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• The multi-billion dollar problem of food fraud - Marketplace.org

  15-01-2016 23:20 via
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  The multi-billion dollar problem of food fraud
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  Food companies are having all sorts of trouble with their brands lately, around issues like how healthy their products are or whether they have GMO ingredients. But another big issue that can really hurt their brands is food fraud, where suppliers may ...
  

• Study: Food Companies Aren't Doing Enough to Address Obesity or Malnutrition - TakePart

  15-01-2016 22:11 via
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  Study: Food Companies Aren't Doing Enough to Address Obesity or Malnutrition
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  Even the top-ranked corporations on the Access to Nutrition Index did not receive a passing grade. Top-scoring Unilever owns many food brands, including Hellman's. (Photo: Getty Images). Jan 15, 2016. Willy Blackmore is TakePart's Food editor. Bio.
  

• Farmers Markets and Food-Borne Illness - New York Times

  15-01-2016 22:05 via
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  Farmers Markets and Food-Borne Illness
  New York Times
  OVER the last two decades, more and more Americans have begun patronizing their local farmers markets. From 1994 to 2014, the number of farmers markets throughout the country increased almost fivefold. Many consumers frequent these markets because ...
  

• What tasty trends are headed our way in food? - Shreveport Times

  15-01-2016 21:41 via
  What tasty trends are headed our way in food?
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  Anthony Felan is the energetic and charismatic executive chef and self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades at Wine Country Bistro & Bottle Shops. He's dressed in the traditional chef's garb as he enthusiastically shows me around the well-arranged and compact ...
  

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• Chipotle hopes to save its business with a nationwide emergency food safety ... - New Republic

  15-01-2016 21:26 via
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  Chipotle hopes to save its business with a nationwide emergency food safety ...
  New Republic
  The company will close its restaurants on February 8 so employees can participate in a new food safety protocol training. Stores will not open until 3 p.m. that day, according to company spokesman Chris Arnold, which means that, yes, it could affect ...and more »
  

• Limited access to healthy food increases health risks - Shreveport Times

  15-01-2016 21:15 via
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  Limited access to healthy food increases health risks
  Shreveport Times
  Deserts. A word that conjures images of sand, shimmering heat and dry, inhospitable places where nothing can grow. A food desert isn't much different. The term 'food desert' was used as early as 1973 to describe a geographical location where residents ...
  

• Food Truck Specializing in Popcorn and Sex Toys Forced to Close - Grub Street

  15-01-2016 21:13 via
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  Food Truck Specializing in Popcorn and Sex Toys Forced to Close
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  An enterprising Indiana food-cart operator is in trouble after trying his best to satisfy two very different types of appetites. Because the items in question were on the Evansville six o'clock news, a lot of blurring was involved, but it's clear even ...
  Indiana food cart vendor offers sex toys along with nachos and popcornNew York Daily News
  Food Cart That Also Offers Sex Toys Shut Down For Some ReasonThe
  

• A closer look at what's really going into our food -- and how we cook it ... - LancasterOnline

  15-01-2016 21:04 via
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  A closer look at what's really going into our food -- and how we cook it ...
  LancasterOnline
  Michael Pollan and Alex Gibney, left, have collaborated on a four-part Netflix series, "Cooked," debuting in February. At right, a sample from "Ingredients" provides a graphic illustration of all the ingredients that go into a popular snack food. Can ...
  Netflix to Launch 'Cooked' Food Docu-Series From Michael Pollan, Alex GibneyVarietyall 6 news articles »
  

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• Netflix to Launch 'Cooked' Food Docu-Series From Michael Pollan, Alex Gibney - Variety

  15-01-2016 20:25 via
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  Netflix to Launch 'Cooked' Food Docu-Series From Michael Pollan, Alex Gibney
  Variety
  Netflix, adding another savory dish to its buffet of documentaries, next month will launch four-part series “Cooked” from author Michael Pollan and filmmaker Alex Gibney. The docus-series, set to premiere Feb. 19 on the streamer, looks at the “primal ...and more »
  

• Pelican House transitioning to full-fledged restaurant as food efforts gain ... - The Advocate

  15-01-2016 19:47 via
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  Pelican House transitioning to full-fledged restaurant as food efforts gain ...
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  Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- The Pelican House has an extensive beer and whiskey selection, but it is seeking to expand its food menu. Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLAND -- The Pelican House has an extensive beer ...and more »
  

• Mondelez International latest to make cage-free egg pledge

  15-01-2016 19:01
  Mondelez International has become the latest packaged food company to make a pledge to source only cage-free eggs for its products.
  
