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Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

National/International

ASB announces Product Development Competition winner
2/25/26 Snack and Bakery
The American Society of Baking (ASB) has announced Kansas State University as the first-place winner of its 2026 Product Development Competition, revealed during the BakingTECH conference in Chicago. Their innovative entry, Gochuhoney Bites, not only demonstrated exceptional creativity but also met the highest standards of quality and safety, ASB says.

State/Regional

Girard Youth Entrepreneurship challenge winners discuss event
2/25/26 KOAM
Julie Beeman from the K-State Research & Extension Office brought in two students for Wildcat Wednesday, to discuss the Youth Entrepreneurship program.