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Report: Kids' meals purchases down 6 percent last year
Kids' meals with toys are no longer the draw they once were for the restaurant industry's youngest customers, according to The NPD Group, a market research company. NPD's foodservice market research …
May 22, 2012
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill introduces compostable plates
Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the introduction of compostable entrée plates and Level 1 recyclable plate lids as part of its ongoing eco-friendly initiative. The 24 …
March 13, 2012
Pret A Manger joins NYC recycling pilot program
Global Green USA is looking for fast casual and quick-service restaurants to participate in a 150-store pilot project in New York City. The project's mission is to inform the design of a cost …
July 5, 2011
Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes -- old technology in new packaging
What makes Duncan Hines' new Amazing Glazes so "amazing?" Does it represent new technology? Or do the glazes represent a new application of an old technology? First of all, the new vanilla and …
July 1, 2011 - Darrel Suderman
Moe’s Southwest Grill launches retail food line
Moe's Southwest Grill has signed an agreement with BJ's Wholesale Club to create a line of retail dips, veggies, appetizers, soups, salsas and salad dressings that will bring the Moe's experience to …
June 1, 2011
NRA names inaugural product innovation award recipients
The National Restaurant Association recently announced the recipients of its first Food & Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which recognize progressive food and beverage products that will …
April 25, 2011
Commentary: Coffee wars shift to oatmeal
By Mark Crawford Aside from press releases and a few consumer blogs, I haven't seen an industry article comparing the oatmeal offerings from big players. McDonald's recently threw its hat into the …
February 24, 2011
Phil Friedman joins Brandstand Group as vice chair
Former McAlister's Deli president and CEO Philip Friedman has been named vice chairman of the Board of Directors at Brandstand Group, a restaurant brand marketing and communications firm. In his new …
February 14, 2011
Starbucks marks milestone with new logo
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Starbucks has altered its iconic logo, removing the company name from the label that showcases its memorable mermaid flanked in black. Instead, the mermaid is …
January 4, 2011 - Valerie Killifer
Coffee innovation from Starbucks
By Darrel Suderman It seems rare to identify new product innovation in retail packaged goods for the QSR and fast casual dining segments; however Starbucks qualifies as a 5-star winner. First, let's …
October 18, 2010

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