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Smithfield: vast majority of our sows out of gestation crates
January 6, 2015
The Humane Society is praising Smithfield's progress, and urging Hormel and Seaboard to step up their efforts.
read nowU.S. markets opening to Irish beef after 15-year ban
January 5, 2015
News comes at a time when beef prices are at historic highs, as is demand for premium beef; new Irish supply could bring price relief.
read nowMcAlister's Deli lightens up with 'Lite Choose Two' menu
January 5, 2015
McAlister's Deli has announced its "Lite Choose Two" menu, pairing existing menu items into more than 250 combinations that add up to fewer than 600 calories.
read nowTop 100: Menu Trends – Bite-sized food and snacks
January 2, 2015
Bite-sized food and snacks are number one on our list of the 2014 Top 100 Fast Casual Movers and Shakers: Menu Trends.
read nowTop 100: Menu Trends – Beverage innovation
January 1, 2015
Beverage innovation is number two on our list of the 2014 Top 100 Fast Casual Movers and Shakers: Menu Trends.
read nowRestaurant sales, traffic remain positive as year winds down
December 31, 2014
November marked the 21st consecutive month that the NRA's Restaurant Performance Index remained in positive territory.
read nowShake Shack rolls out first new burger since 2012
December 31, 2014
The ShackMeister Burger, previously known as the MeisterBurger, won the Judge's Choice award for "Best Burger" at the 2014 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food…
read nowCoffee Bean & Tea Leaf spices up winter menu with Mexican Chocolate
December 31, 2014
The Mexican Chocolate Latte, Mexican Chocolate Ice Blended drink and Mexican Hot Chocolate feature chocolate and cinnamon.
read nowRestaurants dominate Franchise 500 list
December 30, 2014
Forty-three QSRs made Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 rankings for 2015, along with 40 fast casual and 14 pizza concepts.
read nowNRA announces BAR event
December 30, 2014
The National Restaurant Association is expanding its beverage and alcohol program at the spring NRA show.
read nowNewk's introduces winter menu
December 30, 2014
Newk's winter menu features spicy takes on classic comfort food.
read nowTropical Smoothie Café rolling out new smoothie line, bringing back flatbreads
December 30, 2014
Just in time for the New Year, Tropical Smoothie Café is adding a line of health-focused smoothies and bringing back its flatbread platform.
read nowNine Corner Bakery Cafes planned for California's Central Valley
December 30, 2014
Locations are being planned between Stockton and Bakersfield and Cross, with several different sites planned for Fresno.
read nowMenuTrinfo hosting menu labeling webinar for pizza operators
December 30, 2014
On the heels of the FDA's final menu labeling regulations, issued last month, MenuTrinfo is hosting a free webinar with information on how these rules will…
read nowMobivity adds former Papa John's exec to management team
December 30, 2014
Mobivity Holdings Corp., a provider of smart receipt marketing solutions and mobile marketing technologies, has appointed Donna Mitchell as its SVP of…
read nowTop 100: Menu Trends – Organic/grass-fed/hormone-free
December 30, 2014
Organic/grass-fed/hormone free is number three on our list of the 2014 Top 100 Fast Casual Movers and Shakers: Menu Trends.
read nowChipotle responds to NYPD 'hands up' flap
December 29, 2014
A 'spontaneous, unplanned action taken by an individual crew member' toward a group of New York police officers has caused a flap for Chipotle.
read nowYogurty's adds hot menu items
December 29, 2014
Toronto-based froyo concept Yogurty's announced it is adding hot menu items to the mix and offering limited time deals on frozen yogurt.
read nowChief Concept & Innovation Officer resigns from Panera post
December 29, 2014
Panera EVP Scott Davis is stepping down after nearly 20 years with the company to focus on his health.
read nowCowboy Chicken will serve up free black-eyed peas on New Year's Day
December 29, 2014
Eating black-eyed peas for luck on New Year's Day is a tradition across the South.
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