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• 10 tired food trends that should expire in 2015 - Los Angeles Times

  06-01-2015 23:12
  
  Los Angeles Times
  10 tired food trends that should expire in 2015
  Los Angeles Times
  It seems that everyone is interested in food these days -- from supermodels such as Chrissy Teigen to our very own President Obama to everyone on Instagram posting food photos. Because of this surge of interest in the food world and its inextricable ...
  
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• Do all new Republican senators favor eliminating food stamps? No, it's fake ... - PolitiFact

  06-01-2015 22:47
  
  PolitiFact
  Do all new Republican senators favor eliminating food stamps? No, it's fake ...
  PolitiFact
  In recent years, some conservatives have criticized the growing usage of the program, due largely to higher demand during the Great Recession. Still, suggesting it should be eliminated entirely would be a big deal. The food stamp program, officially ...
  
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• Bone Broth Evolves From Prehistoric Food to Paleo Drink - New York Times

  06-01-2015 22:42
  New York Times
  Bone Broth Evolves From Prehistoric Food to Paleo Drink
  New York Times
  Recently, this prehistoric food has improbably become a trend beverage, ranking with green juice and coconut water as the next magic potion in the eternal quest for perfect health. Like other health foods that have taken off in recent years — yogurt ...
  
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• 1 million expected to lose food stamps as economy improves - CNNMoney

  06-01-2015 21:21
  
  CNNMoney
  1 million expected to lose food stamps as economy improves
  CNNMoney
  A side effect of the improving economy: About 1 million needy people will lose food stamp benefits starting this fall. That's a new estimate by a left-leaning think tank, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, which is urging Congress to change a ...
  Food stamp benefit cut may force a million people into 'serious hardship'Al Jazeera America
  Food Stamp Enrollment Expected To Drop By 1 Million Next YearH
  
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• Bulls, Vienna Beef team up to gather 50000 pounds of food - NBA.com (blog)

  06-01-2015 21:04
  
  NBA.com (blog)
  Bulls, Vienna Beef team up to gather 50000 pounds of food
  NBA.com (blog)
  Given Cook County's population of 5.2 million, that's roughly one out of every six people who turn to the Food Depository's network. At times it's difficult for the supply to meet the demand, which is why once again the Bulls, along with Vienna Beef ...
  
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• Starbucks Adds Flat White to Espresso Lineup

  06-01-2015 20:45
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Made with two ristretto shots, layer of steamed whole milk.Exclusive Brief: 0Starbucks introduced a new core espresso offering with the launch of the Flat White handcrafted espresso beverage, available at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada.Chains: StarbucksMicrosites: BeverageOther Kickers: Menu Innovations
  
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• Sysco Launches Microsite Aimed at Hispanic Demographic

  06-01-2015 20:29
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Sobremesa site addresses diverse dining trends in the U.S.Exclusive Brief: 0Sysco Corporation, North America's leading foodservice distribution company, announced the launch of a dual-language microsite geared toward the foodservice industry's Hispanic segment, which represents the U.S.’s fastest-growing ethnic population.
  Sysco's new "Sobremesa" (www.sysco.com/sobremesa) site provides both English and Spanish speakers a mobile-friendly platform with
  
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• First Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen Opens Near LAX

  06-01-2015 20:16
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Includes new menu items, simpler ordering process, and a new look.Exclusive Brief: 0Yoshinoya, a global quick-service Japanese restaurant chain with more than 1,800 locations across the world, recently opened its first Yoshinoya Japanese Kitchen, a modern, bright new flagship store near LAX in Los Angeles, unveiling more variety and value with fresh new menu items, a simpler ordering process, and a whole new look.Chains: YoshinoyaMicrosites: 
  
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• New Menchie's Flavor a Little Sweet, a Little Tangy

  06-01-2015 19:41
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Peach Mango rolled out for month of January.Exclusive Brief: 0Menchie’s introduced January’s new flavor, Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Peach Mango, for a healthier, better-for-you dessert option for the New Year.Chains: Menchie'sMicrosites: DessertsHealthy MenusOther Kickers: Menu Innovations
  
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• Schlotzsky’s Highlights Healthy Options for New Year

  06-01-2015 19:38
  Image Caption: Image Credit: More than 45 menu items that are less than 670 calories.Exclusive Brief: 0Whether trying to save money, eat better, or simply warm up with comforting food, guests will find something to satisfy them at Schlotzsky’s this year.Chains: Schlotzsky’sMicrosites: Healthy MenusSandwichesOther Kickers: Menu InnovationsIngredients & Dayparts
  
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• LTO from Tropical Smoothie Lets Customers 'Live Better'

  06-01-2015 19:29
  Live Better Smoothies help customers start the New Year off right.Exclusive Brief: 0Tropical Smoothie Café debuted brand new limited-time offerings for its guests, and also brought back previous fan favorites to reign in a healthy new year.Other Kickers: HealthIngredients & DaypartsMicrosites: BeverageHealthy MenusChains: Tropical Smoothie Cafe
  
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• Here's the dirt on 'clean eating' - Asbury Park Press

  06-01-2015 18:26
  
  Asbury Park Press
  Here's the dirt on 'clean eating'
  Asbury Park Press
  Eliminate processed foods from our diets and replace them with an array of vegetables and fruits, whole grains and lean proteins. "It's like, 'OK, now you're finally getting it,' " said Mintz, vice president of healthy living and community engagement ...
  
