Traceability key tomato issue

Fast casuals, industry respond to recent salmonella outbreak.

Fast-casual chains continue to outperform, report says

June 22, 2008

CHICAGO — According to Chicago-based foodservice consultant Technomic Information Services, the Top 100 fast-casual chains continued to be the growth vehicle…

Great Harvest Bread

June 22, 2008

Fresh products meet fresh thinking

Qdoba announces new director of marketing

June 22, 2008

DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the promotion of David Craven to director of marketing.   Craven has been with Qdoba almost three years as a manager…

FDA tomato traceback leads to Florida, Mexico

June 22, 2008

North Florida NewsDaily.com: Federal health authorities have announced that investigators looking for the source of a salmonella outbreak linked to tomatoes…

Minimum wage increase affects hiring

June 22, 2008

The Flint Journal on mlive.com: The Michigan state minimum wage goes up 25 cents to $7.40 an hour for adults on July 1, following a $2 increase between October…

FreshBerry inks multiunit Calif. expansion deal

June 22, 2008

TULSA, Okla. — FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café has inked a franchise agreement to expand 11 cafés into the California areas of Los Angeles and Orange County.…

Rescued food

June 22, 2008

Fast casuals work with community groups to spread the bread.

COVER: On the menu

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 22, 2008

R&D is critical. Are you doing it right?

The benefit of benefits

June 22, 2008

Offering a choice of benefits to employees can boost the bottom line.

Fresh City CEO talks 'fresh fusion'

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 22, 2008

Fresh City president and CEO Larry Reinstein heralds new flavors as key to company's success.

Experts: EPA must address food inflation crisis

June 19, 2008

WASHINGTON — The American Meat Institute has announced that leaders in agricultural economics, the environment and the food industry have urged the U.S.

Potbelly Sandwich names Aylwin B. Lewis CEO

June 19, 2008

CHICAGO — Potbelly Sandwich Works has announced that Aylwin B. Lewis has joined the company as its president and chief executive officer.   Bryant Keil…

Chipotle to use more local produce

June 19, 2008

ABC2News: Chipotle Mexican Grill has pledged to use more in-season local produce at each of its more than 730 stores. The Denver-based chain is purchasing 2…

Panera Bread raises Q2 forecast

June 19, 2008

Food Business Review: Panera Bread Co. has increased its fiscal second quarter 2008 earnings per diluted share target to 48 cents to 50 cents, up from its…

Raving Brand's sells PJs coffee to largest franchisee

June 19, 2008

NEW ORLEANS — Raving Brand's has announced the sale of its PJ's Coffee brand to the chain's largest franchisee, New Orleans Roast and New Orleans Brew…

Asterop data identifies U.S. expansion opportunities

June 19, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO — Asterop Inc., provider of business intelligence and predictive analytics, has announced the release of its newest business intelligence…

Podcast Grill episode discusses NRA's 'Conserve'

June 18, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dawn Sweeney, chief executive officer of the National Restaurant Association, will appear on the next episode of Podcast Grill, hosted by…

Capriotti's named World Series of Poker sandwich sponsor

June 18, 2008

LAS VEGAS — Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, the Las Vegas-based specialty sandwich retailer with nearly 50 locations nationwide, has announced that it has been…

Starbucks food, beverage SVP resigns

June 18, 2008

Seattle Times: Starbucks' senior vice president of global food and beverage, Denny Marie Post, resigned several weeks ago, according to a company spokeswoman.