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• Letter: Food drive effort largest in history - Albany Times Union

  19-01-2016 23:42 via
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  Letter: Food drive effort largest in history
  Albany Times Union
  Volunteers and staff with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York unload donated food during the 9th Annual Neighborhood Food Drive on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, in Latham, N.Y. Volunteers delivered 12,100 bags with a preprinted letter of ...
  

• 7 Signs That You Might Need a Food Tune Up - Huffington Post

  19-01-2016 23:37 via
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  7 Signs That You Might Need a Food Tune Up
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  Do you ever have the feeling that something is just not right with your relationship with food and your body? Do you see other people, who seem to just eat a cheeseburger without stress and think, I would never, ever be able to do that? But at the same ...
  

• 10 food myths that are hurting your kids - Washington Post

  19-01-2016 22:29 via
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  10 food myths that are hurting your kids
  Washington Post
  A fellow mom recently asked me whether cucumbers and celery really count as green vegetables. She had heard they don't offer much nutritional value because they are mostly water, so she figured she shouldn't worry about encouraging her children to eat ...
  

• Speaker series to address Baltimore's growing food economy - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  19-01-2016 22:21 via
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  Speaker series to address Baltimore's growing food economy
  Baltimore Sun (blog)
  Robert Thomas, executive director of Lexington Market and the Baltimore Public Markets Corp., is one of the speakers set to participate in the Baltimore Efficiency and Economy Foundation's series on the city's emerging food economy. Robert Thomas ...
  

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• In Besieged Syrian City, Hungry Residents Sell Gold for Food - ABC News

  19-01-2016 22:06 via
  In Besieged Syrian City, Hungry Residents Sell Gold for Food
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  In Syria's eastern city of Deir el-Zour, supplies are running so short that desperate residents are selling their gold, valuables and even their homes for food or an exit permit allowing them to escape a siege by both government troops and Islamic ...and more »
  

• Delivery wars: Who will win the food delivery face-off? - Yahoo Finance

  19-01-2016 21:44 via
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  Delivery wars: Who will win the food delivery face-off?
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  The competition in the on-demand food delivery space continues to heat up, as new entrants look to grab a larger piece of the overall market. Matt Maloney, co-founder and CEO of delivery powerhouse GrubHub (GRUB), which also owns Seamless, has ...and more »
  

• Sweetgreen Streamlines New iOS App Rewards

  19-01-2016 21:18
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Sweetgreen streamlines new iOS app Sweetgreen Rewards.Exclusive Brief: 0Sweetgreen, the destination for simple, seasonal, healthy food, announced the launch of their new iOS app Sweetgreen Rewards. The first of its kind in the healthy fast-casual space, the thoughtful app redefines the guest experience with seamless integration and single sign-on for mobile ordering, mobile payment, and a rewards program, all with a sleek interface.Chains: Sweetgr
  
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• My Pie Pizza Opens in Reno, Nevada

  19-01-2016 20:46
  Image Caption: Image Credit: My Pie Pizza opens newest location in Reno, Nevada.Exclusive Brief: 0My Pie Pizza, the fast-casual custom pizza brand renowned for serving New York–style pizzas in a New York minute, announced plans to bring the fast-casual pizzeria to the Reno, Nevada, area.
  Legacy Franchise Group brokered the franchise agreement, which signifies continued growth for the custom pizza chain. My Pie began franchising earlier this year, expanding upon its existing
  
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• How much coffee is too much?; why food industry is dead-set against warning ... - OregonLive.com

  19-01-2016 20:43 via
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  How much coffee is too much?; why food industry is dead-set against warning ...
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  How much coffee is too much? Various studies come to different conclusions, but recent findings suggest that coffee has many compounds with health benefits, but going overboard on caffeine can cause sleep problems and high blood pressure.and more »
  

