Foodservice Packaging Institute's annual Trends Report shows market shifts

November 20, 2014

Packaging trends include continued interest in sustainable products.

NRA selects LeanPath for food waste prevention program

November 20, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has chosen LeanPath Inc., provider of automated food waste monitoring systems, as its preferred supplier for the company's…

Wholesale turkey prices on the rise

November 19, 2014

A drop in production and high beef and pork prices are putting pressure on the market, causing turkey prices to jump 16 percent year over year.

Chocolate companies warn of an impending shortage

November 18, 2014

Mars Inc. and Barry Callebaut, two chocolate giants, have warned of an impending chocolate shortage. The Washington Post reported their warnings, stemming from…

Just Mayo vs. Mayonnaise: How the FDA restricts food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The FDA established Standards of Identity for many products so that consumers were protected from mislabeled food product. But consumers today are more…

Startup aims to help restaurants clear hyperlocal produce hurdles

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

OtherShip Foods offers 10- and 20-foot containers that use hydroponics technology to grow produce on site.

The latest green trend: Compostable containers

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

With the growing popularity of compostable products, they now come in all shapes and sizes to match the diversity of restaurant cuisine, including bowls…

Newest Fresh To Order offers self-service wine, beer

November 10, 2014

The restaurant is allowing guests to sample the wine and beer by purchasing a beverage card with their meal.

Snappy Salads switches to paper straws

November 10, 2014

The brand is making the switch in an effort to cut down on the amount of plastic waste that makes its way to the ocean.

Tork adds five dispensers to Xpressnap Signature line

November 7, 2014

SCA, maker of the Tork brand, has added five new dispensers as part of its Xpressnap Signature line – Blue Tabletop, Green Tabletop, Blue Stand, Green Stand…

Wixon Foodservice rolls out eight new menu offerings

November 7, 2014

The Wixon Foodservice Group has introduced its latest offerings for foodservice establishments.

Siftit breaks into Baltimore-Washington DC markets

November 5, 2014

Siftit, a technology provider that connects restaurants and suppliers, has launched into the Baltimore-Washington market. It also currently operates…

J&J Snack Foods launches Oreo Churros for foodservice industry

November 5, 2014

J&J Snack Foods Corp. has partnered with Mondelez International to introduce Oreo Churros to the foodservice industry. According to a news release, the new…

Jamba Juice signs distribution agreement with Gordon Food Service

November 3, 2014

Jamba Juice Company has entered into a new distribution agreement with foodservice distributor Gordon Food Service. According to a news release from Jamba…

National Restaurant Association adds of SVP of Strategic Alliances

October 29, 2014

The National Restaurant Association today announced the hiring of Jeffrey Calore as senior vice president of Strategic Alliances.

Restaurant Canada feathers ruffled by government's lack of transparency on chicken pricing

October 29, 2014

Restaurants Canada is calling on a government commission to be more transparent as it investigates the cost of production formula used in setting the price of…

MOOYAH: We treat our franchisees like guests

"We must treat our franchisees the way we want our franchisees to treat our guests," MOOYAH COO Michael Mabry told Splick.it's Anke Corbin in this video…

Consolidated Concepts adds two senior supply chain executives

October 24, 2014

Wade Winters is joining Consolidated Concepts as vice president of Supply Chain, and Joni Miller is joining as director of Supply Chain.

Culinary Software Services releases Cheftec Xt4

October 22, 2014

Culinary Software Services recently released ChefTec xt4, featuring simplified entry of Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points information, a new EDI…

Panera, Chipotle set sustainability standards by starting small, thinking big

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The biggest opportunities to save come with packaging and waste initiatives.