Chick-fil-A celebrates Heinz’s new ketchup packet

February 28, 2011

Chick-fil-A restaurants will celebrate Free FryDay March 4 by offering a free medium order of Waffle Potato Fries between 2 and 4 p.m. The giveaway promotion…

Dunkin’ introduces heart-shaped donuts

February 3, 2011

Valentine’s Day always inspires creative limited-time offerings, from heart-shaped pizzas to chocolate-covered everything. And now, Dunkin’ Donuts has…

Carl's Jr. wraps it up

January 25, 2011

Joining a long list of quick-service chains that now offer a convenient, portable snack wrap for customers on the go, Carl's Jr. has launched its latest menu…

KFC accused of encouraging 'greenwashing'

December 19, 2010

A group of nine environmental organizations has asked KFC to stop using products carrying the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification label.

How company culture drives organic food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Can new food product innovation be driven through changing the corporate culture?

McDonald's marks sustainable partnership milestone

November 15, 2010

McDonald's Corp. has spent the past 20 years working with the Environmental Defense Fund to come up with environmentally friendly innovations.

Ice cream sales, trends are hot

September 6, 2010

Global ice cream sales have been hot this year, despite the tumultuous economy and slow restaurant numbers. According to Mintel Global Market Navigator, the…

Planning store layouts? Consider the recycling and composting trend

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

As I travel the country, I see more and more operators, universities, airports and hotels collecting recyclables and compostables. If you’re planning new…

Fro-yo concept 16 Handles relies heavily on customer interaction

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Manhattan-based store ready for franchise growth.

Burger King goes pop

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New packaging initiative emulates Andy Warhol-inspired art.

Top 10 food product innovation workshop requests

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What new food and beverage product innovation workshops would research chefs and food technologists most like to attend?

Making the right choice from the single-use ‘menu’

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

Ever stare at a menu for an eternity and still find yourself unable to make a decision?  Maybe you weren’t sure of your own priorities that day or maybe you…

I’d like the ‘green’ packaging please

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

I’m often asked by foodservice operators and consumers: What sustainable single-use foodservice products should I use to serve food and beverages? Which…

The betacup names contest winners of initiative to reduce paper cup consumption

June 17, 2010

The betacup sustainable drink cup task force has announced the winners of its open innovation challenge to reduce paper cup consumption. Fast casual Starbucks…

The betacup names contest winners of initiative to reduce paper cup consumption

June 17, 2010

The betacup sustainable drink cup task force has announced the winners of its open innovation challenge to reduce paper cup consumption. Fast casual Starbucks…

The future of compostable packaging for QSRs

Could a Seattle ordinance requiring eco-friendly packaging spark industry-wide change?

The future of compostable packaging for QSRs

Could a Seattle ordinance requiring eco-friendly packaging spark industry-wide change?

Activists target KFC over packaging sourcing

April 8, 2010

Environmental activist group Dogwood Alliance has launched a national campaign against KFC to encourage the company to adopt more eco-friendly paper packaging…

Activists target KFC over packaging sourcing

April 8, 2010

Environmental activist group Dogwood Alliance has launched a national campaign against KFC to encourage the company to adopt more eco-friendly paper packaging…

Burgerville switches to compostable drink cups, lids

February 9, 2010

Burgerville has announced it will launch new, compostable ecotainer soft drink cups and lids. The agreement with International Paper and The Coca-Cola Co.