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• Summer Food Program provides free lunches, more - Marion Star

  15-06-2015 23:48
  
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  Summer Food Program provides free lunches, more
  Marion Star
  MARION – A bite of a turkey sandwich, and 4-year-old Seth Breece was ready for a game of hide-and-seek with the new friend he met during the Ohio Summer Food Service Program at Garfield Park. Before he announced to his fellow game-player, “I'm ...
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• Beyond Meat enters US veggie burger market

  15-06-2015 23:31
  
  US meat-free business Beyond Meat has launched its first vegetarian burger, seeking to emphasise the level of protein in the patty and the fact it is gluten free.
  
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• Watch the First Episode of New Investigative Documentary Show 'Food Crimes' - Eater

  15-06-2015 23:17
  
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  Watch the First Episode of New Investigative Documentary Show 'Food Crimes'
  Eater
  Zero Point Zero — the production company behind Anthony Bourdain's CNN show Parts Unknown — has launched a new investigative documentary web series about the shady world of food crimes. Simply titled Food Crimes, the series was created in ...
  Bourdain production company going straight to viewers for 'Food Crimes' seriesCapital New Yorkall 2 news articles »
  
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• Villa Italian Kitchen Offers Two New Flatbreads

  15-06-2015 23:10
  Image Caption: Image Credit: New Pesto Caprese and Spinach & Artichoke FlatbreadsExclusive Brief: 0Villa Enterprises, a multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisor celebrating 50 years in business, announced Villa Italian Kitchen has introduced two Flatbreads to their menu, featuring Pesto Caprese and Spinach & Artichoke at participating Villa locations nationwide, beginning today, June 15 through September 28, 2015.Chains: Villa EnterprisesVilla Fresh Italian K
  
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• You can eat Charlie Trotter's food in 2015 - Chicago Tribune

  15-06-2015 22:57
  
  Chicago Tribune
  You can eat Charlie Trotter's food in 2015
  Chicago Tribune
  Buy Charlie Trotter's smoked salmon, cured in Darjeeling tea and ginger, left, or citrus, at Whole Foods and specialty grocery stores nationwide. Buy Charlie Trotter's smoked salmon, cured in Darjeeling tea and ginger, left, or citrus, at Whole Foods ...
  
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• Kneaders Introduces Viva L'Italia Summer Menu

  15-06-2015 22:27
  Image Caption: Image Credit: New, Italian-Themed Additions Offered Starting July 1Exclusive Brief: 0Kneaders Bakery and Café invites its customers to experience a taste of Italy during its “Viva L’Italia” summer promotion. Beginning Wednesday, July 1, six authentic, Italian-themed dishes and small bites will be added to the menu. Diners will be transported to Italy as they indulge in specialty drinks, savory sandwiches, fresh salads, and decadent desserts inspired by the
  
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• Cousins Partners With Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation

  15-06-2015 22:18
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Partnership Kicked Off With "Make It Better Day"Exclusive Brief: 0In honor of the coach Vince Lombardi’s birthday, on June 11, Cousins Subs donated more than 500 free lunches to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation (VLCF). The Foundation distributed the lunches to cancer patients, their families, and caregivers at all Aurora Cancer Care Centers, which include 13 Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin.  Chains: Cousins S
  
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• Atomic Wings Brings Buffalo Flavors to Charleston, SC

  15-06-2015 22:12
  Image Caption: Image Credit: New Location to Open on June 27Exclusive Brief: 0While the South has long been a hotbed for hot chicken, this American favorite has its roots in Buffalo, New York, and they are the staple of Charleston, South Carolina’s new Atomic Wings location, scheduled to open on June 27. The new restaurant is the first of several to open in the state by franchisee, Annona Restaurant Concepts (ARC).
  
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• US Foods Releases Summer Scoop Product Line

  15-06-2015 21:47
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Latest Edition of Scoop Product Liune Contains More Than 20 New ItemsExclusive Brief: 0Summer is here, and US Foods is unveiling a Scoop product line-up to incorporate in seasonal menus across the country. From Chef’s Line All Natural Mediterranean Style Mini Beef and Lamb Patties to Cross Valley Farms Superfood Salad and Roseli Kale Pesto, the Summer Scoop features strong flavors and better-for-you options.
  
