Food & Beverage News & Media
KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell leading Chinese health initiatives
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The Chinese government wants to help its people live longer, healthier lives and has enlisted the support of the nation’s leading fast-food operator, Yum…
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Kono spreads out to conquer PB&J's
November 28, 2016
The people who brought you pizza in a cone, Kono USA , are spreading out into that all-American spread of choice, peanut butter. In a news release, Kono said…
read nowStudy: Americans love meal kits
November 21, 2016
Technomic today released research showing that the U.S. is the largest market for the global meal kit industry, which has grown to a multi-billion dollar…
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Will the menu trends of 2017 turn to the dark side?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Charcoal, heavy fats and lots of bubbles may not sound like they belong on 2017's list of menu trends, but the Canadian food-centric marketing consultancy…
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Top seven steps to supply chain heaven outlined at summit
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Figuring out supply chain problems has a new urgency and importance today that might not have existed just three years ago. Here from the Fast Casual Summit…
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New South Florida concept promises 'slow food fast'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Farmer's Table Express is what the owners call "slow food fast take-away" and it has all the features that reams of research over the last year has shown…
read nowPenn Station announces new LTO
November 14, 2016
Penn Station East Coast Subs' newest sandwich sounds like a British landmark and tastes like an American classic. The Big Penn, consisting of grilled steak…
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Welcome to Taco Bell, here's your whiskey freeze
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Taco Bell opens its first flagship location today on the Vegas strip with lots of new accoutrements.
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Trump's controversial Mexican statements flavor Burger King Russia's new Whopper
November 10, 2016
A Russian government-controlled online publication, Sputnik News, is reporting that Burger King Russia is now selling a new "Trump Burger," commemorating this…
read nowAllerTrain approved for food service in Maryland
November 4, 2016
A Maryland county now requires eateries to have an allergy and gluten-free trained employee on site during operating hours.
read nowAhoy Easley! Captain D's sails into another South Carolina location
November 3, 2016
Captain D's has opened its 30th unit in South Carolina, the latest located at 5806 Calhoun Memorial Highway.
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50 menu additions perfect for fall
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
While some restaurants are capitalizing on the pumpkin craze, others are challenging the status quo and releasing seemingly unrelated menu items this fall.
read nowDunkin’ trades in tea line
November 3, 2016
Dunkin’ Donuts has switched to a new line of tea, according to a news release that said the new line-up offers a choice of five flavors served in pyramid tea…
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Taco Bell hits pay dirt in vegetable patch
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Taco Bell is showing QSRs how its done when it comes to profiting toward the increasing trend toward meatless or meat-sparing diets.
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Arby's new sandwich 'deer-ly' beloved in Nashville
November 2, 2016
Remember that venison sandwich we told you about last week that Arby's is offering as an LTO at select locations? Well, prepare for the possible coming of the…
read nowShopper's delight: Quarter-priced portable mini meal
November 2, 2016
A quarter will now get you a bite-sized meal at Wienerschnitzel, where it is offering mini corn dogs for 25 cents through year's end. The promotion is also…
read nowTurkey 'n' all the fixin's now on the menu at ... White Castle?
November 2, 2016
Turkey and all the fixin's aren't something you generally associate with a stop at White Castle, but this year the chain is out to change that by debuting a…
read nowFamily franchisee signs multi-unit Dunkin' Donuts agreement
November 2, 2016
Ray and Zak Omar and Megan Karim have signed multi-unit franchise agreements to further expand Dunkin' Donuts' presence in Clarksville, Tennessee.
read nowNestle Toll House Café by Chip now sweetening Lexington, KY
November 1, 2016
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip has opened its first Kentucky location at 867 S. Broadway, Suite 110, in Lexington.
read nowPanda Express prepping for Japan launch
November 1, 2016
Panda Express will go global on Nov. 25 with the opening of its first Japanese store in Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki.
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