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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.
read nowKrystal 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…
read nowCarvel 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:
read nowKoch 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.
read nowFoodservice Packaging Institute's annual Trends Report shows market shifts
November 20, 2014
Packaging trends include continued interest in sustainable products.
read nowNRA selects LeanPath for food waste prevention program
November 20, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has chosen LeanPath Inc., provider of automated food waste monitoring systems, as its preferred supplier for the company's…
read nowWholesale turkey prices on the rise
November 19, 2014
A drop in production and high beef and pork prices are putting pressure on the market, causing turkey prices to jump 16 percent year over year.
read nowChick-fil-A's chicken suppliers accused of animal abuse
November 19, 2014
A new video recorded by Mercy for Animals appears to show rampant examples of animal abuse at a chicken factory farm in Mississippi and a poultry…
read nowChocolate companies warn of an impending shortage
November 18, 2014
Mars Inc. and Barry Callebaut, two chocolate giants, have warned of an impending chocolate shortage. The Washington Post reported their warnings, stemming from…
read nowAuntie Anne's retail pretzel dog supplier issues recall over misbranding
November 18, 2014
City Line Foods Manufacturing Co. has recalled more than 1 million pounds of frozen pretzel dogs because of "misbranding and undeclared allergens."
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Sonic franchisee's marketing shift doubles sales of LTO burger
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Kergan Brothers' Who Dat burger joins its Rajin' Cajun burger as a football season LTO, generating higher ticket and traffic counts.
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Just Mayo vs. Mayonnaise: How the FDA restricts food innovation
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
The FDA established Standards of Identity for many products so that consumers were protected from mislabeled food product. But consumers today are more…
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Startup aims to help restaurants clear hyperlocal produce hurdles
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
OtherShip Foods offers 10- and 20-foot containers that use hydroponics technology to grow produce on site.
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The latest green trend: Compostable containers
by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing
With the growing popularity of compostable products, they now come in all shapes and sizes to match the diversity of restaurant cuisine, including bowls…
read nowMcDonald's blames negative October US sales on competition
November 10, 2014
McDonald's continued its sales slide in October, this time across all of its global markets. Global comp sales were down 0.5 percent in October, with segments…
read nowTork adds five dispensers to Xpressnap Signature line
November 7, 2014
SCA, maker of the Tork brand, has added five new dispensers as part of its Xpressnap Signature line – Blue Tabletop, Green Tabletop, Blue Stand, Green Stand…
read nowWixon Foodservice rolls out eight new menu offerings
November 7, 2014
The Wixon Foodservice Group has introduced its latest offerings for foodservice establishments.
read nowMcDonald's Brazil franchisee switches to Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee
November 6, 2014
Latin American-based Arcos Dorados, McDonald’s largest global franchisee, announced today that its McCafés in Brazil will now serve only 100-percent Rainforest…
read nowNathan's Famous foodservice sales jump 13%
November 6, 2014
Nathan's Famous has reported results for the second quarter of its 2015 fiscal year, which include:
read nowSiftit breaks into Baltimore-Washington DC markets
November 5, 2014
Siftit, a technology provider that connects restaurants and suppliers, has launched into the Baltimore-Washington market. It also currently operates…
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