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• Chipotle is giving away free food. Here's how to get it. - Los Angeles Times

  09-01-2015 23:11
  
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  Chipotle is giving away free food. Here's how to get it.
  Los Angeles Times
  If you can eat a burrito, salad, taco or burrito bowl full of Sofritas, Chipotle's vegan protein, then you can have your free food. Customers who order a Sofritas entree on Jan. 26 can redeem their receipts for a free entree of your choice between Jan ...
  Chipotle is offering free food on January 26th!kfor.com
  Chipotle Is Giving Away Free Food If You Try Their SofritasThe Daily Meal
  
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• 7 States With the Most People on Food Stamps - Wall St. Cheat Sheet

  09-01-2015 22:24
  
  Wall St. Cheat Sheet
  7 States With the Most People on Food Stamps
  Wall St. Cheat Sheet
  With a grocery bills priced as high as $1,300 per month as of late, some American workers simply cannot afford all of their groceries on top of everything else they already have to buy. This is why the government offers food stamps. The USDA Food and ...
  Food stamp enrollment historically highWashington Examiner
  Poor Americans to lose food stampsHeraldNet
  One million people expected to lose food stamp be
  
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• Souper Bowl of Caring to aid food banks - azcentral.com

  09-01-2015 22:19
  
  azcentral.com
  Souper Bowl of Caring to aid food banks
  azcentral.com
  The Boy Scouts of America's Grand Canyon Council is partnering its annual Scouting for Food Drive, the largest in the state, with the Souper Bowl of Caring. The Scout project begins Jan. 24 with Scouts distributing door hangers requesting food donations.
  
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• Pollo Tropical Goes 'LITE' with New Menu

  09-01-2015 22:04
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Exclusive Brief: 0Pollo Tropical, Florida's fast-casual concept known for its citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken and array of authentic sauces and sides, brings its Tropical Lite menu to all locations this month, offering five meal choices under 510 calories each.
  The menu, which was first tested in Pollo Tropical's West Palm Beach restaurants in late 2013, features a new, citrus chicken entree salad, soup with a chicken wrap, a TropiChop, a grill
  
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• Calling All Rib Lovers: Billy Sims BBQ Offers All You Can Eat

  09-01-2015 22:03
  Image Caption: Image Credit: All You Can Eat Rib Night on Tuesdays for a limited time.Exclusive Brief: 0Billy Sims BBQ, a fast-casual restaurant concept founded by the former Detroit Lions running back and Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims, along with cofounder Jeff Jackson, announced an NFL-sized promotion for its 44 restaurants: All You Can Eat Rib Night on Tuesdays for a limited time.
  Celebrating its 10th anniversary last year, the rapidly-growing barbecue chain opened 11 new ou
  
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• Control/data acquisition software

  09-01-2015 21:53
  
  Mitsubishi MC Works64 PC-based supervisory control and data acquisition software provides graphical user interfaces, alarm and event management, data logging and trending.
  
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• 3-D imaging system

  09-01-2015 21:48
  
  The Rice Lake iDimension 3-D imaging system instantly captures an image of a package, flat, poly bag, tube and irregular-shaped item.
  
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• Pouch sealing system

  09-01-2015 21:46
  
  Incorporating a fluidic muscle design, the Rinco FPA 4500-S ultrasonic pouch sealing system is engineered for the flexible packaging of dry and liquid foods.
  
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• Ink jet printing controller

  09-01-2015 21:43
  
  Intended for use in ink jet systems that print alphanumerics, graphics and barcodes onto porous packaging substrates for food and beverage applications, the FoxJet Marksman Matrix controller has a 10-in. touchscreen that allows the on-floor and front-office editing of printed codes.
  
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• Bagging System

  09-01-2015 21:40
  
  The BEUMER fillpac bagging system can be incorporated into existing packaging lines.
  
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• Multi-camera software

  09-01-2015 21:37
  
  Equipped with a range of packaging inspection capabilities, Microscan Visionscape I-PAK VH software controls and visualizes the inspections of up to 4 machine vision smart cameras at once.
  
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• Indy food trucks worth the wait when its cold outside - Indianapolis Star

  09-01-2015 21:35
  
  Indianapolis Star
  Indy food trucks worth the wait when its cold outside
  Indianapolis Star
  On a cold winter day, standing in line at your favorite food truck may not seem like the best way to get lunch. But trust us: You want to wait in that line. This month, Indy food trucks are rolling out their winter menus — and they're packed with ...
  
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• Vision inspection system

  09-01-2015 21:34
  
  The Triple/S Dynamics Opti-Flow vision inspection system scans the surface profile of the material as it is conveyed to collect real-time data.
  