• El Pollo Loco Awards HME for Drive-Thru Headset

  19-01-2016 20:27
  Image Caption: Image Credit: El Pollo Loco awards HME for reliable drive-thru headset systems.Exclusive Brief: 0HME, an innovative technology company focused on enhancing productivity and customer service, is recognized throughout the quick-serve restaurant industry for its reliable drive-thru headset systems and timers. After earning a 2015 Award of Excellence from the restaurant chain El Pollo Loco, HME is known for its outstanding service as well.Chains: El Pollo Loco
  
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• Trends In Food, Applications In Wine: Tips From The Fancy Food Show - Forbes

  19-01-2016 19:59 via
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  Trends In Food, Applications In Wine: Tips From The Fancy Food Show
  Forbes
  SAN FRANCISCO – The $109 billion specialty food category has something to teach the wine industry. Wine wasn't on the trade show floor at the Winter Fancy Food Show, which closes today at the Moscone Center after three days, 15,000 exhibitors, and ...
  Trend-spotting at San Francisco's Fancy Food Show -- hello, sprayable saffron!San Jose Mercury Newsall 4 news articles »
  

• Princes to invest in UK production

  19-01-2016 19:09
  Princes, the UK-based food and drink group, has announced plans to invest in its domestic production.
  
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• Making sure food from your garden is safe to eat - azcentral.com

  19-01-2016 19:08 via
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  Making sure food from your garden is safe to eat
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  Gardening delivers produce that is tastier, cheaper and safer than store-bought, right? Well, not necessarily safer. Loading… Post to Facebook. Making sure food from your garden is safe to eat Gardening delivers produce that is tastier, cheaper and ...
  

• Chipotle will give you more free food to win you back - AOL News

  19-01-2016 19:03 via
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  Chipotle will give you more free food to win you back
  AOL News
  If you're a Chipotle fan, or at least used to be one, then you've likely researched how to get the most food into that $7 burrito you're ordering. Yes, we know, asking for half of one meat and half of another will likely net you greater than a one ...and more »
  

• Kids Rejoice: If Christie Is Elected President, Junk Food In School For All! - Forbes

  19-01-2016 18:46 via
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  Kids Rejoice: If Christie Is Elected President, Junk Food In School For All!
  Forbes
  Republican presidential candidate New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who should know better, panders to an 11-year-old boy. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images). If the voting age were 11, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie might be polling higher than ...
  Christie nixed his administration's plan to keep food stamps for 11K in NJNJ.comall 237 news articles »
  

• Emerging Concept Nanoosh Opens in Rockefeller

  19-01-2016 18:38
  Image Caption: Image Credit: New Mediterranean fast casual Nanoosh opens in Rockefeller Center.Exclusive Brief: 0New York residents and tourists alike have a new and delightful Mediterranean meal option in the Rockefeller Center Concourse with the grand opening of Nanoosh. This fast-casual dining spot offers Mediterranean classic recipes made with fresh, organic, and all-natural ingredients prepared from scratch each day and served in a contemporary welcoming ambiance.Chains: 
  
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• Hungry Howie's Opens New Store in Parma, Ohio

  19-01-2016 18:28
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Hungry Howie's opens newest location in Parma, Ohio.Exclusive Brief: 0Hungry Howie’s Pizza, the originator of the flavored crust pizza, announces its newest location in Parma, Ohio, with a grand opening event January 20. The event will take place at the restaurant located at 10227 Brookpark Road, Parma, Ohio, where guests will be offered a special deal of a large one-topping pizza for only $6.99.Chains: Hungry Howie's
  
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• Russo's Opens Newest Location in Katy, Texas

  19-01-2016 18:07
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Russo's New York Pizzeria opens newest location in Katy, Texas.Exclusive Brief: 0Russo’s New York Pizzeria is now open in Katy, Texas. Local residents, commuters, and visitors can now savor the tastes, aromas, and unmistakable ambiance of an authentic New York-style pizzeria. The well-known, chef-driven, fast-casual Italian restaurant franchise, that brings to life old-world charm and hospitality is open at 1708 Spring Green Blvd, #180 in the Kro
  
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• Bonduelle opens R&D site in France

  19-01-2016 17:52
  Bonduelle has opened a research and development centre focusing on the French vegetable group's fresh products business.
  
