Food & Beverage News & Media

Food and Beverage Innovation award recipients named for 2013

March 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the FABI Awards, which recognizes food and beverage innovations that are expected to make a…

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Pinkberry goes Greek

March 14, 2013

It's not all about fro-yo at Pinkberry, now that the store is launching Pinkberrygreek, a fresh, not frozen, all-natural Greek yogurt. Pinkberrygreek, an…

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Strawberry banana shake returns to Fatburger menu

March 14, 2013

The Strawberry Banana shake is back at Fatburger and is available now through April 29.

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Zaxby's renews agreement with Coca-Cola

March 13, 2013

Zaxby's has renewed its 2006 multiyear beverage agreement with The Coca-Cola Company, which means the restaurant will continue to offer Coke products in its…

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Jersey cupcake, burger concept gearing up for growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Made-from-scratch dessert recipes are helping the business thrive.

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Trend report: Global flavors hit the mainstream

March 11, 2013

Authentic regional foods from around the world are emerging as the norm rather than the exception thanks to changing demographics and a shift in consumer…

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Food industry report shows consumers are moving out of economic crisis

March 8, 2013

Culinary Tides Inc. has released its report "Top 10 Trends Analysis — Shifting Sands 2013." The analysis covers government, technology, health, consumer…

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Cuisine Solutions opens $30M Virginia plant

March 5, 2013

Cuisine Solutions, a provider of high-quality prepared gourmet entrees, sauces and other menu items to foodservice providers around the globe, is opening of a…

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Pancheros intros proprietary hot sauces

March 4, 2013

Pancheros Mexican Grill has introduced a new line of proprietary hot sauces. Forming a partnership with specialty food purveyor, Juan, the Iowa-based franchise…

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Lemon pepper tuna back on Togo's menu

March 4, 2013

Lemon pepper tuna is back at Togo's 250 units and is available through May 28. The sandwich returns as a hot melt or a cold sandwich and features 100-percent…

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Burger joint serving alligators and pythons and beavers: 'Oh my!'

March 1, 2013

Bull City Burger and Brewery brewpub, a fast casual concept based in North Carolina, is celebrating its second annual Exotic Meat Month. Going by the …

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Turkey Monterey Panini debuts at Corner Bakery

March 1, 2013

Corner Bakery Cafe has added to its grilled panini selection with the new Turkey Monterey Panini.

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Experts warn of impending food price increases

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Effects of the 2012 summer drought and a possible sequester are expected to contribute to trend.

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Newk's gets cheesy

February 21, 2013

Newk's Express Café has added two new macaroni and cheese dishes — four cheese and pimiento with bacon — to the menu for a limited time.

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NAPICS '13: Is 'better pizza' the next fast casual category?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The keynote presentation at The North American Pizza and Ice Cream Show in Columbus, Ohio, focused on trends in pizza and ice cream.

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Lobster and Seafood Sub returns to Quiznos for limited time

February 18, 2013

Quiznos is bringing back a fan favorite for Lenten season. The Lobster & Seafood Salad Sub and the Lobster & Seafood Salad are now available for a…

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Zaxby's now serving Dr Pepper

February 15, 2013

Dr Pepper Snapple Group has entered into a five-year agreement with Athens, Ga.-based Zaxby's. The company, a southeast fast casual concept that serves chicken…

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Shrimp scampi tacos back at Pancheros

February 14, 2013

Pancheros has officially brought back its shrimp scampi tacos for a limited time, now until March 30. Reintroduced by popular demand, the dish will be gracing…

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Orange Leaf turns fro-yo upside down

February 14, 2013

Upside down is the new right way to eat frozen yogurt at Orange Leaf, now that the 225-unit chain is encouraging guests to save the yogurt to top off their…

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Starbucks gets juiced

February 14, 2013

Fourteen months after Starbucks acquired Evolution Fresh, an organic juice company, Starbucks has expanded distribution of the healthy, cold-crafted juices to…

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