Foodservice News

Beyond Burgers
Rather than ending its makeover with its menu, Wendy’s is also improving its customer service.
Posted Feb 8, 2012

Food Trucks Expanding America’s Palate
Food trucks are shaking up the restaurant model and setting culinary trends.
Posted Feb 7, 2012

QSRs Experience Growth in Customer Satisfaction
Most chains have improved their overall customer satisfaction ratings as they've increased their operations.
Posted Feb 6, 2012

A Lighter Coffee Trend
From Starbucks to Peet’s, coffee shops are wooing non-coffee drinkers with light-roasted coffee.
Posted Feb 3, 2012

Restaurant Operators Bullish on Industry Outlook
Restaurant operators report strong growth in same-store sales, and capital expenditures are likely to follow.
Posted Feb 2, 2012

U.S. QSRs, Coffee Brands Flourishing in the United Kingdom
Subway, McDonald's and Starbucks are planning to open hundreds of new stores and create more than 8,000 jobs over the next few years in the United Kingdom.
Posted Jan 31, 2012

Bundling Meals for Success
Foodservice operators turn to meal bundles as a means for wooing customers from restaurants.
Posted Jan 31, 2012

QSRs Capitalize on Night Owls and Early Risers
Chains such as McDonald’s reveal that the hours of 12 am to 5 am are a fast-growing time segment for boosting sales.
Posted Jan 30, 2012

Fast Casual Restaurants Only Bright Spot for the Industry
The segment represents 14% of all QSR sales.
Posted Jan 27, 2012

Register Today for NACS CAFÉ
Spaces are available for the February 12 to 15 NACS CAFÉ course, a dynamic resource that helps convenience store operators build effective and profitable foodservice programs.
Posted Jan 26, 2012

Iced Coffee Sales Heating Up
A Dunkin’ Donuts survey of iced coffee drinkers reveals some interesting consumer preferences during the winter months.
Posted Jan 26, 2012

Starbucks Extends Evening Daypart Concept
Select stores in Atlanta and Southern California will join Chicago in offering wine, beer and premium food by the end of 2012.
Posted Jan 25, 2012

Super Bowl Means Chicken Wings
Americans will chow down on 1.25 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl weekend.
Posted Jan 25, 2012

Taco Bell Rolls Out ‘First Meal’
The quick-service chain is rolling out a breakfast menu in 10 states and testing its Cantina menu in about 150 locations.
Posted Jan 23, 2012

Fast-Casual Chains Eat Up Empty Real Estate
Retail space formerly occupied by big-box retailers is becoming a rosy real estate option for fast-casual tenants.
Posted Jan 23, 2012

Chicago Food Trucks Stalling, Running Out of Gas
Chicago City Council delays food truck hearing, while some trucks show down.
Posted Jan 19, 2012

2012 to Bring Positive Traffic Trends for Restaurant Industry
Initiatives to improve healthfulness of restaurant meals and influence of growing population groups will shape restaurant industry this year.
Posted Jan 18, 2012

Burger King Expands Testing of Delivery
The burger chain will increase the number of locations trying delivery from four to 16 by next week.
Posted Jan 18, 2012

Happy Hour for Dollar General in Indiana?
Dollar General is meeting today with the Marion County Liquor Board with an eye toward selling beer in its Indiana stores.
Posted Jan 17, 2012

Taco Bell Goes Gourmet
The Mexican fast-food chain will add black beans, corn salsa and cilantro rice to its menus.
Posted Jan 13, 2012

Consumers Place Premium on Value for Dinner, Late-night Occasions
The Technomic survey found that foodservice operators have an opportunity to provide smaller portions or shareable menu for dinner.
Posted Jan 13, 2012

Chick-fil-A Slashes Calories in Children’s Meals
Yesterday, the chicken chain added grilled chicken nuggets to its kids’ meals.
Posted Jan 11, 2012

January Fast-Food Bargains in Full Swing
The typically slow month for fast-food sales is prompting many QSRs to boost cheap-eat promos and lure customers.
Posted Jan 9, 2012

Cleveland Sues Ohio to Ban Trans Fat
The city wants to institute a ban on prepared foods with trans fat, but a state law prohibits the city from doing so.
Posted Jan 6, 2012

Buzz Kill: Starbucks Raising Prices
Hit by the rising cost of raw materials, Starbucks will raise some of its drink prices in the Northeast and Southern states.
Posted Jan 5, 2012

Dot Foods To Offer General Mills Dry Product Line to C-Store Distributors
Dot will begin shipping one case minimums of General Mills dry products on January 16 to convenience store distributors.
Posted Jan 5, 2012

Convenience Stores Take Bite Out of Lunch
Chains are enticing more lunchtime crowds with fresher ingredients and improved menus.
Posted Jan 4, 2012

First Lady Reveals New Food “Plate” (from Jun 3, 2011)
After decades of building a food pyramid, the USDA is moving nutrition to a new icon, the plate.
Posted Dec 29, 2011

McDonald's Launches New McCafé Shakes, Reintroduces the Shamrock (from Mar 1, 2011)
Customers in the Philly area can also check-in on foursquare to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities and to receive a coupon for a free McCafé Shake.
Posted Dec 29, 2011