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• Eater Maine website ending its daily food, restaurant coverage - Press Herald

  19-01-2016 17:36 via
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  Eater Maine website ending its daily food, restaurant coverage
  Press Herald
  The food-centric website, part of a national network, will no longer dish up daily news about Maine's hot dining spots. Staff Report. Share. facebook · tweet · email. print Comment. Read Article. Eater Maine is ending its coverage of Maine's food and ...and more »
  

• Repackaging the idea of fast food: How chains are trying to adapt - Los Angeles Times

  19-01-2016 17:29 via
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  Repackaging the idea of fast food: How chains are trying to adapt
  Los Angeles Times
  In burger-studded Los Angeles, the battle is heating up as Shake Shack, an East Coast favorite, opens its first California location in West Hollywood this year. Above, a Shake Shack in Chicago. In burger-studded Los Angeles, the battle is heating up as ...and more »
  

• 7 Surprising Uses for Your Under-Appreciated Food Processor - Huffington Post

  19-01-2016 16:58 via
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  7 Surprising Uses for Your Under-Appreciated Food Processor
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  Perhaps you, like so many of us, purchased a food processor with pesto in mind. These babies are admittedly perfect for blitzing garlic, herbs, nuts, and olive oil, but once you've exhausted your pesto capacity (one can only eat so much spaghetti ...
  

• Too Cautious About Food? That's Dangerous - Bloomberg View

  19-01-2016 16:31 via
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  Too Cautious About Food? That's Dangerous
  Bloomberg View
  Last year, eggs were declared safe. After demonizing the cholesterol in them for a generation, nutritionists finally acknowledged that there was overwhelming scientific evidence that eggs were not artery-clogging killers after all. But wait. What's this?and more »
  

• Hershey rolls out protein snack brand SoFit in US

  19-01-2016 16:21
  Hershey is looking to increase the distribution of its protein-based snack brand SoFit in the US.
  
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• Saudi Arabia latest to halt French poultry imports

  19-01-2016 15:43
  Saudi Arabia has become the latest country to halt imports of French poultry on the back of bird flu fears.
  
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• How is Unilever preparing for a difficult 2016?

  19-01-2016 15:12
  Conditions for global packaged food manufacturers in 2015 were challenging. According to the assessment of Unilever, 2016 looks set to get worse. So how is the ice cream-to-condiments manufacturer preparing? 
  
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• The one food texture that makes me happiest - Washington Post

  19-01-2016 15:09 via
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  The one food texture that makes me happiest
  Washington Post
  Must. Have. Crunch. No matter which meal, whether the food's savory or sweet. It's a reasonable demand of mine, given the many foods that offer such texture naturally, and the many techniques the food industry uses to introduce it. Crunch Nation might ...
  

• How to freeze food without plastic - Treehugger

  19-01-2016 15:09 via
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  How to freeze food without plastic
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  Say good-bye to a freezer full of Ziplocs, Tupperware, and plastic wrap. There's another, much greener way to freeze food. Plastic still dominates in the freezer, where Ziploc bags and plastic wrap are easy solutions for sealing nutrients and moisture ...
  

• Study: Latino Kids Have Less Healthy Food Options In and Near Schools - NBCNews.com

  19-01-2016 15:06 via
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  Study: Latino Kids Have Less Healthy Food Options In and Near Schools
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  Latino children have easier access to sugary and fatty food options than they do to play spaces, and it contributes to disproportionate obesity rates. Salud America! released a report Tuesday that finds children in high-density Latino neighborhoods ...
  

• Gaining greater plant manufacturing competency

  19-01-2016 15:00
  
  One of the major themes of this month’s issue of Food Engineering is smarter manufacturing, which can be achieved by utilizing the Internet of Things, preventing food fraud and enlisting the help of collaborative robots.
  
