StickerYou Develops Innovative Technology that Changes the Branding Landscape for Small Business

Online technology makes packaging new products way more affordable. For the first time ever, small businesses can stand out by creating high quality custom…

Shane's Rib Shack giving away food, merchandise in December

December 1, 2014

Throughout December, Shane's Rib Shack customers will receive one Holiday "Wait & Win" Game Piece featuring food and merchandise prizes.

Foodservice Packaging Institute's annual Trends Report shows market shifts

November 20, 2014

Packaging trends include continued interest in sustainable products.

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…

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.

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.

Menchie's introduces color-changing cups, Harvest Pumpkin flavor

September 30, 2014

The cups, which reveal hidden colors and designs when filled with frozen yogurt, will be available throughout the month of October..

Starbucks selects winner in fan-created cup contest

September 8, 2014

Starbucks has selected a winning design for a new reusable tumbler from more than 4,000 entries in its #WhiteCupContest.

Foodservice packaging providers expect volume growth for limited-service concepts

June 30, 2014

According to an annual survey conducted by the Foodservice Packaging Institute, foodservice packaging converters, raw material and machinery suppliers…

District of Columbia bans polystyrene food, beverage containers

June 26, 2014

The Washington Post reports that Washington, D.C. lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban the use of plastic-foam food and drink containers by 2016. Polystyrene foam…

Cascades launches environmentally-friendly food packaging line

June 20, 2014

The packaging company Cascades recently announced the launch of Respak, a new environmentally-friendly food packaging line.

Starbucks introduces sustainable hot sleeve

July 20, 2012

Today, Starbucks Coffee Company, LBP Manufacturing and Henkel announced the availability of EarthSleeve, a new hot-cup sleeve that integrates proprietary…

Vacumet launches compostable alternative to foil packaging

July 13, 2012

Vacumet Corp. has launched its new compostable metallized packaging papers, geared toward the quick-service and fast casual restaurant segments. The new papers…

Panda Express tests Paw Plate

March 5, 2012

Guests at select Panda Express locations will experience a new way of dining during a market test this month, when the chain replaces its traditional two item…

Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes -- old technology in new packaging

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What makes Duncan Hines' new Amazing Glazes so "amazing?" Does it represent new technology? Or do the glazes represent a new application of an old technology?

NRA show will embrace innovation

February 10, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is seeking innovative food and beverage products that have made a significant impact on the industry, and will recognize…

Coffee innovation from Starbucks

Darrel Suderman, founder of the Food Innovation Institute, gives Starbucks' VIA ready-brew offering a 5-star salute.

Planning store layouts? Consider the recycling and composting trend

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

As I travel the country, I see more and more operators, universities, airports and hotels collecting recyclables and compostables. If you’re planning new…

A four-step approach to expanding recycling and composting

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

Making the right choice from the single-use ‘menu’

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

Ever stare at a menu for an eternity and still find yourself unable to make a decision?  Maybe you weren’t sure of your own priorities that day or maybe you…