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• Jersey Mike's Raised $3 Million for 150 Charities

  09-04-2015 22:05
  Image Caption: Image Credit: During 5th Annual Month of Giving, Jersey Mike's raised $3 million.Exclusive Brief: 0Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its authentic fresh sliced and fresh grilled subs, joined with its generous customers this March during the 5th Annual “Month of Giving” to raise more than $3 million for 150 different charities nationwide.  For the total amount raised in your local market as well as a complete listing of participating restaurants and charities in y
  
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• Cousins Subs Brings Back Cubano and Pulled Pork LTOs

  09-04-2015 21:28
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Cousins Subs brings back Cubano and Pulled Pork LTO sandwichesExclusive Brief: 0Cousins Subs invites guests to ‘Go Hog Wild’ over the return of the popular limited-time-only Cubano and Pulled Pork & Slaw sub sandwiches.
  The fan favorite Cubano, features ham, Genoa salami, pulled pork, Swiss cheese, mayo, brown mustard, sliced dill pickles, onions, and tomatoes on Italian bread. The Pulled Pork & Slaw comes stacked with mouthwatering pulled
  
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• New Locations and More to Come From Huddle House

  09-04-2015 21:22
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Continuing Aggressive Expansion During First Three Months of The YearExclusive Brief: 0Huddle House continued its aggressive expansion during the first three months of the year, opening four new restaurants and signing four franchise agreements representing additional locations to be opened by the end of the year. 
  New restaurants opened in Vernon, Texas; Mount Vernon, Illinois; Hahira, Georgia; and Winfield, Alabama, at a pace of one every other week
  
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• Habit Burger CEO to Keynote Restaurant Finance Summit

  09-04-2015 21:18
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Habit Burger CEO Russ Bendel will keynote Restaurant Finance Summit.Exclusive Brief: 0The National Restaurant Association announced Russ Bendel, CEO of the Habit Burger Grill, will serve as the keynote speaker at the second annual Restaurant Finance Summit. The event takes place during the 2015 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show at Chicago’s McCormick Place on Monday, May 18.Chains: National Restaurant AssociationHabit
  
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• Betco Relocates World Headquarters

  09-04-2015 21:16
  Image Caption: Image Credit: New HQ and Facilities Move to Bowling Green, OhioExclusive Brief: 0Betco Corporation announced today it will move their world headquarters and manufacturing facilities from Toledo to Bowling Green, Ohio. This move will occur mid-to-late 2015 after the completion of additional manufacturing and warehousing space to the existing Bowling Green building. Once completed, the total building will encompass around 500,000 square feet.
  
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• Chicken Salad Chick Opens First Tampa Unit

  09-04-2015 21:02
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Chicken Salad Chick franchisees open first of six Tampa locations.Exclusive Brief: 0Chicken Salad Chick announced the location of its newest franchise in Tampa, Florida. The restaurant, set to open this summer, will be located in the University Collection at 2790 East Fowler Avenue, Suite 490.Chains: Chicken Salad Chick
  
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• Measure would ban food trucks in most of city's 11th District - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

  09-04-2015 20:52
  
  Measure would ban food trucks in most of city's 11th District
  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  A ham and Swiss panini from the Simmer Truck shown shown during Food Truck last May along W. Cherry St. near Schlitz Park. Such trucks would be banned from much of the 11th Aldermanic District on the south side, under a measure backed by a city ...
  
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• From farm to pantry, a food bank's big idea - Staunton News Leader

  09-04-2015 20:46
  
  Staunton News Leader
  From farm to pantry, a food bank's big idea
  Staunton News Leader
  VERONA — Imagine a diet limited to canned foods, apples, potatoes and cabbage. That's the reality for thousands of our neighbors who provision from local food pantries to supplement their grocery budgets. But that could change if a new Blue Ridge Area ...and more »
  
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• Go carbs go: New ballpark foods at Wrigley Field and The Cell - Chicago Tribune

  09-04-2015 20:26
  
  Chicago Tribune
  Go carbs go: New ballpark foods at Wrigley Field and The Cell
  Chicago Tribune
  New dishes at U.S. Cellular Field for the 2015 White Sox season includes a grilled cheese sandwich with avocado and bacon. New dishes at U.S. Cellular Field for the 2015 White Sox season includes a grilled cheese sandwich with avocado and bacon.and more »
  
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• Listeria In Sabra Hummus Prompts Latest Food Safety Recall - Forbes