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• Sonic Names New VP Of National Marketing

  15-06-2015 21:32
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Sarah Beddoe Will Craft the Brand's Strategic Marketing PlanExclusive Brief: 0Sonic Drive-In, the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced Sarah Beddoe as its new vice president of national marketing. In this role, Beddoe will be instrumental in crafting Sonic’s strategic marketing plan, marketing calendar, and innovative product pipeline.
  “I’ve been a Sonic fan for a long time, and it’s exciting to advance my career wi
  
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• I'm an Addict. A Food Addict. - U.S. News & World Report

  15-06-2015 21:10
  
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  I'm an Addict. A Food Addict.
  U.S. News & World Report
  Though scientifically up for debate, some people credit 12-step programs for food addiction with their recovery. Letters made with bread dough. "I didn't care that I was at my best friend's wedding or first Communion," one self-proclaimed food addict says.
  
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• Olive Garden Jumps On The Food Truck Craze, Visits Boston's Italian ... - NPR

  15-06-2015 20:46
  
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  Olive Garden Jumps On The Food Truck Craze, Visits Boston's Italian ...
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  Boston's North End neighborhood is a popular destination for authentic Italian food. But this weekend, local eateries got some unlikely competition: the Olive Garden food truck. The green truck, emblazoned with the words "Breadstick Nation" and ...
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• Sneak peek at the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival - WESH Orlando

  15-06-2015 19:27
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  Sneak peek at the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival
  WESH Orlando
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. —Even though summer is just starting, I never think it's too early to begin making plans for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival! It's actually the perfect time of year to start, since a lot of details regarding this ...
  
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• Food Network star Ina Garten shares her best career advice - Business Insider

  15-06-2015 18:20
  
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  Food Network star Ina Garten shares her best career advice
  Business Insider
  Last week at the Forbes Women's Summit in New York, interviewer Moira Forbes asked Food Network star Ina Garten to share the advice she would give her younger self. "Do what you love," Garten said. "If you love it, you'll be good at it." Long before ...and more »
  
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• Why Some People Can Eat a Lot of Fast Food — And Not Gain Weight - Yahoo Health

  15-06-2015 17:24
  
  Yahoo Health
  Why Some People Can Eat a Lot of Fast Food — And Not Gain Weight
  Yahoo Health
  The average fast-food meal packs 1,750 milligrams of sodium — more than the American Heart Association recommends adults eat in an entire day. (Photo: Joho/cultura/Corbis). Know how annoying it is that some people can eat fast food every day and not ...
  
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• Capriotti's Partners With Olo For Improved Online Ordering

  15-06-2015 17:09
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Launching New and Improved Online Ordering For CustomersExclusive Brief: 0Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, a 100-plus unit fast casual sandwich chain based in Las Vegas, announced its partnership with Olo, the leading provider of online and mobile ordering capabilities for the restaurant industry, to launch a new and improved online ordering experience for customers. Available via web and mobile app at Apple’s App Store and Google Play, the new platfo
  
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• Paavo's Pizza Expands in Dubai With Multi-Unit Deal

  15-06-2015 16:59
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Emirates Petroleum Products Company LLC Has Master Franchise RightsExclusive Brief: 0Emirates Petroleum Products Company LLC has acquired master franchise rights and opened six Paavo’s Pizza units in Dubai. Paavo’s is the newest pizza concept from Orion Food Systems, featuring fresh, made-from-scratch pizza coming from the heart of the Midwest in South Dakota. Danny Abou Aoun, food and beverage manager for EPPCO, says the new fast casual is an exci
  
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• Nestle: Maggi recall will cost at least INR3.2bn

  15-06-2015 15:57
  
  Nestle has given an initial indication of the financial impact of the recall of Maggi noodles that Indian regulators allege are tainted with excess lead.
  
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• Food industry quotes of the week - Hershey, Nutella

  15-06-2015 15:55
  
  Hershey today (19 June) announced plans to cut 300 jobs as part of fresh efforts to improve productivity and make the company "more flexible". It also cut its 2015 sales forecast for the second time this year - and its earnings guidance for the first time - amid continued challenges in China. Elsewhere this week, we kicked off our latest management briefing, which look at the sustainability of agricultural supply chains. And Ferrero found itself under fire from a French government minister, who
  
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• Editor's viewpoint: Expect Campbell to follow Garden Fresh with more deals

  15-06-2015 15:33
  
  Campbell Soup Co. has again moved to inject growth into its business through M&A, snapping up US salsa-to-houmous maker Garden Fresh Gourmet. And the odds are more deals in categories like fresh food and snacks will follow.
  
