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• Pa. Woman Charged With Selling Food Stamps For Heroin - CBS Pittsburgh / KDKA

  24-03-2017 23:19
  
  CBS Pittsburgh / KDKA
  Pa. Woman Charged With Selling Food Stamps For Heroin
  CBS Pittsburgh / KDKA
  WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) – A Pennsylvania woman is facing charges that she sold food stamps for heroin, after she tried to sell the food stamps online for cash. Lycoming County authorities filed charges this week against 37-year-old Tanya Keenan-Mack.
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• Farms to Food Banks to end hunger in Kentucky - Lexington Herald Leader

  24-03-2017 23:10
  
  Lexington Herald Leader
  Farms to Food Banks to end hunger in Kentucky
  Lexington Herald Leader
  Kentucky Department of Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles stood by pallets of donated food at God's Pantry Food Bank in Lexington on Dec. 28. The department delivered over 3,232 pounds of foods donated by employees. Charles Betram ...and more »
  
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• Grand Blanc to host new food truck festival beginning May 5 - MLive.com

  24-03-2017 22:04
  
  MLive.com
  Grand Blanc to host new food truck festival beginning May 5
  MLive.com
  Monthly food truck rallies bring local flavors, live music to Ann Arbor Farmers Market A woman orders from the Delectabowl truck during a food truck rally hosted by the Ann Arbor Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in Ann Arbor. (Katy Kildee ...
  
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• Rowan food pantry combats campus hunger, stigma - Courier-Post - Cherry Hill Courier Post

  24-03-2017 21:41
  
  Cherry Hill Courier Post
  Rowan food pantry combats campus hunger, stigma - Courier-Post
  Cherry Hill Courier Post
  A Rowan University study hinted that more than half of its students go hungry at some point. Students decided to go something.and more »
  
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• Rowan food pantry combats campus hunger, stigma - Cherry Hill Courier Post

  24-03-2017 21:41
  
  Cherry Hill Courier Post
  Rowan food pantry combats campus hunger, stigma
  Cherry Hill Courier Post
  GLASSBORO - College students are often a punchline. Graduates look back on their undergrad years as their poorest, scraping pennies together for insanely cheap packages of microwaveable Ramen noodles and mac and cheese. The joke isn't funny ...
  
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• Where to Eat Persian Food in NYC - Eater NY

  24-03-2017 21:38
  
  Eater NY
  Where to Eat Persian Food in NYC
  Eater NY
  The best Persian food you'll ever eat will be in the home of a great Iranian home cook. The second best Persian food you can eat in the U.S. is probably in Los Angeles: California's biggest city is sometimes referred to as Tehrangeles because it's home ...
  
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• Cuomo Strengthens Food Recovery Act with Tax Credit! - Natural Resources Defense Council

  24-03-2017 21:28
  
  Natural Resources Defense Council
  Cuomo Strengthens Food Recovery Act with Tax Credit!
  Natural Resources Defense Council
  New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is positioning the state as a national leader on the issue of food waste with his Food Recovery Act. And now as budget negotiations near a close, he is further strengthening that proposal with the addition of the Farm to ...
  
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• Breaded chicken recalled due to possible contamination

  24-03-2017 20:30
  
  OK Food is recalling about 933,000 pounds of breaded chicken that may be contaminated with metal. 
  
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• Walsh summit tackles food waste - Canton Repository

  24-03-2017 19:47
  
  Walsh summit tackles food waste
  Canton Repository
  Walsh University began a two-day summit on world hunger Friday by focusing on how to make a difference on campus. Jessica Holbrook CantonRep.com business writer @JHolbrookREP. NORTH CANTON Walsh University began a two-day summit on world ...and more »
  
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• 'Low content' claims on food labels may confuse consumers - Reuters

  24-03-2017 19:24
  
  'Low content' claims on food labels may confuse consumers
  Reuters
  Food labels that say 'low salt' or 'no fat' may be misleading, suggests a new study. These 'low-content' claims are based on comparisons with other foods and are not standard definitions. Making such a claim doesn't necessarily mean the food is more ...and more »
  
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• A Food Festival Celebrates The Rebirth Of Jewish Life In Berlin - NPR

  24-03-2017 19:19
  
  NPR
  A Food Festival Celebrates The Rebirth Of Jewish Life In Berlin
  NPR
  Inside a Berlin bookstore on a recent Friday night, an unusual scene unfolded. Thirty people sat around a long table, sharing Israeli-Moroccan dishes like matbucha (a side of roasted red peppers and tomatoes), ptitim (a toasted pasta shaped in little ...and more »
  
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• JBS suspends production at majority of Brazil plants

  24-03-2017 18:40
  JBS, the Brazilian meat giant and one of the companies embroiled in the Carne Fraca allegations, halted output at 33 of its 36 domestic plants this week, it has revealed.
  