  09-04-2015 20:14
  
  TWC News
  Listeria In Sabra Hummus Prompts Latest Food Safety Recall
  Forbes
  Sabra hummus—a staple in many refrigerators, including my own—has just been recalled due to the risk of Listeria infections. No one has been sickened; the recall is precautionary, after contaminated samples were found during a routine grocery inspection.
  Two Food Recalls Possibly Contaminated With ListeriaTWC News
  Sabra Recalls 30000 Cases of Classic Hummus for Possible Listeria RiskFood Safety News
  Sabra recalls 300
  
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• Phillipsburg food bank gets highly-anticipated donation from Rhode Island - lehighvalleylive.com

  09-04-2015 19:52
  
  lehighvalleylive.com
  Phillipsburg food bank gets highly-anticipated donation from Rhode Island
  lehighvalleylive.com
  The NORWESCAP food bank received a delivery of 20,093 pounds of food from discount chain Ocean State Job Lot's Rhode Island warehouse Thursday, April 9, 2015. The chain's customers donated more than $1 million last year the company will use to ...
  
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• Campbell gets ad watchdog backing over rival cookies

  09-04-2015 19:42
  
  The advertising for Danisa butter cookies in the US has been changed after complaints from Campbell Soup Co., owner of the Danish snacks business Kelsen.
  
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• Rochester could derail a mega food companies merger - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

  09-04-2015 19:30
  
  Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
  Rochester could derail a mega food companies merger
  Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
  You've almost surely eaten countless Sysco- or US Foods-made meals. Texas-based Sysco Corp. and Illinois-based US Foods Inc. are the Coke and Pepsi of the food service distribution world, the two dominant players in the delivery of foods, prepared ...
  Burger Please, Side of IntegrityPalo Alto Online (blog)all 3 news articles »
  
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• Campbell gets ad watchdog back over rival cookies

  09-04-2015 18:45
  
  The advertising for Danisa butter cookies in the US has been changed after complaints from Campbell Soup Co., owner of the Danish snacks business Kelsen.
  
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• Next Kraft Foods? 12 Struggling Food Brands Ripe For Takeover - Forbes

  09-04-2015 18:05
  
  Forbes
  Next Kraft Foods? 12 Struggling Food Brands Ripe For Takeover
  Forbes
  From Burger King to Heinz, our favorite food brands are increasingly making their way from dinner tables to Wall Street headlines. On March 25, Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital teamed up with billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire ...and more »
  
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• CDC Update: 8 Sickened in Blue Bell-Linked Listeria Outbreak - Food Safety News

  09-04-2015 17:46
  
  Food Safety News
  CDC Update: 8 Sickened in Blue Bell-Linked Listeria Outbreak
  Food Safety News
  According to an update Wednesday night from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been eight people sickened by strains of Listeria monocytogenes linked to Blue Bell Creameries products in Kansas and Texas. The outbreak ...
  First Blue Bell Ice Cream, Now Sabra Hummus — Why All The Food Recalls ...Yahoo Health
  The worst food outbreaks in the USStockton Recordall 191 ne
  
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• Vital New Details About Anthony Bourdain's Food Hall, Bourdain Market [UPDATE] - Eater NY

  09-04-2015 17:38
  
  Channel News Asia
  Vital New Details About Anthony Bourdain's Food Hall, Bourdain Market [UPDATE]
  Eater NY
  It takes its design inspiration from Blade Runner, and has a farmers market with an oyster bar, a beer garden, a bakery, and so much more. Stephen Werther, the entrepreneur who's working with Anthony Bourdain to open Bourdain Market, his wildly ...
  Anthony Bourdain Channeling Blade Runner For NYC Food MarketGothamistall 8 news articles »
  
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• Food industry quotes of the week: Wrigley, FrieslandCampina, Al-Rawabi

  09-04-2015 17:36
  
  This week, Wrigley confirmed it is building a new gum plant in Kenya to help expand in a number of African markets. US confectioner BBX Sweet Holdings announced the acquisition of local peer Kencraft Candy, while FrieslandCampina revealed plans to close its cheese packing plant in Lochem. We also interviewed the general manager of Al-Rawabi, Dr Ahmed El Tigani, who told us about the UAE dairy company's recent move into functional dairy. Here is the week in quotes.
  
