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• Student group wants to start food bank at USF - Tampabay.com

  27-03-2015 23:47
  
  Tampabay.com
  Student group wants to start food bank at USF
  Tampabay.com
  George Cappos, president of Feeding America at the University of South Florida in Tampa, organizes donations Friday that were gathered from boxes that students placed on campus. TAMPA — The hungry and sleep-deprived 20-something college student, ...
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• April Food Day goal: Meet need until fall - Chicago Tribune

  27-03-2015 23:00
  
  Chicago Tribune
  April Food Day goal: Meet need until fall
  Chicago Tribune
  A movement to help keep local food pantries stocked through September is under way and is set to culminate Wednesday — "April Food Day" — with a large-scale packing and distribution event at the Tinley Park Convention Center, according to organizers.
  
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• U.S. Leadership on Global Food and Nutrition Security: We are Making Serious ... - Huffington Post

  27-03-2015 22:55
  
  U.S. Leadership on Global Food and Nutrition Security: We are Making Serious ...
  Huffington Post
  Despite encouraging progress combating food and nutrition insecurity over the past years, one in nine people worldwide still live in extreme hunger. This number can be further reduced by empowering small-scale producers and women through initiatives ...
  
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• Ex-CFO who criticized Chick-fil-A reportedly now on food stamps after outcry - Fox News

  27-03-2015 22:13
  
  Washington Times
  Ex-CFO who criticized Chick-fil-A reportedly now on food stamps after outcry
  Fox News
  A CFO who drew widespread condemnation after berating a Chick-fil-A employee in a video that went viral three years ago is out of work and on food stamps, according to a published report. Adam Smith, 37, was the CFO of a medical device manufacturer in ...
  Adam Smith of Chick-Fil-A viral video homeless, on food stamps 2 years after ...Washington Timesall 10 news articles »
  
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• Food truck raising cash to open south Oak Park cafe - Chicago Tribune

  27-03-2015 22:12
  
  Chicago Tribune
  Food truck raising cash to open south Oak Park cafe
  Chicago Tribune
  Brian Holt, of Oak Park, holds son Gabriel, 1, while they wait Saturday, March 21, along South Oak Park Avenue for their waffle order from The 206 food truck, run by Tino Ganacias. A campaign is underway to raise $15,000 for The 206 to open a café at ...
  
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• How Scripted Television Is Artfully Focusing Its Lens on Food - Eater

  27-03-2015 22:03
  
  How Scripted Television Is Artfully Focusing Its Lens on Food
  Eater
  Do you like food? Do you like movies? Do you like movies about food? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you might enjoy Eater at the Movies, a column by Joshua David Stein which examines eating and drinking on screen. In this special ...
  
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• Russo's Signs Sixth Franchise Deal in UAE

  27-03-2015 22:00
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Russo's signs six franchise deal for the UAE, this one in Dubai.Exclusive Brief: 0On the heels of its fifth signed agreement to bring Russo’s New York Pizzeria to the United Arab Emirates, the well-known, Houston-based Italian restaurant and brand is now announcing its sixth signed franchise agreement with the well-established UAE restaurant developer and operator, Prime Hospitality. The new 1,774-square-foot restaurant is slated to open this summer
  
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• Steak 'n Shake to Open 15 Locations in Pakistan

  27-03-2015 21:55
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Streak 'n Shake will open 15 new locations in Pakistan.Exclusive Brief: 0Steak 'n Shake­, the pioneer of the premium burger segment in the restaurant industry, announced today that Steak 'n Shake will open 15 new locations in Pakistan.
   Microsites: BurgersChains: Steak 'n Shake
  
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• Nearly 100 Get Food Poisoning; Officials Won't Say From What - ABC News

  27-03-2015 21:31
  The Inquisitr
  Nearly 100 Get Food Poisoning; Officials Won't Say From What
  ABC News
  A "food source" sickened nearly 100 restaurant patrons in Philadelphia last month, but city and state health officials say Pennsylvania law bars them from disclosing what the food was or how it was contaminated. Philly.com reported Friday ...
  Philadelphia Restaurant Sickens Wrong Crowd: Dozens Of Lawyers Fall Ill From ...The Inquisitr
  Food poisoning strikes nearly 100 at Philly restaurant; off
  
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• Why it's not enough for fast food companies to “give consumers what they want” - Washington Post (blog)

  27-03-2015 21:03
  
  Why it's not enough for fast food companies to “give consumers what they want”
  Washington Post (blog)
  Fast food companies, time and again, talk about "giving consumers what they want," particularly as a way of explaining why they don't sell healthier foods. "We don't make what we want to sell," said Brad Haley, chief marketing officer for CKE ...
  
