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• Capriotti's Opens Second Utah Location

  11-06-2015 23:18
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Capriotti's opens second Utah restaurant in West Valley City.Exclusive Brief: 0Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop announced the upcoming arrival of its second Utah restaurant in West Valley City, located in the greater Salt Lake City area. The sandwich shop will debut its award-winning sandwiches to northern Utah later this year marking the chain’s commitment to expanding its reach across the U.S. On opening day, June 29, the location will offer the first 1
  
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• As Supplies Dwindle, World Food Program Cutting Rations to Refugees in Kenya - New York Times

  11-06-2015 21:29
  As Supplies Dwindle, World Food Program Cutting Rations to Refugees in Kenya
  New York Times
  The World Food Program, the anti-hunger agency of the United Nations, said Thursday that it was temporarily cutting rations to a half-million refugees in Kenya by nearly a third, an emergency move to conserve dwindling supplies and funds.
  Funding shortfall forces UN to cut refugee food rations in Kenyan campsReuters Africaall 127 news articles »
  
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• Richardson International buys spreads firm Golden Gate

  11-06-2015 20:35
  
  Canadian agribusiness Richardson International has snapped up local spreads maker Margarine Golden Gate - Michca, the owner of margarine brands Mirage and Crystal.
  
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• Marguerite Patten, 99, Dies; Tutored Food-Rationed Britons in Home Cooking - New York Times

  11-06-2015 17:52
  New York Times
  Marguerite Patten, 99, Dies; Tutored Food-Rationed Britons in Home Cooking
  New York Times
  Marguerite Patten, a home economist who told ration-pinched British families how to make a satisfying meal out of nothing during World War II, and later became one of the country's first television chefs and the author of more than 170 cookbooks aimed ...and more »
  
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• Groupe Mom-Materne Mont Blanc opens GoGo Squeez facility

  11-06-2015 16:25
  
  Groupe Mom-Materne Mont Blanc is expanding capacity at its applesauce unit GoGo Squeez through the opening of an US$85m manufacturing facility in Nampa, Idaho.
  
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• Villa Enterprises Presents Franchise Opportunities at IFE

  11-06-2015 15:52
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Multi-Brand Operator and Franchiser Participating in Franchise ExpoExclusive Brief: 0Villa Enterprises, a multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisor, announced their participation in the International Franchise Expo (IFE), June 18 through June 20 in New York City. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about Villa’s unique franchise brand portfolio including Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf’s, Bananas, and South Philly Steaks & Fries,
  
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• US House votes to scrap meat labelling laws

  11-06-2015 15:41
  
  The US House of Representatives voted to repeal meat labelling laws yesterday (11 June) after Canada and Mexico threatened US$3bn in trade sanctions.
  
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• La Madeleine Showcases Summer with Seasonal Specials

  11-06-2015 15:39
  Image Caption: Image Credit: La Madeleine offers summer chicken salad, salad, and pastries.Exclusive Brief: 0This summer, la Madeleine Country French Café is bringing the seasonal allure of one of the world’s most desired destinations right to its cafés.
  “Summer in the French countryside is unlike any other in the world,” says Susan Dederen, vice president of culinary for la Madeleine. “From leisurely strolls amid open-air markets to harvesting the freshest produce avail
  
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• Halal Guys Sells Remainder of CA In Franchise Deal

  11-06-2015 15:38
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Signing of Three Major Multi-Unit Franchise Deals in CaliExclusive Brief: 0The Halal Guys has announced the signing of three major multi-unit franchise deals in California. After one of the brand’s first franchise deals sold 50 units for the entire southern half of the state, The Halal Guys sold the remainder of California within the first six months of franchising through a 30-unit deal for parts of San Francisco and East Bay (this deal also enco
  
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• Pie Five Opens New Locations in Chicago and Nashville

  11-06-2015 15:33
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Pie Five opens new units in the greater Chicago and Nashville areas.Exclusive Brief: 0Starting Friday, June 12, Clarksville, Tennessee, and Algonquin, Illinois, residents can enjoy fresh, fast, personal pizza at two new Pie Five locations in the greater Nashville and Chicago areas, respectively. Pizza-lovers will have the chance to build their own pizza or try one of Pie Five’s delicious signature pies—all made to order and baked in less than five
  