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• Behind the scenes with Guy: 'He ate a lot of food' - The Bakersfield Californian

  09-01-2015 21:02
  
  The Bakersfield Californian
  Behind the scenes with Guy: 'He ate a lot of food'
  The Bakersfield Californian
  Does Guy Fieri really eat all that food? What's he like? Did he try the pickled tongue? Julie Crawford, owner of Pyrenees Cafe, offers a peek into the three-day "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" shoot at her Old Town Kern Basque restaurant. The first day ...
  
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• Aspects of food safety more than its handling - Baxter Bulletin

  09-01-2015 20:53
  
  Baxter Bulletin
  Aspects of food safety more than its handling
  Baxter Bulletin
  December marked a shorter month for the Baxter County Health Department due to the holidays, along with training for a new online system being set up for future food inspection reports. One important aspect of last month's report, though, was safety ...
  
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• Smart Baby Bottles, 3-D Food Printers and Other CES Oddities - Re/code

  09-01-2015 20:05
  
  Re/code
  Smart Baby Bottles, 3-D Food Printers and Other CES Oddities
  Re/code
  If you look beyond the shiny new cars, the walls of TVs and millions of wearables, you can see some strange things at CES. Not only are there floating ladies in pools, there are extracurricular activities that happen outside of the convention center floor.
  
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• “Food Justice” Activist Appointed to Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" Campaign - Town Hall

  09-01-2015 19:59
  
  Town Hall
  “Food Justice” Activist Appointed to Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" Campaign
  Town Hall
  Let's Move, the First Lady's initiative to help kids fight obesity by giving them crummy school lunches, now has a new Executive Director. Debra Eschmeyer, a self-described “food justice” activist, will soon be in charge of the Let's Move campaign and ...
  With a Food-Justice Advocate at Its Helm, Let's Move! Is Ready for a FightTakePart
  
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• Carnegie hosts 9th annual Art of Food - Cincinnati.com

  09-01-2015 19:29
  Carnegie hosts 9th annual Art of Food
  Cincinnati.com
  Celebrating all that is mouthwatering and succulent, art and food mix once again to create a smorgasbord for the eyes and the taste buds as The Carnegie hosts the opening reception for the ninth annual Art of Food exhibition 6-9 p.m. Feb. 20. Popular ...
  
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• 16 Hacks To Make Fast Food Way Better - Business Insider

  09-01-2015 19:25
  
  Business Insider
  16 Hacks To Make Fast Food Way Better
  Business Insider
  It's easy to upgrade your fast food experience, and some chain restaurant enthusiasts recently shared their hacks for getting better service. All of these hacks are simple and inexpensive. Sometimes, they're even free. Try any of these hacks next time ...
  
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• Proposal would restrict parking for food trucks - Albuquerque Journal

  09-01-2015 19:24
  
  Albuquerque Journal
  Proposal would restrict parking for food trucks
  Albuquerque Journal
  Customers on Wednesday pick up their orders from Patrick Humpf, owner of Gedunk, a food truck parked that day near Talin Market. The city is considering whether to impose restrictions on where mobile food vendors can park. (Roberto E.
  
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• 3 dietary lifestyles up close: Paleo, veganism and Slow Food movement - Los Angeles Times

  09-01-2015 19:01
  
  3 dietary lifestyles up close: Paleo, veganism and Slow Food movement
  Los Angeles Times
  I wasn't sure what to bring to the dinner party. My hosts were not only gluten-free, they were also on the Paleolithic diet. Based on the premise that people are healthiest when they follow a diet that early humans evolved to eat, the "Paleo" diet ...
  
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• Futuristic food inventions that could change the way we eat - Fox News

  09-01-2015 18:14
  
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  Futuristic food inventions that could change the way we eat
  Fox News
  Chef Jet, a food printer made by 3D Systems, creates "custom edible geometries" from sugar or milk chocolate. While they may look pretty sweet to eat, there is still some work to be done on getting the right flavor. Read more about these 3D candies here.
  
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• Taste Testing 3-D Printed Food - Wall Street Journal

  09-01-2015 17:50
  
  Wall Street Journal
  Taste Testing 3-D Printed Food
  Wall Street Journal
  Most food-capable 3-D printers are targeted at professional chefs and will likely cost thousands when they hit the market. But what does the food taste like? At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, I sampled sweets produced by three ...
  
