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- Eateries look to make the most of election day
From burger joints to doughnut shops, U.S. restaurant chains are tying promotions to today's elections. Domino's and White Castle are using social media to help customers "practice" voting, and others including Tim Hortons, LaMar's Donuts and California Tortilla will give away food to guests wearing "I Voted" stickers today. FastCasual.com
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 | GHIRARDELLI® — The Indulgent Brand Your Customers Crave. With 93% National Brand Awareness and high quality products, consumers prefer to order Ghirardelli Milkshakes, Mochas, Brownies & Hot Chocolate over other national brands. For samples, recipes or to consult with one of our beverage experts visit www.ghirardelli.com/foodservice. |
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- Kids consume more calories when dining out, study says
Children and teens eat more calories and take in more sugar, salt and saturated fat when they eat restaurant meals, whether sit-down or takeout, according to research from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Restaurants have been working to create healthier menus, said Joan Rector McGlockton, National Restaurant Association VP of industry affairs and food policy, citing the 110 restaurant brands that have joined the association's Kids LiveWell program. Reuters
(11/5)
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- Is your restaurant the place workers want to be?
Restaurant jobs are no longer the after-school work option of choice for U.S. teens, and in many ways the positions have become a last resort for lesser-educated workers and recent immigrants, writes The Food Connector's Ed Zimmerman. To ensure a reliable and productive workforce, restaurants must improve pay, benefits and working conditions, he argues. QSRWeb.com
(11/5)
- Disaster fears drive sales of 'emergency' food
Sales of freeze-dried, vacuum-packed foods designed to last 30 years have risen between 20% and 100% since 2008, manufacturers report, amid growing concerns about disasters both natural and man-made. More retailers are selling the meals online, and options are growing increasingly tasty and nutritious as mainstream consumers take to stocking emergency rations. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)
(11/3)
- Oyster interest and harvests soar
Oyster harvests are at their greatest in recent history, thanks to a surge in interest from growers and increasing demand for fresh oysters at restaurants. Oyster aficionados also have contributed to the boom, focusing on "merroir," the flavor that an oyster gets from its unique environment. In Chesapeake Bay, oysters farmed annually increased from 5 million to 23 million in five years. The Wall Street Journal
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British-American political activist and author
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