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• Navy Veteran Opens New Dickey's BBQ In Washington

  11-06-2015 15:27
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Navy Veteran and Professor Will Open His Second BBQ Joint In PoulsboExclusive Brief: 0Navy Veteran and professor, T.L. Driver, will open his second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location on Thursday, June 11 at 11 a.m. in Poulsbo, Washington. Driver opened his first location in Port Orchard last summer. To celebrate, he’s hosting a three-day grand opening in Poulsbo, where the first 50 guests will receive gift cards ranging from $5 to $50.Chains: Di
  
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• Grabbagreen Inks Second Multiunit Franchise Deal

  11-06-2015 15:23
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Grabbagreen signs second multiunit franchise deal for Phoenix area.Exclusive Brief: 0Arizona-based food-and-juice restaurant, Grabbagreen, has a great start on leading the charge in healthy fast food industry. On Sunday, the brand awarded its second multiunit franchise to Patricia Logan from Strong & Healthy LLC. The agreement is for a three-store development deal in the Scottsdale-Phoenix, Arizona area and is the second franchise awarded since Gra
  
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• New Energy at Arby’s

  11-06-2015 15:17
  Energy conservation playing big role in chain’s reinvention.Image Caption: Energy conservation has been a part of Arby's new store prototype rollout.Image Credit: Arby'sTeaser Image Orientation: LeftA lot has been going right at Arby’s in the last year or two, enough to drive the company’s same-store sales up 9.8 percent in the first quarter of this year, the 18th consecutive quarter that number has climbed. But the brand has a secret: It’s not just the menu inno
  
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• US votes to scrap meat labelling laws

  11-06-2015 14:53
  
  The US House of Representatives voted to repeal meat labelling laws yesterday (11 June) after Canada and Mexico threatened US$3bn in trade sanctions.
  
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• UPDATE: Unilever insists Knorr recall not linked to safety

  11-06-2015 14:44
  
  Unilever has halted production of its Knorr branded Chinese instant noodles for the Indian market and is initiating a product recall because the product was launched without approval from the country's food safety regulator.
  
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• Riso Gallo launches microwaveable risotto

  11-06-2015 14:35
  
  Italian risotto rice producer Riso Gallo has announced the launch of microwaveable risotto boxes in the UK.
  
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• Food industry quotes of the week: Fonterra, Campbell, Raisio

  11-06-2015 12:25
  
  This week, Fonterra confirmed it would be axing jobs as part of a review in response to the "volatile" dairy trading environment at present. Campbell acquired Garden Fresh Gourmet as it looks to extend its presence in the packaged fresh category. Elsewhere, Raisio announced it was launching Benecol into China and the US House of Representatives voted to scrap meat labelling laws. We also took an in-depth look at Bel Group's investment in Moroccan dairy Safilait.
  
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• BRICs and beyond: Should Bel follow Morocco deal with more M&A?

  11-06-2015 12:11
  
  French cheese giant Bel Group has made a rare acquisition in an emerging market with a deal to buy a majority stake in Safilait, the third-largest dairy company in Morocco. Bel has not been as active as some rivals in expanding in the world's faster-growing dairy markets through M&A and Dean Best looks at whether the business should be doing more.
  
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• Fonterra reacts to "new normal" of dairy volatility

  11-06-2015 11:30
  
  Fonterra CEO Theo Spierings has said the global volatility the dairy industry is experiencing is "the new normal".
  
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• Unilever "pulls Knorr noodles" in India

  11-06-2015 09:25
  
  ?Unilever has reportedly recalled its range of Knorr Chinese-style instant noodles in India because the company apparently failed to secure approval to sell the product in the market.
  
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• Petra exits Singapore distribution business

  11-06-2015 09:25
  
  Petra Foods has said it will exit its loss-making Singapore distribution business to focus on "key markets".
  
