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• Dickey's Continues Expansion in California

  02-10-2015 23:14
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Dickey's continues expansion in California with new Clovis store.Exclusive Brief: 0Dickey’s Barbecue Pit continues to expand across the state of California, the state with the second most locations following Texas. The Texas-style barbecue chain has plans to open 27 more locations in the Golden State, which will increase the state’s store count to 112 stores.Chains: Dickey's Barbecue Pit
  
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• Hungry Howie's Offers 'Love, Hope & Pizza' to Cancer Survivors

  02-10-2015 23:11
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Hungry Howie's kicks off seventh year of 'Love, Hope & Pizza' campaignExclusive Brief: 0Hungry Howie’s, the originator of flavored crust pizza, continues in its steadfast commitment to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its seventh annual “Love, Hope & Pizza” campaign. Since 2009, Hungry Howie’s has been dedicated to spreading awareness and raising funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. Throughout the
  
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• Winooski doughnut maker cooks up a food revolution - BurlingtonFreePress.com

  02-10-2015 23:09 via
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  Winooski doughnut maker cooks up a food revolution
  BurlingtonFreePress.com
  WINOOSKI Where most people see mouthwatering glazed doughnuts, baker Ren Weiner sees a revolution. She also sees revolution in her beautifully latticed wild apple pies and the indulgent cinnamon sticky buns she bakes for American Flatbread ...
  

• Wayback Burgers Selects Strategy Firm Ahead of IPO

  02-10-2015 23:03
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Wayback partners with Oxford Center for Entrepreneurs ahead of IPO.Exclusive Brief: 0Wayback Burgers, the rapidly growing fast-casual brand famous for its, fresh, never-frozen burgers, and hand-dipped milkshakes, has selected The Oxford Center for Entrepreneurs; the largest education and commerce platform for second-stage, fast growth business enterprises, as its exclusive advisor to manage and lead the Company’s projected 2016 initial public off
  
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• Starbucks Plants a Coffee Tree for Every Bag Sold

  02-10-2015 22:50
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Through September 2016, Starbucks will plant a tree for every bag soldExclusive Brief: 0Starbucks Coffee Company expanded its commitment to supporting the specialty coffee industry by addressing one of the most significant threats to coffee farmers. Beginning September 29, Starbucks will distribute coffee trees to farmers who have been most impacted by coffee rust, a plant fungus that damages millions of coffee trees around the world, making it harder
  
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• Popeyes Turns up the Heat with Pepper Trio

  02-10-2015 22:44
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Popeyes introduces three-pepper Wild Pepper Tenderloins LTO.Exclusive Brief: 0Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen introduces its latest product innovation, new Wild Pepper Tenderloins, bringing together a blend of three distinct peppers from around the world that offer guests a global experience delivered in true Louisiana fashion. Wild Pepper Tenderloins dishes up a flavor-rich experience that is another perfect demonstration of the culinary expertise Popeyes i
  
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• BurgerFi Hosts Children in Need and Volunteers

  02-10-2015 22:30
  Image Caption: Image Credit: BurgerFi partners with Feeding South Florida to feed children in need.Exclusive Brief: 0Fast casual BurgerFi recently partnered with Feeding South Florida, the leading domestic hunger relief organization in South Florida, and HomeSafe, a Feeding South Florida partner agency dedicated to protecting victims of child abuse and domestic violence, to host 28 children and 11 volunteers for lunch at their City Place, West Palm Beach restaurant.Chains: Bu
  
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• Whataburger Kicks Up the Flavor with Buffalo Ranch Chicken

  02-10-2015 22:23
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Whataburger kicks up the flavor with Buffalo Ranch Chicken LTO.Exclusive Brief: 0Whataburger’s breaking out the Buffalo Sauce with the introduction of its new Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich, now available for a limited time. The sandwich is layered with three crispy, all-white meat chicken strips, two slices of Monterey Jack cheese, creamy buttermilk ranch, and topped off with Whataburger’s own Buffalo Sauce—all served on a toas
  
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• Sovereign Food Investments in mystery talks

  02-10-2015 20:57
  
  Sovereign Food Investments, the South African poultry products supplier, has said it is in talks that could affect its share price.
  
