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Customers Pay What They Want
Salt Lake City's One World Cafe had no set prices or menus. Instead, customers would pay what they thought was right. As those "food donations" started falling from $10 to $7, the restaurant fell upon hard economic times. Employee paychecks would bounce. Staff downsizing followed as the restaurant ... (Get Food News) |
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Recession Proof Spam
Hormel's Spam production plants are working around the clock to deliver the gelatinous can of pork, ham, salt, sugar and a hint of nitrates, which they call "meat with a pause button." Though it is much maligned, Spam sales are up along with rice, beans, jello, macaroni-n-cheese, and other foods th... (Get Food News) |
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Copia Files for Chapter 11
Copia, Napa Valley's high concept food and wine museum, has reportedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Though it generated early fanfare, it was probably difficult trying to capture a wider, consistent audience. With the economic recession, Copia just became another non-essential frill ... (Get Food News) |
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Healthy Recession Eating
Though nutritionists worry economic pressures will have consumers placing value over health, others believe less discretionary income may give people a healthy boost. Home and budget-friendly ingredients such as whole grains may become more of a staple in households. Additionally, people may dine ou... (Get Food News) |
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How Will Organics Fare with Recession?
Recent reports from the United Kingdom suggest the organic food market is relatively flat, ending 15 years of unfettered growth. However, some pockets in the market, particularly at farmers' markets, have seen growth of almost one-quarter last year. In the United States, organic sales have held rel... (Get Food News) |
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Shoppers Heading for Discounts
Grocery stores have been battling to end the exodus of shoppers to discounters and warehouses. Executives hope price discounts and other promotions will bring back price-sensitive shoppers. Brand loyalty among retailers has eroded significantly during the economic recession. Consumers are going to ... (Get Food News) |
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California Braces for Citrus Bug
Asian psyllids suspected of carrying the citrus killing Huanglongbing (HLB) have been spotted in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area suggesting the inevitability that California's $1.6 billion may suffer huge losses in the months and years ahead. The pyllids have already debilitated citrus crops in F... (Join Food Discussion) |
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Fast Food Gets a Boost from Recession
UBS is projecting fast food companies will perform better than other stocks during a recession because their lower prices will attract budget-conscious customers. McDonalds and Yum Brands, parent company to Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, look poised to weather the economic storm. Will you start eat... (Get Food News) |
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Guide to Holiday Food Donations
If the holiday season strikes your altruistic spirit, consider donating to a local food bank to feed hungry families that are less fortunate. Follow the jump for a list of items food banks need and items they do not need. Donate things you would eat like proteins low in saturated fats or rice, bean... (Get Food Blog) |
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Why What We Don't Eat Matters
The Centers for Disease Control reports approximately four percent of children have some type of food allergy. Ninety percent of food allergies involve milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat. Reactions can range from swelling and hives to death. Diners are not the only one... (Read Food Article) |
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