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There are more than just pinot noir grapes growing in Oregon. Cranberries, too, are part of the state’s agricultural bounty and Burgerville makes good use of local crops for November limited-time seasonal specials that join its menu today. Cranberries from the Farr and McKenzie family farms in Port Orford, Ore., are blended with jalapeños to [...]

Some interesting numbers and insights you might have missed: ► NPD reports that total foodservice spending declined 1.6% in the summer quarter ended in August. Discounts were about the only thing to which consumers responded: Deal-related restaurant visits increased 2%; non-deal traffic dipped 5%. More than half the increase in discounting came from casual-dining chains. [...]