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Yum! Brands social responsibility report focuses on nutrition, sustainability
The company is currently working to synchronize its animal welfare program and policies throughout all of its global markets.- Alicia Kelso -
Time for restaurants to 'Get REAL'
REAL, which stands for Responsible Epicurean and Agricultural Leadership, uses a flexible points-based system similar to LEED to recognize restaurants that serve healthy, sustainable food.1 comment- Cherryh Butler -
Is China's bird flu crisis a big concern for international QSRs?
Still reeling from the effects of a poultry supply chain crisis in China earlier this year, Yum! Brands now faces even more tumult from an avian flu outbreak in that country as suspicions grow over … -
Subway appoints VP of operations, director of product safety
The Subway restaurant chain announced that Suzanne Greco, vice president of Research and Development, is now also vice president of Operations, while veteran food safety specialist Wendy Maduff has … -
MenuTrinfo founder wins entrepreneur award
Betsy Craig, founder and president of Fort Collins, Colo.-based MenuTrinfo, was named the 2013 Emerging Entrepreneur of Northern Colorado at the 14th annual Bravo Entrepreneur Awards program held … -
Mean Green Cleaner gets 'meaner'
Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser has doubled the amount of Chelating Agent in its formula, a blend of biodegradable detergents, just time to help restaurants with spring … -
McDonald's guestworkers claim food safety and wage violations
A McDonald's franchisee with units in Harrisburg, Lemoyne and Camp Hill, Pa., has been accused of labor abuse and exploitation by international student guestworkers, who organized a strike in protest … -
Gluten-free requests reach new high
In January, about one-third of U.S. adults said they wanted to cut down on gluten or avoid gluten in their diet all together, marking the highest percentage making this claim since The NPD Group …3 comments -
NFSSC taps industry veteran Joe LaRocca to speak in Vegas
Joseph LaRocca, founder and president of RetaiL-Partners, is speaking at The National Food Service Security Council's 34th Annual Conference Aug. 4-7 in Las Vegas. "We're very excited to have someone … -
Yum! Brands: 'We underestimated China chicken supply investigation'
Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC's U.S. sales all finished the year on an upswing; Taco Bell will launch Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos in March.- Alicia Kelso -
Burger King dropped-supplier investigation confirms horse meat presence
Burger King announced that its investigation of former supplier Silvercrest Foods has been concluded. The company dropped the supplier earlier this month after it was notified that the supplier was … -
Canadian KFC and Taco Bell restaurants linked to e. coli outbreak
The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a public health notice regarding illnesses in the Maritimes and Ontario stemming from an E. coli outbreak. The E. coli O157:H7 illnesses have been linked … -
Boston, Florida Dunkin' Donuts testing gluten-free donuts
Dunkin' Donuts is testing a gluten-free donut product in its Boston and South Florida markets, according to investorplace.com, which reported that the chain is getting positive feedback on the donuts …1 comment -
Cleaning supplier named El Pollo Loco's Vendor of the Year
P&G Professional, the away-from-home division of Procter & Gamble, was recently awarded "Vendor of the Year" by El Pollo Loco for its Cleaning and Food Safety Program. P&G Professional … -
Sonic apple slices recalled over Listeria concern
Ohio-based Freshway Foods has voluntarily recalled more than 6,600 pounds of sliced apples due to possible Listeria contamination. According to the Food Poisoning Bulletin, the apples are sold under … -
Burke now delivering Gluten-Free Meatballs
The popularity of gluten-free menu items has inspired Burke Corporation, a provider of fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, to roll out its Gluten-Free Meatball. Operators who cater to gluten-free … -
Erbert & Gerbert's introduces gluten-free menu
Erbert & Gerbert's sandwich chain is launching a new gluten-free menu, which includes three soups and a selection of classic sandwiches made with Udi's gluten-free rolls, beginning in early … -
Menu testing services now offered for allergen-friendly meals
Food expert Lara Holland has developed a restaurant training program to help identify menu flaws as operators try to attract consumers with food allergies. Holland works directly with restaurants … -
Gluten-free market jumps 28 percent in four years
The market for gluten-free foods and beverages has continued to grow even faster than anticipated, according to "Gluten-Free Foods and Beverages in the U.S.," a new report by Packaged Facts. The … -
Report: Consumers not 'extremely' concerned about food safety
Even with frequent food safety outbreaks and recalls, concern levels about the safety of the U.S. food supply remain relatively constant with temporary spikes when news of an outbreak occurs …1 comment
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