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• Seattle Bans Throwing Food Away in Trash - Washington Free Beacon

  06-01-2015 18:22
  
  Washington Free Beacon
  Seattle Bans Throwing Food Away in Trash
  Washington Free Beacon
  Seattle residents can no longer throw food away in their garbage due to a new law that went into effect Jan. 1. Families can be fined $1 on their garbage bill for putting “food-contaminated cardboard” in their trashcan, as a result of the compost mandate.
  
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• Chobani CEO Ulukaya not being pushed out, insists company

  06-01-2015 17:53
  
  Chobani has denied suggestions chairman and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya is being pushed out of the company, with the yoghurt maker insisting its founder is leading the search for a new chief executive.
  
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• Kono Pizza USA Names New VP of Operations

  06-01-2015 17:36
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Matt Bailey is an industry veteran.Exclusive Brief: 0Positioning itself for rapid growth in 2015, Kono Pizza USA, the fast-casual concept behind the creation of pizza in a cone, announced the appointment of food industry veteran Matt Bailey to vice president of operations.
  In his new role, Bailey is responsible for all aspects of operations, from site selection and lease negotiations to training and ongoing support.Chains: Kono PizzaMicrosites:&nb
  
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• Capespan expands in Europe with vanWylick tie-up

  06-01-2015 17:31
  
  South Africa-based produce grower Capespan Group is increasing its reach in Europe through the acquisition of a 25% stake in Germany's Fruchtimport vanWylick.
  
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• Evolution Fresh Green Juices Help Guests Eat Their Veggies

  06-01-2015 17:27
  Evolution Fresh is offering four varieties of cold-pressed juice.Exclusive Brief: 0With the start of 2015 and an increasing number of people looking for ways to get vegetables into their diet, Evolution Fresh is offering four varieties of cold-pressed, high pressure processed (HPP) green juice that are made from more than a pound of green vegetables, have 10 grams of naturally occurring sugar or less per eight fluid ounce serving, and have no added flavors or sweeteners: Sweet Greens and Le
  
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• 5 Menu Swaps For Healthier Takeout Food - Yahoo Health

  06-01-2015 17:08
  
  Yahoo Health
  5 Menu Swaps For Healthier Takeout Food
  Yahoo Health
  The to-go menu does not have expand your waistline. (Photo: Plush Studios / Getty Images). Weight loss is the most popular New Year's resolution, but studies show that a mere 8% of Americans actually achieve that goal. A major factor? Takeout food.
  
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• Junk Food in the New Year - New York Times (blog)

  06-01-2015 17:00
  Junk Food in the New Year
  New York Times (blog)
  “In the new year, people resolve to eat healthier,” said the lead author Lizzy Pope, an assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Vermont, “but they continue to buy unhealthy food that defeats their goals. We go on automatic pilot. If we ...
  
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• Majority of Bisco Misr investors back Kellogg takeover

  06-01-2015 16:23
  
  Investors owning over half of Bisco Misr have accepted Kellogg's takeover offer for the Egyptian snack firm.
  
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• 10 food trends to expect in 2015 - Philly.com (blog)

  06-01-2015 16:12
  
  10 food trends to expect in 2015
  Philly.com (blog)
  Fermented Foods: As compelling science surfaces supporting the role of the microbiome in immune function and overall health, the craze around fermented foods continues to grow. From kimchee to miso and kefir, do-it-yourself fermenting and the praise ...
  
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• Pioneers ups bid for Arab Dairy takeover

  06-01-2015 16:03
  
  Egypt-based private-equity firm Pioneers Holding has upped its bid to buy Arab Dairy, although it is still short of Lactalis, which has the highest offer on the table.
  
