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• Franklin Fountain is a Food Network 'Top 5' - Philly.com - Philly.com (blog)

  10-07-2015 23:55
  
  Philly.com (blog)
  Franklin Fountain is a Food Network 'Top 5' - Philly.com
  Philly.com (blog)
  The old-time shoppe, owned by brothers Eric and Ryan Berley, will be featured at 10:30 p.m. July 20. Franklin Fountain is a Food Network 'Top 5'. Share0 Tweet0 Reddit0 Email0. 19 Comments. A sign (highlighted in yellow) informed Franklin Fountain ...
  
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• 'Cow Appreciate Day' Returns to Chick-fil-A

  10-07-2015 23:01
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Chick-fl-A gives free meals to customers dressed as cows.Exclusive Brief: 0It’s time to break out the spots and cow bells for Chick-fil-A’s 11th annual Cow Appreciation Day event on Tuesday, July 14. On that day, customers who show their spots and dress as a cow will eat free at Chick-fil-A’s more than 1,900 restaurants nationwide.Chains: Chick-fil-A
  
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• Smoothie King Expands to Middle East

  10-07-2015 22:47
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Smoothie King expands to Middle East beginning with Dubai, UAE.Exclusive Brief: 0With more than 700 locations worldwide and plans to top 1,000 locations globally by the end of 2017, Smoothie King is proud to announce its expansion into the Middle East, beginning with multiple locations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) through its partnership with Al Ghurair Retail. Smoothie King is providing guests around the world with nutritional solutions that l
  
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• Inside The World's Largest Food Company You've Probably Never Heard Of ... - NPR

  10-07-2015 22:17
  
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  Inside The World's Largest Food Company You've Probably Never Heard Of ...
  NPR
  Food companies the world over are paying close attention to the groundswell of support for food transparency, the "know where your food comes from" movement. JBS, the largest meat producer in the world, is beginning to take notice as well. But ...and more »
  
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• The 7 Best Food Combinations for Weight Loss | TIME - TIME

  10-07-2015 21:21
  TIME
  The 7 Best Food Combinations for Weight Loss | TIME
  TIME
  Would you pay top dollar for a comedy performance by…Peele? Or expect a great film from a singular Coen brother? Or rock to the sounds of just one of those robots from Daft Punk? There's a reason why people love the music of the Stones more than ...and more »
  
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• In Some Ways, Fast Food No Worse for Health Than Full-Service Meals: Study ... - WebMD

  10-07-2015 20:15
  
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  In Some Ways, Fast Food No Worse for Health Than Full-Service Meals: Study ...
  WebMD
  FRIDAY, July 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Eating on the run might not be so bad after all: A new study finds diners consume more salt and cholesterol in sit-down restaurants than they do in fast-food joints. "People usually view fast food as junk food ...
  Fast Food Often Healthier Than Sit-Down Meals: Researchers - Newsmax.comNewsmaxall 11 news articles »
  
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• BRF invests in Argentina poultry plant

  10-07-2015 19:12
  
  Brazil-based meat group BRF is investing in one of its six plants in Argentina to "add value" to the site's production.
  
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• Trailblazer Foods launches organic coconut lines

  10-07-2015 19:01
  
  US group Trailblazer Foods has secured a contract to supply Supervalu with own-label lines supplied from a new range of organic coconut-based products.
  
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• Avanti Food & Beverage Opens With Seven Kitchens and Two Bars on Monday ... - Westword

  10-07-2015 18:15
  
  Westword
  Avanti Food & Beverage Opens With Seven Kitchens and Two Bars on Monday ...
  Westword
  Avanti Food & Beverage, the creation of Patrick O'Neill and Rob Hahn, opens on Monday, July 13 in Lower Highland. Described as a food hall, a stand-alone food court, a food-truck rally minus the exhaust fumes and a food-and-booze lover's heaven, it ...and more »
  
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• Food industry news of the week - PepsiCo, Sodiaal, Boulder Brands

  10-07-2015 18:02
  
  PepsiCo issued its second-quarter results this week - and upped its annual earnings forecast. The company's shares fell, amid concerns the second half of the year will prove more challenging. Under-pressure US group Boulder Brands, fresh from the departure of its CEO, announced restructuring plans likely to lead to 15% of jobs being cut. French dairy group Sodiaal announced another move in China, while we analysed the impact Russia's import restrictions have had on domestic companies.
  
