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Doug's Domain

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All Eyes on Charcuterie

As Chicago superstar chef Paul Kahan opens a butcher shop to complement his restaurant pursuits, now's the time to keep an eye on the mainstreaming of charcuterie, which could be a fantastic way to capture an emerging market hungering for something new.

Take Out with Bob Weeks

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Satiety and Weight Management

Fine-tune your understanding of satiety and its impact on weight management.

The Hot Pot

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The Cost of Food Safety

The health-related cost of foodborne illness in the United States is now $77.7 billion, approximately half of the cost calculated in 2010, but it’s not necessarily due to improved food safety.

The Intrepid Culinologist

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So You Want to Create a Food Product?

Think you have a great idea for a food product but have no experience in the industry? Until there is a “Food Start-Up for Dummies” book, this list will help you understand some of the challenges you have ahead.

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Americans Embracing Healthy Foods

Despite the rising obesity crisis, food remains an affordable luxury for Americans. In fact, results of a recent consumer survey reveal 47% of Americans are embracing the healthy food movement and would like to see more healthy items on menus and on grocery shelves. So the task at hand for food formulators is to satisfy consumers’ desire for healthier fare without compromising taste, nutrition or consumer expectations.