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• Twins Blog: New Food At Target Field - CBS Local

  07-04-2015 22:55
  
  CBS Local
  Twins Blog: New Food At Target Field
  CBS Local
  The Twins return to Target Field for their home opener on Monday, April 13. Fans will want to bring their appetites to the game. The team introduced some impressive new foods to its already expansive menu. From adding iconic Twin Cities restaurants to ...
  Twins Food Preview Day: What delights will be on tap at Target Field?Rick Kupchella's BringMeTheNews
  Twins Unveil New Food, Beverages for 2015 SeasonKSTP.com
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• Coconut's Searches For California Franchisees

  07-04-2015 22:42
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Brand Targets California For GrowthExclusive Brief: 0Coconut’s Fish Cafe announced today a franchise growth plan targeting California—a strategy that will position the island-themed cafe, known for its signature fresh fish tacos, for expansion into communities in all corners of the market, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento.Chains: Coconut's Fish Café
  
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• Move Over Tech Startups: Food Startups Are the Ones to Watch - Huffington Post

  07-04-2015 22:34
  
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  Move Over Tech Startups: Food Startups Are the Ones to Watch
  Huffington Post
  The silicon is quickly disappearing out of Silicon Valley and is being replaced by something a little squishier: food. New food startups with millions of dollars in funding are attracting a new type of young professional hungry to build a better food ...
  
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• The 10 Best American Eats According to Food Network's Simon Majumdar's - Yahoo Food

  07-04-2015 22:26
  
  Yahoo Food
  The 10 Best American Eats According to Food Network's Simon Majumdar's
  Yahoo Food
  Spend an entire year eating your way across the country, and you're bound to come away with the best flavors of America. In his new book, Fed, White and Blue: Finding America With My Fork, out today, Simon Majumdar documents his journey of eating ...
  
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• Online Food Firms Square Off in Europe - Wall Street Journal

  07-04-2015 22:21
  
  Wall Street Journal
  Online Food Firms Square Off in Europe
  Wall Street Journal
  The European takeout food and delivery market is preparing for a fight, as Just Eat PLC of the U.K. and startup factory Rocket Internet AG of Germany contend for more sway in the region. The Just Eat website homepage. The online food delivery site is ...and more »
  
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• Joining Forces for Food Justice - The UCSB Current

  07-04-2015 22:12
  
  The UCSB Current
  Joining Forces for Food Justice
  The UCSB Current
  The Associated Students Food Bank was among the organizing parties of the inaugural summit held at UCSB January 16-18, 2015. Photo Credit: Sonia Fernandez. Download Image. Previous Pause Next. 4 of 4. In a continued push to address food security ...and more »
  
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• What a Massive Spinach Recall Teaches Us About Food Safety - TIME

  07-04-2015 22:00
  
  TIME
  What a Massive Spinach Recall Teaches Us About Food Safety
  TIME
  Over the past two weeks, grocery stores in every region of the United States and Canada have been taking frozen organic spinach—and a host of products ranging from frozen dinners to spinach dip—off their shelves. All the spinach in question, which ...
  
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• USDA wants low-income seniors to use their food stamps for fruits and veggies - Washington Post

  07-04-2015 21:52
  
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  USDA wants low-income seniors to use their food stamps for fruits and veggies
  Washington Post
  The federal government is expanding a program to create incentives for low-income people, particularly older Americans, to buy more fresh fruit and vegetables using food stamps. The U.S. Agriculture Department has joined with businesses, state agencies ...
  COLUMN: Healthy food should be available for everyoneIndiana Daily Studentall 5 news articles »
  
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• NRA Takes Industry Needs to Capitol Hill

  07-04-2015 21:33
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Joining Forces With the American Hotel & Lodging AssociationExclusive Brief: 0For the first time, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and the National Restaurant Association (NRA) will join forces and bring together 1,000 stakeholders from the lodging and restaurant industries for a joint Washington hospitality Hill day. The partnership, announced today, will focus on raising awareness with lawmakers about the strength of the lodgi
  
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• 600 needy children to benefit from Kids' Food Basket expansion into Ottawa ... - MLive.com

  07-04-2015 21:33
  
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  600 needy children to benefit from Kids' Food Basket expansion into Ottawa ...
  MLive.com
  Kids' Food Basket, a community organization based in Grand Rapids, is expanding its sack suppers to Ottawa County students at Woodside and Holland Heights elementary schools on May 4, 2015. KFB currently provides sack suppers to 6,500 students in 36 ...
  