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• Mars invests in M&M's production in Russia

  10-07-2015 17:26
  
  Mars has invested in the production of M&M's chocolates in Russia, replacing its existing line.
  
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• Letter: Food Bank 'will only grow' - GreenwichTime - Greenwich Time

  10-07-2015 16:23
  
  Letter: Food Bank 'will only grow' - GreenwichTime
  Greenwich Time
  As a current resident/native of Stamford and a volunteer board member of the Connecticut Food Bank, I wanted to respond to your June 28 news article concerning the expiration of the contract with the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. It is important ...
  
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• Delivery nation: What Americans want most from their food today - The ... - Washington Post (blog)

  10-07-2015 16:15
  
  Delivery nation: What Americans want most from their food today - The ...
  Washington Post (blog)
  Delivery is so hot right now. Just ask Taco Bell, which announced on Wednesday that it's bringing tacos, burritos, and other Mexican-inspired fare to the doorsteps of customers in some 200 locations around the United States. The fast food chain, which ...and more »
  
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• McCall Farms expanding production with new facility

  10-07-2015 15:38
  
  US group McCall Farms is opening a new production facility that will more than double the company's overall manufacturing capacity.
  
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• Scientists find new research models to study food crops - Phys.org - Phys.Org

  10-07-2015 15:34
  
  Scientists find new research models to study food crops - Phys.org
  Phys.Org
  Farmers often are required to apply nitrogen fertilizers to their crops to maintain quality and improve yields. Worldwide, farmers used more than 100 million tons of nitrogen in 2011, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.and more »
  
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• PizzaRev Names New Executive VP of Franchising

  10-07-2015 15:13
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Brand adds restaurant industry veteran Craig HopkinsExclusive Brief: 0Buffalo Wild Wings-backed fast-casual pizza leader, PizzaRev, announced today the addition of restaurant industry veteran, Craig Hopkins, as the executive vice president of Franchising.
  Hopkins brings more than 30 years of restaurant operations and franchising experience to the PizzaRev team, having worked with national brands including Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s, Shakey’s Pizza, and
  
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• 10 Things to Learn - PepsiCo gears up for tough H2

  10-07-2015 14:55
  
  At first glance, PepsiCo's second-quarter figures looked solid enough but industry watchers believe the rest of the year will be challenging for the US group, with continued currency pressure, macroeconomic volatility and high commodity inflation. Here's our take on PepsiCo's numbers, recent performance and the outlook for the business.
  
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• Bruegger's and Jamba Begin Cobranding

  10-07-2015 14:51
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Bruegger's will open five corporate stores as Jamba franchisee.Exclusive Brief: 1A bagel and a smoothie might not seem like a natural pairing, but Bruegger’s Bagels and Jamba Juice are looking to build a relationship that benefits both brands.
  “We had done some cobranding with Caribou in the past [and] what we learned was that the power of two really good brands can make an impact on the experience of our guest,” says Bruegger’s president Paul
  
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• Canada mulls changes to GMO import requirements

  10-07-2015 14:23
  
  The Canadian government is considering changes to the rules governing GMO imports to allow a "low level presence" of GM contamination in food.
  
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• Tricia Phelps: Is local food just a trend? - Traverse City Record-Eagle: Local ... - Traverse City Record Eagle

  10-07-2015 14:16
  Traverse City Record Eagle
  Tricia Phelps: Is local food just a trend? - Traverse City Record-Eagle: Local ...
  Traverse City Record Eagle
  When people ask me if the Local Food Movement is just a trend, my answer is no, it's here to stay and this is just the beginning. The way people think about food is evolving — that much is clear. Their food purchasing decisions are reflecting more ...and more »
  
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• Mikawaya sold to PE firm Century Park Capital Partners

  10-07-2015 14:14
  
  Mikawaya, a US-based producer of Japanese pastries and frozen desserts, has been sold to private-equity firm Century Park Capital Partners.
  
