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| SOUTH CAROLINA INSPECTION FORM ROLLS OUT TO ENTIRE STATE
South Carolina hopes to deliver a one-two punch to foodborne illness with risk-based inspections designed to find solutions....[full story]
FLORIDA LAWSUIT AGAINST SMOKING BAN FAILS, FOR NOW
A legal battle over a smoking ban fizzles in Florida, but only on a technicality. ...
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NAPA PUTS INSPECTION REPORTS ONLINE, MULLS LETTER GRADES
Trailing non-compliance with a law requiring the posting of restaurant inspections prompts Napa to put inspection grades online. ...[full story]
PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR BOOSTS A BOOST IN MINIMUM WAGE
A proposed $2 increase in the minimum wage could pass this year, with the Pennsylvania governor’s full support. ...[full story]
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| FER REVISES 2005 E&S FORECAST, SEES ’06 GROWING 2% TO 3% REAL
With new input from NAFEM’s "Size & Shape Of The Industry" study, we revise our forecast for the year’s manufacturer sales. ...[full story]
NAFEM SAYS MANUFACTURER SALES GREW 7.1% IN Q2
Manufacturers report solid performance in the second quarter, with North American sales up compared to Q2 2004. ...
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BLUE CHIP ECONOMISTS TRIM FORECASTS IN WAKE OF KATRINA
Gas prices and GDP take a hit in the world of post-Katrina forecasts. ...[full story]
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| SFM MOVES CONFERENCE TO MIAMI
Forced out of New Orleans, it’ll be same dates, new city for the Society for Foodservice Management’s annual meeting next month. ... [full story]
ASSOCIATIONS STEP UP POST-KATRINA EFFORTS
Our industry associations snap into action, raising funds and writing checks to help those hit by the hurricane. ...
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ENODIS DONATES FUNDS, EQUIPMENT
Enodis refrigeration, cooking and ice-making equipment heads for field kitchens in Katrina-ravaged areas. ...[full story]
STARBUCKS SEES GREEN IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
The Seattle coffee giant does right by the environment with a new agreement to power with the wind. ...[full story]
BELTRAM SIGNS ROSATI AS NEW COO
Long-time industry vet Rosati signs on with the Tampa, Fla., dealership.... [full story]
BARGREEN-ELLINGSON OPENS OFFICE IN TEXAS
The Northwest dealership launches a branch in the Lone Star State to support its relationships with Texas chain customers. ... [full story]
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