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• Should food stamps be used to purchase steak, seafood and energy drinks? A ... - AL.com

  07-04-2015 21:31
  
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  Should food stamps be used to purchase steak, seafood and energy drinks? A ...
  AL.com
  Every story I've ever written about food stamps has been met with the same comments: recipients abuse the program. Instead of helping people in need, the assistance goes towards purchasing items that other shoppers simply have to put back if it isn't ...
  New Missouri bill would restrict food stamp purchasesWKRN.com
  Food stamps should not pay for junk foodWashington Post
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• Dunkin' Begins "Scoop Some Cool Coffee Cash" Giveaway

  07-04-2015 21:23
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Celebrates Flavors Inspired by Sister Brand Baskin-RobbinsExclusive Brief: 0Starting today, Dunkin’ Donuts has a new way to celebrate coffees and lattes inspired by the ice cream flavors of Dunkin’ Donuts’ sister brand, Baskin-Robbins. In honor of the return of these warm-weather favorites, beginning today and running through April 24, a total of 15 Dunkin’ Donuts guests throughout the country will “Scoop Some Cool Coffee Cash” with a s
  
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• Boy Develops Potentially Deadly Food Allergies After Blood Transfusion - ABC News

  07-04-2015 19:30
  ABC News
  Boy Develops Potentially Deadly Food Allergies After Blood Transfusion
  ABC News
  When an 8-year-old boy had two surprise allergic reactions in a week to foods that had never bothered him before, his doctors were baffled. Then they learned that the boy had undergone a blood platelet transfusion in the days before the reactions, and ...
  Can kids get food allergies from a blood transfusion?CBS News
  Kids Can Get Food Allergies From Donated BloodWebMD
  Boy Gets Food Allergies from Blood Trans
  
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• Should Louisiana invest in pushing food-stamp users to shop at farmers markets? - NOLA.com

  07-04-2015 19:25
  
  NOLA.com
  Should Louisiana invest in pushing food-stamp users to shop at farmers markets?
  NOLA.com
  Vendors and shoppers fill the stalls at the Grand Opening of the Crescent Farmers Market at the French Market on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. (Michael DeMocker, Nola.com / The Times-Picayune). Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com and the Times-Picayune.
  USDA Food Insecurity grant benefits CaliforniaThe Packerall 4 news articles »
  
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• Nutritionist finds Food Babe book to be a mixed bag - Charlotte Observer

  07-04-2015 19:07
  
  Charlotte Observer
  Nutritionist finds Food Babe book to be a mixed bag
  Charlotte Observer
  There were times while reading this book that I wanted to say out loud, “You go, girl.” There were others that made me say, “Stop being such a drama queen.” “The Food Babe Way,” which is on The New York Times' list of best-selling health books, grew ...
  A Boston-Bred Chemist Takes Down 'Food Babe'BostInno
  Charlotte's 'Food Babe' fires back after popular blog calls her a
  
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• Yoghurts from Danone, Starbucks set for launch

  07-04-2015 18:58
  
  Danone has confirmed the Greek yoghurts it has developed in tandem with Starbucks in the US will launch into the country's grocery retail channel next month.
  
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• The search for America's best food cities: Charleston, SC - Washington Post

  07-04-2015 18:45
  
  Washington Post
  The search for America's best food cities: Charleston, SC
  Washington Post
  You'd best be hungry when dining with Matt Lee, co-author with his brother, Ted, of “The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen” and other valentines to the South. In his company, you're tempted to order everything on a menu. Moments after the whiskey list has ...
  WaPo critic considers Charleston for top 10 food city listCharleston Post Courierall 4 news articles »
  
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• Sargento adds nuts, fruit in new snack range

  07-04-2015 18:39
  
  US cheese group Sargento has launched a range of cheese-based snacks containing nuts and dried fruit in the US.
  
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• Almarai books higher Q1 profits

  07-04-2015 18:21
  
  Saudi Arabia-based food and drinks group Almarai has reported a 12% increase in first-quarter profits.
  
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• Nasims halal baby food gets Tesco, Asda listings

  07-04-2015 18:18
  
  Norwegian halal baby food brand Nasims has secured its first listings with Tesco and Asda in the UK, its first deals with the country's major retailers.
  
