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• Carl's Jr./Hardee's Snags Celeb Chef Michael Voltaggio

  29-01-2016 23:09
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Carl's Jr. and Hardee's snag Chef Michael Voltaggio as spokesperson.Exclusive Brief: 0Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s have a long history of featuring pop-culture icons in their ads and we’re excited to reveal that the latest TV spot for the brand will feature rock star chef, owner of Ink restaurant, and current guest judge on Top Chef Season 13, Michael Voltaggio.Chains: Carl's Jr.Hardee's
  
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• Fuzzy's Taco Spices Up with Jalapeno Bottle Caps

  29-01-2016 22:48
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Fuzzy's Taco Shop serves up LTO Jalapeno Bottle Caps.Exclusive Brief: 0Beginning this Monday, all 88 Fuzzy's Taco Shops will have new appetizer on their menus: Jalapeno Bottle Caps, available only until March 13. Like most of the Fuzzy's Taco Shop starters, it is priced under $4, at $3.99. 
  These battered and fried jalapeño slices are delicious, spicy, and perfect for sharing.  Using only fresh jalapeños (not pickled or pre-slic
  
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• Philly's Best Partners with National Hot Rod Association

  29-01-2016 22:41
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Philly's National partners with National Hot Rod Association.Exclusive Brief: 0Philly’s Best, Southern California’s destination for authentic Philly Cheesesteaks and Hoagies, is thrilled to announce its partnership for the second year with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and the Circle K Winternationals.
  Through February 14, fans who visit any of Philly’s Best’s 21 locations can pick up an exclusive discount voucher to t
  
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• Pizza Patrón Resumes Franchising February 1

  29-01-2016 18:22
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Pizza Patrón resumes franchising after three-year suspension.Exclusive Brief: 0Coming off its best year in company history, Pizza Patrón announced that on Monday, February 1, it is relaunching its franchise program after having shuttered it in 2013.
  Despite shelving its franchise program and closing approximately 30 percent of its units over the past three years, Pizza Patrón was able to achieve positive same store sales and increa
  
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• Luna Grill Stays Heart-Healthy with Wine and Chocolate

  29-01-2016 18:15
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Luna Grill fundraises for American Heart Association with cupcake LTO.Exclusive Brief: 0Chocolate and wine as a heart-healthy combination? It can be, if it's a small portion of rich dark chocolate and a glass of red wine. February is Heart Month and to help San Diego 'Go Red for Women,' Luna Grill is offering a unique chocolate-wine pairing to benefit the American Heart Association.Chains: Luna Grill
  
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• Marco's Pizza Brings 6,000 Gallons of Water to Flint

  29-01-2016 18:04
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Marco's Pizza brings 6,000 gallons of water to Flint, MichiganExclusive Brief: 0In an effort to inspire other businesses to help out communities in times of need, Toledo, Ohio–Marco’s Pizza donated and delivered 6,000 gallons of water, valued at $6,000, to Flint, Michigan, on Wednesday, January 27. Please find below my signature photos of water being loaded onto a semi truck near Toledo, Ohio, and of the water being unloaded in Flint, Michi
  
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• Dickey's Gives Its Uniforms a Makeover

  29-01-2016 17:54
  Dickey's revamps uniforms with help from Bob Lilly PromotionsExclusive Brief: 0Dickey’s Barbecue Pit launched a new store concept last year, and with that new concept came new uniforms. The uniforms are a piece of a larger overhaul by the nation’s largest barbecue chain, which includes a new training program with an employee succession plan, sustainable elements in-store and more profitability for owner-operators.Chains: Dickey's Barbecue Pit
  
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• Ajinomoto posts 9M profit, sales rise

  29-01-2016 15:28
  Ajinomoto has posted a jump in sales and profits for the first nine months of the year.
  
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• Some (Including KFC) Like it Nashville Hot

  29-01-2016 14:56
  Image Caption: In Nashville Township, Minnesota, some customers traveled as far as 50 miles to warm up with Nashville Hot Chicken.KFC promotes new Nashville Hot Chicken with food truck tour.Exclusive Brief: 1The story behind KFC’s new Nashville Hot Chicken begins even further back than Colonel Sanders’ time. And as with many great fables, it’s a story of love and revenge. According to legend, a woman living in Nashville, Tennessee, thought her husband was cheating on
  
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• Veg Out

  29-01-2016 14:50
  For many of us, the sound of our moms’ admonition to eat our vegetables still echoes through our memories. But no chiding is necessary for an increasing number of Americans. The inherent health benefits of veggies have been buttressed by innovative and creative chef-inspired recipes that make even committed carnivores crave these ingredients.
  And while salads have been part of the limited-service restaurant universe for decades, guests are seeking more than chopped lettuce. These days, the
  
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• Ebro Foods buys French organic group Celnat 

  29-01-2016 14:46
  Spain's Ebro Foods has struck a deal to acquire French organic food group Celnat for EUR25.5m (US$27.7m). 
  
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• Ebro buys organic group Celnat 

  29-01-2016 14:46
  
  Spain's Ebro Foods has struck a deal to acquire French organic food group Celnat for EUR25.5m (US$27.7m). 
  
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• Why Lactalis swooped for Romanian dairy Albalact

  29-01-2016 13:27
  French dairy group Lactalis is expanding in Romania through the acquisition of local dairy Albalact. At first glance, Romania might not seem like the most promising growth market. However, there are signs of modernisation of the dairy sector and dairy consumption is expected to pick up. Katy Askew reports. 
  
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• Sanfilippo books H1 sales, profit growth

  29-01-2016 13:13
  Profits at US food group John B. Sanfilippo & Son have risen for the first half of the year on the back of higher sales and lower expenses.
  
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• Masan and PE firm KKR end partnership

  29-01-2016 12:46
  Vietnam based food manufacturer Masan Group has bought the remainder of private equity group KKR's stake in its business, ending their partnership.
  
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• A Growing Trend

  29-01-2016 12:38
  With health-conscious Millennials beginning to take over as major drivers of the early 21st century economy, and with older Americans looking to extend the length and quality of their lives by adopting better diets, it was probably inevitable that vegetables would get their day in the sun.
  
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• McCormick "optimistic" on China despite macroeconomic pressure

  29-01-2016 12:04
  McCormick has expressed confidence in its progress in China for 2016 despite acknowledgement of the ongoing turbulence in the country's economic environment at present.
  
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• Snyder's-Lance warns of Q4 sales dip

  29-01-2016 09:24
  Snyder's Lance has warned of a fall in sales for the fourth quarter of the year.
  
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• Ireland "preparing supply chain legislation"

  29-01-2016 09:21
  The Irish government is reportedly preparing legislation that would govern the interaction between supermarkets and their grocery suppliers. 
  
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• Grupo Lala acquires Nicaraguan dairy 

  29-01-2016 09:10
  Grupo Lala is expanding its business in central America through the acquisition of Nicaraguan dairy Productos Lácteos La Perfecta. 
  
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• Raisio makes further sugar cuts in Honey Monster Puffs

  29-01-2016 09:05
  Raisio's UK arm Halo Foods has announced another sugar cut to its Honey Monster Puffs cereal, taking the sugar content down by a further 25%.
  
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