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• Popeyes Launches MVP Sweepstakes

  08-12-2015 23:43
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Popeyes launches MVP Bundle and Sweepstakes for Bahamas Bowl.Exclusive Brief: 0Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced the launch of the Popeyes MVP Bundle and Sweepstakes. In celebration of the 2015 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, airing on ESPN December 24, guests can order the Popeyes MVP Bundle with their choice of 10 pieces of Bonafide Chicken or Handcrafted Tenders with two large sides and five biscuits. Each purchase of the Popeyes MVP Bundle gives guests a c
  
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• Fuddruckers Franchisee Goes Fast Casual

  08-12-2015 23:36
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Fuddruckers franchisee unveils fast-casual prototype.Exclusive Brief: 0The Fuddruckers franchise in Reading, Massachusetts has completed an extensive renovation, debuting an exciting new look for the 6,700-square-foot family-oriented fast casual. The prototype custom design creates a more upscale and welcoming ambience and may be rolled out soon at other Fuddruckers locations.Chains: Fuddruckers
  
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• Michelin Finds Millennials Willing to Pay for 'Experience'

  08-12-2015 23:32
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Michelin finds that Millennials will pay top dollar for experiences.Exclusive Brief: 0Americans said they would splurge an average of $203 in order to have a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience at a gourmet restaurant, according to a recent online survey by Harris Poll sponsored by Michelin, the global tire maker that publishes, arguably, the world’s most celebrated restaurant guide that imparts the famous Michelin stars to the very finest eater
  
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• La Madeleine's Parent Hires New Development Director

  08-12-2015 23:25
  Image Caption: Image Credit: La Madeleine parent hires new development director. Exclusive Brief: 0Le Duff America Inc., the North American subsidiary of the world’s second largest restaurant company in the café-bakery sector, Groupe Le Duff SA, announced the appointment of Stefanie Rakes as the director of development for nontraditional venues. In this role, Rakes takes responsibility for growing Le Duff’s la Madeleine Country French Café, Brioche Dor&ea
  
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• Aramark Invites Feedback with Launch Test Kitchen

  08-12-2015 18:34
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Aramark invites feedback with new Launch Test Kitchen.Exclusive Brief: 0Aramark, the leading food and beverage partner of professional sports teams and convention centers in North America, is giving guests the power to help decide what’s on its menus. Aramark’s new Launch Test Kitchen is an industry-leading, forward-thinking approach to dining at sports and entertainment venues that invites real-time feedback submissions from guests, and us
  
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• Fractured Prune Celebrates Sixth Arizona Store with Prizes

  08-12-2015 18:29
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Fractured Prune Doughnuts celebrates sixth Arizona stare with prizes.Exclusive Brief: 0Fractured Prune Doughnuts Arizona is celebrating the opening of its sixth location in the Grand Canyon State by offering great prizes, including Apple watches, at all of its store locations. Its newest store is located in North Phoenix in the Shops at Norterra at I17 and Happy Valley Road and is set to open its doors on Tuesday, December 15 at 7 a.m.Chains: Frac
  
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• Arby's Franchisee Names New Leadership

  08-12-2015 18:24
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Arby's franchisee names three in new leaders.Exclusive Brief: 0Brumit Restaurant Group, franchisee of Arby’s, the iconic Fast Crafted sandwich chain with more than 3,400 restaurants worldwide, unveiled a restructure of its senior leadership naming JoAnn Yoder, president and Greg Catevenis, senior vice president. The two new titles will be added to their current roles as COO and CFO, respectively.Chains: Arby's
  
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• Mama Fu's Welcomes Two New Board Members

  08-12-2015 18:15
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Mama Fu's welcomes two new board members.Exclusive Brief: 0Mama Fu’s Asian House, the Austin-based restaurant concept specializing in fresh and innovative Asian cuisine, announced the addition of two new board members as the popular restaurant group embarks on a major expansion tripling its size over the next 18 months. Business veteran and change agent John S. Hamlin and marketing executive Diana Hovey will join Mama Fu’s heavy-hitting boa
  
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• Coca-Cola eyes Brazil dairy entry with Verde Campo tie-up

  08-12-2015 16:41
  Coca-Cola has confirmed it is in talks with Brazilian dairy player Verde Campo on a deal that could see it enter the country's dairy sector.
  
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• Coca-Cola eyes Brazil dairy entry with Verde Campo acquisition

  08-12-2015 16:41
  Coca-Cola is in talks to buy Brazilian dairy player Laticínios Verde Campo in a move that would see the soft drinks giant enter the country's dairy sector.
  