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• There's Just One Problem With Photos on Food Stamp Cards - New York Times

  27-03-2015 20:59
  New York Times
  There's Just One Problem With Photos on Food Stamp Cards
  New York Times
  Putting photos on the cards people use to redeem food stamps seems like a simple anti-fraud idea. But in Massachusetts, which started putting photos on Electronic Benefit Transfer cards in 2013, it hasn't worked out for reasons that should have been ...
  A Half-Baked GOP Plan for Food StampsWall Street Journal
  Antifraud effort on food stamps hurts poor, advocates sayBoston Globe (subscription)
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• WHy People Are Falling in Love With “Ugly Food” - TIME

  27-03-2015 20:34
  
  WHy People Are Falling in Love With “Ugly Food”
  TIME
  The “ugly food movement” is taking off around the world, particularly in Europe and Australia, as an answer to the problem of food waste. So far, it has yet to firmly take hold in the United States, but given this country's love of solution-driven food ...
  
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• Tempe councilman on crusade to end food tax - azcentral.com

  27-03-2015 20:23
  
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  Tempe councilman on crusade to end food tax
  azcentral.com
  Councilman Kolby Granville is working on a proposal to eliminate the city's food tax. (Photo: Getty Images). Story Highlights. Councilman wants to end 1.8 percent tax on food for home consumption; Tempe collected $6.5 million from food tax last fiscal ...
  
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• 'Disney Dream Cruise With Food Network': Katie Lee, Melissa d'Arabian and ... - Zap2it.com (blog)

  27-03-2015 20:08
  
  Zap2it.com (blog)
  'Disney Dream Cruise With Food Network': Katie Lee, Melissa d'Arabian and ...
  Zap2it.com (blog)
  For those of us not fortunate enough to escape the brutal cold and snow that this winter has wrought, Food Network offers salve for the soul with a new special that takes viewers along on a cruise to the Bahamas. The hourlong "Disney Dream Cruise With ...
  Food Network Airs Primetime Special DISNEY DREAM CRUISE TonightBroadway Worldall 5 news articles &raqu
  
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• JBS cool on US IPO talk

  27-03-2015 18:39
  
  Brazil-based meat giant JBS has labelled reports it is weighing up whether to return to plans to float its US unit as "press speculation".
  
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• An Inside Scoop on Dugg Burger

  27-03-2015 18:17
  Image Caption: Image Credit: The first Dugg Burger opened last month in Dallas.Exclusive Brief: 1There’s something new under the sun in the better-burger category, and it’s as simple as digging out the bun.
  The first Dugg Burger opened last month in Dallas under the ownership of industry veterans Jeff Braunstein, Martin Hennessy, Jeremy Samson, and Scott Spence. Spence, who previously held senior marketing positions at Taco Bell and Church’s Chicken, says Dugg Burger’s met
  
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• UK meat group Dunbia invests to back exports

  27-03-2015 17:59
  
  UK meat processor Dunbia is investing in a new boning hall and in production in Northern Ireland to support its export business.
  
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• BurgerFi to Open in Hickory NC

  27-03-2015 17:57
  Image Caption: Image Credit: New Location Opens April 1Exclusive Brief: 0BurgerFi today announced the opening of its Hickory, North Carolina, location, slated to open April 1, 2015 at 11 a.m.
   The newest location is the second BurgerFi to open in North Carolina and provides the city a better-burger concept focusing on all-natural, free-range beef that is a healthier alternative.Microsites: Back OfficeBurgersOther Kickers: FranchisingGrowthFast CasualChains: Burger
  
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• Sysco Brings Back Share My Plate Contest

  27-03-2015 17:51
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Photo Constest Promotes Nonprofit Org Fighting Childhood HungerExclusive Brief: 0Sysco Corporation today launched its second “Share My Plate” Instagram promotion and photo contest, which runs through April 30 and benefits Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America.
  Participants can take a photo of their meal when dining or eating out and submit images to Instagram. Those who do not have an
  
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• Tyrrells to enter French popcorn market

  27-03-2015 17:47
  
  UK snacks maker Tyrrells is to enter the popcorn market in France with its relaunched Poshcorn brand.
  