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• Good Shepherd Food Bank distributed a record amount of food in 2014 - Press Herald

  09-01-2015 17:27
  
  Good Shepherd Food Bank distributed a record amount of food in 2014
  Press Herald
  “While we are certainly proud of what our network was able to accomplish in 2014, it's clear there is much more work to be done,” said Kristen Miale, present of Good Shepherd Food Bank. “More than 17 million meals for Mainers who face hunger is a step ...
  Maine's Largest Food Bank Distributes Record Number of MealsMaine Public Broadcasting
  
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• Bright Food "planning Manassen IPO this year"

  09-01-2015 17:26
  
  Chinese food giant Bright Food Group is reportedly planning to list its Australian unit, Manassen Foods, this year.
  
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• Burton's launches American-style soft cookies to UK

  09-01-2015 17:20
  
  Burton's Biscuit Co. is debuting American-style soft cookies to the UK biscuit aisle - "a first" it claims - under its Maryland brand.
  
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• Tyrrells downplays Australian production

  09-01-2015 17:10
  
  UK crisp maker Tyrrells has played down reports in Australia reports it is considering investing in production in the country.
  
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• Top 5 Food Trends to Watch in 2015 - Huffington Post

  09-01-2015 16:46
  
  Top 5 Food Trends to Watch in 2015
  Huffington Post
  Last year, the movement toward a cleaner, more sustainable food supply gained traction, from school lunches with antibiotic-free chicken to a new rating system for produce that goes beyond organics to take energy, water use, and other sustainability ...
  
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• Report: Same-Store Sales Up Big in 2014's Q4

  09-01-2015 16:38
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Registered the best same-store sales results reported in six years.Exclusive Brief: 0Last year ended on a very high note for the chain restaurant industry as December recorded the best same-store sales in three years. The fourth quarter registered the best same-store sales results reported in six years of Black Box Intelligence tracking. These latest results contributed to the aggregate growth of 0.8 percent for 2014, a vast improvement over the -0.1 p
  
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• Food industry news of the week: Tesco and suppliers, General Mills closures

  09-01-2015 16:33
  
  Tesco this week claimed it wanted to "regenerate" its relationship with suppliers, with a strategy that looks set to cut the number of SKUs on sale in stores. Meanwhile, speculation emerged Brazilian private-equity firm and Heinz co-owner 3G Capital is looking at further acquisitions in the food industry.
  
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• Amsterdam Falafelshop Plans 3 New Shops in '15

  09-01-2015 16:17
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Plans to open in Boston, Dallas, and Philadelphia.Exclusive Brief: 0Amsterdam Falafelshop announced an aggressive franchise growth plan for 2015 that will continue to fuel the brand’s growth across the U.S.
  With six shops currently in operation, Amsterdam Falafelshop plans to open at least three additional locations in 2015 in key markets such as Boston, Dallas, and Philadelphia.Chains: Amsterdam Falafelshop
  
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• NRA Accepting Submissions for Food and Beverage Awards

  09-01-2015 16:10
  Image Caption: Image Credit: FABI Awards call out those consumable products that inspire operators.Exclusive Brief: 0The National Restaurant Association is now accepting applications for the fifth annual Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards. Whether it be versatile new ingredients, exciting finished products, progressive delivery systems, or packaging that creates operational efficiencies, the FABI Awards call out those consumable products that inspire operators to develop new menu ite
  
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• The 2015 Farm Show food court opens today with free parking - PennLive.com

  09-01-2015 16:09
  
  WFMZ Allentown
  The 2015 Farm Show food court opens today with free parking
  PennLive.com
  If you don't want to eat at the food court (blasphemy!), then check out these five great restaurants nearby. The Farm Show officially kicks off tomorrow, Jan. 10, at 9 a.m. at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex on North Cameron St., in Harrisburg ...
  Pulled pork sandwiches and foods cooked in new soybean oil join PA Farm ...PennLive.com
  Farm Show Food Court: Our 15-second reviews of favorites including t
  
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• Ultrasonic sealing system

  09-01-2015 16:07
  
  Utilizing 2 wheels, the Aurizon CCB UltraLight ultrasonic sealing system forms an in-running nip that applies point contact to package heat-sensitive goods such as chocolates and confectionery products; it seals through multiple layers and contaminants.
  
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• Sensory zipper

  09-01-2015 16:05
  
  Giving consumers the assurance of a secure seal, the Presto Click ’N Lock press-to-close double zipper delivers pronounced audible and tactile cues when the package is closed.
  
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• High-shear mixer

  09-01-2015 16:05
  
  The Ross HSM-703XC inline ultra-high-shear mixer generates fine dispersions and emulsions with narrow particle size distribution.
  
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• Bottling machines

  09-01-2015 16:05
  
  Used to bottle distillate, liquor and spirits, MBF Monoblock and Superbloc bottling machines come in standalone versions.
  