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• Kellogg to launch "ancient grain" cereals line in UK

  08-12-2015 16:21
  Kellogg is to launch a line of six cereals made with so-called ancient grains in the UK.
  
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• Kellogg launches ancient grain cereals line in UK

  08-12-2015 16:21
  Kellogg is to launch a line of six new ancient grains based cereals in the UK.
  
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• Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli Gets a Makeover

  08-12-2015 14:47
  Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli undergoes a full makeover.Exclusive Brief: 1The future looks bright for the Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli. The Colorado-based fast casual is gearing up for unprecedented growth with a new menu, revamped store and logo design, and a streamlined approach to operations.Chains: Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli
  
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• Revention Partners with Vantiv for EMV Solution

  08-12-2015 14:34
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Revention partners with Vantiv for EMV solution.Exclusive Brief: 0Revention, a leader in providing custom point of sale solutions to the hospitality industry, partners with Vantiv Inc. to provide a secure EMV payment solution.  Vantiv Inc. is a leading provider of payment processing services and related technology solutions for merchants. Vantiv’s payment platform provides point to point encryption (P2PE) of credit card data, which greatly r
  
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• Tumbler screeners

  08-12-2015 14:00
  
  ALMO Allgaier tumbler screeners employ three axes of motion to screen material without bouncing or shaking the particles.
  
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• Spouted pouches

  08-12-2015 14:00
  
  Available with spouts from 8 to 36mm in diameter, Mondi retort and hot-fill flexible pouches are used on a variety of filling lines.
  
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• Pillow separator

  08-12-2015 14:00
  
  Designed to work with the AirPouch Express 3 void-fill protective packaging system, the Automated Packaging Systems AirPouch pillow separator includes an operator-friendly HMI control panel to preset the amount of pillows needed; the system automatically counts and separates void-fill air pillows that are inflated on demand.
  
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• Hygienic design enclosures

  08-12-2015 14:00
  
  Crafted of stainless steel, Rittal hygienic design enclosures feature internal hinges, washable gaskets, locks and no crevices to trap debris or contaminants.
  
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• Cartridge collector

  08-12-2015 14:00
  
  The AAF OptiFlo RC cartridge collector includes an active mandrel and quick-release door.
  
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• Nestle to use only sustainably sourced cocoa in UK biscuits, chocolates

  08-12-2015 12:57
  Nestle will use 100% sustainable cocoa for its UK & Ireland chocolate and biscuit business from 1 January 2016.
  
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• Nestle makes sustainable biscuits, chocolate pledge for UK and Ireland

  08-12-2015 12:57
  Nestle will only use sustainable cocoa on the chocolate and biscuits it sells in the UK and Ireland from the start of the year.
  
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• Maple Leaf makes animal care pledge

  08-12-2015 09:19
  
  Canada's Maple Leaf Foods has announced goals and actions as part of a "formal animal care commitment".
  
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• Maple Leaf Foods makes animal care pledge

  08-12-2015 09:19
  Canada's Maple Leaf Foods has announced goals and actions as part of a "formal animal care commitment".
  
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• DOC Kaas, DMK hold back on merger plan

  08-12-2015 09:11
  
  The members of Dutch dairy cooperative DOC Kaas and  German cooperative DMK which had announced plans to merge earlier this year have put the deal on hold.
  
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• What impact could new EU novel food rules have on NPD?

  08-12-2015 08:34
  
  The EU's new novel food regulations will provide greater clarity and reduce the administrative burden for food manufacturers, as well as boost the sector's competitiveness, according to industry experts.
  
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• Danone eyes Europe launch of Indian dessert

  08-12-2015 08:19
  
  Danone plans to launch an Indian flavoured curd in Europe.
  
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• KIND Healthy Snacks files petition to change FDA’s definition of ‘healthy’

  08-12-2015 07:00
  KIND Healthy snacks, with support from leading nutrition, public health and public policy experts, is urging the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to update its regulations around the term healthy when used as a nutrient content claim in food labeling.
  
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• Investment group acquires Keurig for nearly $14 billion

  08-12-2015 07:00
  Keurig Green Mountain agreed to sell itself for nearly $14 billion to an investment group led by JAB Holding Co., a Luxembourg-based company that already owns a controlling stake in Jacobs Douwe Egberts, the company behind the Gevalia and Tassimo brands.
  
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• EFSA increases public access to data on chemical contaminants and food consumption

  08-12-2015 07:00
  The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has granted public access to data statistics on chemical contaminants and food consumption, which are used in its risk assessments.
  
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• Dunkin’ Donuts switching to cage-free eggs

  08-12-2015 07:00
  Dunkin’ Donuts announced that it will switch it cage-free eggs in its U.S. restaurants by 2025.
  
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