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• Nominate your favorite food cart in Portland area (People's Choice) - OregonLive.com

  20-07-2016 21:01 via oregonlive.com
  
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  Nominate your favorite food cart in Portland area (People's Choice)
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  Quick, easy, cheap, eclectic and delicious – isn't that the conventional wisdom for why we love our food carts? And we all have our favorites, for every meal. Maybe Yolk or The Egg Carton for breakfast, Hot Box BBQ or Pyro's Wicked Wiches for lunch ...
  
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• UN agency starts food aid to 6.5 million people affected by severe drought in Malawi - UN News Centre

  20-07-2016 20:06 via un.org
  
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  UN agency starts food aid to 6.5 million people affected by severe drought in Malawi
  UN News Centre
  In Malawi, a woman picks up her monthly ration of supercereal. Photo: WFP/Gregory Barrow. Print. 20 July 2016 – The United Nations food relief agency has launched what is set to become the largest ever emergency food relief operation in Malawi, where ...
  The UN Appeals For $204 Million to Combat Africa's Food Security CrisisTIME
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• Dairy Queen Gives Back on 11th Miracle Treat Day

  20-07-2016 20:01
  
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Dairy Queen will donate to Children's Miracle Network for 11th year.Exclusive Brief: 0The Dairy Queen system’s iconic BlizzardTreat takes center stage on July 28 to benefit sick children in local communities. For every Blizzard Treat sold during the 11th Annual DQ Miracle Treat Day on July 28 at participating DQ Grill & Chill and Dairy Queenlocations throughout the U.S., $1 or more w
  
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• Food Expert Declares LA's Chinese Restaurants Are on Par With Vancouver's - Eater LA

  20-07-2016 19:55 via la.eater.com
  
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  Food Expert Declares LA's Chinese Restaurants Are on Par With Vancouver's
  Eater LA
  Los Angeles hasn't always had the best Chinese food in North America. For many experts around the country, the best Chinese restaurants were always considered to be in Vancouver, thanks mainly to an exodus of Hong Kong chefs who made their way over ...
  
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• Cut home kitchen food waste: Website offers 125 recipes - NOLA.com

  20-07-2016 19:40 via nola.com
  
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  Cut home kitchen food waste: Website offers 125 recipes
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  In June, I began a personal campaign to stop throwing away food -- especially produce. Since then, I've searched for tips and ideas for how to use fruits and vegetables that are still good, but no longer in their prime; as well as how to turn leftovers ...
  
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• Hundreds of bikers help distribute food to fight hunger - WLWT Cincinnati

  20-07-2016 19:38 via wlwt.com
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  Hundreds of bikers help distribute food to fight hunger
  WLWT Cincinnati
  RIGHT NOW. GOOD AFTERNOON. AMANDA: THIS KIND OF EVENT JUST MAKES EVERYONE INVOLVED FEEL GOOD INSIDE. YOU CAN SEE BEHIND ME, BIKERS WITH START TOURING AND RIDING HAS TEAMED WITH FEED THE CHILDREN HERE ...and more »
  
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• Toast POS Platform Debuts Self-Serve Kiosks

  20-07-2016 19:14
  
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Toast POS offers new self-serve kiosks for efficient ordering.Exclusive Brief: 0Toast Restaurant POS, an all-in-one restaurant technology platform, has launched self-serve kiosks, a new product designed specifically to enhance guest experience and improve operational efficiency for restaurant operators. The Toast Kiosk provides customers with easy, accessible, and flexible ordering options, resulting in decreased wait times and increased productivity f
  
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• Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Launch Bacon Burger and More

  20-07-2016 19:05
  
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Carl's Jr. and Hardees launch the Bacon 3-Way Burger and more.Exclusive Brief: 0Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, the sister restaurant chains best known for their creative burger offerings, have launched the new Bacon 3-Way Burger, available at participating restaurants nationwide.Chains: Hardee'sCarl's Jr.
  