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• Flamboyant Madrid Chef Finally to Bring Shocking Food to London Outpost - Bloomberg

  15-01-2016 19:01 via
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  Flamboyant Madrid Chef Finally to Bring Shocking Food to London Outpost
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  DiverXO chef known as the enfant terrible of Spanish gastronomy wants to take his creative cooking overseas. Richard Vines Richardvines. January 15, 2016 — 9:24 AM PST. Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsApp · Share on LinkedInShare ...and more »
  

• Granny's Poultry expands plant in Canada

  15-01-2016 18:52
  
  Granny's Poultry, the Canadian processor, is expanding its plant in Blumenort in a bid to grow the business and improve efficiency.
  
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• Yorkshire Provender adds to production capacity

  15-01-2016 18:36
  
  Yorkshire Provender has increased its production capacity as the the UK chilled soup business hopes to build on a year when its retail sales grew 30%.
  
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• Cranswick adds to UK branded range with Welly

  15-01-2016 18:28
  Cranswick, the UK food processor, has added to its range of branded meat products on sale in its domestic market with the launch of cooked meats brand Welly.
  
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• Inside Roy Choi's LocoL, a new fast food restaurant in Watts - 89.3 KPCC

  15-01-2016 18:00 via
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  Inside Roy Choi's LocoL, a new fast food restaurant in Watts
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  Roy Choi (L) and host Alex Cohen with some of the new foods on the menu at LocoL, Choi's new fast food restaurant opening in the Watts neighborhood on January 18, 2016. Leo Duran/KPCC. Vector triangle white. Listen to this story 9 min 29 sec ...
  

• AG: SC to recover $337392.47 from food stamp fraud cases - WYFF Greenville

  15-01-2016 17:15 via
  The State
  AG: SC to recover $337392.47 from food stamp fraud cases
  WYFF Greenville
  Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Friday that South Carolina will get back $337,392.47 in 99 cases involving food stamp fraud. These are the results produced during the first year of operation by a special partnership targeting abuse of the ...
  99 Cases of Food Stamp Fraud Found in SCWLTX.com
  More than $300000 to be returned to state from food stamp fraud casesThe Stateall 5 news articles »
  

• Street food is hitting the streets in Strongsville: Strong Points - cleveland.com

  15-01-2016 16:49 via
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  Street food is hitting the streets in Strongsville: Strong Points
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  STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – If you have been to Cleveland this past summer for any kind of outdoor or indoor event, chances are you saw food trucks selling a diverse array of wonderful food. In the past food trucks were only at community and county fairs in ...
  

• Chipotle's Health Crisis Shows Fresh Food Comes at a Price - WIRED

  15-01-2016 16:11 via
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  Chipotle's Health Crisis Shows Fresh Food Comes at a Price
  WIRED
  Chipotle is in crisis. For months, a series of health scares have sent its stock tumbling, stalled sales, and triggered a federal investigation. On Feb. 8, the company said, it will close all its restaurants so employees can learn about the gravity of ...
  Chipotle To Close All Stores on Feb. 8 For Food Safety MeetingNBCNews.com
  Chipotle Will Briefly Close to Address Food Safety IssueTIME
  Chipotle to close all restaurants on
  

• What's 'all natural' food? NY to set standards for food labeling buzz words - Syracuse.com

  15-01-2016 16:10 via
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  What's 'all natural' food? NY to set standards for food labeling buzz words
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  SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Shoppers in grocery stores see countless packages of food that's labeled "all natural," "hormone free," or "no antibiotics added." But those terms can mean whatever the food producer wants because there's no government standards ...
  

• How 'Fast Food' Became a Dirty Word - Yahoo Food

  15-01-2016 15:54 via
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  How 'Fast Food' Became a Dirty Word
  Yahoo Food
  As smaller players challenge fast-food chains like McDonald's and Burger King, they're fighting to set themselves apart by describing their food as “fast-casual,” “fine casual,” “fast crafted” and even “fan food.” That's even though they follow the ...and more »
  

• Food industry news of the week - Metcalfe's Skinny, Hain Celestial, Ornua

  15-01-2016 15:19
  Diamond Foods, itself set to be sold to US snacks group Snyder's-Lance, this week took a stake in UK popcorn maker Metcalfe's Skinny. Our M&A pages featured a number of deals, including the move for Chinese dairy group Ambrosia by Irish co-op Ornua. At the ICR investment conference in Florida, the new owner of Green Giant, B&G Foods, said it was interested in more acquisitions in the frozen food sector, while Hain Celestial told delegates it could withstand greater competition in the US
  
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• Bill renewal eases burden on dairy industry

  15-01-2016 15:00
  
  President Obama signed a renewal of the $305 billion National Highway Bill just hours before it was set to expire.
  