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• Newk's Kicks Its Winter Menu Up a Notch

  06-01-2015 15:49
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Seasonal menu includes spicy comfort foods.Exclusive Brief: 0Newk’s Eatery kicked its winter menu offerings up a notch with spicy comfort foods that warm both the soul and the palate. The company’s seasonal menu will include Spicy Sicilian Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, and Buffalo Chicken–enhanced Mac & Cheese. These selections will be available in more than 70 Newk’s restaurants January through April 5.Chains: Newk'sMicrosites:&n
  
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• Pieology Rides Into 2015 On a High Note

  06-01-2015 15:45
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Now totals 55 locations nationwide.Exclusive Brief: 0Pieology Pizzeria reported 2014 a banner year with substantial corporate and franchise growth, now totaling 55 locations nationwide. Pieology is ringing in 2015 with eight new locations throughout Southern California to open by April. Pieology is set to open a total of 180 restaurants by the end of the year, with commitments for 500. Remaining steadfast to the company’s approach of fostering strate
  
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• How To Lose 85 Pounds, One Food At a Time - Yahoo News

  06-01-2015 15:11
  
  Yahoo News
  How To Lose 85 Pounds, One Food At a Time
  Yahoo News
  I'm almost done with my battle against obesity. I hit an all-time low nine years ago, which led to the consumption of lots of fast comfort food and alcohol. When I finally dusted off my scale two years into that binge, it revealed the cold, hard truth ...
  
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• Behold: The sub-$2000 3D food printer - Mashable

  06-01-2015 14:58
  
  Mashable
  Behold: The sub-$2000 3D food printer
  Mashable
  LAS VEGAS — CES 2015 may mark the point when food printing shifts from a curiosity to a serious business. There are new products from companies like relative newcomer XYZPrinting, which burst onto the scene last year with two new Da Vinci 3D printers.
  Breaking convention: New 3D food printer makes edible cookiesRT
  This 3D food printer must master cookies before it can print you a pizzaDigital Trends
  International CES: XYZprinting introdu
  
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• Dish offers ESPN, CNN, Food Network in cord-cutting online TV service - SFGate (blog)

  06-01-2015 13:08
  
  SFGate (blog)
  Dish offers ESPN, CNN, Food Network in cord-cutting online TV service
  SFGate (blog)
  The service will carry the Disney Channel, Food Network, CNN and other popular networks. But its key offering is ESPN. Surveys showed the biggest single reason Dish subscribers didn't leave was “worry about missing ESPN,” said Roger Lynch, Sling TV's ...
  TV streaming service to offer ESPN, Food Network, other channels, The ...NOLA.com
  Dish's Sling TV Service Nets You ESPN, CNN,
  
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• 5 trends in flavors, food and dining for 2015 promise more fresh food, fat ... - cleveland.com

  06-01-2015 13:02
  
  cleveland.com
  5 trends in flavors, food and dining for 2015 promise more fresh food, fat ...
  cleveland.com
  One food trend that should please health leaders: Younger Americans are eating more fresh food, especially vegetables and fruits, than in years past, according to the NPD Group. PEGGY TURBETT /THE PLAIN DEALER 12/13/09 An array of fresh vegetables ...
  
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• Gity's has American food with a spicy ethnic flare - Zanesville Times Recorder

  06-01-2015 12:49
  
  Zanesville Times Recorder
  Gity's has American food with a spicy ethnic flare
  Zanesville Times Recorder
  Habibi isn't a formally taught chef, which is perhaps what makes her food so beloved by her patrons. Everything tastes hearty and fresh, and there's little flourishing of staple foods. A still-steaming ham topped with pineapple slices sat beside a ...
  
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• Where's the best bar food at the Shore? - Asbury Park Press

  06-01-2015 12:47
  
  Asbury Park Press
  Where's the best bar food at the Shore?
  Asbury Park Press
  Pulled Pork Nachos with El Milagro chips, house braised pork shoulder, refried black beans, sharp cheddar, pico de gallo & guacamole from the Copper Still Kitchen and Bar, Noblesville, Indiana. (Photo: GANNETT).
  
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• California Olive Ranch buys Lucini Italia

  06-01-2015 12:39
  
  US olive oil producer California Olive Ranch has acquired local sauces, soup and dressings producer Lucini Italia from Argentinian food group Molinos Río de la Plata.
  
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• Why home-cooked food never tastes like restaurant food - Fox News

  06-01-2015 12:09
  
  Fox News
  Why home-cooked food never tastes like restaurant food
  Fox News
  Aside from the fact that in restaurant kitchens everything is prepped and ready to go ahead of time, at home the knives aren't as sharp, the recipes might not be memorized, and, well, the person cooking the food isn't a professional chef. And there's a ...
  
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• Lala names Walmex chief Rank CEO

  06-01-2015 12:06
  
  Wal-Mart de Mexico CEO Scot Rank will replace long-time Grupo Lala chief executive Arquimedes Celis at the helm of the Mexican dairy company later this year.
  
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• Ireland wins approval to export beef to US

  06-01-2015 11:43
  
  Ireland has been given the green light by the US to export beef to the country, the first EU member to win approval since Washington imposed a ban over BSE 15 years ago.
  
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• Hong Kong mulls tighter oversight of infant food nutrition claims

  06-01-2015 11:36
  
  The Hong Kong authorities have launched a public consultation on proposals for stricter oversight of health claims made on foods aimed at infants and young children.
  
