Food & Beverage News & Media
Calif. governor signs cage-free egg legislation into law
July 8, 2010
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law this week legislation that phases out the production of eggs from caged hens. The bill, A.B. 1437…
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KFC to swap vuvuzelas for free Doublicious
July 8, 2010
KFC has launched its latest marketing stunt to promote its newest offering. As the company repurposes its infamous Double Down into the Doublicious sandwich…
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Burgerville launches latest seasonal LTOs
July 8, 2010
Pacific Northwest-based Burgerville is known for its seasonal offerings. This month signals the return of its most popular seasonal menu offerings: Walla Walla…
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Forecasting: 'Fresh' will take Wendy's farther than new salad line
While the products may provide a sales uplift in the short-term, long-term the outlook looks a little wilted.
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BBI revives Rex's Chicken, first store opens in Oklahoma
July 7, 2010
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has opened the first Rex’s Chicken, located at 111th and Memorial in Bixby, Okla. The opening is part of a development…
read nowTastee Freez committed to growth as it turns 60
July 6, 2010
Tastee Freez kicks off its 60th anniversary this month, which also is fittingly National Ice Cream Month. One of the longest-lived franchise operations in the…
read nowQSRs launch summer menu, contest promotions
July 6, 2010
A number of quick-service brands, including a variety of regional concepts, have launched new promotions and products for the summer. Some are leveraging…
read nowDunkin' Donuts mixes up Coolatta offerings
July 5, 2010
First, Dunkin' Donuts asked customers to create their own donut. Now, the chain is asking for customer input on its Coolatta beverage line.
read nowReport finds U.S. McNuggets contain more calories, chemicals than in UK
July 5, 2010
The difference in ingredients in McDonald’s McNuggets by market is creating a media stir as well as an investigation in at least one country. In the United…
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Jack in the Box intros Mini Funnel Cakes
July 1, 2010
Jack in the Box restaurants is bringing summer fun to its menu with the introduction of the Mini Funnel Cake, which is sprinkled with powdered sugar.
read nowBurgerville hopes to inspire fans with YouTube channel
July 1, 2010
Burgerville has launched its own YouTube channel, Burgerville TV. Jeff Harvey, Burgerville president and CEO, is the host of the show, which uses the…
read nowBaskin-Robbins kicks off summer, 65th birthday with LTO flavor
July 1, 2010
Baskin-Robbins is offering customers a chance to celebrate summertime fun this month — and its 65th birthday — during National Ice Cream Month. The celebration…
read nowArbys to giveaway Junior Deluxe sandwiches July 5
July 1, 2010
To celebrate the red, white and blue, Arby's is offering its new Junior Deluxe sandwich free, with any drink purchase, on July 5.
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Arby's launches social media campaign to promo value LTO
June 30, 2010
Arby's is using its first social media campaign to promote a new limited-time-offer sandwich designed for its value meal. The Junior Deluxe debuts this…
read nowCold Stone promos Gold Cone flavors with Facebook contest
June 30, 2010
Cold Stone Creamery has launched its first Facebook contest, offering the grand prize winner a chance to create an original ice cream flavor that will be in…
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Wendy's readies for new premium salad launch
June 29, 2010
Wendy's will announce its new lineup of premium salads next week, but the salads are already in many stores and posted on the company's website.The new…
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Snackdown: Should your brand be a 4th and 5th daypart challenger?
by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza
Some of us might remember how, when we were kids, we’d come home from school, drop our books and start foraging in the kitchen for Oreos and milk, Pop Tarts…
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Food & beverage innovation ideation boundaries
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Boundaries can stifle food and beverage new product ideation, or they can create more fertile product concepts. This may well represent the crux of innovative…
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Jack in the Box debuts LTO $3.99 double-patty chicken sandwich combo
June 28, 2010
Jack in the Box restaurants has launched its latest sandwich with a limited-time only value promotion. The Really Big Chicken Sandwich, which features two…
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Sonic rolls out bigger, better Footlong Quarter Pound Coney
June 27, 2010
Sonic is starting the celebration of National Hot Dog Month early with the introduction of its new and improved Footlong Quarter Pound Coney.
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