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• Utz Quality Foods acquires Golden Enterprises 

  20-07-2016 18:59
  Utz Quality Foods has agreed a deal to acquire snack food competitor, Golden Enterprises, owners of the Golden Flake brand.
  
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• Mondelez releases Maynards Bassetts Juicy Chews 

  20-07-2016 18:59
  Maynards Bassetts Juicy Chews is the latest new product release from Mondelez International since it decided to bring the two household brands together earlier in the year.
  
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• Fluffy little rescue dog posing with food is our ideal Instagram account - Mashable

  20-07-2016 18:47 via mashable.com
  
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  Fluffy little rescue dog posing with food is our ideal Instagram account
  Mashable
  Popeye The Foodie Dog's Instagram account combines two of our favorite things: Instagram food porn and an adorable little puppy. The account captures Popeye, a rescue pup from Los Angeles, in all his glory as he embarks on culinary adventures with his ...and more »
  
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• NPD Group Finds Meal Kit Delivery Services Lack Demand

  20-07-2016 18:42
  
  Image Caption: Image Credit: NPD Group survey finds meal kit delivery services lacking tractionExclusive Brief: 0There is a lot of buzz around meal kit delivery services, like Blue Apron and HelloFresh, but the buzz may be greater than those who currently use the kits, finds The NPD Group, a leading global information company. Trial of meal kits is still relatively low with 3 percent of the U.S. adult population (18 and older) trying a meal kit delivery service within the las
  
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• Uncle Maddio’s To Open Third Restaurant in Charlotte, NC

  20-07-2016 18:25
  
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Uncle Maddio's expands its pizza presence in Charlotte, NC.Exclusive Brief: 0Uncle Maddio’s is expanding across the Charlotte, North Carolina, area and will open its third restaurant on July 22 in the Midtown area located at 345 S. Kings Drive, directly across from Trader Joe’s and the Metropolitan Center. Uncle Maddio’s offers hand-made pizza, salads, Foldwich, as well as craft beer and wine.
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• JJ’s Red Hots Celebrates Hot Dog Month with July Deals

  20-07-2016 18:05
  
  Image Caption: Image Credit: JJ's Red Hots brings back special hot dogs for National Hot Dog Month.Exclusive Brief: 0JJ’s Red Hots is settling the Great Hot Dog Day Debate of 2016 like a national award-winning hot dog concept should: by celebrating the hot dog every day, including July 23, one of the “two” Hot Dog Days of summer.
  While the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council designated July 14 as National Hot Dog Day this year based on the Congressional Cal
  
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• Tijuana Flats Hires New CEO

  20-07-2016 17:39
  
  Tijuana Flats names Larry Ryback as its new CEO.Exclusive Brief: 0Tijuana Flats, a parent company for Tijuana Flats Tex-Mex restaurants, has announced Larry Ryback as the new CEO, reporting to the company’s chairman of the board and partner at AUA Private Equity Partners, Steven Flyer. Larry brings with him more than 25 years of demonstrated success in growth-oriented, leading restaurant brands.Chains: Tijuana Flats
  
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• Freshii Selects OneMethod for Global Brand Strategy

  20-07-2016 17:35
  
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Freshii chooses OneMethod as its digital and social agency of record.Exclusive Brief: 0Freshii, a leading health-casual restaurant franchise, has selected OneMethod as its first digital and social agency of record. Freshii has challenged the creative shop to produce memorable content that people will talk about on its Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts while elevating the fresh food concept’s digital footprint globally. With their finger o
  
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• Food, a Place to Sleep and Other Basic Patient Needs - New York Times (blog)

  20-07-2016 17:23 via well.blogs.nytimes.com
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  Food, a Place to Sleep and Other Basic Patient Needs
  New York Times (blog)
  “Doc,” my patient said, his voice a mix of amusement and irritation. “I ain't got food to eat or a place to sleep. Took me two hours and three buses to get here. And you're tellin' me about some numbers?” He had a point. Though, in my defense, these ...and more »
  
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• Patel: The problem with food subsidy in the Farm Bill - MyStatesman.com

  20-07-2016 17:17 via mystatesman.com
  
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  Patel: The problem with food subsidy in the Farm Bill
  MyStatesman.com
  There's something new to worry about in your food. It's linked to obesity, higher levels of unhealthy fat and inflammation, and although few other countries have to deal with it, it's almost impossible to remove from our diet because it's baked into ...
  