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• 3 Emerging Themes in the Food Business - RealMoney.com - TheStreet - TheStreet.com

  10-07-2015 14:04
  3 Emerging Themes in the Food Business - RealMoney.com - TheStreet
  TheStreet.com
  All in all, big names such as PepsiCo (PEP) and General Mills (GIS) have reported solid quarters considering several factors. The first is intense pressure on sales from currency translation. Let's all hope the dollar stops its flight-to-safety-fueled ...
  
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• Oregon matures into world-class wine and food destination - USA Today - USA TODAY

  10-07-2015 14:00
  
  USA TODAY
  Oregon matures into world-class wine and food destination - USA Today
  USA TODAY
  ... Sokol Blosser. (Photo: Danielle Peterson, Statesman Journal). 11 CONNECT 74 TWEET 2 LINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE. WILLAMETTE VALLEY, Ore. — Oregon Pinot Noir has been riding a rising wave of popularity in the USA as well as around the.
  
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• General Mills adds to Annie's Mac & Cheese range

  10-07-2015 13:55
  
  General Mills-owned natural and organic food group Annie's has expanded its range with the addition of five macaroni & cheese varieties.
  
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• Customers are finding authentic on-the-go Mexican food truck dishes - Roanoke ... - Roanoke Times

  10-07-2015 12:45
  Roanoke Times
  Customers are finding authentic on-the-go Mexican food truck dishes - Roanoke ...
  Roanoke Times
  Josue Vasquez serves two asada tacos from his Taqueria el Paso food truck on North Franklin Street in Christiansburg. mg el paso 070915. MATT GENTRY | The Roanoke Times. mg el paso 070915. The Taqueria el Paso food truck is catching customer ...and more »
  
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• Susan J. Demas: Conservatives mocking fast-food workers losing jobs to robots ... - MLive.com

  10-07-2015 12:11
  
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  Susan J. Demas: Conservatives mocking fast-food workers losing jobs to robots ...
  MLive.com
  Fast-food workers have been fighting for a $15 wage, much to conservatives' consternation. (Associated Press). Print Email · Susan J. Demas | Political columnist for MLive.com By Susan J. Demas | Political columnist for MLive.com MLive.com. Follow on ...
  
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• Nactalia deal becomes latest Sodiaal move in China

  10-07-2015 11:58
  
  Sodiaal is to launch an organic infant milk in China under its Nactalia brand, the French dairy group's second announcement in a week on plans to expand in the market.
  
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• US, Switzerland agree organic equivalency

  10-07-2015 10:01
  
  Regulators in the US and Switzerland have agreed a new organic equivalency deal, meaning that the country's standards of organic production are deemed to be on a par and products can enter each market without the need to gain further certification.
  
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• FlapJacked launches free-from muffins with protein

  10-07-2015 10:01
  
  US-based bakery company FlapJacked has introduced a new gluten-free, non-GMO and protein fortified line of muffins.
  
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• Avril plans East Africa growth with oils acquisition

  10-07-2015 10:01
  
  Lesieur, a subsidiary of the Avril Group and the Marbour Group, has acquired a 69.28% stake in Société de Production des Huiles de Bourbon as it plans to " reinforce its position in the Réunion edible oils and dressings markets".
  
