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• Fox guest: "People use food stamps to buy marijuana," "cocaine," and "whatever the hell else people use to get high" - Media Matters for America (blog)

  24-05-2017 23:18
  
  Media Matters for America (blog)
  Fox guest: "People use food stamps to buy marijuana," "cocaine," and "whatever the hell else people use to get high"
  Media Matters for America (blog)
  Ken Langone: "How do we make sure that food stamps are being used for what they're called, food?" Video ››› May 24, 2017 5:16 PM EDT ››› MEDIA MATTERS STAFF ? Print · Email. From the May 24 edition of Fox News' Your World with Neil Cavuto: ...and more &raqu
  
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• Panda Express wants to redefine what Chinese food is to Americans - 89.3 KPCC

  24-05-2017 21:30
  
  89.3 KPCC
  Panda Express wants to redefine what Chinese food is to Americans
  89.3 KPCC
  An orange chicken scallion pancake wrap is one of several newly developed dishes at the Panda Express Innovation Kitchen in Pasadena. It has pickled cucumbers, crispy wontons and salad greens. Maya Sugarman/KPCC. Vector triangle white. Listen to ...
  
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• Thousands of Georgians dropped from food stamps - MyAJC.com - MyAJC

  24-05-2017 21:25
  
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  Thousands of Georgians dropped from food stamps - MyAJC.com
  MyAJC
  Thousands of Georgians have lost their food stamps after the state gave them an ultimatum: Get a job or lose your benefits. Is that good news or bad news?
  Able bodied but no job = no food stamps - AJC.comAtlanta Journal Constitutionall 2 news articles »
  
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• Trump official in charge of food stamps departs from Trump's plan to gut the program - Washington Post

  24-05-2017 21:14
  
  Washington Post
  Trump official in charge of food stamps departs from Trump's plan to gut the program
  Washington Post
  Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is departing from the president's plan to overhaul U.S. food aid, reaffirming on Wednesday that he still does not believe the food stamp system is “broken” or requires fundamental change. Instead, Perdue believes that ...
  USDA bracing for 'significant' cuts to rural, food stamps, crop insurance programsCNBC
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• Street Food Carts Will Soon Have Health Letter Grades [Update] - Eater NY

  24-05-2017 21:09
  
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  Street Food Carts Will Soon Have Health Letter Grades [Update]
  Eater NY
  The City Council Health Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday in favor of a bill requiring street food carts and trucks to post letter grades, which New York City restaurants have been doing for years. Today, the vote goes to the full City Council for ...
  Letter grades coming to New York City food trucks, cartsWABC-TV
  New York City Food Carts Are One Step Closer to Getting Letter GradesGrub Streetall 7 news articl
  
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• New TSA procedures target electronics, food - ABC News - ABC News

  24-05-2017 20:34
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  New TSA procedures target electronics, food - ABC News
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  The Transportation Security Administration is testing new screening procedures that require travelers to remove electronics bigger than cellphones and some ...
  New TSA procedures target electronics, foodWTVD-TV
  Get Ready to Unpack for Airport SecurityWall Street Journalall 60 news articles »
  
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• The future looks bright for craft cocktails

  24-05-2017 19:26
  
  With the slowdown of the craft beer market and major roll-ups being predicted of small to mid-sized craft brewers, evidenced recently by Heineken’s full acquisition of California and Chicago’s Lagunitas Brewing Company, the beverage industry is looking towards more craft distilleries popping up in the near future.
  
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• Indian dairy major Amul to expand production

  24-05-2017 18:27
  
  India's largest milk producer Amul has said it will be investing US$400m in creating new production capacity over the next three years, just-food has been told.
  
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• Chilean meat firm Coexca gets Danish investment

  24-05-2017 18:21
  
  The Danish Agribusiness Fund (DAF) has invested US$12m in Chilean pork producer Coexca.
  
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• Saudi Arabia, UAE among 104 countries making kosher food - The Jerusalem Post

  24-05-2017 18:19
  
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  Saudi Arabia, UAE among 104 countries making kosher food
  The Jerusalem Post
  Two rabbis from the Orthodox Union Kashrut Division traveled to Saudi Arabia and Dubai in order to inspect, supervise and certify the food as kosher. kashrut kosher. OU kashrut supervisor at work in a food manufacturing company. (photo credit:COURTESY ...and more »
  
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• 5 Food Trends Runners Should Consider - Runner's World

  24-05-2017 18:18
  
  Runner's World
  5 Food Trends Runners Should Consider
  Runner's World
  At this year's Natural Products Expo West Conference, emerging trends showed that runners don't have to look far for healthy, tasty, and convenient foods to fuel their performances. In fact, last year, sales in the organic, natural, and functional food ...
  
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• US meat snacks firm Tillamook Country Smoker sold to Insignia Capital Group

  24-05-2017 18:15
  
  US private-equity firm Insignia Capital Group has snapped up Oregon-based branded meat snacks producer Tillamook Country Smoker for an undisclosed sum.
  
