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Natural pork product pays off for Chipotle
April 17, 2007
Medill News Service: Chipotle's decision to use more expensive, naturally-raised pork in its burritos resulted in a big price hike for the item in 2001, but it…
read nowP.J. Coffee intros environmentally friendly cups
April 17, 2007
ATLANTA — PJ's Coffee of New Orleans will implement eco-friendly cold drink cups in all of its 48 locations, the company announced April 17. The 10…
read nowSalads paying off for QSR operators
April 12, 2007
CHICAGO — Quick-service restaurants have been aggressively improving and promoting their salad offerings—and their efforts appear to be paying off, according…
read nowNRA show to feature eco-friendly products
April 12, 2007
Attendees at the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will have a special opportunity this year to look at ways of making their…
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Green tea gains domestic appeal
April 8, 2007
Slate.com: For centuries, man has searched for the elixir of life—a distillation that could bestow vitality, happiness, and immortality. But it took American…
read nowCOVER: Sweet surrender
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
April 2, 2007
In today's fast-paced, health-crazed world, desserts are proving they're here to stay.
read nowExtreme Pita includes nutritional info with receipts
April 1, 2007
San Diego Business Journal: Extreme Pita restaurants in San Diego and Orange counties in California have begun printing nutritional information on customer…
read nowBruegger's launching cage-free test
March 29, 2007
The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.): Bagel chain Bruegger's will begin using only cage-free eggs at its stores in Wisconsin, the company announced. The company…
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Starbucks officially launches record label
March 12, 2007
LOS ANGELES — Starbucks and Concord Music Group announced today the formation of a new Hear Music record label. The company will be based in Los Angeles…
read nowSubway introduces "fit" menu
March 7, 2007
MILFORD, Conn. — The Subway restaurant chain is introducing new "fit" menu items on March 12 in its restaurants across the country. The new Subway Fresh…
read nowBruegger's desserts go trans-fat free
March 1, 2007
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has cut trans fat from its dessert line in all 255 bakeries, the company announced March 1. Their trans-fat-free dessert…
read nowNoah's Bagels adds fair trade coffee
February 27, 2007
GOLDEN, Colo. — Noah's Bagels, a subsidiary of New World Restaurant Group Inc, is introducing Tribeca Blend, the brand's first certified organic and fair…
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Sustainable farming grows on chefs
Farm-to-table forges ahead as one of the restaurant industry's fastest-growing eco trends.
read nowStarbucks stakes a claim on the corner grocery
February 21, 2007
MSNBC: Coffee giant Starbucks is moving into grocery stores and other retail outlets around the world. The company is slated to begin selling its coffee beans…
read now9 ways to share the love
February 21, 2007
Give to your community and they will give back to you.
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