Supply-chain study: Consumers demand sustainable food products

August 11, 2015

Technomic and Deloitte Advisory research assesses what's next in supply-chain logistics.

Compass Group adopts Five Freedoms for animal welfare

August 6, 2015

Compass Group joins Wal-Mart and General Mills in embracing Five Freedom’s procurement practices.

How one restaurant is cutting egg prices

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While most restaurants are still passing down higher egg prices to customers thanks to the egg shortage caused by the bird flu, one restaurant has discovered a…

US House blocks mandatory GMO labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

On July 23, the U.S. House of Representatives took a measured and bold move to block any mandatory labeling of foods made with genetically engineered crops.

Egg shortage 2015: How is your restaurant coping?

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Due to the egg shortage, local and national restaurants have had to improvise when it comes to providing eggs to their customers. Some have had to limit egg…

Receiving 101: Control and Safety

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Whoever is in charge of receiving should follow a standard set of rules in order to maintain the safety of food and ensure you protect your bottom line.

Alliance for Hispanic Health supports FDA trans fats busting

June 17, 2015

The National Alliance for Hispanic Health issued a statement this week on the FDA move to eliminate artificial trans fats from foodservice industry products…

Bird Flu: What restaurants can do to overcome its impact

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

While financials for publicly traded restaurants remain positive remain positive overall, helped by lower cheese and wheat costs, many operators must still…

Restaurant chains pledge reduction in antibiotics to Obama admin

June 4, 2015

Critics argue that antibiotics are still a problem in agriculture.

Catering to success with menu labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Menu labeling goes beyond in-store menu boards to include catering programs as well as banquet dishes.

Wisconsin governor declares state of emergency for bird flu outbreak

April 21, 2015

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker declared on Monday a state of emergency after discovering three flocks of poultry in the state contracted a lethal case of bird…

IFA advocating for SBA to develop 'reasonable standards' for franchises

April 9, 2015

IFA stated that franchisors and franchisees should not be considered "affiliated" solely because of contractual rights and obligations.

NRA reaches 6M food safety certifications

March 12, 2015

The NRA's ServSafe program provides educational materials to the restaurant industry.

McDonald's Buenos Aires franchisee amends antibiotics policy

March 6, 2015

Buenos Aires-based Arcos Dorados a McDonald’s franchisee with restaurants in 20 Latin American and Caribbean countries, announced its continued commitment to…

5 for 5: McDonald's, desserts, technology among trending articles

The top five articles trending on QSRWeb range from McDonald's to dessert trends to technology.

Beef patties recalled due to possible Listeria

February 25, 2015

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Kenosha Beef International have received no reports of illness.

Edo Japan donates thousands to Canadian food banks

January 29, 2015

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada-based Edo Japan, a QSR that serves Teppan-style food, is donating $14,900 to Edmonton's food bank.

PAR announces rollout of SureCheck Advantage device

January 13, 2015

Users can perform checklists and access unlimited compliance data and reports using the SureCheck Advantage.

McDonald's Japan posts first annual loss in 11 years amid food-safety scandal

January 8, 2015

Diners have found plastic, vinyl and a human tooth in McDonald's Japan food in recent months.

SafetyChain providing ROI calculation to promote food safety platform

December 12, 2014

SafetyChain Software announced it is offering a complimentary Return on Investment calculator report for food and beverage companies looking to build a…