOPPING, S&B Foods will expand the value of Japanese food culture globally and create a new food scene.

Company Overview

S&B – Authentic Taste of Japan

S&B Foods Inc. is a Japanese food manufacturer with a core focus on spices, herbs and seasonings.

Since its establishment in 1923, S&B Foods has established a strong position in the Japanese curry and spice categories and is expanding its business in North America, Asia and Europe, backed by a diverse product portfolio and a stable supply system.

The company develops products that align with the food culture and comply with the regulations of each market, and is working to expand its seasoning business globally.

Official Instagram (UK):
https://www.instagram.com/sbfoods_uk

S&B Foods Global Site:
S&B Foods UK website – Authentic Taste of Japan

Media Contact

Organization: S&B Foods Inc.

Contact Person: Takuma Hosoda

Website: https://www.sbfoods-worldwide.com/europe/umami-topping/

Email: Send Email

Address: 18-6, Nihonbashi Kabuto-cho, Chuo-ku

City: Tokyo

Country: Japan

Release id: 49520

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New digital guide shows franchise buyers how to correctly use AI for due diligence, with 52 prompts along with warnings about where AI franchise research can go wrong.

United States, 29th Sep 2026  — Joel Libava, known as The Franchise King®, today announced the release of “The Franchise Buyer’s AI Playbook,” a digital guide that gives prospective franchise buyers 52 ready-to-use AI prompts for researching and vetting a franchise opportunity, paired with direct warnings about where AI tools can mislead them.

Franchise buyers are already using ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to research potential opportunities, often without realizing where those tools fall short. AI can organize research and translate legal language quickly. It cannot verify a franchisor’s financial health, sit in on a validation call, or interpret a franchise agreement with legal authority. Libava’s guide is built around that distinction.

“People are already asking AI whether they should buy a franchise, and getting confident-sounding answers back,” said Libava. “The problem isn’t that AI is useless here. It’s that nobody’s told buyers exactly where it can quietly get them hurt. That’s the entire reason this guide exists.”

The guide organizes its 52 prompts around the real buyer journey: 13 prompts for finding a franchise that actually fits a buyer’s money, skills, and schedule; 26 prompts for researching a specific opportunity, including how to interrogate a franchise’s financial performance disclosures instead of accepting a misleading average; and 13 prompts for making a final decision without being pushed by sales pressure or sunk-cost thinking.

“Anyone can hand you a list of prompts,” said Joel Libava, The Franchise King. “What I built is the research process I’ve used with buyers for 25 years. The prompts get you the answers — the workbook and 7-Day Quick-Start Plan tell you what to do with them. That’s the difference between a novelty and a real tool for franchise buyers.” Every detailed prompt includes a plain-language warning describing exactly how an AI tool’s answer can be incomplete or wrong, a feature not found in franchise content produced by parties with a financial incentive to keep a buyer moving toward a purchase.

Libava has spent more than 25 years advising franchise buyers. He is the author of two books on franchising, spent eight years as the exclusive franchise contributor to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s blog, and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, CNBC, and Entrepreneur.

“The Franchise Buyer’s AI Playbook” is available now for at thefranchiseking.com. It includes a full glossary of franchise terminology, a chapter addressing common franchising myths, including the assumption that AI alone can determine whether a franchise is a good investment and bonuses including helpful worksheets that will help franchise buyers organize the information they’ve collected.

For more information, or to request a review copy or interview with Joel Libava, contact: Joel Libava

Phone: 216-831-2610

Email: Joel@thefranchiseking.com  

Website: https://www.thefranchiseking.com   

https://www.thefranchiseking.com/the-franchise-buyers-ai-playbook 

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Organization: Franchise Selection Specialists Inc.

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United States, 29th Sep 2026 — Bake3D Inc. is advancing AI-assisted 3D content creation with Bake3D, a platform designed to help creators transform images into textured 3D models, generate character rigs, and produce animations for use in games, films, cartoons, and other digital projects. By bringing several stages of character production into one workflow, the platform aims to make 3D asset creation more accessible to independent creators, studios, developers, and AI-driven production teams.

Available at Bake3D.ai, the platform allows users to start with a drawing, rendered image, or photograph and turn the subject into a 3D model. Users can then inspect the generated geometry, create a suitable rig, describe a movement, and export the resulting asset for use in supported 3D editors and game development environments.

A Unified Workflow for 3D Characters and Animation

Traditional 3D character production can involve several stages, including modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation. Bake3D brings these tasks together in a guided workflow, allowing creators to move from a still image toward a rigged and animated asset.

The platform generates textured 3D geometry from visual references and provides tools for planning joints and skin weights. Users can inspect the generated model and rig before proceeding, helping them identify areas that may require refinement. They can also describe a desired action or select a compatible motion to bring their creations to life.

This approach is designed to support different production needs while giving users opportunities to review and improve generated results before incorporating them into larger projects.

Supporting More Than Human Characters

Bake3D is designed to work with a broad range of subjects rather than relying exclusively on standard humanoid characters. Its workflow supports people, animals, winged creatures, aquatic life, serpentine forms, robots, vehicles, mechanical assemblies, and other unusual or hybrid objects.