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• Despite Setbacks, Subway No. 1 in Consumer Perception

  19-01-2016 14:54
  Image Caption: Subway holds its No.1 spot for consumer perception despite some setbacks in 2015. Source: YouGov BrandIndexSubway stays at No. 1 in consumer perception according to YouGov.Exclusive Brief: 1When it comes to consumer perception, the devil (and also deliverance) is in the details. Brands might be surprised to learn that, in general, customers will differentiate between problems inside the restaurant and those more loosely affiliated with the brand.Chains: SubwayChipot
  
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• Ultrasound inspection system

  19-01-2016 14:00
  
  The PTI Seal-Scan 520 airborne ultrasound inspection system inspects and evaluates flexible package seals of all material types; it detects defects such as incomplete seals, partial seals, weak seals, channel defects, misaligned seals and seal delamination.
  
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• Stepper motors

  19-01-2016 14:00
  
  Kollmorgen PMX series stepper motors come in 08, 11, 14, 17, 23 and 34 frame sizes.
  
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• Sanitary conveyors

  19-01-2016 14:00
  
  Engineered to handle raw, bulk and packaged food products, Nercon sanitary conveyors are constructed of washdown stainless steel; they feature a sanitary welded design that minimizes flat surfaces and incorporates solid, round components.
  
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• Friction feeder

  19-01-2016 14:00
  
  The MGS Machine Pulse 1-lane, servo-driven friction feeder achieves speeds of up to 300 products/min.
  
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• Energy/Water saving system

  19-01-2016 14:00
  
  The Allpax energy and water saving system for retort rooms captures steam in a vented tank, where it condenses into hot water that can be used to supplement the hot water in lavatories and cleaning stations or run through heat exchangers for food applications or other processes.
  
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• Candy wrapping machine

  19-01-2016 14:00
  
  The Theegarten-Pactec MCH continuous-motion, twin-headed wrapping machine helps confectionery manufacturers respond to seasonal market requirements.
  
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• Between fast food and fine dining: fast casual - Marketplace.org

  19-01-2016 13:32 via
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  Between fast food and fine dining: fast casual
  Marketplace.org
  Colorado-based Carve Barbecue bills itself as "authentic barbecue" in the same vein as other fast-casual chains where customization is the name of the game. by Luke Runyon. Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 05:00. Story. At a shopping center in Glendale, ...and more »
  

• Highlander Partners takes majority stake in Polish meat processor QFG

  19-01-2016 13:19
  US private-equity group Highlander Partners has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Polish convenience food processor QFG.
  
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• Whitby Seafoods buys Dawnfresh scampi business

  19-01-2016 13:17
  Whitby Seafoods has snapped up the frozen scampi operations of fellow UK processor Dawnfresh Seafoods.
  
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• The World Is Not Enough

  19-01-2016 12:43
  The world market is hungry for American brands—literally. As multiple restaurant executives will attest, iconic American fare—everything from burgers and hot dogs to pies and doughnuts—have an added allure overseas.
  
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• South Korea blocks US poultry after new bird flu outbreak

  19-01-2016 11:39
  South Korea has temporarily suspended poultry imports from the US following a bird flu outbreak on a farm in Indiana.
  
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• Starting Off Like a Startup

  19-01-2016 10:21
  When Manny Carral started Revolucion Coffee + Juice in San Antonio four years ago, he thought he was going into unfamiliar territory. The California transplant had no background in food or beverage service and had recently moved to Texas. And while his new career path was full of twists and turns, one thing that guided Carral was the tech startup mindset that he had developed during his years in high-tech sales marketing.
  
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• Nestle outlines Alibaba tie-up in China

  19-01-2016 09:22
  
  Nestle today (19 January) announced a partnership with Chinese online retailer Alibaba in a bid to grow its e-commerce sales.
  
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• Unilever sees core full-year growth, warns on tough 2016

  19-01-2016 08:19
  Unilever booked an increase in full-year core earnings this morning (19 January) but warned trading conditions in 2016 could get even tougher. 
  
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• ConAgra targets cage-free eggs by 2025

  19-01-2016 08:10
  ConAgra Foods aims to source 100% of US eggs from cage-free producers by 2025. 
  
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