McDonald's Canada takes on 'pink goop' rumors

February 5, 2014

McDonald's Canada launched its "your questions" website in 2012, using it to answer a range of consumers' submitted questions from how the brand makes its…

Report: Consumption shift in beef requires more cost control

February 5, 2014

Rabobank has published a new report on the U.S. cattle industry, calling for changes in the way beef is produced in order for the industry to remain…

Wendy's holds pork suppliers accountable for animal welfare efforts

February 4, 2014

Wendy's announced that it will now require its suppliers to produce quarterly reports regarding their ability to provide pork produced without the use of…

Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical sign multi-year deal with Coca-Cola

February 4, 2014

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has announced a multi-year product and marketing agreement with The Coca-Cola…

Panasonic introduces new drive-thru communication system

February 3, 2014

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America today announced its latest drive-thru communications system, Attune II.

Mill Hardware acquired by foodservice supply company

January 30, 2014

Diversified Foodservice Supply Inc. has acquired Mill Hardware & Food Service Inc. in a bid to scale to the organization and improve the customer offering…

Church's Chicken renews SaaS partnership with ArrowStream

January 30, 2014

ArrowStream Inc., a provider of Software-as-a-Service supply chain management technology, announced that Church's Chicken has renewed its SaaS license…

Butterball Foodservice introduces turkey breast filets

January 29, 2014

Butterball Foodservice is addressing an increased demand for healthful menu options by launching new 4-ounce turkey breast filets. According to a news release…

McDonald's outlines adjustments to win back 'customer relevance'

Executives admit the pace of menu introductions overcomplicated restaurant operations last year.

Lactalis Culinary's Black Diamond Cheddar now available to restaurant operators

January 21, 2014

Lactalis Culinary has introduced its newest brand, Black Diamond Cheddar. The foodservice manufacturer recently introduced the premium aged cheddar which…

Dunkin' Donuts introduces branded coffee creamers

January 21, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts and WhiteWave Foods, a consumer packaged food and beverage company, announced today a licensing agreement to introduce Dunkin' Donuts Coffee…

Arby's partners with Alaska Seafood organization for Big Fillet Fish return

January 16, 2014

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has partnered with Arby's for the re-release of the chain's Reel Big Fillet fish sandwich. According to a company press…

KFC China sales rebound to close out 2013

January 15, 2014

After a tumultuous year of declining sales prompted by a chicken supply chain issue and Avian flu concerns, KFC China's same-store sales rebounded in December…

Whole Grain Sampling Day attendees include McDonald's

January 10, 2014

The third Annual Whole Grain Sampling Day is set for April 2, and a number of restaurants, foodservice organizations, supermarkets and more have already signed…

Willow Run Foods earns top distributor award from Arby's co-op

January 9, 2014

ARCOP Inc., the national supply chain cooperative for Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has named Willow Run Foods Inc. as its 2013 Distributor of the Year award…

Middleby acquires steam cooking equipment manufacturer

January 8, 2014

The Middleby Corporation announced its acquisition of the assets of Market Forge Industries, a manufacturer of steam cooking equipment for the foodservice…

CIC Partners adds Pizza Hut Co-op exec as operating partner

January 8, 2014

CIC Partners, a middle market private equity firm, has added Sam Khoury to its team as an operating partner in residence.

McDonald's commits to sustainable beef supply starting in 2016

January 8, 2014

McDonald's announced on its website this week that it will begin purchasing verified sustainable beef in 2016. In transition, the company said it will "listen…

'Worlds first burrito kiosk' arrives in LA

January 8, 2014

A newly-built gas station in Los Angeles has become the first location to house a burrito vending machine dubbed Burrito Box.

Sysco/US Foods merger: The small independent restaurant just got smaller

The best thing small restaurants can do is band together with a GPO, providing more transparency and security in pricing.