Starbucks Unveils Mobile Payment System (Jan 20, 2011)
No cash? No problem. It’s a trend that’s likely to grow, as more than half a million consumers are expected to make mobile phone payments by 2014.
Posted Dec 29, 2011

Subway Takes Top Spot From McDonald's (from Mar 8, 2011)
In terms of units, the sandwich chain has surpassed McDonald's as the world's largest restaurant chain.
Posted Dec 29, 2011

What’s Up With Coffee Prices? (from Sep 19, 2011)
Much like the oil market, speculators are likely a driving force behind high coffee prices.
Posted Dec 29, 2011

TravelCenters of America Opens Fresh Healthy Cafe
The new concept in California hopes to make it easier for travelers to "StayFit" with healthier options.
Posted Dec 23, 2011

White Castle Tests Beer, Wine Sales
The fast-casual chain considers beer and wine sales, as well as three new restaurant concepts that go well beyond its famed sliders.
Posted Dec 23, 2011

Wendy’s Revamps Restaurant Design
The QSR continues its rebranding efforts by unveiling four design prototypes in five cities across the United States and Canada.
Posted Dec 22, 2011

Make Sure You’ve Got Plenty of Napkins
National Restaurant Association projects restaurants will “serve 100 million Americans” on New Year’s weekend.
Posted Dec 16, 2011

Peet's Coffee Eyes New England Expansion
The West Coast coffee roaster hopes that its new medium roast will help penetrate the competitive East Coast coffee market.
Posted Dec 16, 2011

Breakfast Offers Ample Growth Opportunities
A new report highlights how restaurants and other foodservice providers can capitalize on the most important meal of the day.
Posted Dec 14, 2011

Trending: Healthier Kids’ Food on Menus in 2012
Healthier kids options on restaurant menus and locally sourced food will be the hottest trends in U.S. restaurants next year, according to a survey of chefs.
Posted Dec 13, 2011

Heineken Launches New Phase in Global Campaign for Responsible Consumption
"Sunrise" campaign supports aspirational, responsible behavior with a release strategically timed just before the holidays.
Posted Dec 13, 2011

Burger King Expands Freestyle
The burger chain is installing the Coca-Cola dispensers at all U.S. corporate locations.
Posted Dec 8, 2011

Starbucks Expands Wine and Beer to Chicago
The coffeehouse will open up to seven stores that stock beer and wine in the city by the close of 2012.
Posted Dec 7, 2011

Consumers Embrace Takeout
Boxed meals, value meals and snacks head the list for take-out options.
Posted Dec 7, 2011

Krispy Kreme Adds New Regions to Expansion Plans for Japan
The donut chain will build 19 new Japanese locations over the next five years.
Posted Dec 2, 2011

Cleveland Rocks: Jumps Aboard Food Truck Movement
Following a six-month trial, the Cleveland city council votes unanimously to allow mobile food trucks to operate with the city.
Posted Dec 1, 2011

San Fran McDonald’s to Charge for Happy Meal Toys
San Francisco McDonald’s restaurants are now charging 10 cents for Happy Meal toys in response to a city law taking effect today.
Posted Dec 1, 2011

Yum! Brands to Open Restaurants in Sinopec Gas Stations
The company inked an agreement with China-based Sinopec this month.
Posted Nov 30, 2011

Food Truck Operators Opening Restaurants
Brick-and-mortar restaurants offer long-term profitability and the ability to withstand weather swings that otherwise hamper sales for food trucks.
Posted Nov 29, 2011

Weird Eating
Millennials are driving a trend of more snacks and switching up traditional thoughts of breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Posted Nov 23, 2011

White Spot Launches New Brand Platform
British Columbia's iconic restaurant brand, located in many convenience stores, takes audiences through a nostalgic journey "home."
Posted Nov 21, 2011

Movement Underway to Make Chimichanga Arizona’s State Food
The fried burrito has long been very popular in the Grand Canyon State.
Posted Nov 18, 2011

Small U.S. Corn Crop Driving Food Prices Up
Hope for an expansion in global food supplies dims as corn prices reach an all-time high.
Posted Nov 15, 2011

Starbucks Gets Juiced
The global coffee chain is looking for new growth opportunities in juice.
Posted Nov 14, 2011

Wendy’s Goes After Fast-Casual Restaurants
The QSR has an aggressive plan to boost its profile and compete with the likes of Smashburger and Five Guys.
Posted Nov 11, 2011

Alabama Convenience Store Offers Machine-Vended Meat
Pork chops and T-bones are available from a one-of-a-kind refrigerated vending machine, with meat cuts available for six bucks and less.
Posted Nov 10, 2011

Washington Votes to Privatize Liquor Sales
Heavily backed by Costco, Initiative 1183 will allow supermarkets and big-box retailers in Washington state to sell hard liquor.
Posted Nov 10, 2011

McCafé Brews Specialty Seasonal Drinks
McDonald’s will be offering its Peppermint Mocha and Peppermint Hot Chocolate for a limited time.
Posted Nov 8, 2011