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• Mondelez set for international union crosshairs

  24-03-2017 18:38
  Mondelez International facilities in nine markets are set to face union action next week, officials at the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations have announced.
  
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• Nestle launches Milo on-the-go milk drink for children in India

  24-03-2017 18:37
  
  Nestle is targeting children in India with its new cocoa-malt milk beverage Milo Ready To Drink.
  
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• Indofood profits leap in 2016

  24-03-2017 18:36
  
  Indofood, the Indonesia-based food group, today (24 March) booked a jump in annual profits, helped by one-off factors but also underlying growth.
  
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• Indian snack maker DFM Foods invests in production

  24-03-2017 18:34
  DFM Foods, the India-based snack maker, has increased the production capacity of one of its two plants.
  
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• German recipe-kit firm HelloFresh launches into UK retail

  24-03-2017 18:32
  
  HelloFresh, the Germany-based recipe-kit firm, is to expand its operations in the UK with the launch of its first product into the country's supermarket channel.
  
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• Food market news of the week - Brazil meat imports suffer, Kraft Heinz cuts more jobs, General Mills' sales in spotlight

  24-03-2017 18:30
  
  Brazil remained in the international business headlines this week as a number of markets put restrictions on the country's meat imports after it launched a probe into the industry. Further north in the US, Kraft Heinz announced more job cuts, General Mills faced more questions about its sales performance and meal-kit service Blue Apron diversified with the acquisition of meat supplier BN Ranch. In Europe, the UK's food manufacturers said they would miss the government's target to cut sugar.
  
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• Dali Foods Group sales, profits rise in 2016

  24-03-2017 18:30
  
  Dali Foods Group, the China-based food and beverage company, saw its sales and earnings increase in 2016 thanks to growth on both sides of the business.
  
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• Food market quotes of the week - Brazil's food minister on Carne Fraca probe, UK manufacturers to miss sugar target, General Mills faces questions over strategy

  24-03-2017 18:29
  Brazil has spent the week trying to limit the damage done to the reputation of its meat sector after its police launched an investigation into the industry. In Europe, UK food manufacturers warned the sector would miss a government target to reduce sugar. In the US, General Mills was again in the spotlight over its sales results.
  
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• Why Do Aid Groups Drop Food From Planes When It's A Difficult And ... - NPR

  24-03-2017 18:08
  
  NPR
  Why Do Aid Groups Drop Food From Planes When It's A Difficult And ...
  NPR
  It's difficult. It's potentially dangerous. It's costly. And it's going on in South Sudan right now.and more »
  
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• The joy of meatloaf, that iconic comfort food - Los Angeles Times

  24-03-2017 18:01
  
  Los Angeles Times
  The joy of meatloaf, that iconic comfort food
  Los Angeles Times
  Have you heard about the White House meatloaf? Apparently, it's so good that President Trump has been known to order it for guests, including New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who dined with the president about a month ago. “This is what it's like to be ...
  
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• FOOD INSPECTIONS: Two out of compliance - York Dispatch

  24-03-2017 16:44
  
  FOOD INSPECTIONS: Two out of compliance
  York Dispatch
  The state Department of Agriculture conducts annual inspections of food-serving businesses to ensure public safety and safe food-handling practices. Schools are inspected twice per year, according to the Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratories. Whether ...
  
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• Atlanta Braves change policy on bringing outside food into SunTrust Park - Atlanta Journal Constitution

  24-03-2017 16:36
  
  WSB Atlanta
  Atlanta Braves change policy on bringing outside food into SunTrust Park
  Atlanta Journal Constitution
  The Atlanta Braves have changed the policy regarding food and beverages that fans are permitted to bring into the new SunTrust Park. Sneak peek at what foods you'll find inside SunTrust Park. Beginning this season, ticketholders will not be allowed to ...
  Atlanta Braves: No outside food allowed in SunTrust ParkWSB Atlanta
  Southern hospitality: Braves unveil new SunTrust Park foodFOX
  
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• Campbell Soup is a cautionary tale as fresh-food bet stumbles - CNBC

  24-03-2017 16:07
  
  CNBC
  Campbell Soup is a cautionary tale as fresh-food bet stumbles
  CNBC
  Campbell Soup's acquired fresh businesses have proved to be a headache for management but could the worst be over?and more »
  
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• Kraft Heinz cuts jobs in US, Canada

  24-03-2017 14:17
  Kraft Heinz has announced another wave of job cuts in North America.
  
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• Canada sets out measures to boost agri-food growth

  24-03-2017 14:04
  Canada plans to grow the country's agri-food exports "to at least" CAD75bn (US$56bn) annually by 2025, according to proposals announced in the federal budget.
  
