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NEW YORK CITY COUNTS CALORIES WITH NEW RULE
If at first you don't succeed, go back and rewrite the ordinance on posting calorie counts. ...[full story]
BEANTOWN WEIGHS BAN OF 'BAD' FAT
Last time Boston had its fill of something, a bunch of tea ended up at the bottom of the harbor. Now the topic is trans fat. ...[full story]
CHINA BANS DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS
Three billion bags a day got to be a real problem. ...[full story]
ALABAMA TOWN CONSIDERS NEW FOG LAWS
Fort Payne, Ala., is concerned about population growth—and more restaurants—overwhelming its plumbing. ...[full story]
BASTIONS OF TOBACCO FALLING TO SMOKING BANS
Turkey, home of the hookah and "Turkish blend," France, and now even Thailand are kicking the habit, at least in public places. ...[full story]
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TECHNOMIC REVISES OP FORECAST TO NEGATIVE, WITH BRIGHT SPOTS
Overall operator sales are likely to decline this year, but most of the trouble is in just a couple segments. ...[full story]
FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT REPORTS TO RELEASE REVISED E&S FORECAST AT MUFES MEETING
Technomic isn't the only forecasting group revising its 2008 forecast. ...
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DARE WE BRING UP MACROECONOMIC TRENDS?
Amid a bombardment of economic details, it's helpful to focus on a few biggies. ...[full story]
WHAT, US WORRY? McDONALD'S TO SPEND $2 BILLION ON CAPITAL PROJECTS
When the goin' gets tough, the tough build, re-image and add products. ...[full story]
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UNCLE SAM'S CENSUS BUREAU WANTS YOU!
Time to turn in your U.S. Census Bureau's 2007 Economic Census form—and check out the info you can benefit from. ...[full story]
NRA NAMES 25 INNOVATION AWARD RECIPIENTS
Not just new, but truly innovative equipment gets well-deserved recognition. [full story]
PG&E BUYS INTO WAVE POWER
Those rolling ocean waves are more than just pretty—they're full of energy. [full story]
RED ROBIN GOES BOB-BOB-BOBBIN' FOR FRANCHISE STORES
Perhaps you remember the song? ...[full story]
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