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• Carton crease tester

  09-01-2015 16:03
  
  The Cerulean optical carton crease tester uses an HD camera to measure and record the dimensions, angles and symmetry of carton crease, bead and formed boxes; it assesses the multi-layer construction of all types of printed or non-printed carton board, paperboard and waxed carton product.
  
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• Subfractional gearmotors

  09-01-2015 16:01
  
  Brother subfractional AC gearmotors are intended for the packaging, food and beverage industries.
  
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• Food industry quotes of the week: Tesco, Chobani, Yashili

  09-01-2015 16:01
  
  This week, Chobani refuted claims its CEO Hamdi Ulukaya is being pushed out of his position. Elsewhere, Tesco outlined a new strategy expected to have a profound impact on the companies that supply the retailer. Findus acquired Nestle's Spanish frozen food business La Cocinera and HKScan announced it was axing 95 jobs across two of its sites in Denmark. Here is the week in quotes
  
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• X-ray system

  09-01-2015 16:00
  
  Offering foreign object detection for a variety of food applications, the Thermo Fisher Scientific NextGuard X-ray system also uses customizable vision software to inspect packaged products for flaws such as missing pieces or components.
  
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• PizzaRev to Open Doors to 20th Location

  09-01-2015 15:59
  Image Caption: Image Credit: The new restaurant will open in La Habra, California.Exclusive Brief: 0Fast-casual pizza franchise PizzaRev kicked off 2015 with the opening of the chain’s 20th location in just over two years. The new restaurant will open in La Habra, California, next week, one of eight locations scheduled to open in Q1 2015. The upcoming expansion will include entrance into four new markets: San Diego; Bakersfield, California; Santa Barbara, California; and Sioux F
  
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• Food news: Amid growing demand, fast-food chains offer more healthful choices - OCRegister

  09-01-2015 15:51
  
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  Food news: Amid growing demand, fast-food chains offer more healthful choices
  OCRegister
  Consumers throughout January are blasted with promotions aimed at healthful eating resolutions. This year is no different. But in addition to offering low-calorie eats, some fast-food operators are introducing more socially responsible foods such as ...
  
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• De Blasio announces NYC ban on plastic foam containers, riling food vendors - Fox News

  09-01-2015 15:44
  
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  De Blasio announces NYC ban on plastic foam containers, riling food vendors
  Fox News
  New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is moving to ban city food establishments from using plastic foam containers, decrying the harm they cause the environment – while leaving restaurateurs and other food vendors that rely on the materials in a bind. The ...
  It's Plastic Foam Packaging, Not the Food, That's to Go Under a New York RuleNew York Times
  New York officially banned those plastic foam
  
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• Papa Murphy's Named Consumers' Choice Winner

  09-01-2015 15:34
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Award based on Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics (CBM) program.Exclusive Brief: 0Papa Murphy's announced that the company has been named a Chain Restaurant Consumers' Choice Award winner for 2015 and was awarded the quick-serve concept most likely to be recommended by consumers. This award demonstrates Papa Murphy's high quality and superior performance among its peers. The findings were compiled from data by Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics (CBM) p
  
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• Editor's viewpoint: Plant closures point to pressure at General Mills

  09-01-2015 15:31
  
  More General Mills plants look set to shut as the US food giant wrestles with falling domestic sales. The closures will help profitability but the company will likely have to turn again to M&A to get its top line growing again.
  
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• In the spotlight: What impact will Tesco's new strategy have on suppliers?

  09-01-2015 15:29
  
  Contained in Tesco's trading update yesterday (8 January) were some key strategic initiatives that will have a profound impact on the companies that supply the UK's largest retailer.
  
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• High Liner Foods to end production at US site

  09-01-2015 14:59
  
  Canada-based frozen seafood group High Liner Foods will end production at a leased facility in the US as it looks to reduce its "excess capacity" in the country.
  
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• How Healthy Is Prison Food? Court Orders Nevada To Tell - Yahoo Health

  09-01-2015 14:57
  
  Yahoo Health
  How Healthy Is Prison Food? Court Orders Nevada To Tell
  Yahoo Health
  A convicted pedophile's complaint about Nevada prison food has the state Supreme Court ordering an accounting of what's in unnamed sack lunches and “chef's choice” dinners given to inmates, and whether the meals are healthful. A strongly worded ruling ...
  
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• Thai Union deal prompts Bumble Bee to review Samoa plans

  09-01-2015 14:54
  
  US-based seafood group Bumble Bee Foods is to look again at plans to build a processing facility on the Pacific island of Samoa.
  
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