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…

I’d like the ‘green’ packaging please

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

I’m often asked by foodservice operators and consumers: What sustainable single-use foodservice products should I use to serve food and beverages? Which…

NRA to showcase top industry trends

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Building, kitchen design and more create exhibit hall of more than 2,100 booths.

FPI publishes 2008 foodservice packaging report

April 6, 2008

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) has announced the release of its 2008 "State of the Industry Report."   The more than 200-page…

Planet Smoothie issues call for green inventors

February 5, 2008

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announce its "New Year! New Look! New You!" campaign. The promotion kicks off this month and includes wellness and weight-loss…

To-go packaging: Top 5 trends

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

When it comes to takeout containers and packaging, fast casuals lead the way.

SCA Tissue honored as top supplier

November 4, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — Global provider of sales, marketing, e-commerce and business solutions AFFLINK recently presented SCA Tissue with its 2007 Pinnacle Award, the…

NRA show tops 74,000 attendees

June 3, 2007

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association's 2007 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show completed a record-breaking, four-day run at McCormick Place in Chicago May…

The NRA show Top 10

May 17, 2007

United States Sen. Fred Thompson is set to Keynote the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 19-22, at McCormick Place in…

NRA Show Blows into Windy City

Hotel-Motel Show offers trends, insights and more.

New coffee lid changes color with temperature

May 8, 2007

SYDNEY, Australia — Product development company Smart Lid Systems has launched a new color-changing coffee lid, to be manufactured by Hong-Kong-based Thermo…

Marketing to small fries isn't child's play

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Fast casuals don't need to compromise to market to children.  

Pretty in plastic

Move over metal, disposable tableware is stepping up.

Earth-friendly fare

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As restaurants go green, options for operators grow in numbers.

Breakfast business to reach $83 billion by 2015

December 18, 2006

NEW YORK — The business of breakfast is booming, according to The Revolution in Dayparts: Breakfast in the Foodservice Market, a new report from Packaged…

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…

Frozen food market to hit $32 billion by 2010

July 26, 2006

NEW YORK — Premium fare promising higher quality, home-made freshness, and natural/organic ingredients is a key factor to invigorating the slow-growing…

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters offers all-natural hot-beverage cup

July 11, 2006

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and International Paper launched an all-natural paper hot beverage cup July 12.   The cup is lined with a…