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• Locally grown food: a way to produce more food and boost Illinois economy - Reboot Illinois

  30-07-2015 23:15 via rebootillinois.com
  
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  Locally grown food: a way to produce more food and boost Illinois economy
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  Editor's Note: The landscape in rural Illinois is changing rapidly as family farms give way to industrial agricultural production. This change is having a profound impact on the economic and social life of Illinois' rural communities. Less well known ...and more »
  
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• Auntie Anne's Raises More than $225,000 for Charity

  30-07-2015 22:34
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Auntie Anne's raises $225,000 through charity golf tournament.Exclusive Brief: 0The 20th Annual Auntie Anne’s C.A.R.E.S. Charity Golf Tournament raised more than $225,000 for three deserving charities on July 17. The event, held at Conestoga Country Club, Crossgates Golf Club, and Meadia Heights Golf Club in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, area, brought out more than 250 golfers for a morning round, followed by an auction and a luncheon for all particip
  
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• More than festival food at Lumenocity - Cincinnati.com

  30-07-2015 22:34 via cincinnati.com
  
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  More than festival food at Lumenocity
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  Lumenocity is more than a light show and concert. The event is wrapped up in a festival at Washington Park that's open to everyone. It includes more music, activities, beer and, of course. festival food. There are several options for adding food to ...
  
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• Juice It Up! Targets Growth in Dallas and Orlando

  30-07-2015 22:26
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Juice It Up! targets Dallas, Orland, and southern U.S. for franchisingExclusive Brief: 0Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading raw juice bar and handcrafted smoothie chains, announced new franchise opportunities available to passionate entrepreneurs in the southern U.S. As a brand that has flourished in a competitive space, Juice It Up! has its sights set on steady expansion throughout the southern states, specifically Texas and Florida.Chains:&nb
  
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• Taste of Ethiopia in Denver features food, music and culture - The Denver Post

  30-07-2015 22:10 via denverpost.com
  
  Taste of Ethiopia in Denver features food, music and culture
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  Sossena Dagne roasts the coffee beans as Ethiopian families gather at a home in Aurora to fix their traditional foods on Tuesday July 28, 2015. Coffee is a very social event with Ethiopians. (Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post). At 8 a.m. Saturday ...
  
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• Food Truck Set Ablaze After Owner Takes Stand Against Confederate Flag - Eater

  30-07-2015 21:52 via eater.com
  
  Food Truck Set Ablaze After Owner Takes Stand Against Confederate Flag
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  Late last month, PoBoy's & Rich Chic's Cajun Eats — a food truck based in Odessa, Texas, about four hours from El Paso — announced it would give patrons a free sandwich in exchange for a Confederate flag. The notion was simple: Get Confederate flags ...and more »
  
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• Chick-Fil-A Adds Specialty Cold Brew Coffee

  30-07-2015 21:09
  Image Caption: Image Credit: The Atlanta-based chain has partnered with THRIVE Coffee for cold brewExclusive Brief: 0Customers at Chick-fil-A have been buzzing about the company’s new cold-brew iced coffee, especially during the record-breaking heat wave much of the country has been enduring this summer. While they know it tastes great, what they may not know is Chick-fil-A’s cold-brew iced coffee process is typically reserved for specialty coffee houses. The chain is one of t
  
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• Seeds that Feed debuts new Mobile Food Pantry - Fayetteville Flyer

  30-07-2015 20:56 via fayettevilleflyer.com
  
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  Seeds that Feed debuts new Mobile Food Pantry
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  It has been theorized that at least part of the solution to the hunger problem in the United States could be found in its landfills. That's because these days, literally tons (and as much as 40%) of the country's food ends up being thrown away or ...
  
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• Lollapalooza food preview: 8 stands we're eyeing up, plus a burger battle - Chicago Tribune

  30-07-2015 20:42 via chicagotribune.com
  
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  Lollapalooza food preview: 8 stands we're eyeing up, plus a burger battle
  Chicago Tribune
  You already know the acts you want to hear at Lollapalooza. Here's what to eat. Checking out the music at Lollapalooza, which runs Friday through Sunday in Grant Park, means making tough choices. With dozens of bands divided among multiple stages, ...and more »
  
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• The Food Pusher - Huffington Post

  30-07-2015 20:21 via huffingtonpost.com
  
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  The Food Pusher
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  A food pusher is a person who will lead you to unplanned eating. They are all around and they push food that is high calorie and unhealthy. Whenever you are not paying attention, they strike and they win. They do this because you allow it. Know who ...
  