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• Flies, month-old macaroni found during food inspections in Ann Arbor area - MLive.com

  24-05-2017 17:32
  
  MLive.com
  Flies, month-old macaroni found during food inspections in Ann Arbor area
  MLive.com
  Of the 219 restaurants and food service facilities inspected in April, 32 had two or more priority violations, which are the most serious violations that are most likely to lead to food-borne illness. There were 11 restaurants had three or more ...
  
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• Pope Francis and Melania Trump Had a Lighthearted Exchange About Slovenian Food - TIME

  24-05-2017 16:52
  
  TIME
  Pope Francis and Melania Trump Had a Lighthearted Exchange About Slovenian Food
  TIME
  Pope Francis welcomed President Donald Trump along with First Lady Melania to the Vatican on Wednesday for the first meeting between the two leaders. When he greeted FLOTUS, through a translator he asked cordially in Italian, "what are you feeding him, ...and more »
  
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• Danone launches lactose-free Activia in Spain

  24-05-2017 16:50
  Danone has launched a lactose-free line under one of its flagship dairy brands, Activia, in Spain.
  
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• Veterans Affairs hospital staff knew of roaches on food trays but didn't get rid of them, report finds - Washington Examiner

  24-05-2017 16:17
  
  Washington Examiner
  Veterans Affairs hospital staff knew of roaches on food trays but didn't get rid of them, report finds
  Washington Examiner
  Cockroaches were a "persistent presence" at a veterans hospital in Illinois and the administrators were aware of the problem but failed to remove them, the Veterans Affairs Department's Office of Inspector General confirmed. The insects were found in ...and more »
  
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• Leonardo Di Caprio invests in US snack brand Hippeas

  24-05-2017 15:58
  Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio is one of several new investors in the natural snack food brand Hippeas, which was launched last year by US based start-up Green Park Brands.
  
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• Campbell invests in US online meal-kit firm Chef'd

  24-05-2017 15:54
  Campbell Soup Co. has become a shareholder in Chef'd, the US online meal-kit business.
  
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• Nissin profits down but forecasts recovery

  24-05-2017 15:46
  Nissin Foods Holdings has forecast a return to profit growth in its new financial year after the Japanese group saw its earnings decline in the previous 12 months.
  
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• Fonterra flags pressure on ingredients profits but keeps earnings forecast

  24-05-2017 15:43
  Fonterra has revealed it has seen pressure on the profits generated by its ingredients business but the New Zealand dairy behemoth kept its forecast for annual earnings.
  
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• J&J Snack Foods to distribute Auntie Anne's pretzel products

  24-05-2017 15:40
  J&J Snack Foods has taken on the distribution to US retail stores of the Auntie Anne's frozen pretzel range.
  
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• Americans are eating more organic food than ever, survey finds - Minneapolis Star Tribune

  24-05-2017 15:22
  
  Minneapolis Star Tribune
  Americans are eating more organic food than ever, survey finds
  Minneapolis Star Tribune
  The Organic Trade Association said sales of organic food and goods grew more than 8 percent last year, reaching its highest-ever level. By Kristen Leigh Painter Star Tribune. May 24, 2017 — 5:00pm. itemprop. Provided Golden Valley-based General Mills ...and more »
  
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• Dunbia forms venture with Dawn Meats ahead of Brexit "uncertainty"

  24-05-2017 15:06
  Northern Ireland meat group Dunbia said today (24 May) it had agreed to establish a majority-owned joint venture with peer Dawn Meats, based across the border in the Republic of Ireland, to comprise the UK operations of both firms.
  
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• Alternative processing helps meet consumer cravings

  24-05-2017 15:00
  
  Changes in consumer priorities drive innovation in food processing.
  
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• Amira Nature Foods indicates sales recovery in H2

  24-05-2017 14:24
  UAE-based, US-listed rice supplier Amira Nature Foods has claimed "an improved performance" during the second half of its financial year, reporting a return to sales growth.
  
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• ABB Ability Smart motor sensor

  24-05-2017 14:00
  
  The ABB Ability Smart sensor provides information about low-voltage motor health and performance via a smartphone or a dedicated web portal.
  
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• Greencore preparing to close UK desserts facility

  24-05-2017 13:20
  Ireland-based convenience food group Greencore has started talks aimed at shutting down its chilled desserts production plant at Evercreech in the UK next year.
  
