Food & Beverage News & Media

Cold Stone names new president

December 3, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery announced that Lee Knowlton has been promoted to president of international and new business development. Prior to…

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Sara Lee Foodservice introduces three new cheesecakes

November 16, 2006

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Sara Lee Foodservice introduced three new cheesecakes, including Swiss Double Chocolate, California and an Extra Tall plain New York…

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Cold Stone Creamery to open in China and Taiwan

November 15, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery, a fast-casual ice cream concept, has reached an agreement with the President Chain Store Corp. to open 105 stores in…

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Cold Stone teams up with U.S. Airways for gift card promotion

November 13, 2006

Phoenix Business Journal: Some 250,000 passengers on U.S. Airways Group Inc. flights from Nov. 13-21 will receive $1 gift cards that can be redeemed at Cold…

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Premium sodas make a splash in fast casual

Several top tier fast-casual restaurants are taking advantage of the "New Age" soda trend. Are you?

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Bruegger's to serve Kettle chips

October 10, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Classic Foods Inc. announced that Bruegger's will offer the Kettle Classics line of chips. "Bruegger's is the perfect place to relax…

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Former Rubio's CEO takes over fruit smoothies company

October 9, 2006

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — Sheri Miksa, the former chief executive officer for Rubio's Restaurants, has accepted the CEO position at Robeks Corporation, a…

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Pepsi signs exclusive with Cold Stone Creamery

October 5, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery, a fast-casual ice cream concept, announced a multiyear agreement making Pepsi-Cola North America its exclusive…

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Le Petit Bistro inks 20-unit development deal

October 3, 2006

ATLANTA — Bistro Foods Inc., the Atlanta-based restaurant franchisor of the Le Petit Bistro concept, signed its first multiunit area development agreement…

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New York to ban trans-fat use

September 27, 2006

Guardian Unlimited: New York is set to become the first city in the United States to ban all but tiny quantities of trans-fats from being used in its 24,00…

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Burke introduces chicken pot pie filling

September 25, 2006

NEVADA, Iowa — Burke Corp., an industry leader in fully cooked meat products, introduced its fully cooked, chicken pot pie filling under its MagniFoods…

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Consumer demand drives premium coffee offering

September 20, 2006

ATLANTA — As noticeable trends in the coffee industry point to lifestyle branding for image-conscious consumers, the increase in premium coffee offerings…

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Coca-Cola jumps into the coffee market

September 7, 2006

Reuters: Hoping to tap into the market for premium espressos and lattes, Coca-Cola Co. launched its Far Coast brand of specialty coffees in the heart of…

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Organic food sales up 17%

August 27, 2006

OTA: The Organic Trade Association reported the results from its annual survey. According to the report, the U.S. organic industry grew 17 percent overall to…

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King & Prince Seafood introduces three seafood products

August 16, 2006

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — King & Prince Seafood Corp. has announced the addition of three new seafood products in response to the growing foodservice demand for…

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Noah's New York Bagels celebrates 17 years, debuts anniversary blend

August 14, 2006

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — In honor of its 17th anniversary, Noah's Bagels is offering its guests a great, new caffeinated beverage, according to a press release.

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Land O' Lakes introduces new specialty cheeses

August 9, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Land O Lakes is rolling out two specialty flavored cheese slices for easier portioning and menuing on popular entrees. Available in a 4-inch…

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