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• ChatterHawk Aids in Targeted Social Advertising

  27-03-2015 17:23
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Puts Coupons and Promotions in Front of Customers in Real TimeExclusive Brief: 0Expecting to “turn social media advertising on its head,” the new social advertising tool for restaurants ChatterHawk launches today, putting coupons and promotions in front of potential customers in real time using patent-pending software technology, says Brendan Brandt, CEO of the company that developed ChatterHawk.Microsites: MarketingRestaurant SoftwareOther K
  
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• Food industry news of the week: Kraft-Heinz, Senagral

  27-03-2015 17:12
  
  One story dominated the headlines this week - the plans by Heinz and Kraft Foods Group to join forces and create the world's fifth-largest food and drinks group. Elsewhere, French co-ops Agrial and Eurial said their plans to combine their dairy businesses had been put on hold. There was also sad news from the French food sector with news of a fatal explosion at desserts firm Senagral.
  
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• Tipiak forecasts 2015 sales, profit growth - CFO

  27-03-2015 16:55
  
  French food group Tipiak expects sales and net income to rise again in 2015, CFO Jean-Joseph Schiehle has told just-food.
  
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• Love the cook, love the food: Attraction to comfort food linked to positive ... - UB News Center

  27-03-2015 16:38
  Science World Report
  Love the cook, love the food: Attraction to comfort food linked to positive ...
  UB News Center
  Because comfort food has a social function, it is especially appealing to us when we are feeling lonely or rejected." Shira Gabriel, associate professor of psychology. University at Buffalo. BUFFALO, N.Y. – A big bowl of mashed potatoes. What about ...
  Public Release: 27-Mar-2015 Love the cook: Attraction to comfort food linked ...EurekAlert (press release)all 9 news articl
  
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• Blue Hill's 'WastED' Pop-Up Restaurant Shows How Appetizing Food Waste Can ... - Huffington Post

  27-03-2015 16:18
  
  Huffington Post
  Blue Hill's 'WastED' Pop-Up Restaurant Shows How Appetizing Food Waste Can ...
  Huffington Post
  The statistics on food waste are startling. The world throws away nearly a third of the food it produces. America throws away almost half. Luckily food waste is no longer a niche issue confined to environmental circles or marginalized on the fringes of ...
  New York chef turns food scraps into fine cuisineMarketplace.orgall 5 news articles »
  
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• Food industry quotes of the week: Kraft-Heinz, ConAgra, Fonterra

  27-03-2015 15:29
  
  The mega-merger between HJ Heinz and Kraft Foods Group took the US sector by storm this week. Elsewhere, ConAgra's results continued to show the cracks and Fonterra lowered its outlook on milk pricing. Here is just-food's week in words.
  
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• On the move: The challenges awaiting ConAgra's new CEO

  27-03-2015 14:51
  
  ConAgra Foods' third-quarter numbers were of the 'not as bad as feared' variety. That said, they were still not very good. A host of challenges lie ahead for CEO-elect Sean Connolly and he will need to find answers to big picture questions - particularly surrounding the group's private label unit - in the weeks and months to come. Katy Askew reports.
  
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• Krispy Kreme Introduces Three Frozen Lattes

  27-03-2015 14:36
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Krispy Kreme rolls out three flavors of frozen lattes in AprilExclusive Brief: 0Krispy Kreme is introducing a refreshingly cool new way to enjoy its great-tasting coffee. Featuring a smooth blend of premium espresso and real cream, Krispy Kreme Frozen Lattes are available in three flavors. Krispy Kreme Frozen Mocha, Frozen Vanilla Latte, and Frozen Caramel Latte are made fresh to order at participating Krispy Kreme U.S. locations beginning April 6 at p
  
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• Triangle Restaurant News: Lobster food truck headed to Triangle - WRAL.com

  27-03-2015 14:21
  
  WRAL.com
  Triangle Restaurant News: Lobster food truck headed to Triangle
  WRAL.com
  Raleigh, N.C. — Keep your eyes open for a new food truck heading to the Triangle. Cousins Maine Lobster, which appeared on ABC's "Shark Tank," is expanding its footprint to the area, according to its website.
  