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• Del Taco Enters Tennessee

  30-07-2015 20:09
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Del Taco signs 10-store deal in Knox County, Tennessee.Exclusive Brief: 0Del Taco, a leader in the Mexican quick-service restaurant category, announced that the brand is continuing its strategic expansion into the southern region of the United States with a recently signed 10-store development agreement for the Knox County, Tennessee area. With nearly 550 restaurants in 16 states, this latest development supports the company’s long-term growth initia
  
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• Dairy Queen Donates to Children's Miracle Network

  30-07-2015 20:05
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Dairy Queen gives $1 for every Blizzard to Children's Miracle Network.Exclusive Brief: 0Mark the calendar for Thursday, July 30 to support children like Jacob, Starla, Molly, Nathan, and Michael who have a remarkable medical story to tell thanks to the treatment they received at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals).Chains: Dairy Queen
  
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• Here's what a $15 per hour wage means for fast food prices - Fortune

  30-07-2015 19:50 via fortune.com
  
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  Here's what a $15 per hour wage means for fast food prices
  Fortune
  A new study says how a $15 per hour wage will affect consumer costs. As New York State moved closer to approving a $15 per hour wage for fast food workers last week, there was speculation about what such a hike would mean for consumers. A new study ...
  What paying fast food workers a living wage would do to the price of a Big MacWashington Post (blog)
  With $15 hourly wages, what happens to fast-food prices?CBS N
  
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• New Startup Delivers Food from Michelin-Starred London Restaurants - Eater

  30-07-2015 19:31 via eater.com
  
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  New Startup Delivers Food from Michelin-Starred London Restaurants
  Eater
  Fine-dining fare is generally not considered a good candidate for takeout, but a new entrant into the crowded food delivery sector is aiming to change that. Big Hospitality (via @ElizabethonFood) reports on the impending launch of a new London-based ...
  Bespoke service delivers Michelin starred food to your doorTelegraph.co.ukall 5 news articles »
  
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• Get Tender, the Tinder-Inspired App for Food - Forbes

  30-07-2015 18:08 via forbes.com
  
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  Get Tender, the Tinder-Inspired App for Food
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  Most people know how Tinder works, the dating app that lets you swipe left or right until you find someone with whom you want to build a connection. While the novelty of finding someone who may share your love for tennis, cross stitching or whatever ...and more »
  
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• Groupon Launches Its Own Food Delivery Business, Groupon To Go - TechCrunch

  30-07-2015 17:44 via techcrunch.com
  
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  Groupon Launches Its Own Food Delivery Business, Groupon To Go
  TechCrunch
  Following its acquisition of food delivery service OrderUp earlier this month, Groupon is today announcing its own nationwide delivery and takeout service, Groupon To Go. The program is initially available in Chicago, where it has been in pilot testing ...
  Peak Food-Delivery Bubble? Groupon Gets Into the Act.Re/code
  Groupon to launch its own food delivery and takeout serviceCNET
  Groupon takes on Seamless and Gr
  
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• How to Waste Less Food and Money - U.S. News & World Report

  30-07-2015 16:55 via money.usnews.com
  
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  How to Waste Less Food and Money
  U.S. News & World Report
  Do you ever find you're throwing away uneaten or rotten food every week? You're not alone; the government estimates food waste adds up to over $900 per household each year. Not only is it bad for the environment and wasteful, especially considering ...
  
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• Talking shop July 2015 - online dictates retailers' strategy

  30-07-2015 16:40
  
  The rapid development of online retailing has long been a key part of the strategic direction of global food retailers. While the channel represents a growth spot in what can - in many markets - seem a sector struggling for sales growth, there is as yet no clear formula for profitably exploiting it. However, as this month's Talking shop round-up illustrates, a number of grocers are further investing in the channel.
  