This flexibility may be useful for game developers building distinctive characters, animators creating fictional creatures, and filmmakers developing assets for imaginative digital environments. By accommodating different body structures and moving components, Bake3D offers creators a workflow for exploring subjects that can be challenging to rig using conventional character templates.

The quality of generated models and rigs depends on the source images and geometry, and users are encouraged to inspect results before using them in production.

Integration With Existing Creative Tools and AI Workflows

Bake3D is designed to complement existing production environments rather than replace the software used to assemble complete games, films, or interactive experiences. Generated assets can be exported in supported formats, including GLB and FBX, for use in compatible workflows.

The platform also provides an application programming interface (API), enabling developers to initiate generation jobs, check their status, and request asset exports programmatically. This capability creates opportunities to incorporate 3D asset generation into automated pipelines, custom applications, and workflows involving AI agents.

For development teams exploring AI-assisted production, programmatic access can help connect asset creation with other stages of a project, subject to the requirements and compatibility of the tools involved.

Expanding Access to 3D Content Creation

Through Bake3D, Bake3D Inc. aims to give creators a practical way to move from visual ideas to usable 3D assets and animation. The platform brings image-based generation, rigging, motion creation, and export capabilities into a connected process, offering an additional option for individuals and teams working across gaming, animation, filmmaking, and digital content production.

As AI-assisted creative tools continue to develop, Bake3D provides a workflow for creators seeking to incorporate generated 3D characters and animated assets into their existing production processes.

For more information, visit https://bake3d.ai/.

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Marcus Garcia
Bake3D Inc.
Email: hello@bake3d.ai
Location: Delaware, United States

About Bake3D Inc.

Bake3D Inc. is a Delaware-based technology company developing Bake3D, an AI-powered platform for 3D model generation, character rigging, and animation. The platform helps creators transform visual references into 3D assets and prepare them for use in compatible game development, animation, and digital production workflows. Learn more at https://bake3d.ai/.

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Social Retrieving offers social media account recovery services, including Instagram and Facebook.

Miami, Florida, United States, 29th Sep 2026 – Social media accounts have become an important part of how individuals, creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses communicate with their audiences. When an account is hacked, disabled, locked, or otherwise inaccessible, recovering access can become a complicated and time-consuming process. Social Retrieving has emerged as a specialized service focused on helping users navigate social media account recovery.

Founded to assist users dealing with difficult account-access issues, Social Retrieving provides account recovery assistance for platforms including Instagram and Facebook. The company works with clients experiencing issues such as hacked accounts, compromised credentials, disabled accounts, lost access, changed account information, and unsuccessful platform recovery attempts.

“Social media account recovery can be frustrating, particularly when standard recovery options do not resolve the issue,” said James, Account Manager at Social Retrieving. “Our role is to help clients navigate the recovery process, organize the relevant information, and pursue the available recovery channels for their particular situation.”

A Specialized Approach to Social Media Account Recovery

Social Retrieving takes a case-by-case approach to account recovery. Rather than treating every account issue the same way, the company first evaluates the circumstances surrounding an account before determining whether it is suitable for its recovery assistance service.

Depending on the circumstances, clients may receive assistance with documenting their account situation, preparing relevant information, navigating available recovery procedures, and pursuing appropriate escalation routes.

The company emphasizes that clients do not need to provide their social media passwords or two-factor authentication codes to Social Retrieving. Account owners should only provide information they are comfortable sharing and should maintain control of their personal credentials.

Helping Users Navigate Difficult Instagram and Facebook Recovery Cases

Instagram and Facebook account recovery can involve different circumstances and recovery procedures. Users may encounter automated verification, identity confirmation, disabled-account notices, compromised account information, or recovery links that no longer work.

Social Retrieving focuses on helping clients navigate these situations while maintaining realistic expectations about the recovery process.

Because social media platforms ultimately determine whether an account can be restored, no legitimate third-party recovery service can guarantee that a platform will return an account. Social Retrieving instead provides recovery assistance based on the individual circumstances of each case.

Building Trust Through Transparency

Social Retrieving states that transparency is an important part of its client process. The company provides clients with information regarding its service, pricing, expected timelines, and applicable terms before work begins.

The company also maintains case documentation throughout its recovery process and can provide clients with information regarding work performed on their case.

With the continued growth of social media as a business and communication tool, account-access problems can have significant consequences. Social Retrieving aims to provide users with an organized alternative to repeatedly navigating complicated recovery procedures on their own.

About Social Retrieving

Social Retrieving is a social media account recovery assistance company based in Miami, Florida. The company specializes in assisting individuals, creators, businesses, and organizations with difficult Instagram and Facebook account recovery situations.

Social Retrieving provides assistance for account-related issues including hacked accounts, disabled accounts, lost access, compromised account information, and other social media recovery challenges.

For more information about Social Retrieving and its account recovery services, visit Social Retrieving online.

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City: Miami

State: Florida

Country: United States

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