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• Checkers and Rally’s Refresh Menu with Kool-Aid Slushies

  20-07-2016 17:17
  
  Checkers and Rally's now offer Kool-Aid flavors of slushies.Exclusive Brief: 0Checkers and Rally’s are now offering new Kool-Aid Slushies. The icy treats launched in May 2016 as part of the new Chill Stop frozen beverage menu. Available in Tropical Punch and Blue Raspberry, two favorite flavors from the second best-selling powdered drink brand,the drinks are available nationwide at $1.79 for a 16-ounce cup and $2.29 for 20 ounces.Chains: Checkers/Rally's
  
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• No Tails Left Behind food drive begins - nwitimes.com

  20-07-2016 17:06 via nwitimes.com
  
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  No Tails Left Behind food drive begins
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  Emily Hoge of the Duneland Y, left, and Cheryl Plomann, of Best Buddies Pet Pantry, kick off the No Tails Left Behind pet food drive at the Y. prev. next. CHESTERTON — The Duneland Family YMCA is teaming up with Best Buddies Pet Pantry to collect food ...
  
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• Eliminate toxic chemicals from food packaging - Cincinnati.com

  20-07-2016 17:06 via cincinnati.com
  
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  Eliminate toxic chemicals from food packaging
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  Heather Zoller is a professor of communication at the University at Cincinnati and serves on the board of directors of Ohio Citizen Action. As a health communication professor at the University of Cincinnati and a mother of two kids, I support the ...
  
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• Noodles & Company Names New COO

  20-07-2016 16:38
  
  Image Caption: Image Credit: Victor R. Heutz will serve as the new COO for Noodles & Company.Exclusive Brief: 0Noodles & Company announced that Victor R. Heutz has been named to the position of Chief Operations Officer. Heutz will be responsible for leading Noodles & Company’s cross-functional teams in day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and guest service. He will report directly to chairman and CEO Kevin Reddy.Chains: Noodles & Company
  
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• Insignia acquires Snak Club and New Century Snacks

  20-07-2016 16:19
  Investment group Insignia Capital Group today (20 July) announced the acquisition of two food companies: Snak Club and New Century Snacks.
  
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• Hungry Venezuelans cry at the sight of food, as economic crisis deepens - CNNMoney

  20-07-2016 16:10 via money.cnn.com
  
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  Hungry Venezuelans cry at the sight of food, as economic crisis deepens
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  Pregnant women, children and even elderly Venezuelans crossed into Colombia on Sunday after the border was temporarily reopened, allowing them to buy basic foods and toiletries -- rare commodities in their home country. Tearful Venezuelans had gone ...
  120000 desperate Venezuelans poured into Colombia to buy food but now the border is closed againVICE News
  Colombia to press for open border with Venezu
  
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• Chobani Will Pay Food Startups to Battle Big Food - Mic

  20-07-2016 16:10 via mic.com
  
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  Chobani Will Pay Food Startups to Battle Big Food
  Mic
  On Wednesday, Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani, announced an open call for the Chobani Food Incubator. Chobani will give six food startups six months' worth of expertise — and a $25,000 grant — to make the future of food one to look forward ...
  A New Incubator Program Is Launching to Help Find the Next Great Food CompanyGrub Streetall 4 news articles »
  
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• Chobani Will Pay Food Start-Ups to Battle Big Food - Mic

  20-07-2016 16:10 via mic.com
  
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  Chobani Will Pay Food Start-Ups to Battle Big Food
  Mic
  On Wednesday, Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani, announced an open call for the Chobani Food Incubator. Chobani will give six food start-ups six-month's worth of expertise — and a $25,000 grant — to make the future of food one to look forward ...
  A New Incubator Program Is Launching to Help Find the Next Great Food CompanyGrub Streetall 4 news articles »
  