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• Burger-King Wedding a Fast-Food Match Made in Heaven - ABC News

  07-04-2015 18:10
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  Burger-King Wedding a Fast-Food Match Made in Heaven
  ABC News
  It took a motivational speaker with yo-yos to ordain the fate of Ashley King and Joel Burger when they were in the fifth-grade, now ending with a wedding sponsored by Burger King. The two had met in the kindergarten in New Berlin, Illinois, but it wasn ...
  Burger King to pay for wedding of couple named 'Burger,' 'King'WABC-TV
  Fast-Food Chain to Pay for the Wedding of Mr. Burger and Ms. KingEntrepreneur
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• World Health Day 2015: How Scientists Track Food Poisoning - Forbes

  07-04-2015 17:39
  
  Forbes
  World Health Day 2015: How Scientists Track Food Poisoning
  Forbes
  Last week's post on antibiotic resistance in the environment, promoted by herbicides and spread by dust storms from factory farms is a good segue into this week's observance of the World Health Organization's Safe Food Day. We also just had news of an ...
  UN stresses importance of food safety – from farm to plate – on World Health DayUN News Centre
  WHO Uses World Health Day to Shine Light on Food Safet
  
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• Vinamilk targets 'tweens' with drinking yoghurt

  07-04-2015 17:28
  
  Vietnamese dairy giant Vinamilk has introduced a drinking yoghurt for children between ten and 14 years of age in its domestic market.
  
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• Nestle launches Outshine frozen yoghurt bars

  07-04-2015 17:12
  
  Nestle has launched a line of frozen yoghurt bars under its Outshine brand in the US.
  
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• Dole names Johan Linden president, COO

  07-04-2015 17:12
  
  Dole Food Co. has promoted Johan Linden to the positions of president and COO.
  
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• 4 Health Myths You Need To Stop Believing - Refinery29

  07-04-2015 16:55
  
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  4 Health Myths You Need To Stop Believing
  Refinery29
  Update: This week, the rest of the Internet is catching on that the Food Babe is full of shit, thanks to the Science Babe's new compelling essay for Gawker. So, here's our reminder of exactly what was wrong with Food Babe's recently published book ...
  Nutritionist finds Food Babe book to be a mixed bagCharlotte Observer
  Food Babe Slammed for Unnecessarily Scaring PeopleCosmopolitan.com (blog)
  'Food Babe' blogger
  
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• UPDATE: Mondelez to appeal US$92m India tax bill

  07-04-2015 16:54
  
  Mondelez International has confirmed it will appeal a US$92m tax bill in India over what is alleged to be a "phantom factory".
  
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• Simplot launches John West lunch offering

  07-04-2015 16:54
  
  J.R. Simplot has launched a range of tuna-based meals under the John West brand in Australia to target lunchtime consumers.
  
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• Briefing: Middle East: Interview: Al Rawabi's foray into functional dairy

  07-04-2015 16:47
  
  Statistics in the UAE show more than seven in ten of the country's 9.3m citizens are deficient in vitamin D. With a government keen to promote vitamin and mineral-rich diets, opportunities are opening up for food companies. Local dairy manufacturer Al Rawabi is one local firm looking to capitalise on through the launch of its "functional" dairy range. General manager Dr. Ahmed El Tigani tells Hannah Abdulla more.
  
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• Colleges Launch Food Pantries to Help Low-Income Students - Wall Street Journal

  07-04-2015 16:36
  
  Wall Street Journal
  Colleges Launch Food Pantries to Help Low-Income Students
  Wall Street Journal
  DAVIS, Calif.—For several months last year, between her classes at the University of California campus here, Sierra Henderson stopped in at a tiny basement room to pick up free canned vegetables, pasta and cereal. “If the pantry wasn't here I might ...and more »
  
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• UPDATE: Kellogg plays down UK tax concerns

  07-04-2015 16:36
  
  Kellogg has insisted there is "no link" between its tax situation in the UK and a warning in its annual report changes to tax regulations in international markets could hit profits.
  
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• New GOP Lie: Food Stamps on Cruise Ships - Daily Beast

  07-04-2015 15:39
  
  Daily Beast
  New GOP Lie: Food Stamps on Cruise Ships
  Daily Beast
  Kansas Gov. Brownback is poised to sign a bill that would, among other things, bar people on food stamps from using them on cruise ships—a fake problem. The headlines are sensational: Kansas bans welfare recipients for spending food stamps on cruise ...and more »
  
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• Moo Cluck Moo Founder to Rethink Pizza at PieQ

  07-04-2015 15:34
  PieQ takes the humble pizza from junk food to super food.Exclusive Brief: 1Brian Parker, cofounder of Michigan-based Moo Cluck Moo, has already retooled the idea of a responsible restaurant through his better-burger chain, which pays its workers $15 an hour.
  Now Parker believes he and his team can do the same for pizza by transforming the popular dish from a junk food to a super food.
  Parker’s upcoming pizza concept, PieQ, is designed to take the idea of a healthier pizza from a dream to
  
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• The ultimate fast food bracket: Sweet 16 - USA TODAY

  07-04-2015 15:02
  
  USA TODAY
  The ultimate fast food bracket: Sweet 16
  USA TODAY
  The first round of the ultimate fast food bracket gave us a major upset as No. 1 McDonald's was sent packing by king of the drink, Sonic. In all, five underdogs came out on top and punched tickets to the Sweet 16, leaving the contest wide open.
  
