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• Moe's Celebrates with Free Queso on 'Quesopalooza'

  18-09-2015 23:18
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Moe's creates its own 'Quesopalooza,' gives away free queso.Exclusive Brief: 0Moe’s Southwest Grill is known for three things: its famous Queso, love of music, and awesome fans. This year, on Thursday, September 17, Moe’s will honor this awesome Trifecta with its own holiday: Quesopalooza. To celebrate this mouthwatering day, loyal Moe’s fans will be rewarded with a free 6-ounce cup of Moe’s Famous Queso and all the complimentar
  
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• No McWhopper, But 5 Brands Team for Peace Day Burger

  18-09-2015 23:15
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Four brands answer Burger King's pitch to McDonald's for peace.Exclusive Brief: 1When McDonald’s declined to accept Burger King’s offer to team up to produce a special hamburger to celebrate Peace Day—the McWhopper, as Burger King proposed it—others rushed in. And on Monday, five brands will honor the day for peace with a collaboration burger at a pop-up restaurant in Atlanta.Chains: Burger KingKrystalWayback BurgersDenny's
  
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• Bruster's Celebrates Autumn with Three LTO Sweets

  18-09-2015 23:05
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Bruster's launches three LTO sweets for autumn. Exclusive Brief: 0Spurred by record sales growth, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has introduced two limited-time flavors and a seasonal menu item to complement year-round favorites, a strategy that has helped drive the chain’s best performance since it was founded more than 25 years ago. Just in time for fall, September’s premium, hand-made offerings include:
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• Pumpkin Pie Concrete Rolls back into Freddy's This Fall

  18-09-2015 22:59
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Freddy's brings back Pumpkin Pie Concrete, debuts LTO A.1. burger.Exclusive Brief: 0Fast-casual restaurant franchise, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, rolled out its all-new limited-time offer, the A.1. Chop House Burger. Additionally, the Pumpkin Pie Concrete makes its seasonal return to the menu. Both items are available at participating locations. The A.1. Chop House Burger is available through November 4 and the Pumpkin Pie Concret
  
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• Domino's Sweetens the Menu with Marbled Cookie Brownie

  18-09-2015 22:54
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Domino's introduces new Marbled Cookie Brownie.Exclusive Brief: 0Domino's Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, loves to gather everyone together over a meal. Now, Domino’s is bringing chocolate-chunk cookie lovers and fudge brownie fans together. The new Marbled Cookie Brownie is an irresistibly warm and gooey dessert they can both enjoy and is available at Domino’s locations around the country.Chains: Domino's
  
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• Muscle Maker Becomes Official Wrap of MetLife Stadium

  18-09-2015 22:48
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Exclusive Brief: 0Muscle Maker Grill, the rapidly expanding fast-casual brand, which promotes a healthy lifestyle by offering nutritious alternatives to traditional dishes, announced that it has entered into a partnership with MetLife Stadium, the No. 1 grossing stadium in the world, making it the official wrap provider of the 82,500 seat venue. The partnership, which officially kicks off beginning on Sunday, September 20, will run through 2019.Chains:
  
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• Farm-To-Fridge Food Delivery Service GrubMarket Grabs $10M Series A - TechCrunch

  18-09-2015 21:56 via
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  Farm-To-Fridge Food Delivery Service GrubMarket Grabs $10M Series A
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  The experience of walking through the booths and shopping for produce at a farmers market is moving online. GrubMarket (YC W15) allows consumers to order fresh, locally-sourced food through their mobile and web apps. Once an order is processed, ...
  

• 7 must-try bites at the World Food & Music Festival - DesMoinesRegister.com

  18-09-2015 20:45 via
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  7 must-try bites at the World Food & Music Festival
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  Get your fill of dishes from Laos, Ecuador, The Netherlands, Ethiopia, Ukraine and more during the 11th annual World Food & Music Festival, taking over the Walnut Street Bridge Friday through Sunday. Whether you want to go simple American with grilled ...and more »
  

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• Krispy Kreme, Long John Silver's Add 'Arrgh' to the Menu

  18-09-2015 19:58
  Krispy Kreme, Long John Silver's celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day.Exclusive Brief: 1Krispy Kreme has celebrated “Talk Like a Pirate” Day (September 19) since 2012. The North Carolina–based chain is once again bringing back its special promotion in which customers receive free doughnuts for donning pirate regalia; guests who speak like a pirate get one free doughnut and those who wear at least three pirate-themed clothing pieces or accessories get a whole dozen on the house
  
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• Most People On Food Stamps Eat Less Nutritious Food Than Everyone Else - NPR

  18-09-2015 19:00 via
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  Most People On Food Stamps Eat Less Nutritious Food Than Everyone Else
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  The wealth gap in America manifests itself not just in our pocketbooks but also in our bellies: The poor are eating less nutritious food than everyone else. So concludes a new review of 25 studies published between 2003 and 2014 that looked at the food ...and more »
  

