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.

Burgerville switches to compostable drink cups, lids

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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.

N.Y. area Dunkin' Donuts launch recycled bag initiative

August 27, 2009

New York Tri-State area Dunkin' Donuts are offering a "Six for Three" bagel promotion as it kicks off a new program where in-store banners will be repurposed…

White Castle packaging goes brown to go green

January 8, 2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio — White Castle restaurants will introduce new "green" food packaging in all 412 locations over the next few weeks. The formerly white paper sack…

Ore. Taco Del Mar looks to sustainability

December 7, 2008

The News-Review (Roseburg, Ore.): Bill and Brenda Stout, owners of a Roseburg, Ore., Taco Del Mar have taken extra steps to implement sustainable practices. …

Western Expo: Technology on tap

Trans-fat-free products, web-based POS solutions attract attention on the show floor.

Burger King revamps Kids Meal packaging

April 16, 2008

MIAMI — Beginning July 2008, Kids Meals from Burger King Corp. will be packaged in bags made from 100 percent recycled materials. Additionally, the beverage…