2014 Kitchen Innovation winners

More than 20 winners showcased energy-saving, time-saving equipment to help restaurant operators' bottom lines.

El Pollo Loco names new supply chain exec

May 21, 2014

El Pollo Loco has named Dale Burke as its vice president, Supply Chain Management. In his new role, Burke will oversee the total cost of goods for the El Pollo…

Pepsi counters Coca-Cola Freestyle with Pepsi Spire

May 19, 2014

Pepsi is competing with Coca-Cola's Freestyle with its new Pepsi Spire fountain beverage dispenser.

Plenty of new product launches expected at the National Restaurant Association Show

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Mobile and digital continue to be top trends, as does integrated technology solutions.

Coca-Cola introduces countertop version of Freestyle

May 16, 2014

The Coca-Cola Company’s Coca-Cola Freestyle has added three new dispensers that offer the same elements, but in designs that fit on countertops. The new…

3M Drive-Thru Headset G5 includes on-the-spot repair feature

May 15, 2014

3M this week announced the new Drive-Thru Headset G5 that was created to help defray repair costs and downtime. According to a company news release, the G5 is…

Ecolab introduces water filtration program for beverage platforms

May 15, 2014

Ecolab has launched the KAY QSR Managed Water Filtration Program to address the beverage demands of quick-service restaurants. According to a company news…

Pork prices expected to continue climbing due to virus

May 7, 2014

Due to the spread of a virus (PEDv) affecting hogs, pork supply shortages are expected in many countries in the near term. According to the Rabobank Pork…

McDonald's sustainability goals include 100% more fruit and veggies

May 6, 2014

McDonald's Corp. has released its inaugural "2020 Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Framework" in conjunction with the company's 2012-201…

Coca-Cola adds customizable feature to Freestyle app

May 6, 2014

Coca-Cola Freestyle is set to release a new "Create Your Own Mix" feature on its Coca-Cola Freestyle app. According to a news release, the new feature will…

Unilever Food Solutions CEO recognized for healthier menu efforts

April 25, 2014

Leo Oosterveer, CEO of Unilever Food Solutions, has received the 2014 Augie Leadership Award for Sustainability and Food Ethics from the Culinary Institute of…

Tim Hortons switching to LED lighting to reduce energy consumption

April 22, 2014

Tim Hortons announced a new initiative to replace all existing lighting fixtures in its more than 4,400 restaurants throughout Canada and the U.S. with more…

McDonald's franchisee commits to end use of gestation crates

April 11, 2014

Arcos Dorados, McDonald's largest global franchisee, has announced plans to end the use of gestation crates in its supply chain. The chain is requiring its…

As McDonald's pulls out of Crimea, Burger King plans to moves in

April 10, 2014

About a week ago, McDonald's announced it was suspending operations in Crimea amid the Russia conflict over the peninsula. The chain cited supply issues as…

Chick-fil-A's new grilled menu inspired by urban millennials

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain has invested $50 million to develop the new recipes and proprietary grill technology.

Ice-O-Matic adds to ENERGY STAR offerings

April 8, 2014

Ice-O-Matic's GEM0650 and the GEM0956 are the company's newest machines to be awarded the ENERGY STAR certification, meeting the strict energy guidelines set…

The Middleby Corp. acquires food processing equipment manufacturer

April 4, 2014

The Middleby Corp. has acquired the assets of Processing Equipment Solutions Inc., a manufacturer of equipment for the food processing industry based in…

Cargill earns seven sustainability awards from McDonald's

April 2, 2014

McDonald's has honored Cargill with seven "Best of Sustainable Supply" awards, including two category winners for community impact and economics.

Ranch dressing's popularity growing at restaurants

April 1, 2014

Ranch flavor is the top ready-to-use dressing flavor shipped to foodservice outlets, reports The NPD Group. According to a news release, Ranch holds double the…

Kitchen Brains grows into Latin America

April 1, 2014

Kitchen Brains today announced its continued global expansion plans into Latin America with the opening of its Product Development and Engineering Center in…