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• Food truck rolls into Idaho City after devastating fire - KTVB

  11-06-2015 02:27
  
  Food truck rolls into Idaho City after devastating fire
  KTVB
  IDAHO CITY-- People in Idaho City are staying strong after a devastating fire reduced an entire historic city block, to ashes. If you drive into. Loading… Post to Facebook. Food rolls into Idaho City after downtown fire IDAHO CITY-- People in Idaho ...and more »
  
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• Come for the food, stay for the wine and beer - Tampabay.com

  11-06-2015 01:21
  
  Tampabay.com
  Come for the food, stay for the wine and beer
  Tampabay.com
  Brick & Mortar bills itself as a wine bar, though it has plenty of locally produced food and beers. It has a rustic/rural vibe, its walls paneled with multicolored reclaimed wood slats and old wooden pallets hanging above the bar, adorned with potted ...
  
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• FDA inspection released by union exposes potential food safety issues at LA ... - Reuters

  11-06-2015 00:47
  CBS Local
  FDA inspection released by union exposes potential food safety issues at LA ...
  Reuters
  LOS ANGELES A U.S. government inspection of food service facilities at Los Angeles International Airport found dirty employee bathrooms and food preparation issues, according to documents made public on Wednesday by a union representing airline food ...
  Report: Dirty Conditions Found In Airline Food Prep Areas At LAXCBS Local
  Managers Turn a Blind Eye to Unsanitary Food Service Facilities at L
  
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• Report: One in four Baltimore residents live in 'food deserts' - Baltimore Sun

  11-06-2015 00:44
  
  Mother Jones
  Report: One in four Baltimore residents live in 'food deserts'
  Baltimore Sun
  One in four Baltimore residents lives in a "food desert," according to a new study released Wednesday by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who pledged to improve access to affordable and healthy food. In the 2015 Food Environment Map Report, ...
  You're Wasting More Food Than You ThinkMother Jones
  Food Waste In America: Fruits and Vegetables Among Top Foods Thrown Away ...Medical Da
  
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• City eyes incentives for grocers to address food problems - Baltimore Business Journal

  11-06-2015 00:38
  
  City eyes incentives for grocers to address food problems
  Baltimore Business Journal
  Baltimore City officials on Wednesday rolled out a plan to attract more grocery stores and food retailers to under-served neighborhoods. Financial incentives for grocery stores that agree to set up shop in areas that lack access to food, a longer ...and more »
  
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• Cleveland grocery and three people charged with food stamp fraud - cleveland.com

  11-06-2015 00:29
  
  cleveland.com
  Cleveland grocery and three people charged with food stamp fraud
  cleveland.com
  The Elk Avenue Grocery store and three people were indicted by a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury on charges of food stamp fraud. (The Plain Dealer file). Print Email · Ida Lieszkovszky, Northeast Ohio Media Group By Ida Lieszkovszky, Northeast Ohio Media ...
  
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• Fresh Marketing adds to Fuel10K cereal line

  11-06-2015 00:12
  
  UK breakfast products group Fresh Marketing has extended its Fuel10K range with the launch of multigrain flakes.
  
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• Food delivery startup Spoonrocket shuts down in Seattle just 4 months after launch - GeekWire

  11-06-2015 00:11
  
  GeekWire
  Food delivery startup Spoonrocket shuts down in Seattle just 4 months after launch
  GeekWire
  spoonrocket1 Spoonrocket is shutting down in Seattle, just four months after the food delivery startup began operating in the city. A regional manager for the San Francisco-based company sent emails to Seattle-area drivers on Tuesday indicating that ...
  
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• These 5 food entrepreneurs are vying for a slot in Union Market - Washington Post (blog)

  11-06-2015 00:05
  
  Washington Post (blog)
  These 5 food entrepreneurs are vying for a slot in Union Market
  Washington Post (blog)
  From a fast-casual pasta joint to an upgrade for an already-popular baker, local food entrepreneurs are competing in Mess Hall's Launch Pad competition -- the incubator's search for the next great D.C. food business. The winner will take over Ris's ...
  
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