Equipment & Supplies News & Media
Foodservice supply association predicts 4.1% growth in 2015
December 10, 2014
MAFSI representatives are forecasting growth of 4.1 percent for 2015 over 2014, inline with the growth forecast for GDP.
read nowCardinal International announces product launches
December 9, 2014
Cardinal International has announced the launch of the new Arcoroc and Tiger-Glass concepts, and has also expanded its Zenix collection.
read nowReport links Jimmy John’s 2013 Colorado E. coli outbreak to imported cucumbers
December 8, 2014
The cucumbers were not contaminated by Jimmy John's crew members, but sometimes during growing, harvest, transport or distribution of the produce, which was…
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The four 'Cs' driving Jason's Deli's success
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Jason's Deli racks up around $2.5M in AUVs. It's achieving that success by sticking with its core strengths, listening to customers, maintaining control and…
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What's in your kitchen?
by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing
Technology in food engineering and processing equipment coupled with better logistics has given companies the ability to specialize.
read nowRestaurant groups deride lack of Renewable Fuel Standard decision
November 24, 2014
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will delay the 2014 ethanol volume mandate, a move that will continue to affect commodities costs.
read nowFoodservice Packaging Institute's annual Trends Report shows market shifts
November 20, 2014
Packaging trends include continued interest in sustainable products.
read nowNRA 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…
read nowWholesale 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.
read nowChocolate 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…
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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…
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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.
read nowThe 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…
read nowNewest 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.
read nowSnappy 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.
read nowTork 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…
read nowWixon Foodservice rolls out eight new menu offerings
November 7, 2014
The Wixon Foodservice Group has introduced its latest offerings for foodservice establishments.
read nowSiftit 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…
read nowJ&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…
read nowJamba 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…
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