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Reports detail call to restaurants to double fresh produce use
November 1, 2009
Two newly published reports have documented the discussions of a supply chain-wide executive think tank's recent call to double the use of fresh produce in…
read nowAmerican Airlines to serve Ben & Jerry's sundaes
October 27, 2009
Ben & Jerry's is the latest brand to find a home for some of its products on airline carriers. Starting Nov. 1, American Airlines will serve new Ben &…
read nowInnovative flavors continue to drive restaurant traffic, reports Technomic
October 21, 2009
Consumers are interested in expanding their palates when dining out and want to patronize restaurants that offer innovative flavors. A new study from Technomic…
read nowFreshBerry to open at two Oklahoma universities
October 21, 2009
Beautiful Brands International has announced it has signed two franchise agreements to open FreshBerry frozen yogurt cafés on or near the campuses of the…
read nowMobile search data shows differences in retail tastes
October 20, 2009
Starbucks or McDonald's? Wal-Mart or Best Buy? According to research conducted by Boston-based uLocate Communications, iPhone users are eight times more likely…
read nowZagat releases restaurant trends report
October 20, 2009
The results of Zagat's 2010 America's Top Restaurants survey were released today on ZAGAT.com, covering thousands of eateries across 45 U.S. markets. In the…
read nowCoca-Cola adding flexible tea brewer
October 7, 2009
Coca-Cola Co. continues to develop innovative products for restaurateurs, starting with the field test of its self-service 100-plus flavor Freestyle soft…
read nowBurger industry posts solid gains in 2009
October 7, 2009
Domestic sales for the limited-service hamburger industry grew by a healthy 4.1 percent in 2008 to $64 billion, outperforming the total limited-service…
read nowStarbucks unveils iPhone app
September 22, 2009
Starbucks Corp. has caught the iPhone buzz with its launch of a store-location and menu application, and is testing a second app that will let customers use…
read nowBurgerville pilots nutritional-information program
September 3, 2009
As menu-labeling legislation continues to be pushed nationwide, Burgerville is testing a system that will put personalized nutritional information on each…
read nowFast Casual Alliance gives Western Foodservice Expo presentation
August 31, 2009
Members of the Fast Casual Alliance (FCA) spoke to an audience of Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo attendees Aug. 31 about the trends shaping the…
read nowNRA's industry outlook posts slight gain
August 30, 2009
The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…
read nowTechnomic finds growth opportunities for restaurants in consumer catering
August 16, 2009
The recession has taken its toll on the restaurant industry, including brands that have grown their catering services by focusing on box lunches or party trays…
read nowConsumer concern over sodium intake impacts product development
August 11, 2009
Americans love sodium, but many consumers are starting to pay more attention to their intake, according to new research from consumer, product and market…
read nowStudy: Moms view fast casuals as not kid-friendly
August 4, 2009
A new study by foodservice consultant Technomic and kid-focused brand marketing agency C3 has found that nearly nine out of 10 kids surveyed say that fresh…
read nowFast casuals, overpopulation to blame for casual dining downfall
July 27, 2009
An article in the Orlando Sentinel has identified several reasons behind the decline of casual-dining restaurants. In addition to the popularity of fast…
read nowNRA 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…
read nowTwitter looks to Starbucks, other retailers, for revenue stream
June 24, 2009
Bloomberg News: Twitter Inc. plans to generate its first revenue in 2009 from companies such as Dell Inc., Whole Foods Market Inc. and Starbucks Corp., which…
read nowNRA projects increase in summer 2009 employment
June 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has released its employment projections for the summer of 2009. Nationally, eating and drinking places…
read nowMintel releases findings on trends in ice cream, coffeehouses and alcohol
June 10, 2009
CHICAGO — Restaurant industry research firm Mintel has released new findings about three of the hottest food and drink markets: ice cream, coffeehouses and…
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