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• Erbert and Gerbert Adds LTO Cosmo Sandwich

  07-04-2015 15:00
  Available Until June 3Exclusive Brief: 0Erbert and Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop, the restaurant known for its sandwiches with alien-sounding names Narmer and Bornk, is bringing another extraterrestrial treat to citizens of Flavornation: the Cosmo. The Cosmo will land in Erbert and Gerbert’s locations beginning on Wednesday, April 8, and will stick around until June 3.
  The Cosmo is made with deli-fresh Eckrich pastrami, Pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, Hellmann’s mayonnaise, and sweet f
  
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• Café Yumm! Opens Nears St Charles Medical Center

  07-04-2015 15:00
  Second Franchise Location in Bend, OregonExclusive Brief: 0Café Yumm! has opened in Neff Place Center at 1500 NE Cushing Drive near St. Charles Medical Center. This second Bend, Oregon, location is also owned by Karli Foster and Ellen Chamberlain, who opened their first Café Yumm! restaurant in December 2007 in The Old Mill District.
   Karli Foster began working at Café Yumm! in Eugene, Oregon, as a crew member. She quickly advanced to manager and then moved to take control of Café Yumm
  
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• Panera Serves Up "Super Grain" Oatmeal

  07-04-2015 14:45
  Panera's new Power Almond Quinoa Oatmeal continues new health focus.Exclusive Brief: 1Baked goods have long been the literal bread and butter of Panera’s breakfast menu, but the new Power Almond Quinoa Oatmeal furthers the brand’s shift toward healthier options.Chains: Panera
  
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• Smithfield Foods to set up bacon plant in US

  07-04-2015 14:45
  
  Smithfield Foods has started building a bacon slicing plant in Wisconsin as part of the US meat group's plans to grow its packaged meats business.
  
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• Quick, with a Conscience

  07-04-2015 13:22
  Jeff Sinelli never thought he’d end up in the Guinness Book of World Records. And he’s not so sure it’s something he’ll make a habit of pursuing. But he’s there now, along with hundreds of his employees and franchisees from Which Wich, the sandwich brand he founded in 2004, where he serves as CEO and chief vibe officer.
  
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• The Fast Food Jobs with the Best Hourly Wages - Lifehacker

  07-04-2015 13:15
  
  Lifehacker
  The Fast Food Jobs with the Best Hourly Wages
  Lifehacker
  Fast food jobs can be great when you're looking for your first real work experience, if you're interested in some part-time work on the side, or when you just need to land a job to make ends meet. These are the chains that pay the best hourly wages ...
  
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• Day-Lee adds sriracha variants to Asian brand Crazy Cuizine

  07-04-2015 13:02
  
  Day-Lee Foods is expanding its Asian food brand Crazy Cuizine with the launch of frozen meal varieties containing the popular flavouring srisacha.
  
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• Blue Bell closes facility on listeria recall

  07-04-2015 12:36
  
  Blue Bell Creameries has suspended production at its Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, production facility in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to three fatalities.
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Confectionery Market in the Mexico

  07-04-2015 10:31
  This report brings together consumer insight and market data to provide a comprehensive brief of the Mexican Confectionery market. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth opportunities
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Confectionery Market in Indonesia

  07-04-2015 10:31
  This report brings together consumer insight and market data to provide a comprehensive brief of Indonesia's Confectionery market. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth opportunities
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Confectionery Market in Australia

  07-04-2015 10:31
  This report brings together consumer insight and market data to provide a comprehensive brief of Australia's Confectionery market. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth opportunities
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Bakery and Cereals Market in Venezuela

  07-04-2015 10:31
  This report brings together consumer insight and market data to provide a comprehensive brief of Venezuela's Bakery and Cereals market. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth opportuni
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Bakery and Cereals Market in the Czech Republic

  07-04-2015 10:31
  This report brings together consumer insight and market data to provide a comprehensive brief of Czech Republic's Bakery and Cereals market. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth oppo
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Bakery and Cereals Market in South Africa

  07-04-2015 10:31
  This report brings together consumer insight and market data to provide a comprehensive brief of South Africa's Bakery and Cereals market. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth opport
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Bakery and Cereals Market in Slovakia

  07-04-2015 10:31
  This report brings together consumer insight and market data to provide a comprehensive brief of Slovakia's Bakery and Cereals market. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth opportunit
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Bakery and Cereals Market in Singapore

  07-04-2015 10:31
  This report brings together consumer insight and market data to provide a comprehensive brief of Singapore's Bakery and Cereals market. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth opportuni
  
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