Chiquita unveils FreshRinse produce wash

November 21, 2010

Chiquita Brands has announced that following years of intensive research and investment, it has introduced FreshRinse, a new produce wash that has been found…

McDonald's aggressive growth plan in China on track

November 21, 2010

Shortly after the start of 2010, McDonald's celebrated the opening of its first Hamburger University training center in mainland China. Coinciding with the…

Dunkin' Donuts helps out with the stocking stuffers

November 21, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is making Santa's job a bit easier this holiday season. The company is now offering its rechargeable gift cards in almost 19,000 partner retail…

McDonald's U.K. decks the halls

November 21, 2010

McDonald's U.K. is rolling out the red carpet for St. Nicholas this year, launching a new ad campaign for the return of its "festive menu," which includes the…

Drinking glass threat returns, Coca-Cola issues voluntary withdrawal

November 21, 2010

In June, McDonald's recalled its promotional Shrek glass with "an abundance of caution" after trace levels of the heavy metal cadmium were found on the glass…

Bonus points for Jack in the Box

November 18, 2010

Jack in the Box has brought back its Bonus Jack, complete with its secret sauce. The burger originally debuted in the 1970s.

Arby's tips its Red Hat to suppliers

November 18, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. honored nine suppliers with its Red Hat Supplier Achievement Awards during its worldwide franchise convention held recently in…

Jack in the Box takes on Big Brother/Big Sister role

November 18, 2010

Jack in the Box has debuted its newest antenna ball promotion to raise money for the Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization, a donor-supported network of…

Global Franchise Group names new marketing guru

November 18, 2010

Global Franchise Group, which includes brands such as Great American Cookies, MaggieMoos, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker/Pretzel Time, has named Jenn…

QSR giants caught in the middle of a tomato fight

November 18, 2010

Earlier this week, growers of winter tomatoes drafted a deal with a Florida farm workers' group to increase field employees' wages and improve working…

Technomic predicts frugality fatigue and more in 2011

November 18, 2010

Leading foodservice intel group Technomic has released its list of 11 emerging trends in 2011. As hiring and same-store sales herald the industry’s slow return…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's pick Texas Digital for order-confirmation boards

November 18, 2010

Texas Digital Systems Inc. recently announced that its AccuVIEW order-confirmation display and Acclaro drive-thru timer solutions have been tested and approved…

Taking control of who has what

Do you have control of your restaurant? By that I mean everyone who has keys to the building, and storage areas, codes to the POS system, and combinations to…

Burke Corporation Food Scientist Earns Special Culinary Certification

Burke Corporation, a leading manufacturer of fully cooked meat products, announced that R&D Food Scientist Dawn Canon, Ph.D., has been awarded the…

El Pollo Loco reviewing advertising plan

November 17, 2010

El Pollo Loco Inc. has tapped SelectResources International to conduct an advertising agency review that will include strategic marketing and communication…

McDonald's taps new communications director for NY region

November 17, 2010

Cheryll Forsatz has been named communications director for the McDonald's New York Metro Region. The newly created position entails advising the region's…

Del Taco takes on Texas

November 17, 2010

Del Taco has spread into the Dallas/Fort Worth area, with its first restaurant opening this week in Denton. The new unit features a contemporary aesthetic…

At your service: Popeyes franchisee adds Maitre'D

November 17, 2010

Sailormen Inc., the largest franchisee for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, will install the Maitre'D Solution in its 141 units throughout the next two years. 

Sweet ride: CKE Restaurants' promo features Black Beauty car

November 17, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, is offering up a chance to win the Black Beauty Car from "The Green Hornet."

How company culture drives organic food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Can new food product innovation be driven through changing the corporate culture?