Food & Beverage News & Media
NRA offering free eCertificates for SafeServe training products
May 14, 2015
The National Restaurant Association is now offering complimentary eCertificates for the ServSafe suite of training products, including ServSafe Manager, Food…
read nowArby's posts positive same-store sales for Q1
May 11, 2015
Arby's announced that Q1 sales results achieved significant system same-store sales growth, coming in at 9.8 percent.
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Bugging out: Is cricket flour on your menu?
by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting
Many in the foodservice industry are touting cricket flour as the next "super protein."
read nowMcDonald's global sales down 0.6%
May 8, 2015
McDonald's Corporation announced today that global comparable sales decreased 0.6 percent in April.
read nowChanging menus prove new consumer attitudes
May 7, 2015
AEB emphasizes that restaurants must jump on the group's preferences for locally grown, sustainably raised and non-processed foods.
read nowBurger King sales boost attributed to spicy whopper, breakfast
May 7, 2015
Burger King experienced its largest increase in sales in nearly a decade in Q1.
read nowHotSchedules and Jobsabi release Apple Watch apps
May 6, 2015
HotSchedules, a global software-as-a-service provider for the restaurant, retail and hospitality industries, announced the launch of their applications for use…
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The un-red meat: Restaurants embracing new proteins
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurants are trying to meet Americans' desires to eat healthier by giving them a variety of protein options.
read nowStarbucks concept store is an 'Espresso Shot'
May 5, 2015
Starbucks is opening its first-ever express format store at 14 Wall Street, across from the New York Stock Exchange.
read nowNEC to host Google+ Hangout on FDA menu labeling regulations
May 1, 2015
NEC Display Solutions of America, provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, will host a Google+ Hangout on FDA menu labeling regulations.
read nowTokyo customers camp out for 1st Taco Bell since the 1980s
May 1, 2015
Taco Bell, opening for the first time in Tokyo since the 1980s, saw customers camped out in front of the store overnight for a chance at a free T-shirt and…
read nowDole launches fruit purees for restaurant menus
May 1, 2015
Dole launched its Chef-Ready Fruit Purées for kitchen and bar menus.
read nowWorld Tea Expo to teach how to profit from tea on the menu
April 30, 2015
The expo will host tea tastings and sessions on how to profit from tea on the menu and at the bar.
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Why Group Purchasing Organizations are good for manufacturers and members
by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing
By working through a GPO, the manufacture of food or supplies can "speak" directly to decision-makers in the purchasing arena, thus saving time, money and the…
read nowRBI posts 'strong start' for Q1
April 29, 2015
Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported financial results for Q1 ended March 31, 2015.
read nowCoca-Cola among winners of NRA FABI awards
April 29, 2015
The National Restaurant Association announced the recipients of the Food and Beverage Awards recognizing progressive food and beverage products that the…
read nowDunkin' Donuts cutting latte prices in NYC
April 28, 2015
NYC guests can now purchase a medium latte for $1.99.
read nowQuiznos adds to pretzel bread options
April 28, 2015
The chain has recently added two menu items incorporating pretzel bread.
read nowHealth concerns driving seafood, vegetarian menu innovations, Technomic says
April 27, 2015
Seafood, vegetarian or vegan menu innovation will become essential as millennials represent a greater portion of foodservice consumers.
read nowNRA releases Foodamental workshop schedule for May conference
April 23, 2015
The interactive educational workshops are designed to provide guests the opportunity to see hands-on demonstrations from top chefs and industry leaders.
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