DaVinci Gourmet intros new smoothie mixes for foodservice operators

July 18, 2014

DaVinci Gourmet has introduced new smoothies made without artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives. According to a news release, the smoothies include…

Tyson’s tender offer for Hillshire set at $63 per share

July 17, 2014

Tyson Foods has commenced a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of The Hillshire Brands Company at a price of $63.00 per share. The…

Henny Penny earns three Business Marketing Assoc. awards

July 16, 2014

Arby’s initiatives lead to 7.6% reduction in energy use

July 11, 2014

Arby's Restaurant Group announced it has achieved energy reduction savings as part of a company-wide initiative, as part of its corporate social responsibility…

Tanjerine launches ordering, entertainment and payment tablet platform

July 10, 2014

TouchTunes subsidiary Tanjarine announced today the launch of its integrated tabletop ordering, entertainment and pay-at-the-table solution.

How corn affects food prices

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Corn prices were up 13 percent in the first six weeks of 2014 which will adversely affect the price of many of the foods you stock in your restaurant.

Ice-O-Matic adds to Energy Star lineup

July 9, 2014

Ice-O-Matic, a manufacturer of ice machines, storage bins and dispensers, has announced a new addition to its lineup of Energy Star-rated machines. The…

Sabert CEO wins 2014 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for New Jersey region

July 8, 2014

Sabert Corporation announced today that Founder and CEO Albert Salama received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 Award in the Excellence in…

Cousins partners with Johnsonville to launch two brat subs

July 8, 2014

Cousins Subs has teamed up with fellow Wisconsin-based company, Johnsonville Sausage, to offer two new subs, the Wisconsin Steak & Brat on Italian bread…

Foodservice packaging providers expect volume growth for limited-service concepts

June 30, 2014

According to an annual survey conducted by the Foodservice Packaging Institute, foodservice packaging converters, raw material and machinery suppliers…

Report: 93% of restaurant chains plan to raise menu prices

June 30, 2014

This year's unexpected food cost increases will likely to force chain restaurants to raise menu prices even as competition gets tighter. A new report from…

Wendy’s supply chain co-op expands e-sourcing process

June 30, 2014

SciQuest Inc., a provider of cloud-based business automation solutions for spend management, announced that Wendy’s co-op – Quality Supply Chain Co-op Inc., …

District of Columbia bans polystyrene food, beverage containers

June 26, 2014

The Washington Post reports that Washington, D.C. lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban the use of plastic-foam food and drink containers by 2016. Polystyrene foam…

White Castle celebrates bakery’s 50th anniversary

June 25, 2014

For the past 50 years, White Castle’s buns have been baked at a bakery in Evendale, Ohio near Cincinnati. The brand is celebrating the bakery’s milestone by…

Survey indicates further consolidation in the food industry

June 25, 2014

In light of recent intentions by Tyson to acquire Hillshire Brands, a new survey conducted by just-food.com indicates that half of international food industry…

NRA asks Gulf Coast governors to support locally-sourced seafood

June 25, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has asked Governors Bobby Jindal (Louisiana), Rick Scott (Florida), Robert Bentley (Alabama), Phil Bryant (Mississsippi…

Carvel creates full Nutella ice cream lineup

June 24, 2014

Carvel is launching a new line of treats with Ferrero’s Nutella hazelnut spread. Nutella, made from roasted hazelnuts, skim milk and cocoa, will be…

Dunkin' Donuts expects 'modest' coffee price increase

June 23, 2014

Starbucks announced last week that it is increasing the cost of its coffee beginning Tuesday. Fans can expect to pay about 10 to 15 cents more for its Venti…

Whataburger expands retail presence with two breakfast offerings

June 18, 2014

Whataburger and H-E-B announced that Whataburger’s Honey Butter and Premium Pork Sausage are now available at H-E-B and Central Market stores in…

Diversified Foodservice Supply acquires Restaurant Parts & More

June 18, 2014

Diversified Foodservice Supply has acquired Restaurant Parts & More LLC. According to a joint statement from the companies, the addition of RPM to the DFSI…