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• Scotland unveils food and drink support plan in face of Brexit "uncertainty"

  24-03-2017 12:59
  A GBP10m (US$12.5m) package of extra funding to support Scotland's food and drink industry has been announced by the Scottish government in the face of "uncertainty" as the UK prepares to leave the European Union.
  
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• German confectioner Haribo plans first US production plant

  24-03-2017 12:32
  Haribo, the Germany-based confectionery giant, has announced plans to acquire a property in Wisconsin to launch its first production site in the US.
  
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• Bare Snacks claims "double-digit" growth - Expo West

  24-03-2017 11:41
  The CEO of Bare Snacks has claimed the US natural snack maker is seeing "double-digit" sales growth, supported by distribution gains and innovation.
  
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• Australia to boost meat exports to China under new trade deal

  24-03-2017 11:11
  A deal to boost access for Australian meat exports to the Chinese market has been struck by the country's governments.
  
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• 5 of the Worst Criminals in Food History - Mother Jones

  24-03-2017 11:01
  
  Mother Jones
  5 of the Worst Criminals in Food History
  Mother Jones
  Like precious gem heists and exotic animal snatching, food crimes come with their fair share of high drama. The details of one seafood kingpin's story are enough for an episode of The Sopranos: Federal agents disguised themselves as Russians and busted ...
  
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• Golden State Foods appoints Joe Heffington as CFO

  24-03-2017 09:22
  
  US food maker Golden State Foods is reorganising its business to accelerate "growth and global expansion", including the appointment of Joe Heffington to the post of chief financial officer. 
  
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• Frosta books increased profit and sales

  24-03-2017 09:07
  
  Frosta, the Germany-based frozen food group, has booked a rise in profit and sales for 2016.
  
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• Wales funding boost for food and drink sector ahead of Brexit

  24-03-2017 08:34
  The Welsh government has launched a GBP21m (US$26.2m) programme to "strengthen" the food and drink sector in Wales as the UK prepares to leave the European Union.
  
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• OK Food Inc. Recalls Breaded Chicken Products Due To Possible ... - USDA.gov (press release)

  24-03-2017 04:36
  WHDH-TV
  OK Food Inc. Recalls Breaded Chicken Products Due To Possible ...
  USDA.gov (press release)
  OK Food, Inc., an Oklahoma City, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 933272 pounds of breaded chicken products that may be contaminated with ...
  Food company recalls 466 tons of breaded chicken productWHDH-TV
  466 Tons Of Chicken Being Recalled After Customers Found Metal FragmentsCBS Los Angeles
  Metal fragments cause recall of almost 1 million pounds of chickenFood Safety News
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• Vegetables in Spain

  24-03-2017 01:00
  Although some products continued to suffer from certain imbalances, production was more in line with actual local demand, which resulted in some increases in prices and making it possible to widen mar
  
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• Sugar and Sweeteners in Spain

  24-03-2017 01:00
  Sugar consumption in Spain during 2016 suffered due to the ongoing health and wellbeing trend and the increasing awareness of this product. Studies such as those run by the OCU (Consumers and Users Or
  
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• Starchy Roots in Spain

  24-03-2017 01:00
  The increase in unit price was a definitive factor in the steep decline of starchy roots, comprised of 97% potatoes, with 2016 recording a total volume decline of 7%. This was a continuation of the ne
  
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• Pulses in Spain

  24-03-2017 01:00
  After Turkey and Italy, Spain is the biggest pulse consumer within Western Europe in per capita terms. Beans, peas or lentils are an important part of Spanish traditional dishes although, as stated by
  
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• Nuts in Spain

  24-03-2017 01:00
  Although some important nuts such as almonds suffered from low temperatures and frost in 2016, the overall category showed good dynamics during 2016. After high prices in raw materials during the 2014
  
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• Meat in Spain

  24-03-2017 01:00
  Total volume sales of meat in Spain reached 2.1 million tonnes in 2016. Spaniards consume 45kg of meat per capita and poultry, pork or beef form the basis of many traditional dishes such as stews or c
  
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• Fruits in Spain

  24-03-2017 01:00
  Fruits declined by 2% in total volume terms, due to the poor performance of retail sales. Taking advantage of the health and wellness trend, foodservice started to focus on offering some fruit alterna
  
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• Fresh Food in Spain

  24-03-2017 01:00
  The decreasing population in the country was a key factor damaging total volume sales of fresh food in 2016. In addition, other negative factors negatively affected consumption of fresh food; the incr
  
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• Fish and Seafood in Spain

  24-03-2017 01:00
  Total volume sales of fish and seafood declined by 2% in 2016, continuing the negative trend that began in 2010. Fresh products live a constant fall in total volume terms due to socio-economic factors
  
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• Eggs in Spain

  24-03-2017 01:00
  Stability was the key note within eggs in Spain in 2016. As also witnessed in 2015, over production pulled retail prices down and the maturity of the category resulted in stable demand during 2016. Th
  
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