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• UN: Drought-hit North Korea Cuts Food Distribution - VOA - Voice of America

  10-07-2015 09:28
  
  Voice of America
  UN: Drought-hit North Korea Cuts Food Distribution - VOA
  Voice of America
  WASHINGTON—. Drought-hit North Korea has reduced food distribution, an official of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Thursday. Cristina Coslet, FAO's Global Information and Early Warning System officer in charge of Far East Asia ...
  North Korea cuts back on food rations - UPI.comUPI.com
  Crop Prospects and Food Situation, No. 2, July 2015 - World | ReliefWebReliefweball 64 news ar
  
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• Backlog prevents EBT recipients from receiving money for food - Hawaii News ... - Hawaii News Now

  10-07-2015 08:58
  
  Backlog prevents EBT recipients from receiving money for food - Hawaii News ...
  Hawaii News Now
  "The date and time of my calls, the reason I called and the result of my call," said Moline. A detailed log depicting six weeks of frustration. "Phone calls not returned. Nobody answering. No communications whatsoever. And this kept going on everyday ...
  
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• Next Food Dialogues event announced - Farm Futures - Farm Futures

  10-07-2015 08:31
  Next Food Dialogues event announced - Farm Futures
  Farm Futures
  The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance is heading to Minneapolis in August with a farm to consumer program. Published on: Jul 10, 2015. Post to Your Wall. Email Story; RSS · Permalink. The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance series of Food Dialogues ...and more »
  
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• Human Food Safety Not Likely Threatened By Costly Avian Flu | Food Safety News - Food Safety News

  10-07-2015 07:01
  
  Food Safety News
  Human Food Safety Not Likely Threatened By Costly Avian Flu | Food Safety News
  Food Safety News
  The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 epidemic spread to domestic poultry by migratory birds may have burned out without getting anywhere near the human food supply, which was said to be an extremely low possibility in the first place. No new ...and more »
  
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• Greater Washington County Food Bank to get new home in September ... - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

  10-07-2015 06:00
  
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  Greater Washington County Food Bank to get new home in September ...
  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  After a five-year search, the Greater Washington County Food Bank has found a new, bigger home — the former Country Fresh Market on Route 40 in Centerville — and plans to move there in September. "With twice the amount of space in the new location, ...
  Hagerstown-area food banks, soup kitchens feeding more this summer - Herald ...Herald-Mail Mediaall 4 news articles 
  
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• Lawsuit claims popular pet food made dogs sick | Local News - KMBC Home - KMBC Kansas City

  10-07-2015 05:22
  
  KMBC Kansas City
  Lawsuit claims popular pet food made dogs sick | Local News - KMBC Home
  KMBC Kansas City
  THE HOUSE. KRIS: A KMBC 9 NEWS INVESTIGATION -- DOZENS OF DOG OWNERS SAY A POPULAR BRAND OF DOG FOOD IS HARMING THEIR PETS AND IN SOME INSTANCES LEADING TO DEATH. THEY WANT PURINA TO PAY. A KANSAS ...and more »
  
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• Prison Food: It's even worse than you thought | BGR - BGR

  10-07-2015 04:17
  
  BGR
  Prison Food: It's even worse than you thought | BGR
  BGR
  The popularity of shows like HBO's OZ and Netflix's Orange is the new Black underscores America's fascination with prison life. Speaking to that point, a recent post from The Marshall Project highlights an aspect of prison life that isn't often ...
  
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• RICHARD BERMAN: Food activists manufacture a food scare, ignore science ... - Washington Times

  10-07-2015 02:23
  
  Washington Times
  RICHARD BERMAN: Food activists manufacture a food scare, ignore science ...
  Washington Times
  The wisdom of crowds is a concept that has remarkable predictability. Often, the dispersed knowledge of millions of people making informed decisions is more reliable than the informed bias of policy activists. When it comes to the latest food scare ...
  
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• 'Booming' Birmingham food scene leads Atlanta media firm to open satellite ... - AL.com

  10-07-2015 01:16
  
  'Booming' Birmingham food scene leads Atlanta media firm to open satellite ...
  AL.com
  Green Olive Media LLC, an Atlanta-based branding and communications company focused on food, beverage, hotels and hospitality, has opened an office in Birmingham, according to a news release today from the firm. The new office, located on ...
  
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