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Vacumet launches compostable alternative to foil packaging
Vacumet Corp. has launched its new compostable metallized packaging papers, geared toward the quick-service and fast casual restaurant segments. The new papers are an environmentally-friendly alternative to foil, which are ideal for sandwich wraps …
McDonald's releases Best of Green environmental report
McDonald's Corp. released its 2012 Best of Green Report this week, a collection of its 90 best practices that focus on the environment and provide an impact for the company's business. The report illustrates progress in eight categories &ndash …
Subway introduces 95-percent recyclable salad bowls
	The Subway restaurant chain has announced that its salad bowls and lids are now made from 95 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials; predominately from plastic soda and water bottles. By using the 95 percent PCR, the Subway brand is keeping …
Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes -- old technology in new packaging
	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? First of all, the new vanilla and chocolate glaze products are amazingly simple to use and …
Heinz Dip & Squeeze packet recognized for innovation
H.J. Heinz Company's new Dip & Squeeze Ketchup packet, that allows for both dipping and squeezing and holds three times as much as the traditional Heinz ketchup packet, has been honored with two leading industry awards for innovation. The Dip …
Subway shifting to greener menu panels
	The Subway restaurant chain has long made a commitment to making its restaurants and operations more environmentally-friendly. In doing so, the company has shifted to 100-percent recycled napkins, towel and tissue products; tapped plants and …
Chick-fil-A celebrates Heinz’s new ketchup packet
	Chick-fil-A restaurants will celebrate Free FryDay March 4 by offering a free medium order of Waffle Potato Fries between 2 and 4 p.m. The giveaway promotion coincides with Heinz's nationwide launch of its Dip & Squeeze Ketchup, a new packaging …
Dunkin’ introduces heart-shaped donuts
	Valentine's Day always inspires creative limited-time offerings, from heart-shaped pizzas to chocolate-covered everything. And now, Dunkin' Donuts has introduced its first-ever heart shaped donut for the occasion. Dunkin' Donuts' new Cupid's Choice …
Carl's Jr. wraps it up
Joining a long list of quick-service chains that now offer a convenient, portable snack wrap for customers on the go, Carl's Jr. has launched its latest menu item: the hand-breaded chicken tender wrappers. Each wrapper features a hand-breaded …
KFC accused of encouraging 'greenwashing'
A group of nine environmental organizations has asked KFC to stop using products carrying the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification label. According to Mongabay Environmental News, the Dogwood Alliance, ForestEthics, Green America …

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