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• Woman's Foodservice Forum Celebrates Summit's Success

  30-07-2015 16:35
  Image Caption: Image Credit: The Annual Keynote Summit attracted big names and new ideasExclusive Brief: 0The Women’s Foodservice Forum, the premier leadership development organization in the foodservice sector, gathered industry influencers this week at the JW Marriot Chicago Hotel for its Annual Executive Summit.
  
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• Yemen: UN begins food aid distribution in war-torn districts of Aden - UN News Centre

  30-07-2015 16:00 via un.org
  
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  Yemen: UN begins food aid distribution in war-torn districts of Aden
  UN News Centre
  These food items are ready for distribution at the warehouses of a World Food Programme (WFP) local partner SHS in Aden, Yemen, after being moved from ships that began reaching the port on July 21. Photo: WFP/Ammar Bamatraf. Print. 30 July 2015 – The ...and more »
  
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• Mondelez profits down but gives guidance boost

  30-07-2015 15:18
  
  Mondelez International has reported a fall in first-half sales and profits hit by charges and the impact of foreign exchange, but lifted its forecasts for annual organic sales and underlying margins.
  
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• Big Opportunity for the Little Guy

  30-07-2015 15:11
  Coalition aims to improve employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth.Image Caption: When it opens in the community, Starbucks will support Ferguson, Missouri–based business Natalie’s Cakes & More, owned by local entrepreneur Natalie DuBose (left).Teaser Image Orientation: LeftFor all too many young workers hoping for a bright future, the employment system often seems skewed against them. They want their chance at the American dream, but getting there can be a nightmare fo
  
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• Pinnacle Foods sees H1 sales and profits rise

  30-07-2015 15:06
  
  US group Pinnacle Foods today (30 July) reported higher first-half sales and profits - and positively narrowed its forecast for annual earnings.
  
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• Innovative hospital farm provides fresh, nutritious food to patients - Treehugger

  30-07-2015 14:58 via treehugger.com
  
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  Innovative hospital farm provides fresh, nutritious food to patients
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  Nutrition plays such an important role in personal health that it makes sense to prioritize the quality of diet in hospitals. The question is, why as has it taken so long? “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates. When my ...
  
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• Mondelez H1 bottom line hit by charges, forex

  30-07-2015 14:57
  
  Mondelez International has reported a fall in sales and profit for the first half of the year.
  
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• ConAgra to pull BPA from canned foods range

  30-07-2015 14:57
  
  ConAgra Foods, the owner of brands including Chef Boyardee pasta and Rotel tomatoes, is removing bisphenol A from the lining of its food cans.
  
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• Manitowoc Foodservice Names New CEO

  30-07-2015 14:42
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser will join the company on August 3Exclusive Brief: 0The Manitowoc Company Inc. today announced the appointment of Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser as CEO of Manitowoc Foodservice Inc. Muehlhaeuser will join the company on August 3, 2015.
  
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• McCloud Pest Management Talks Food Safety

  30-07-2015 14:30
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Company is encouraging operators to revisit fly prevention programsExclusive Brief: 0McCloud Services, a leading pest management company servicing Illinois as well as Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, is encouraging food facilities and food processors to revisit their filth fly prevention program this summer as these common summer pests carry many food borne pathogens that can be a risk to food quality and safety.
  
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• AUDIO: Happy Family's Shazi Visram on what today's consumer is demanding from baby food

  30-07-2015 14:08
  
  US organic baby food maker, Happy Family, has announced its move into adult snacking with the launch of a range of pouches under a new brand, Shine Organics.
  
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• just the answer: Happy Family CEO Shazi Visram on baby and beyond

  30-07-2015 13:26
  
  Happy Family, the US organic baby food maker acquired by Danone in 2013, has enjoyed rapid growth. In 2006 the company reported turnover of US$115,000. This year it forecasts turnover of $130m. And its quest for further expansion has seen the firm move into adult snacking with the launch of Shine Organics pouches.Hannah Abdulla catches up with CEO and founder Shazi Visram to talk about how the company has evolved and how it has benefited from the tie-up with Danone.
  
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• CJ Foods launches Annie Chun's seaweed crisps in US

  30-07-2015 13:23
  
  Korean food maker CJ Foods is launching Asian inspired seaweed crisps to the better-for-you US snack sector under its Annie Chun's brand.
  