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• I was on food stamps. Now I run an organic delivery startup - CNNMoney

  02-10-2015 20:22 via
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  I was on food stamps. Now I run an organic delivery startup
  CNNMoney
  Ashley Tyrner, founder of produce delivery startup Farmbox Direct, wants to make better food available in poor neighborhoods across the country. If that goal wasn't lofty enough, she's also trying to build a business while doing it. Farmbox Direct ...and more »
  

• Bareo makes it easy to log and manage your food pantry - The Next Web

  02-10-2015 20:15 via
  Bareo makes it easy to log and manage your food pantry
  The Next Web
  Keeping track of your kitchen pantry can be cumbersome, especially if you're trying to run some sort of food business. Bareo wants to make your life easier. It works with a simple three-step process: input your recipes, track your pantry, and then ...
  

• Food industry news of the week - Quorn, Mondelez, Kellogg

  02-10-2015 19:27
  
  Quorn Foods' sale to Monde Nissin was the stand-out story this week got you clicking. News of a potential transaction also caught your interest, with speculation Mondelez International may be looking to offload its European cheese and grocery business.
  
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• Domino's Sends Firetrucks for Delivery, Safety Education

  02-10-2015 19:26
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Domino's teams up with National Fire Protection Association for safetyExclusive Brief: 0For the eighth consecutive year, Domino’s Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are teaming up to deliver fire-safety messages to homes across the nation.Chains: Domino's
  
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• Giardino Gourmet Salads Reaps Rewards of Rebrand

  02-10-2015 19:22
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Giardino Gourmet Salads reaps rewards of recent rebrand.Exclusive Brief: 0Giardino Gourmet Salads, the premier fast-casual salad concept of South Florida, announces big success for its Miami Lakes location—the first restaurant to feature the company’s new image and new operational layout. Exactly one year from its launch in 2014, the restaurant hit $1 million in gross sales.Chains: Giardino Gourmet Salads
  
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• Caribou Marks 20 Years Raising Beast Cancer Awareness

  02-10-2015 19:18
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Caribou marks 20 years of raising awareness for breast cancer.Exclusive Brief: 0This year marks Caribou Coffee's 20th  year of supporting breast cancer in honor of their original roast master, Amy Erickson, who lost her battle with cancer in 1995 at the age of 33. The premium coffeehouse is commemorating its longstanding commitment with the return of Amy's Blend and continued support for CancerCare by giving away twenty $1,000 ultimate coffee brea
  
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• Hochland launches first vegan products

  02-10-2015 19:08
  
  Hochland, the German cheese maker, has set up a dedicated vegan subsidiary and launched its first products in the sector.
  
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• Hovis latest UK baker to enter "thins" segment

  02-10-2015 17:49
  
  Hovis has joined UK bread makers Associated British Foods and Warburtons in the sandwich alternatives segment, launching thins and flatbreads.
  
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• DuPont Industrial Biosciences in Ingredients (World)

  02-10-2015 16:30
  Following the acquisition of its parent company by DuPont in 2011, the former Genencor enzymes business became the core of that company's new Industrial Biosciences division.
  
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• Unilever acquires Italian gelato group Grom 

  02-10-2015 15:38
  
  Unilever has announced the acquisition of Grom, a premium Italian gelato maker that operates over 60 shops in Italy and around the world. 
  
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• Indonesia - How ice cream makers can drive volume growth 

  02-10-2015 15:10
  
  Ice cream is big business in Indonesia, where a growing middle class and a population of 254.5m has fuelled rising demand. But with inflation coming at a time when the Indonesian economy is slowing, the outlook for the Indonesian ice cream market could be increasingly challenging, adding to the distribution issues caused by the country's under-developed infrastructure. Katy Askew takes a look at the prospects for the sector.
  
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• Food industry quotes of the week - Quorn, ConAgra, Thai Union Group

  02-10-2015 15:03
  
  Philippines group Monde Nissin was this week named as the buyer of Quorn Foods, agreeing a deal that valued the UK meat-free business at GBP550m. ConAgra Foods, under-pressure from changing consumer trends in the US, outlined its plan to revitalise the group, with 1,500 jobs to go as part of the process. And just-food interviewed seafood giant Thai Union Group about its sustainability programmes.
  