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• Airlines' provide few health food choices - Columbia Daily Herald

  06-01-2015 09:48
  Airlines' provide few health food choices
  Columbia Daily Herald
  But a recent report is no laughing matter. The report from DietDetective.com shows that airline food — whether it's free or not — is not very good for you. Virgin America is the only carrier “doing a fantastic job” of offering a healthy menu, ranking No.
  
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• Food Processor OSI Faces Fresh Setback in China - Wall Street Journal

  06-01-2015 09:13
  
  Wall Street Journal
  Food Processor OSI Faces Fresh Setback in China
  Wall Street Journal
  BEIJING—U.S.-based food processor OSI Group LLC has suffered a new setback in China, as it works to rebuild its business following accusations that it sold past-due food. The Shanghai Food and Drug Administration said on its website Sunday that it was ...
  
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• Michio Kushi championed natural foods - Boston Globe

  06-01-2015 08:07
  
  Boston Globe
  Michio Kushi championed natural foods
  Boston Globe
  Michio Kushi, founder of the institute, who made the macrobiotic and natural foods diet popular in the United States, died in Boston on Dec. 28, according the Kushi Institute headquarters in Becket. The Japanese native was 88. The cause of death was ...
  Michio Kushi: 1926-2014Paste Magazine
  
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• Clean eating: Getting real food back in your diet - Asbury Park Press

  06-01-2015 07:42
  
  Asbury Park Press
  Clean eating: Getting real food back in your diet
  Asbury Park Press
  Eliminate processed foods from our diets and replace them with an array of vegetables and fruits, whole grains and lean proteins. “It's like, 'OK, now you're finally getting it,'” said Mintz, vice president of healthy living and community engagement ...
  
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• Council approves rezoning, limits food trucks - Muncie Star Press

  06-01-2015 07:01
  
  Muncie Star Press
  Council approves rezoning, limits food trucks
  Muncie Star Press
  Bob Mattax, owner of the Slop on Top food truck, told The Star Press in a Monday interview that he hadn't heard about the ordinance and was unable to attend the meeting. Mattax said it sounded like the ordinance would “likely have a negative impact” on ...
  
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• Registration open for sustainable food conference - The Newark Advocate

  06-01-2015 04:54
  
  The Newark Advocate
  Registration open for sustainable food conference
  The Newark Advocate
  Registration is now open for the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association's 36th annual conference, Sustainable Agriculture: Renewing Ohio's Heart and Soil — again held in Granville. Preconference meetings will be Feb. 13, and the conference will ...
  
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• The Limits of What We Can Learn from Food-Themed Art - Hyperallergic

  06-01-2015 03:03
  
  Hyperallergic
  The Limits of What We Can Learn from Food-Themed Art
  Hyperallergic
  Food, broadly defined, is a necessary sustenance that may also incorporate artistic practice — cooking, cuisine, and presentation. The Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée (MuCEM) in Marseilles is currently hosting Food: Produce ...
  
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• L.S. officials hope food pantry scandal doesn't give voters indigestion - nwitimes.com

  06-01-2015 02:56
  
  nwitimes.com
  L.S. officials hope food pantry scandal doesn't give voters indigestion
  nwitimes.com
  LAKE STATION | Two city officials said public corruption allegations haven't closed the city food pantry at the center of a scandal, and the charges shouldn't stain other city officials who may join Mayor Keith Soderquist on this year's ballot. Rick ...
  
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• Post-Holidays, Resolve to Reduce Your Food Waste - KCET

  06-01-2015 01:44
  
  KCET
  Post-Holidays, Resolve to Reduce Your Food Waste
  KCET
  According to the Environmental Protection Agency, food scraps make up 20% of our landfills, and every year Americans toss more than 35 million tons of uneaten groceries. That's almost enough to feed the entire population of California — and makes your ...
  
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• Haggen Food plans big SoCal debut - U-T San Diego

  06-01-2015 00:23
  
  U-T San Diego
  Haggen Food plans big SoCal debut
  U-T San Diego
  Haggen Food & Pharmacy, a tiny grocery chain in Bellingham, Wash., made national headlines last month when it announced plans to buy 146 Albertsons and Safeway stores throughout the West Coast, including 25 in San Diego County. Safeway owns the ...
  
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• Food Stamp Enrollment Expected To Drop By 1 Million Next Year - Huffington Post

  06-01-2015 00:12
  
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  Food Stamp Enrollment Expected To Drop By 1 Million Next Year
  Huffington Post
  The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimates that falling unemployment rates will cause states to lose an exemption they currently have for food stamp recipients. Instead, a three-month federal time limit on nutrition assistance for unemployed ...
  Food stamp enrollment expected to fall by one million in 2016KFOX El Paso
  Alabama has more food stamp recipients than public school studentsYellowh
  
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