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• Russia "eyes national system for food quality control"

  30-07-2015 13:22
  
  The Russian government is reportedly looking at the development of a "national system" to oversee the quality and safety of food products.
  
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• Arla, Valio deny interest in Latvia's Jelgava

  30-07-2015 13:08
  
  European dairy companies Arla Foods and Valio have both moved to quell rumours they are interested in acquiring a controlling stake in Latvia's Jelgava Dairy Company.
  
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• Premier Foods, Mondelez team up for bite-sized cake launch

  30-07-2015 12:13
  
  Premier Foods has announced its debut in the "nibbles and bites sector" with the launch of a Cadbury Amaze Bites in the UK.
  
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• Bahlsen's Waffeletten gets Wal-Mart listing

  30-07-2015 11:30
  
  Bahlsen has secured listings for its Waffeletten cookies in Wal-Mart stores in the US.
  
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• Smithfield launches pre-seasoned dry rub ribs

  30-07-2015 10:05
  
  Smithfield Foods is launching a line of Smithfield Dry Seasoned Ribs in the US.
  
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• Mondelez Mexican investment puts 600 US jobs at risk

  30-07-2015 10:04
  
  Mondelez International is pumping US$130m into its Salinas factory in a bid to "modernise" its North America supply chain but the move will impact 600 jobs in Chicago.
  
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• Mondelez Mexican manufacturing investment puts 600 Chicago jobs at risk

  30-07-2015 09:24
  
  Mondelez International is pumping US$130m into its Salinas factory in a bid to "modernise" its North America supply chain but the move will impact 600 jobs in Chicago.
  
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• LT Foods launches ecoLife organic brand in Sam's Club

  30-07-2015 09:24
  
  LT Foods Americas is launching its premium organic brand, ecoLife, in Sam's Club stores.
  
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• Smithfield launches pre-seasoned dry dub ribs

  30-07-2015 09:15
  
  Smithfield Foods is launching a line of Smithfield Dry Seasoned Ribs in the US.
  
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• Baby food maker Alete eyes international growth

  30-07-2015 09:15
  
  Alete, the private equity backed baby food business, is targeting international growth with a particular focus on Eastern Europe, Russia and China.
  
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• Ebro Foods sees rice boost in H1

  30-07-2015 08:47
  
  Ebro Foods has booked higher first-half sales and operating profit, helped by improved revenue and earnings from its rice arm.
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Prepared Meals Market in Poland

  30-07-2015 02:00
  The Consumer and Market Insights: Prepared Meals Market in Poland report published by Canadean provides in-depth information on value and volume data by category and distribution channel.
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Prepared Meals Market in Malaysia

  30-07-2015 02:00
  The Consumer and Market Insights: Prepared Meals Market in Malaysia report published by Canadean provides in-depth information on value and volume data by category and distribution channel.
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Prepared Meals Market in Colombia

  30-07-2015 02:00
  The Consumer and Market Insights: Prepared Meals Market in Colombia report published by Canadean provides in-depth information on value and volume data by category and distribution channel.
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Prepared Meals Market in Argentina

  30-07-2015 02:00
  The Consumer and Market Insights: Prepared Meals Market in Argentina report published by Canadean provides in-depth information on value and volume data by category and distribution channel.
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Meat Market in the Philippines

  30-07-2015 02:00
  The Consumer and Market Insights: Meat Market in the Philippines report published by Canadean provides in-depth information on value and volume data by category and distribution channel.
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Meat Market in Japan

  30-07-2015 02:00
  The Consumer and Market Insights: Meat Market in Japan report published by Canadean provides in-depth information on value and volume data by category and distribution channel.
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Meat Market in Colombia

  30-07-2015 02:00
  The Consumer and Market Insights: Meat Market in Colombia report published by Canadean provides in-depth information on value and volume data by category and distribution channel.
  
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• Consumer and Market Insights: Ice Cream Market in South Africa

  30-07-2015 02:00
  The Consumer and Market Insights: Ice Cream Market in South Africa report published by Canadean provides in-depth information on value and volume data by category and distribution channel.
  
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