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• Raisio's Good Grain revamped to target health-conscious consumers

  15-01-2016 14:53
  
  Raisio's UK arm Halo Foods has re-branded its Good Grain Puffed Wheat to emphasise its "healthy" benefits.
  
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• Raisio Good Grain revamped to target health-conscious consumers

  15-01-2016 14:53
  
  Raisio's UK arm Halo Foods has launched a re-brand of its Good Grain Puffed Wheat to emphasise its "healthy" benefits in a bid to capitalise on demand for healthy, nutritious breakfasts.
  
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• Study links food allergies to hyperactive immune system at birth - Yahoo News

  15-01-2016 14:44 via
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  Study links food allergies to hyperactive immune system at birth
  Yahoo News
  An Australian study, published this week in Science Translational Medicine, establishes a link between food allergies and an overactive immune system at birth. The findings could help scientists understand the origin of food allergies and develop new ...
  Signs of food allergies may be present at birthScience News
  Food allergies linked to overactive immune system at birthThe Conversation AU
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• Paqui tortilla chips set for nationwide US launch next month

  15-01-2016 14:44
  Amplify Snack Brands, the recently-formed US snack business, is to launch its Paqui "better-for-you" tortilla chips across the US next month.
  
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• How Liz Taylor liked her pasta and other secrets from a 'food detective' - Washington Post

  15-01-2016 14:29 via
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  How Liz Taylor liked her pasta and other secrets from a 'food detective'
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  In her sparkling, if somewhat frenetic, “Dining With the Famous and Infamous,” Fiona Ross informs us that Cary Grant was a skinflint who presented his dates with turkey sandwiches on TV trays while Truman Capote tried to pass off store-bought pie as ...
  

• Tray cable

  15-01-2016 14:00
  
  UL TC-ER and CSA CIC rated, the Lapp OLFLEX TRAY VTC multi-conductor tray cable has an unshielded construction that includes finely stranded bare copper conductors, PVC insulation and a PVC black jacket.
  
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• Tilt sensor

  15-01-2016 14:00
  
  Offering an integrated CANopen output with J1939 protocol according to ISO 11898, the elobau N5 tilt sensor is protected to IP67 and operates within a -40°C to 85°C temperature range.
  
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• Shaft accessories

  15-01-2016 14:00
  
  Built for high-pressure food processing and packaging washdown applications, Boston Gear set screw-locking 3-bolt flange brackets and wide-slot take-up units come in a range of bore sizes; all the models feature cast 304 stainless steel housings, 440C stainless steel inserts and NSF H1 food-grade grease.
  
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• Composite pallet

  15-01-2016 14:00
  
  Available in all standard industry sizes, the RM2 BLOCKPal composite pallet is reusable, nonporous and rackable.
  
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• Closed-loop stepper motor

  15-01-2016 14:00
  
  An off-the-shelf product, the HS Motion Group closed-loop integrated stepper motor has a magnetic 12 bit absolute encoder and an update rate of 16 kHz for positioning and torque utilization at any speed.
  
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• Clean steam generator

  15-01-2016 14:00
  
  A skid-mounted system, the Spirax Sarco CSM-C 600 compact clean steam generator provides dry, saturated steam that meets the requirements of HTM2031, HTM2010 and EN285 standards.
  
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• Air handling unit

  15-01-2016 14:00
  
  Suitable for use in new and existing factory floor air nozzle and air gun applications, the Parker Hannifin Air Saver unit generates a rapid pulse of air; the pulsed air dries items or removes debris.
  
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• Arla takes control of Westbury as First Milk bows out

  15-01-2016 13:52
  Arla Foods has taken full control of UK business Westbury Dairies after joint venture partner First Milk decided to leave the partnership to focus on cheese and liquid milk. 
  