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• Taking A Bite Out Of The Food Industry: Startups Change The Game - Forbes

  20-07-2016 16:01 via forbes.com
  
  Taking A Bite Out Of The Food Industry: Startups Change The Game
  Forbes
  Food is a huge, ever-evolving market, and research firm Research and Markets estimates it will grow at a 4.5% CAGR from 2015 through 2020, reaching $3.03 trillion in revenues. Food-related startups have been disrupting the space for some time now, and ...
  
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• What next for Nestle under new CEO Schneider?

  20-07-2016 16:00
  Nestle appointed Ulf Mark Schneider, currently CEO of healthcare company Fresenius, as its chief executive officer last month. just-food takes a look at what could be on the executive's 'to do' list as he takes the helm at the world's largest food maker. 
  
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• Naked Bacon launches digital product labelling

  20-07-2016 15:40
  Missouri-based bacon producer Naked Bacon is turning to digital product labelling to help consumers quickly identify the "all natural" benefits of its products, in a move that chimes with increased US consumer demand for healthier food options.
  
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• Weston Foods to locate its US HQ in Indiana

  20-07-2016 15:10
  
  Toronto-based baked goods producer Weston Foods has decided to locate its US headquarters to Brownsburg, Indiana, where it is investing US$1.6m in renovating an existing production facility.
  
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• Poultry group Astral plans "severe production cutbacks"

  20-07-2016 15:09
  South African poultry group Astral Foods said today (20 July) that it plans to introduce "further and more severe cutbacks in the poultry production chain" following tougher than expected trading conditions.
  
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• CMMS: Get your maintenance on track

  20-07-2016 15:00
  
  A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can help food and beverage facility owners plan and schedule assets and labor to optimize overall plant efficiency and minimize downtime.
  
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• Does homemade baby food measure up? - Futurity: Research News

  20-07-2016 14:57 via futurity.org
  
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  Does homemade baby food measure up?
  Futurity: Research News
  Homemade meals specifically for infants and young children are not always better than baby food available in the store, new research suggests. Although homemade meals are usually cheaper—unless made from organic ingredients—they often exceed ...
  Store-bought baby food may be healthier per meal than homemadeMedical News Today
  Home-cooked baby food is 'WORSE than ready-made meals' sold in supermarketsD
  
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• West Foods to locate its US HQ in Indiana

  20-07-2016 14:17
  
  Toronto-based baked goods producer Weston Foods has decided to locate its US headquarters to Brownsburg, Indiana, where it is investing US$1.6m in renovating an existing production facility.
  
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• New food truck brings "fresh, hip, farm-to-table" cuisine - Greenville News

  20-07-2016 13:32 via greenvilleonline.com
  
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  New food truck brings "fresh, hip, farm-to-table" cuisine
  Greenville News
  Anmar Natheer always knew he'd start his own business, he just never knew it'd be in Greenville. Now, Natheer, along with partners, Geno Iozzino and Jennifer Barone, are launching a new food truck concept that they hope will shake up the city's food scene.
  
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• Kellogg rapped by UK regulator over adverts

  20-07-2016 13:13
  Advertising regulators in the UK have upheld complaints about two advertisements by Kellogg relating to the cereal maker's Special K products and have ruled that the ads breached codes of conduct.
  
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• MHP's exports soar as it pursues export strategy

  20-07-2016 13:11
  Leading Ukrainian poultry producer MHP has seen its exports soar by 36%  to 54,400 tonnes in the last three months, compared to the same period last year.
  
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• Marine Harvest hails earnings improvements 

  20-07-2016 13:11
  Norwegian salmon farming company Marine Harvest has announced its results for the second quarter of 2016, with operational EBIT for the group up by over 50% on the same period last year, at EUR147m (US$161.7m), compared to EUR84m in 2015.
  
