Fungus hits tomato crops in Northeast

July 28, 2009

A severe outbreak of late blight fungus is sweeping through tomato crops throughout the Northeast and also could affect potatoes, according to a story in the…

Tropical Smoothie fundraiser raises $275K

July 26, 2009

Tropical Smoothie Café's second fundraiser for Camp Sunshine has raised $275,000, far exceeding the company's first fund-raising total of $125,000 collected…

Burgerville dispatches mobile food truck

July 22, 2009

Burgerville is getting set to launch a mobile food truck in the Portland, Ore., area, according to an article in The Oregonian.   The truck will be introduced…

Red Mango to launch probiotic iced teas

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 21, 2009

Through its Facebook page, Red Mango has announced the introduction of its exclusive line of all-natural probiotic iced teas, to be offered beginning July 2…

California Tortilla rolls out carnitas LTO

July 19, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla has announced it has updated their limited-time-offer menu for the third quarter with three new pork carnitas-based items…

McAlister's Deli to give away sweet tea

July 15, 2009

RIDGELAND, Miss. — McAlister's Corp. is declaring July 23 "Free Tea Day" and will give away sweet tea all day at participating McAlister's Deli restaurants…

10 most dangerous foods to eat while driving revealed

July 15, 2009

CLEVELAND — Insurance.com, an online auto insurance agency, has released its list of Top 10 foods to avoid while driving, the company has announced.   Eating…

Zaxby's expands menu offerings

July 13, 2009

ATHENS, Ga. — Zaxby's has announced the introduction of its new Italian-inspired menu items with the help of two Italian celebrities. To promote the new…

Chipotle founder testifies before House Committee

July 13, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Founder, chairman and co-CEO Steve Ells testified July 13 before the House Rules Committee in support of H.R. 1549, the…

Planet Smoothie expands superfoods menu selection

July 13, 2009

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced its partnership with Sambazon, the acai global leader, to launch three new smoothie flavors in a limited-time offer…

Quiznos launches $3 Toasty Bullet sandwich

July 12, 2009

DENVER — Quiznos has announced the launch of its new Toasty Bullet sub, priced at just $3. The sub is being added to Quiznos Everyday Value Menu of $…

NRA Show exhibitors donate 66,000 lbs. of food

July 9, 2009

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibiting companies at its 2009 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 16-19 at McCormick…

Corner Bakery Cafe launches "Stay Local" summer initiative

July 8, 2009

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced the introduction of its "Stay Local" program, encouraging guests to explore and rediscover summer in their very own…

Nothing But Noodles opens in Albuquerque

July 7, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Noodles Development LP, franchisor of Nothing but Noodles, has announced the opening of its third Albuquerque-area restaurant. The opening…

Pinkberry launches new summertime flavors

July 6, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Pinkberry has announced the launch of new summer frozen yogurt flavors — coconut, passionfruit and tropical swirl. The new flavors join the…

Bruegger's adds Sun-Drenched Tomato and Bagel Salad

July 5, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's is offering a unique Italian-inspired salad to its bakeries with the addition of its Sun-Drenched Tomato and Bagel Salad, the…

Starbucks expands bakery offerings

July 1, 2009

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Co. is introducing several new baked goods in an effort to give customers healthier and better tasting food options. "Starbucks…

Tropical Smoothie launches BBQ trio sandwiches, lemonade smoothies

July 1, 2009

DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café is offering for a limited time its BBQ Trio Sandwiches and Lemonade Smoothies. The items are available at all 28…

Jamba Inc. announces multiunit restaurant sale

July 1, 2009

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. has announced sale of nine restaurants as part of its ongoing strategic refranchising program that was announced in May 28. The…

Togo's intros Roast Beef Bacon & Cheddar sandwich

June 30, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced it has introduced a new Roast Beef, Bacon & Cheddar sandwich.   The new sandwich features tender 9…