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• The Family Band: At PizzaRev, Two Father/Son Sets Drive Success

  15-06-2015 15:18
  Image Caption: The family band (from left to right): Rodney Eckerman, Nicholas Eckerman, Irv Zuckerman, Jeff ZuckermanHow Two Former Clear Channel Execs And Their Sons Launched PizzaRevExclusive Brief: 1Hospitality has long been known as a family value, and every now and then it also becomes the family business. In Los Angeles’s thriving restaurant scene, two father/son sets paired up to bring hospitality from their home dining tables to a quick-service concept.Chains: PizzaRev
  
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• Nestle says Maggi recall will cost upwards of INR32bn

  15-06-2015 15:14
  
  Nestle has said that it expects stock worth around INR32bn (US$499.3m) to be destroyed as part of the recall of Maggi noodles that Indian regulators allege are tainted with lead.
  
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• Marble Slab Has Major Tunaround in Positive Sales

  15-06-2015 15:04
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Brand Had a 5.8 Percent Increase in Same-Store SalesExclusive Brief: 0Marble Slab Creamery is in a sweet sales spot. After restructuring pricing and improving the customer experience over the course of two years, the brand is experiencing a major turnaround in positive sales, boasting a 5.8 percent increase in same-store sales, a four percent increase in transactions and a 9.8 percent increase in Average Unit Volumes (AUVs) year to date.Chains: Ma
  
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• US refused Maggi products in January

  15-06-2015 14:55
  
  The US Food and Drug Administration refused some batches of Maggi noodles produced by Nestle in India when importers attempted to bring them into the US via third parties in January this year.
  
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• Jeni's Ice Cream halts production on new listeria discovery

  15-06-2015 14:55
  
  US ice cream maker Jeni's has announced the closure of its production facility in Ohio once again, after discovering listeria.
  
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• Olive Garden Joins Food Truck Craze, Visits Boston's Italian Neighborhood - NPR

  15-06-2015 12:26
  
  Olive Garden Joins Food Truck Craze, Visits Boston's Italian Neighborhood
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  Boston's North End is a traditional Italian neighborhood that prides itself on authentic cuisine. Over the weekend, the restaurant chain Olive Garden parked its food truck there to hand out samples.
  
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• Karlin Foods settles 'all natural' case

  15-06-2015 10:15
  
  US private-label food maker Karlin Foods has agreed to pay out US$825,000 in a class action lawsuit in Florida over 'all natural' levels on its cornstarch.
  
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• Scandi Standard acquires Sweden's Lagerbergs

  15-06-2015 09:23
  
  Nordic poultry group Scandi Standard has signed an agreement to acquire Lagerbergs, the third-largest chicken processor in Sweden.
  
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• Kellogg reaches settlement in Kashi 'all-natural' case

  15-06-2015 09:23
  
  Kellogg has agreed to a settlement fee of US$3.99m in a class action lawsuit against its 'all natural' claims for its Kashi product in Florida.
  
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• Karlin Foods settles for US$825k in 'all natural' case

  15-06-2015 09:23
  
  US sauce maker, Karlin Foods, has agreed to pay out US$825,000 in a class action lawsuit in Florida over 'all natural' levels on its cornstarch.
  
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• Dairy Crest, Muller Wiseman competition probe extended

  15-06-2015 09:23
  
  The UK competition probe into the proposed sale of Dairy Crest's milk business to Muller Wiseman Dairies has been extended to a phase two investigation, the watchdog announced on Friday (12 June).
  
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• Watch People Try Nutraloaf, The Controversial Prison Food That's Been Called ... - Huffington Post

  15-06-2015 08:09
  
  Huffington Post
  Watch People Try Nutraloaf, The Controversial Prison Food That's Been Called ...
  Huffington Post
  In many American prisons, punishment can come in the form of a bland mashed up block of food known as a “Nutraloaf” -- a controversial “food product” that's fed to inmates who have been cited for bad behavior. Prisoners often have to eat the punitive ...and more »
  
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• Which destination has the world's best food? - CNN

  15-06-2015 03:19
  
  Which destination has the world's best food?
  CNN
  This story complements the Culinary Journeys TV series, airing monthly on CNN International. See more of the show here: www.cnn.com/journeys. Share photos of your own Culinary Journeys on Instagram with the hashtag #CNNFood for a chance to be ...
  
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