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• Fazer expands in 'senior' foodservice with Seniori Ateria buy

  15-01-2016 13:39
  Nordic food maker Fazer Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Seniori Ateria, a company that provides foodservice products aimed at seniors in private and sheltered homes in Finland. 
  
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• The Coconut Collaborative makes "healthier" desserts debut in UK

  15-01-2016 13:04
  Yoghurt manufacturer The Coconut Collaborative has announced the launch of a line of dairy-free, coconut desserts in the UK.
  
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• This Alabama city is the state's fast food capital - AL.com

  15-01-2016 13:02 via
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  This Alabama city is the state's fast food capital
  AL.com
  That doesn't mean it can't be good, though and from the looks of things, plenty of people here think it is. Alabama ranks among the top states in the country for money spent on fast food. Quick serve restaurants account for just 44 percent of eateries ...and more »
  

• Food industry quotes of the week - pressure on Hain Celestial, Chobani ad spat, Ornua's China move

  15-01-2016 10:58
  US group Hain Celestial this week cut its forecasts for annual sales and earnings amid pressure on its domestic business. The company's management also presented at the ICR investment conference, where it sought to be upbeat about Hain's prospects. Staying in the US, Danone warned it could pursue legal action over Chobani's "misleading and deceptive marketing" which targeted its Light & Fit brand. Elsewhere, Irish dairy co-op Ornua announced the acquisition of Chinese group Am
  
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• Nissin raises stake in rice snack group Bonchi

  15-01-2016 09:40
  Nissin has raised its stake in rice snack maker Bonchi Co., making the business a consolidated subsidiary. 
  
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• Amalgamated Dairies Limited, Gay Lea Foods announce tie-up

  15-01-2016 09:29
  Two Canadian dairy co-operatives, Amalgamated Dairies Limited and Gay Lea Foods, are to work together in areas including procurement, R&D and distribution.
  
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• Finsbury sales up on "strong" Christmas sales

  15-01-2016 09:24
  Finsbury Food Group said this morning (15 January) that its first half revenue increased by almost 50%, including the contribution of a "strong" performance over the key Christmas trading period. 
  
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• Photos: this is your food—ingredient by ingredient - Quartz

  15-01-2016 09:00 via
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  Photos: this is your food—ingredient by ingredient
  Quartz
  Corn derivatives. (Photographs by Dwight Eschliman, from Ingredients: A Visual Exploration of 75 Additives & 25 Food Products (Regan Arts, September 2015)). Share. Written by. Annalisa Merelli. January 15, 2016. Have you ever wondered what caffeine ...
  

• HKScan eyes further growth in Asia, opens sales office in HK

  15-01-2016 08:51
  Nordic meat group HKScan hopes to grow its business in Asia with the opening of a regional sales office, located in Hong Kong, and the launch of fresh meat products. 
  
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• Dunbia sends first shipment to India

  15-01-2016 08:32
  Meat processor Dunbia has sent its first shipment to India after the market opened to Northern Irish meat at the end of 2015. 
  
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• TreeHouse FY guidance ahead of expectations 

  15-01-2016 08:19
  Shares in TreeHouse Foods rose after the bell yesterday (14 January) on the back of expectation-beating full-year guidance. 
  
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• Seven area chefs to take part in Symphony of Food fundraiser - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

  15-01-2016 06:02 via
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  Seven area chefs to take part in Symphony of Food fundraiser
  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  Diners choose selections from a charcuterie table prepared by Chef Ben D'Amico of Giant Eagle Market District for the 2015 Symphony of Food. By Dave Zuchowski. A boiling hot spotlight shines on the culinary offerings at the Symphony of Food fundraiser ...
  

• Eat Cat Food, Trump! - Huffington Post

  15-01-2016 05:42 via
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  Eat Cat Food, Trump!
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  The varying aspects of poverty in the United States don't surprise me much, anymore. There was a time, when I first traveled the nation, living in homeless shelters, that I was surprised on a daily basis. Now, after numerous cross-country trips, after ...
  

• Opinion: Why American-Chinese food is real Chinese food - CNN

  15-01-2016 01:59 via
  Opinion: Why American-Chinese food is real Chinese food
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  (CNN) Is American-Chinese food "real" Chinese food? That's a topic CNN staff and readers have debated -- with a lot of heat -- in the past. As American-Chinese restaurant Fortune Cookie closes shop in Shanghai this week, after successfully selling U.S ...and more »
  

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