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TEXAS TO FLUSH OLD TOILET STANDARDS
Yes, hats might be of the 10-gallon variety. But not flushes. ...[full story]
STAMFORD SAYS FOG WILL COST $250/DAY
Rules are like people. Both work better when they have some teeth. ...
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CALORIE POSTING PROBABLE IN ONTARIO, OFF IN W.V., VOLUNTARY IN U.K.
Calorie-posting rules are coming so hot and heavy now, we need to start stacking two and three per story. ...[full story]
TRANS FAT TO GO ON DIET IN TEXAS, MAINE
Texas has tweaked its original proposal. And Maine joins the gang-tackle on trans fat, too. ...[full story]
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By Robin Ashton
MAFSI BAROMETER HAS E&S SALES DOWN 11% IN Q1
Wherein without Canada, the numbers would be worse. ...[full story]
NOW FOR SOME GOOD NEWS: NRA’S PERFORMANCE INDEX RISES AGAIN
As brushfires go, this one might be moderating. ...[full story]
Q1 GDP PLUMMETED 6.1%, BUT CONSUMER CONFIDENCE, SPENDING UP
Go figure. As Richard Farina put it the title of his novel, “Been down so long it look like up to me.” ...[full story]
GIVEN WHAT WE’VE SEEN, THE REVISED FER E&S MARKET FORECAST STILL LOOKS GOOD
It’s like any other spectator sport. For $299, you can get the program. Or you can try to guess at what’s going on. ...[full story]
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MIDDLEBY BUYS COOKTEK
Middleby adds to its green and fast offerings. ...[full story]
AND MIDDLEBY ACQUIRES ASSETS OF ANETSBERGER BROS.
In a busy week, Middleby also builds its fryer and griddle presence. ...
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VOLLRATH ACQUIRES ANVIL AMERICA
Complementary product lines fit nicely. ...[full story]
VICORP SELLS ASSETS, UNITS STAY OPEN
Bakers Square and Village Inn continue business as usual. ...[full story]
ASHFSA, HFM VOTE TO CONSOLIDATE
Two big healthcare-foodservice associations join hands. ...[full story]
STARBUCKS DEBUTS IN POLAND
As the coffee giant trims U.S. locations, opportunities in Europe grow. ...[full story]
FEDA HONORS KEN GILL
A famed equipment dealer—not to mention a partner in this magazine’s parent company—gets special recognition. ...[full story]
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