Cascades launches environmentally-friendly food packaging line

June 20, 2014

The packaging company Cascades recently announced the launch of Respak, a new environmentally-friendly food packaging line.

Diversified Foodservice Supply acquires Restaurant Parts & More

June 18, 2014

Diversified Foodservice Supply has acquired Restaurant Parts & More LLC. According to a joint statement from the companies, the addition of RPM to the DFSI…

Modmarket partners with Creekstone Farms for beef supply

June 13, 2014

Modmarket announced it has switched to Creekstone Farms Natural Black Angus beef. The concept’s three standard steak menu items — Flatiron salad, Chipotle…

Dr. Smoothie Brands launches organic line

June 12, 2014

Dr. Smoothie Brands has introduced new Organic Smoothies, Powders and Vanilla Whey Protein. The company said in an announcement that the new product…

Good, better, best: Counter tops

by Greg Swistak

For all it endures, a counter has to be tough, but durability often comes at a cost.

Tyson submits bid to buy Hillshire for $8.55B

June 9, 2014

Tyson Foods Inc. today announced it has submitted a unilaterally binding offer to acquire all outstanding shares of The Hillshire Brands Company for a price of…

JTM Food Group removes ‘yoga mat’ chemical from all bakery products

June 6, 2014

JTM Food Group has responded to growing public concerns regarding the use of ADA, or azodicarbonamide, in bakery products, reformulating its bread items…

If you build it, they will come and you will profit

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Many operators also neglect to examine the pricing of kitchen supplies, which is the number one area for savings.

How to maximize your supply chain strategy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In addition to cost, choose a distributor based on their food safety record and customer service metrics, as well as their sanitation practices.

Looking back at some equipment highlights from the NRA Show '14

Henny Penny showcases its chef's touch operating system, which features a barcode scanner that can pull up recipes.

Panera commits to ‘clean ingredients’ by 2016

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The bakery-cafe chain is on a 'mission to help fix a broken food system.'

(Updated) Tyson Foods expresses interest in purchasing Hillshire Brands

May 29, 2014

The Hillshire Brands Company issued the following statement in response to the unsolicited proposal by Tyson Foods on Thursday to acquire Hillshire Brands for…

2014 Kitchen Innovation winners

More than 20 winners showcased energy-saving, time-saving equipment to help restaurant operators' bottom lines.

Tabasco returns as Chipotle’s Cultivate Festival sponsor

May 22, 2014

Tabasco has announced that it is returning as an official sponsor of Chipotle Mexican Grill’s annual Cultivate Festival. Tabasco has been a supplier of…

Pepsi counters Coca-Cola Freestyle with Pepsi Spire

May 19, 2014

Pepsi is competing with Coca-Cola's Freestyle with its new Pepsi Spire fountain beverage dispenser.

Plenty of new product launches expected at the National Restaurant Association Show

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Mobile and digital continue to be top trends, as does integrated technology solutions.

Coca-Cola introduces countertop version of Freestyle

May 16, 2014

The Coca-Cola Company’s Coca-Cola Freestyle has added three new dispensers that offer the same elements, but in designs that fit on countertops. The new…

Ecolab introduces water filtration program for beverage platforms

May 15, 2014

Ecolab has launched the KAY QSR Managed Water Filtration Program to address the beverage demands of quick-service restaurants. According to a company news…

Smashburger now offering gluten-free buns

May 13, 2014

Smashburger announced a new partnership with Udi’s Gluten Free to rollout out a gluten-free bun option at all U.S. Smashburger locations. According to a news…

Pork prices expected to continue climbing due to virus

May 7, 2014

Due to the spread of a virus (PEDv) affecting hogs, pork supply shortages are expected in many countries in the near term. According to the Rabobank Pork…