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• World's Largest Food And Beverage Companies 2017: Nestle, Pepsi And Coca-Cola Dominate The Field - Forbes

  24-05-2017 13:02
  
  Forbes
  World's Largest Food And Beverage Companies 2017: Nestle, Pepsi And Coca-Cola Dominate The Field
  Forbes
  Sugar is one of the world's biggest vices -- and it's also the key ingredient behind some of the largest food, beverage and tobacco companies in the globe. According to the 2017 FORBES Global 2000 -- our annual and comprehensive list of the world's ...and more »
  
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• 'Food revolution': megabrands turn to small start-ups for big ideas - Reuters

  24-05-2017 12:37
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  'Food revolution': megabrands turn to small start-ups for big ideas
  Reuters
  Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip drink manufacturer poses for a portrait in London, Britain May 17, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall. 1/4. left. right. Products from drink manufacturer Seedlip are displayed in London, Britain May 17, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall. 2/4 ...and more »
  
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• JBS 'plans assets sale' as Brazil president accuses meat giant's chairman

  24-05-2017 11:51
  Brazilian meat giant JBS has reportedly hired an investment bank to help plan a sale of some assets to pay a fine to settle allegations arising from a corruption probe that has engulfed the firm, top executives and politicians - including the country's president.
  
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• Leaf Brands revamps Hydrox recipe, relaunches Wacky Wafer

  24-05-2017 11:27
  US-based Leaf Brands has announced it has changed the recipe of flagship biscuit brand Hydrox by switching to a simpler formula and making the product non-GMO.
  
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• Hilton Food Group invests in UK software firm Foods Connected

  24-05-2017 10:25
  UK meat processor Hilton Food Group has acquired a 50% stake in Foods Connected, a local software firm that claims to help companies in the sector become more efficient and reduce costs.
  
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• Danone invests in Fan Milk arm in Ghana

  24-05-2017 10:11
  Danone has added production lines at a plant in Ghana run by Fan Milk, the African business in which the French group has a majority stake.
  
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• Danish Crown slaughterhouse strike ends

  24-05-2017 10:04
  Denmark-based meat co-operative Danish Crown has said a one-day strike at one of its slaughterhouses in the country has been called off.
  
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• Fresh Marketing launches low-sugar Fuel 10K granola

  24-05-2017 09:32
  UK-based Fresh Marketing is launching a range of low-sugar granola under its Fuel 10K breakfast brand.
  
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• Using fermentation to remove cadmium contamination in rice

  24-05-2017 07:00
  A study published in the Journal of Food Science examines how to remove cadmium in rice by fermentation, the removal mechanisms, and the quality of fermented rice in order to utilize cadmium-contaminated rice.
  
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• President Trump proposes 20%+ cut to USDA 2018 budget

  24-05-2017 07:00
  On May 23, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the proposed 2018 budget for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), an almost 21% reduction and the third-largest percentage cut proposed for any agency, behind the Environmental Protection Agency and the State Department.
  
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• NYC moves forward with menu labeling rules

  24-05-2017 07:00
  According to Politico, New York City began enforcing its new menu labeling rules on May 22.
  
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• L.A. Lucky is recalling basil seed because of possible <em>Salmonella</em> risk

  24-05-2017 07:00
  L.A. Lucky Import & Export is voluntarily recalling L.A. Lucky brand Basil Seeds 2.1 oz due to presence of Salmonella in the packet.
  
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• Doctors say no fruit juice before age one

  24-05-2017 07:00
  Fruit juice offers no nutritional benefit to children under age 1 and should not be included in their diet, according to a new policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  
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• Danone Ventures invests in AccelFoods

  24-05-2017 07:00
  According to Bloomberg, Danone Ventures, has invested in AccelFoods, a fund run by two women that looks for upstart natural and organic brands that are stealing shelf space and sales from established food companies.
  
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• The Baby Food Market in UK, 2017

  24-05-2017 02:00
  The Baby Food Market in UK, 2017, is an analytical report by GlobalData which provides extensive and highly detailed current and future market trends in the UK market.
  
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• Global Sorghum Market 2017-2021

  24-05-2017 02:00
  Sorghum is a versatile crop which can be used as a grain, forage, or sweet crop. It is one of the top five cereal in the world. Sorghum is believed to have originated in Africa. It has a lower feed qu
  
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• Global Pretzel Market 2017-2021

  24-05-2017 02:00
  Pretzels are crisp, brittle, and salted baked snack food made of flour dough. These are available in various shapes and have shiny outer surfaces. Salt, sugar, chocolate, glazes, seeds, and nuts are t
  
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• Global Packaged Wheatgrass Products Market 2017-2021

  24-05-2017 02:00
  Wheatgrass drinks are prepared from the cotyledons of the wheat plant. The products made from wheatgrass find application in the food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics/personal care indust
  
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• Global Macadamia Market 2017-2021

  24-05-2017 02:00
  Macadamia belongs to a plant family Proteaceae. It is native to north eastern New South Wales and central and south eastern Queensland. Macadamias are commercially used as nuts. These nuts contain var
  
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• Global Ice Cream Market 2017-2021

  24-05-2017 02:00
  Ice creams are sweetened frozen food made from dairy products, combined with fruits, flavors, and other ingredients. Ice creams are sweetened with sugar or sugar substitutes. Flavorings and colors are
  
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• Global Commercial Waffle Maker Market 2017-2021

  24-05-2017 02:00
  A commercial waffle maker is an important kitchen appliance for any breakfast buffet, restaurant, and coffee shop. They are available in two variants called single-grid and double-grid. There are four
  
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