• Chipotle Continues 'Cultivating Thought,' Adds Contest

  18-09-2015 18:12
  Image Caption: Image Credit: In 'Cultivating Thought' series, Chipotle adds book report contest.Exclusive Brief: 0Chipotle Mexican Grill announced the latest installment of its popular “Cultivating Thought” author series, and with it a new online sweepstakes called the Super Short Book Report. The sweepstakes, presented with Amazon Kindle, invites participants to submit a 103-character book report, based on one of the new “Cultivating Thought” stories, for
  
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• TacoTime Warms Up with Made-from-Scatch Chili

  18-09-2015 18:00
  Image Caption: Image Credit: TacoTime adds made-from-scratch chili to menu for a limited time.Exclusive Brief: 0Just in time for cooler fall temperatures, TacoTime is offering delicious, made-from-scratch chili, now through November 3.
  "Fall weather calls for warm, comfort foods such as our homemade chili," says Chanel McFarlane, director of marketing for TacoTime. "Our chili is made fresh in our kitchen with seasoned beef, black beans, green chilies, jalapeño, and our zest
  
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• Biscuitville Hires Yum! Alum as New President

  18-09-2015 17:46
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Biscuitville hires Yum! alum Jim Metevier as new president.Exclusive Brief: 0Biscuitville Fresh Southern, a family-owned restaurant company known for serving locally sourced, Southern-inspired food made the old-fashioned way, just announced a new executive has joined its leadership team to support the company’s strategic growth initiatives. Jim Metevier (Met-TEE-vee-ay), a seasoned restaurant executive with more than 20 years of experience, was n
  
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• PepsiCo ups digital ante with Walmart exec appointment

  18-09-2015 15:39
  
  The former senior VP for mobile & digital at Walmart has joined PepsiCo as the company looks to raise its digital focus.
  
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• Food industry news of the week - Kellogg in Africa, China & Ireland MoU

  18-09-2015 15:39
  
  News from emerging markets featured heavily on our pages this week, with the Irish and Chinese governments striking a Memorandum of Understanding on food safety cooperation, further consolidation in Egypt and Kellogg expanding in Africa. Elsewhere, we brought you coverage of some of the most innovative products on display at the Natural Products Expo East. Here are some of the top news and insight stories on just-food this week.
  
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• Arla appoints Natalie Knight as CFO

  18-09-2015 15:25
  
  Arla Foods has appointed Natalie Knight as its new CFO.
  
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• just-food's pick - Natural Products Expo East 2015

  18-09-2015 15:17
  
  The natural products sector has waived in a seismic shift in the mainstream shopping habits of American consumers. This has attracted the attention of legacy brand manufacturers. But as the forces of big food look to cash in, SMEs have leveraged their agility to focus on delivering new products. Here is just-food's pick of some of the most exciting new products on show from SMEs at this year's Natural Products Expo East.
  
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• Just-food's pick: Natural Products Expo East 2015

  18-09-2015 15:17
  
  The natural products sector has waived in a seismic shift in the mainstream shopping habits of American consumers. This has attracted the attention of legacy brand manufacturers. But as the forces of big food look to cash in, SMEs have leveraged their agility to focus on delivering new products. Here is just-food's pick of some of the most exciting new products on show from SMEs at this year's Natural Products Expo East.
  
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• Meijer taps "real food" trend with True Goodness range

  18-09-2015 09:30
  
  US retailer Meijer is hoping to appeal to millennial consumers and tap into demand for "healthier" meal and snack options - such as organic and "real food" products - through the launch of a new store brand range, True Goodness by Meijer.
  
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• How full service restaurants, pubs can maintain momentum

  18-09-2015 09:30
  
  The fundamentals of Britain's strengthening economy are favouring restaurants right now, particularly full-service restaurants and pubs. These sit-down eateries appear to be benefiting not only from improving consumer confidence and customers' increasing willingness to spend, but also from people's growing interest in new flavours.
  
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• Bimbo revives Bony cake in Spain

  18-09-2015 09:30
  
  Mexican baker Grupo Bimbo has revealed that its Bony branded cake will return to the Spanish market after a social media campaign - #VuelveBony - was launched this summer.
  
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• Worm gear screw jacks

  18-09-2015 06:00
  
  Nook ActionJac worm gear screw jacks feature 1/4- to 100-ton load-handling capabilities and can be used individually or in multiple arrangements; custom configurations are available.
  
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• Servo pump fillers

  18-09-2015 06:00
  
  Hinds-Bock CIP servo pump fillers sanitize themselves; the front cover plates are hinged for sanitation swab testing.
  
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• Self-contained compactor

  18-09-2015 06:00
  
  Intended for the sanitary handling of general waste, the SP Industries SCM Series mini self-contained compactor system is comprised of an integral compactor, power unit and container.
  
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• Lab homogenizer

  18-09-2015 06:00
  
  The GEA Pony NS2006L self-contained homogenizer is designed for continuous operation up to 1,500 bar.
  
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• Belt measuring system

  18-09-2015 06:00
  
  The Cambridge Tug Tester measuring system provides tension readings on turn and spiral cage conveyor belts used during the cooling and freezing stages of bakery and food processing; it uploads data and tracks changes on a PC for daily plant monitoring.
  
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