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• Bobby Flay and Stephanie March Separate: Inside the Food Network Chef and ... - E! Online

  09-04-2015 17:26
  
  E! Online
  Bobby Flay and Stephanie March Separate: Inside the Food Network Chef and ...
  E! Online
  Bobby Flay and Stephanie March have separated, E! News confirms. The Food Network chef, 50, and the Law & Order: SVU actress, 40, celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary on Feb. 20. However, the New York City-based couple has been living apart ...
  Food Network Star Bobby Flay And Law & Order Actress Wife Have Separated ...PerezHilton.com
  Food Network chef Bobby Flay, wife separateSa
  
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• Terrena profits rise on meat unit recovery

  09-04-2015 17:19
  
  French agri-food co-operative Terrena saw profits rise in 2014, despite only slight growth in sales, as margins from its meat business improved.
  
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• Millennial Food, Wine And Beer Festivalgoers Want To Share A Brand Experience - Forbes

  09-04-2015 17:18
  
  Forbes
  Millennial Food, Wine And Beer Festivalgoers Want To Share A Brand Experience
  Forbes
  Millennials, those 80 million young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 living in the United States today, are an experience-oriented generation. Unlike previous generations, millennials are much more likely to spend their hard earned dollars on ...and more »
  
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• Cutting down on food waste; read the labels; Lovin' Spoonfuls - WCVB Boston

  09-04-2015 16:58
  
  WCVB Boston
  Cutting down on food waste; read the labels; Lovin' Spoonfuls
  WCVB Boston
  REPORTER: RECYCLING IS UPPING ITS GAME. THE NATIONAL RECYCLING RATE HAS INCREASED EVERY YEAR FOR THE LAST 30 YEARS. BUT THERE IS PLENTY MORE TO DO, AND IT MAY REQUIRE STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE.
  
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• Poll: Should Medicare, food stamps and college grants be cut to balance the ... - NJ.com

  09-04-2015 16:54
  
  NJ.com
  Poll: Should Medicare, food stamps and college grants be cut to balance the ...
  NJ.com
  Should Medicare, food stamps and Pell Grants be cut to balance the federal budget? Yes. The federal government can't keep spending more than it takes in. No. Raise taxes or close corporate loopholes instead. I don't know. VoteView Results.
  
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• Man v. Food Host Adam Richman Is Now Vegan - TIME

  09-04-2015 16:50
  
  TIME
  Man v. Food Host Adam Richman Is Now Vegan
  TIME
  When Man v. Food host Adam Richman literally ate his way across America, he consumed everything from 7-pound breakfast burritos to 48 oz. steaks. His most surprising dietary choice, however, was revealed in a new interview: Richman has gone vegan.
  Presenter of Man V. Food Adam Richman has become a veganmirror.co.uk
  Man versus Food host Adam Richman goes vegan losing 30kg on the waySydney Morning Herald
  Man v. Food's Adam Richman: 'I&#
  
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• Cal-Maine, Rose Acre Farms form joint venture

  09-04-2015 16:36
  
  US egg processor Cal-Maine Foods is to set up a production joint venture with local peer Rose Acre Farms.
  
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• The ultimate fast food bracket: Final Four - USA TODAY

  09-04-2015 15:06
  
  USA TODAY
  The ultimate fast food bracket: Final Four
  USA TODAY
  Four franchises stand above the rest after a diabolical Elite Eight, which saw yet another one-seed bounced. In-N-Out and Five Guys squared off in a hotly anticipated East Coast/West Coast battle royale, which ultimately saw the best thing about ...
  
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• Sweeney Joins Save the Children Board of Trustees

  09-04-2015 15:00
  Image Caption: Image Credit: NRA President and CEO Elected to Charity's BoardExclusive Brief: 0Dawn Sweeney, president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association (NRA), has been elected to Save the Children’s Board of Trustees.
  The Board is comprised of 34 individuals who are dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach his or her potential, here in the U.S. and around the world.
  
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• Wrigley to replaces plant in Kenya for Africa push

  09-04-2015 14:51
  
  Wrigley is building a new gum plant in Kenya, replacing a site near Nairobi, as the company bids to expand its presence in the wider continent.
  
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• Wrigley replaces plant in Kenya for Africa push

  09-04-2015 14:51
  
  Wrigley is building a new gum plant in Kenya, replacing a site near Nairobi, as the company bids to expand its presence in the wider continent.
  