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• Donatos Pizza Premieres New Ad Campaign

  27-03-2015 14:02
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Fechtor Advertising creates new ad campaign for Donatos.Exclusive Brief: 0New advertising from Donatos features the experiences around sharing pizza in an integrated campaign created by Fechtor Advertising. “Every piece is important” is the new tagline for the advertising being introduced system-wide by Donatos starting March 30, 2015.Microsites: MarketingChains: Donatos Pizza
  
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• Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival: Opening night - Fort Worth Star Telegram

  27-03-2015 13:44
  
  Fort Worth Star Telegram
  Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival: Opening night
  Fort Worth Star Telegram
  Pulled pork and brisket from Billy's Oak Acres, left, and a “small” plate from Cooper's BBQ at BBQ at Billy Bob's Texas, which kicked off this year's Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival. Robert Philpot DFW.com. Story; Comments. It was pretty easy to tell ...
  The Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival Goes Down This WeekendEaterall 3 news articles »
  
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• just-food's pick: Top ten on-trend products at IFE 2015

  27-03-2015 13:34
  
  UK trade expo IFE has become a key date for smaller, domestic companies looking to build distribution at home and further afield - and gives international businesses a chance to increase awareness of their wares here. Last week, just-food visited this year's event at the ExCel centre in London's Docklands and chose the products it feels could carve out a niche.
  
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• Gehl Foods sold to PE firm Wind Point

  27-03-2015 12:55
  
  Private-equity investor Wind Point Partners has acquired US aseptic dairy group Gehl Foods for an undisclosed sum.
  
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• Antifraud effort on food stamps hurts poor, advocates say - Boston Globe (subscription)

  27-03-2015 12:49
  
  Boston Globe (subscription)
  Antifraud effort on food stamps hurts poor, advocates say
  Boston Globe (subscription)
  The state's efforts to modernize the food stamps program and root out fraud have instead cut off thousands of deserving residents from their benefits, leaving many unable to buy food, pay bills, or both, according to advocates for the poor. The ...
  There's Just One Problem With Photos on Food Stamp CardsNew York Times
  Photo ID Cards Won't Stop Food Stamp FraudCityLaball
  
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• Chef Q&A: Todd Downs

  27-03-2015 12:42
  Many people think of baked potatoes and french fries when it comes to potato dishes in restaurants. What are some new ways potatoes are finding their way to menus?
  
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• BRICs and beyond: Can Mars challenge Mondelez, Nestle dominance in Indian chocolate?

  27-03-2015 12:36
  
  Mars Inc plans to step up investment in the Indian chocolate sector by investing in local production. The Indian chocolate market is dominated by Mondelez International-owned Cadbury, with Nestle becoming a somewhat distant second. With strong growth in demand and a growing tendency for consumers to trade up to higher-margin products, could Mars' push in India challenge the established players in the market?
  
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• Fazer hit by currency exchange

  27-03-2015 08:57
  
  ?Fazer Group today (27 March) insisted that it booked a "strong result" for 2014, despite foreign exchange weighing down sales.
  
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• Armed robbery at Tampa food mart sends one victim to hospital - Tampabay.com

  27-03-2015 03:57
  
  Tampabay.com
  Armed robbery at Tampa food mart sends one victim to hospital
  Tampabay.com
  Police were looking for two suspects in this armed robbery and shooting Thursday night at a food mart, authorities said. (Mar. 27, 2015) [Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office]. Tampa Bay Times. Armed robbery at Tampa food mart sends one victim to hospital.and more »
  
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• Who Owns Your Food Besides Kraft, Heinz? - U.S. News & World Report

  27-03-2015 00:00
  
  U.S. News & World Report
  Who Owns Your Food Besides Kraft, Heinz?
  U.S. News & World Report
  The merger could spur deals to place more snacks and drinks in the hands of fewer owners. Kraft and Heinz products are shown on March 25, 2015 in Chicago. The combined Kraft Heinz company won't even be the largest food and beverage company in ...
  HJ Heinz buying Kraft and building a $28 billion food giantValdosta Daily Times
  Top 10 News for 03/23 - 03/27: Kraft/Heinz Mega Food Merger, SanDisk War
  
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