N.J. Burger King units plan LED light installation

December 20, 2013

Energy Saving Solutions USA announced that Parade Enterprises LLC's 46 Burger King restaurant locations across New Jersey will install the company's Forever…

McDonald's closing Japan units, navigating excess chicken wing supply

December 20, 2013

McDonald's struggles with its Japan business have been going on for years. In 2010, for example, the company closed more than 400 stores. Now, the Golden…

Hobart Center announces sustainability grant program

December 19, 2013

The Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability, a nonprofit forum supporting the foodservice industry's drive for sustainable equipment and design, is…

Middleby acquires Automatic Bar Controls

December 19, 2013

The Middleby Corporation today announced the acquisition of Automatic Bar Controls Inc., a manufacturer of beverage dispensing systems for the foodservice…

Union leaders urge dialogue over Sysco, US Foods merger

December 17, 2013

James P. Hoffa, general president of union organization International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has issued a statement regarding last week's announcement of…

New cloud-based foodservice technology receives PCI approval

December 17, 2013

NEXTEP SYSTEMS today announced the official release of Foundation6, which received approval for new deployments by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards…

Henny Penny acquires Wood Stone Corp.

December 17, 2013

Henny Penny, a provider of foodservice equipment solutions, announced Monday that it will acquire Wood Stone Corporation, a manufacturer of stone hearth…

Wendy's supply chain co-op exec joins GS1 Standards board

December 13, 2013

John Inwright, president and CEO of Wendy's Quality Supply Chain Co-op Inc., has been appointed to the GS1 US board of governors. Amit Menipaz, general manager…

Restaurant groups pen letter to Congress over corn ethanol proposal

December 11, 2013

A group of restaurant and foodservice organizations has signed a letter addressed to Congress this week, asking for the elimination of the corn ethanol mandate…

Sysco to buy US Foods

December 9, 2013

Sysco, one of the world's largest food supply companies, is taking over one of its major rivals — US Foods. Sysco is buying the privately owned company for…

Chick-fil-A dropping high-fructose corn syrup, dyes from menu

December 4, 2013

Chick-fil-A has committed to removing high-fructose corn syrup and artificial dyes from its menu. According to ABC News, the company's white buns contain HFCS…

Real-time analytics boost supply chain quality

Shifts in demand to healthier, fresher ingredients has created havoc for traditional supply chain management.

Ice-O-Matic launches line of under-counter machines

December 2, 2013

Ice-O-Matic, a manufacturer of ice machines and dispensers, has introduced a new line of compact, under-counter ice machines created for small space…

NYC restaurant owners voice opposition to foam foodservice ban

November 27, 2013

Earlier this week, restaurant owners in New York City spoke out against a bill to ban the sale of polystyrene foam foodservice at a public hearing at City Hall.

Henny Penny appoints new CFO

November 25, 2013

Foodservice equipment designer and manufacturer Henny Penny Corporation announced the promotion of Carolyn Wall to the position of chief financial officer.

Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon parent company names supply chain officer

November 21, 2013

Focus Brands Inc., parent company of Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's and McAlister's Deli, has named Barry Moullet as its…

KFC Australia offering free Wi-Fi

November 19, 2013

KFC Australia is now offering free Wi-Fi in its units by partnering with Aruba Networks to drive in-store engagement and deliver highly tailored interactions…

Restaurant organizations respond to EPA's Ethanol proposal

November 18, 2013

The Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to lower the biofuel-blending requirement, including corn-based ethanol, generated mixed responses from…

Veterans 4 Vending offers 10 percent startup discount to veterans

November 13, 2013

Carts Blanche LLC announced that it is offering U.S. military veterans a 10-percent discount on the purchase of VendaCarts Trailers through February 2014, as…

Poultry, pork costs expected to fall in 2014

Relief in beef costs isn't expected until mid-2015; but coffee, cheese and wheat will all fall in the New Year.