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• Women in Business Q&A: Kerry Diamond, Editor-In-Chief, Yahoo Food - Huffington Post

  09-04-2015 14:05
  
  Women in Business Q&A: Kerry Diamond, Editor-In-Chief, Yahoo Food
  Huffington Post
  Kerry Diamond is the co-founder and editorial director of Cherry Bombe, a biannual indie magazine about women and food. Adweek named Cherry Bombe one of 2014's five hottest new magazines. She is also the co-owner of three Brooklyn eateries: ...and more »
  
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• Bojangles' Submits Form for IPO

  09-04-2015 13:02
  Bojangles' files registration statement on Form S-1 with SEC for IPO.Exclusive Brief: 0Bojangles’ Inc. has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The proposed public offering is expected to consist solely of common stock to be offered by certain of Bojangles’ stockholders.  The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not
  
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• Bird flu confirmed in Hormel Foods flock

  09-04-2015 12:24
  
  Avian influenza H5N2 has been found at a Hormel Foods-owned turkey farm in Minnesota.
  
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• Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Eats 10 Pounds Of Food Every Single Day - Huffington Post

  09-04-2015 11:25
  
  Bleacher Report
  Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Eats 10 Pounds Of Food Every Single Day
  Huffington Post
  For most people, “I could eat a horse” is merely an expression. But we think that if anyone could make the idiom a reality, it might be Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. That's because the 42-year-old actor and former wrestler, who is 6 foot 4 inches tall ...
  Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Eats 10 Lbs. of Food Per Day, 821 Lbs. of Cod Per ...Bleacher Reportall 60 news articles 
  
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• Briefing: Middle East: The halal food challenge in the Middle East

  09-04-2015 10:48
  
  With 317 million Muslims in the Middle East and North Africa, demand for halal meat is ever increasing and the opportunity for importers is huge. However, the lack of a global standard means there is confusion surrounding what qualifies as halal. Supplying 'halal' meat to the region is therefore a far more complex task than one might imagine. Paul Cochrane explores.
  
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• Fleury Michon sees mixed 2014 results

  09-04-2015 10:28
  
  French food group Fleury Michon booked mixed results for 2014, with operating earnings down but net income and sales increasing in the period.
  
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• McCain launches Pizza Toasties in Australia

  09-04-2015 10:14
  
  McCain Foods is launching a line of McCain Pizza Toasties in Australia, a pizza snack aimed at "families on-the-go".
  
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• Smithfield invests in Curly's production

  09-04-2015 09:38
  
  Smithfield Foods is investing US$9m to expand production of its Curly's brand, which includes pre-cooked BBQ products such as pulled pork, beef and chicken.
  
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• Fleury Michon sees mixed 2014 result

  09-04-2015 09:37
  
  French food group Fleury Michon booked a mixed result for 2014, with operating earnings down but net income and sales increasing in the period.
  
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• Artisan Bistro launches MSC certified Seafood Bowls

  09-04-2015 09:37
  
  Organic frozen food maker, Artisan Bistro, has launched Seafood Bowls - its firstMarine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified line.
  
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• A Shortage of Funds for Food Safety - New York Times

  09-04-2015 09:21
  New York Times
  A Shortage of Funds for Food Safety
  New York Times
  A farsighted food safety law enacted in 2011 has faced obstacles to meaningful enforcement ever since, including delays in issuing necessary rules and a shortage of money. Now, in what may become the latest shameful chapter, Congress seems unwilling to ...
  What a Massive Spinach Recall Teaches Us About Food SafetyTIME
  Congress' approach to food safety is 'tough to swallow'MSNBC
  Food safety measures severely under
  
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• McCain launches Pizza Toasties

  09-04-2015 09:20
  
  McCain Foods is launching a line of McCain Pizza Toasties in Australia, a pizza snack aimed at "families on-the-go".
  
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• Cranswick sees Q4 sales increase

  09-04-2015 09:20
  
  Pork processor Cranswick has seen a sales increase in the fourth quarter of the year as a result of lower input prices being passed on to customers.
  
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• Stepping up to the plate at Dodger Stadium to try new food offerings - Los Angeles Times

  09-04-2015 04:03
  
  Stepping up to the plate at Dodger Stadium to try new food offerings
  Los Angeles Times
  My assignment was to eat my way across Dodger Stadium. I mean, why not? Other than baseball, I have nothing to live for. Besides, my company life insurance pays more if I perish on the job, which is exactly what can happen when you eat five ballpark ...and more »
  
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• Royals win, but Kauffman Stadium food vendors cited for more health violations ... - KSHB

  09-04-2015 03:09
  
  KSHB
  Royals win, but Kauffman Stadium food vendors cited for more health violations ...
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