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• With Hurricane Joaquin, It's 'Business as Usual' (Plus a Backup Plan)

  02-10-2015 15:02
  As Hurricane Joaquin approaches the US, businesses should prepare.Exclusive Brief: 1This weekend, the East Coast could see heavy rains and wind, as well as some flooding, as Hurricane Joaquin makes its still undetermined path. In recent years, storms like Irene and Sandy have demonstrated that preparedness—for both individuals and businesses—should extend beyond Florida and the Gulf Coast.
  Bruce Reinstein, president of purchasing partner Consolidated Concepts and an industry vet
  
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• Vertical Blender/Dryers

  02-10-2015 15:00
  
  Ross vertical cone screw blender/dryers offer vacuum drying for a range of applications in a solid or liquid state, such as powders, granules, pellets, fibers, pastes and slurries. The slow-turning auger screw lifts batch materials upward as it orbits around the conical vessel.
  
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• Hopper container

  02-10-2015 15:00
  
  The MODRoto Powder-Saver hopper container dispenses powders, granules, flakes and other dry products in measured amounts. The container has a conical plastic hopper with a slide gate valve set within a squared, companion forkliftable base.
  
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• No Business Like Show Business

  02-10-2015 14:20
  Before serving poutine—the Canadian favorite consisting of french fries, gravy, and cheese curds—Danny Rodriguez was all about show business. After graduating with a degree in film studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara, Rodriguez opened his own company under an output deal with Warner Brothers and distributed close to 80 films over an eight-year span. He also headed acquisition and marketing for independent films within the company. After selling the company in 2
  
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• Lifeway Foods operating margins up, net profit drops

  02-10-2015 10:17
  
  Kefir maker Lifeway Foods booked a higher first-half operating result on the back of improved margins and a slight sales rise but net income dipped on one-time charges. 
  
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• Findus brand re-enters two categories in France

  02-10-2015 10:10
  
  Findus Group is re-entering the pizza and shellfish categories in France, another move from the business to diversify its range in the country.
  
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• St Mamet sold to PE firm Florac

  02-10-2015 09:42
  
  French private-equity firm Florac has purchased tinned fruit maker St Mamet from a group of Italian co-operatives, Conserve Italia.
  
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• Slovakia to cut sales tax on food lines

  02-10-2015 09:42
  
  Slovakia is to reduce the sales tax on some food products from the start of next year.
  
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• Mondelez 'preparing to sell European cheese, grocery unit'

  02-10-2015 09:42
  
  Mondelez International is reportedly planning to sell its European cheese and grocery business in a deal that could be valued at as much as US$3bn. 
  
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• U.S. restaurants had less traffic, sales in August

  02-10-2015 07:00
  As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in August.
  
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• Oil droplet size in emulsions may impact satiety

  02-10-2015 07:00
  A study published in the journal Appetite shows that the manipulation of oil droplet size within oil-in-water emulsion can affect appetite and food intake.
  
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• Mars acquires Grupo Turin to expand operation in Mexico

  02-10-2015 07:00
  Mars has entered into an agreement to acquire Grupo Turin, a manufacturer of high-quality chocolates in Mexico since 1928 and owner of brands such as Conejos and Turin.
  
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• ADM to acquire Eatem Foods

  02-10-2015 07:00
  Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has announced an agreement to purchase Eatem Foods, a developer and producer of traditional, natural, and organic savory flavor systems.
  
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• Comfort food, friendly service at StoneBridge Grille in Parkton - Baltimore Sun

  02-10-2015 00:43 via
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  Comfort food, friendly service at StoneBridge Grille in Parkton
  Baltimore Sun
  The atmosphere and staff at StoneBridge Grille make you feel comfortable -- just like the food. Though it opened in March, StoneBridge Grille feels like the kind of place that's been around for years -- and that will continue to be around forever. The ...and more »
  

• Farm Share food distribution Saturday - Pensacola News Journal

  02-10-2015 00:35 via
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  Farm Share food distribution Saturday
  Pensacola News Journal
  Farm Share and State Sen. Greg Evers will host a free food distribution on 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Charity Chapel, 5820 Montgomery Ave. Families in need of nutritious food will be provided Farm Share food bags free of charge. Each household will ...
  

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