LRS releases waitlist app that sends table status updates to host stand remotely

April 7, 2015

Long Range Systems, a supplier of technology designed to improve and enhance the guest experience, announced an updated version of On Cue for Restaurants.

Middleby acquires high speed slicing unit

February 24, 2015

The Middleby Corporation announced it will acquire the assets and the manufacturing facility of the High Speed Slicing business unit of Marel, which has annual…

FTC challenges proposed Sysco, US Foods merger

February 24, 2015

The Federal Trade Commission alleges that if the merger between Sysco and US Foods goes forward as proposed, foodservice customers, including restaurants…

Analytics-driven digital merchandising in QSR drive-thrus

Dynamic signage and media expert Lyle Bunn takes a spin through analytics and merchandising in the drive-thru.

India McDonald's mPOS takes orders from tables and homes of customers

February 19, 2015

Shenzhen, China-based PAX Technology Limited, provider of secure electronic payment terminals, announced that McDonald's will deploy the D180 mPOS device…

POSsible rolls out latest POS-in-a-Box solution

February 5, 2015

POSsible POS announced the rollout of its latest restaurant plug-and-play in-a-box solution available at retailers nationwide.

Chipotle on Cargill: Don't stop at group housing for sows

January 29, 2015

Cargill, one of the largest pork producers in the U.S., has completed conversion of all its company-owned farms to group housing for sows. It's a step in the…

After July 1, NYC will say goodbye to polystyrene foam single-use packaging

January 26, 2015

Polystyrene foam is not recyclable, and can interfere with recycling and waste reduction efforts by contaminating other recyclables.

Butterball Foodservice rolls out three new turkey breast products

January 22, 2015

The three new products were all developed with an eye towards health.

How to fight rising food costs before they hurt your business

Shop around for food networks or buying groups, which offer better collective buying power.

Middleby adds Australian equipment manufacturer to roster

December 29, 2014

The Middleby Corporation plans to acquire Goldstein Eswood, a commercial equipment manufacturer based in New South Wales, Australia.

Del Taco partners with Jennie-O for ground turkey supply

December 29, 2014

Del Taco has partnered with the Jennie-O brand to develop a ground turkey recipe using a proprietary blend of spices. The turkey will be available at…

Middleby adds Italian foodservice equipment company to roster

December 22, 2014

The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of Desmon Food Service Equipment Company, based in Nusco, Italy.

Foodservice supply association predicts 4.1% growth in 2015

December 10, 2014

MAFSI representatives are forecasting growth of 4.1 percent for 2015 over 2014, inline with the growth forecast for GDP.

How to make sure your dishes are properly sanitized

Ideally, one person should clean the dishes and the other person sanitize and handle the clean ones. If this isn’t possible, strict procedures must be followed…

What's in your kitchen?

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Technology in food engineering and processing equipment coupled with better logistics has given companies the ability to specialize.

Restaurant groups deride lack of Renewable Fuel Standard decision

November 24, 2014

Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will delay the 2014 ethanol volume mandate, a move that will continue to affect commodities costs.

Krystal adds once-secret Thanksgiving stuffing recipe to packaging

November 24, 2014

For the first time, The Krystal Company is revealing its Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. The once-secret recipe has been printed on limited-edition steamer pack…

Carvel makes Andes Mints center of new treat lineup

November 21, 2014

Carvel has introduced a new line of treats made with Andes Mints for a limited time. The new offerings include:

Koch Foods disputes 'Mercy for Animals' cruelty claim

November 20, 2014

Among other claims, Koch foods says it has not provided chicken to Chick-Fil-A since April 2013.