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• What's in Your Food? A Peek Under the Cover of the FDA's Handbook - Live Science

  20-07-2016 13:11 via livescience.com
  
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  What's in Your Food? A Peek Under the Cover of the FDA's Handbook
  Live Science
  It's a read that's not safe for the squeamish: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s Defect Levels Handbook vividly details the imperfections that the agency allows in the foods we eat. Altogether, the FDA lists 179 different defects that can pop up ...and more »
  
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• NASA's new mission: improving food security in West Africa - Reuters

  20-07-2016 13:10 via reuters.com
  
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  NASA's new mission: improving food security in West Africa
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  DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A drive by NASA to stream climate data to West African nations using its earth-observing satellites could boost crop production in a region hit hard by climate change, experts say. NASA last week launched a hub in ...and more »
  
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• Chesterton parents start food company out of necessity - nwitimes.com

  20-07-2016 13:02 via nwitimes.com
  
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  Chesterton parents start food company out of necessity
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  There are three meals in the Real Food Blends roster, and a fourth was recently added. prev. next. Julie and Tony Bombacino initially wanted to help their son when they started Real Food Blends a few years ago. Not only have they helped him, but they ...
  
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• A Note on the INDY's New Food Calendar - The Independent Weekly

  20-07-2016 13:01 via indyweek.com
  A Note on the INDY's New Food Calendar
  The Independent Weekly
  While The INDY curates calendars brimming with user-submitted listings and editorial copy for music, art, stage, page, and screen, our food calendars have been relegated to this sporadic feature, tucked inside our other food coverage, which highlights ...
  
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• CP Foods buys Sri Lankan processor Norfolk

  20-07-2016 12:22
  Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Foods has acquired an 80% stake in Sri Lanka's ready-to-eat food manufacturer Norfolk Foods for US$4m.
  
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• From GMOs to robots, the fight over the future of food is here - GreenBiz

  20-07-2016 12:08 via greenbiz.com
  
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  From GMOs to robots, the fight over the future of food is here
  GreenBiz
  Drive through agriculture-rich Central California today, and you'll see a few things: roadside fruit stands, buses hauling porta-potties up to sprawling farms and large groups of workers bent over inspecting produce in the fields. But how much longer ...
  
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• If you're obsessing about the 'right' food, you don't really enjoy eating - New York Post

  20-07-2016 11:52 via nypost.com
  
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  If you're obsessing about the 'right' food, you don't really enjoy eating
  New York Post
  Burger King added deep-fried macaroni and cheese sticks with a Cheetos coating to its menu. If I have one regret in my current life, it's that I have not yet managed to get my hands on the new Burger King Mac n' Cheetos sticks. I keep meaning to, but ...and more »
  
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• Private equity firm Gryphon acquires Lawler Foods

  20-07-2016 11:48
  San Francisco-based private equity firm Gryphon Investors has agreed to acquire Texas dessert maker Lawler Foods for an undisclosed sum.
  
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• US demand for organic food exceeding domestic supply

  20-07-2016 09:53
  "Huge consumer demand" for organic food products in the US is now exceeding domestic supply, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said.
  
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• EU proposes new aid package for farmers

  20-07-2016 08:48
  The European Commission has proposed a new EUR500m (US$551m) package of support for European farmers "in the face of ongoing market difficulties, particularly on the dairy market".
  
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• Chicago debut for Dutch Farms' Cracker Cuts cheese slices

  20-07-2016 07:44
  US Dutch Farms' new Cracker Cuts cheese slices will hit shelves in grocery retail chains across the Chicago area from this month.
  
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• Cheetos in a land of food snobs - The Denver Post

  20-07-2016 07:44 via denverpost.com
  Cheetos in a land of food snobs
  The Denver Post
  If I have one regret in my current life it's that I have not yet managed to get my hands on the new Burger King Mac n' Cheetos sticks. I keep meaning to, but the Burger King near my house has closed down. Given that this is a limited-time item, there ...and more »
  
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