Energy Kitchen Readies for Rapid Expansion
The healthy, fast-casual eatery, founded by Vitaminwater co-founder Mike Repole, is out to prove the fast food doesn’t have to be “fat food.”
Posted Nov 7, 2011

Tim Hortons Serves Up Lattes
Building on 50 years of coffee tradition, Tim Hortons is expanding into the specialty coffee arena at stores in Canada and the United States.
Posted Nov 3, 2011

Kangaroo Express Launches Fresh Initiative Into New Markets
Bean Street Coffee and fresh bakery case with seasonal pastries are now available in five additional markets.
Posted Oct 28, 2011

NACS Members Now Have Access to ServSafe Food Handler Guide
The 53-page ServSafe Food Handler Guide (5th edition) can be purchased for $5 and is only available to NACS members.
Posted Oct 27, 2011

Sign of the Times
Restaurants revamp menu boards, with disclosures that go far beyond calories and fat content.
Posted Oct 25, 2011

McDonald’s Expands McBites
McDonald’s is planning an aggressive food and marketing push 2012, including new menu items such as McBites, a new Cherry Berry Chiller and blueberry banana nut oatmeal.
Posted Oct 25, 2011

Starbucks Looking to Expand by Serving Blondes
With research showing that 40 percent of the country’s coffee drinkers prefer a lighter roast coffee, Starbucks announced the launch of a new Blonde roast.
Posted Oct 20, 2011

Chef Finds Receptive Audience at a Gas Station
Shrimp and crab quesadillas, jambalaya and gourmet soups are menu favorites at a BP gas station in North Carolina.
Posted Oct 18, 2011

Strong Growth Potential for Bakery Cafés
New Technomic report says that bakery cafés have increased sales 12 percent over the past three years while increasing total units by 4.2 percent.
Posted Oct 13, 2011

Healthy Weight Watchers Meals Available to C-Stores
The frozen meals will be available in November in five new varieties, giving health-conscious consumers more options to make healthy eating choices in convenience stores.
Posted Oct 13, 2011

States Vary Widely in Reporting Foodborne Illnesses
While the CDC coordinates investigations of multi-state outbreaks, it can only “provide guidelines and recommendations” as a non-regulatory agency.
Posted Oct 11, 2011

A Taco Revolution?
Taco Bell is currently testing its new Doritos Locos Taco made with nacho cheese-flavored Doritos.
Posted Oct 10, 2011

FDA Releases New Food-Safety Rules
The revised Model Food Code requires certified food protection managers at each location.
Posted Oct 5, 2011

Artisan Food Becomes Commonplace
More restaurants and food makers are churning out mass-produced “artisan” products.
Posted Oct 3, 2011

QSRs Ramp Up Deals
With many in its core demographic still jobless, fast-food restaurants are returning to discounts to boost business.
Posted Oct 3, 2011

While QSRs Struggle, Fast Casuals Thrive
Celebrity chefs revive the fast casual segment, with a variety of new flavors and concepts.
Posted Sep 29, 2011

Oy Vey! Kosher Subways Bring Tsoris to Owners
Despite launching to great fanfare five years ago, kosher Subway shops are no big gedillah, according to consumers.
Posted Sep 29, 2011

Beverages Taking Center Stage in Entrees
Independent restaurants are using coffee, beer, soda and tea as ingredients in dishes.
Posted Sep 28, 2011

Lunch Motivations, Behavior Varies Significantly By Generational Group
New research finds that Millennials dine out the most for lunch.
Posted Sep 21, 2011

Revised Kansas City Liquor Law May Court Convenience
Government regulation, not economics, has prevented convenience stores from serving Kansas City’s poorest neighborhoods. That may soon change.
Posted Sep 20, 2011

Sen. Schumer Urges FDA to Impose Standards for Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrates
New York senator urges clear standards for imported fruit and vegetable juice concentrates, as well as increased inspections of concentrates that use inorganic arsenic in their pesticides.
Posted Sep 20, 2011

New Hampshire Bans Joose
The Liquor Commission said the beer’s label does not sufficiently indicate it contains alcohol.
Posted Sep 20, 2011

What’s Up With Coffee Prices?
Much like the oil market, speculators are likely a driving force behind high coffee prices.
Posted Sep 19, 2011

Quiznos Expands Convenience Growth Strategy
The QSR chain will be featured at 40 Champlain Farms convenience store locations.
Posted Sep 19, 2011

First Lady Gets Behind Darden Restaurants’ Menu Changes
Olive Garden and Red Lobster have committed to lowering calories and sodium in their menu offers and to revamp their children’s menus.
Posted Sep 16, 2011

As Corn Supply Drops, Food Prices Expected to Rise
Hot summer temps have scorched corn crops and will likely lead to a rise in food prices and an increased demand for wheat.
Posted Sep 15, 2011

Heavy Foodservice News Story
A New York man has sued White Castle because he can’t fit his belly under their tables.
Posted Sep 15, 2011

“New” Happy Meal Encourages Healthy Eating
Southern California and the New York Tri-State area are the first to launch McDonald’s new Happy Meal as part of the QSR’s nutrition initiative.
Posted Sep 13, 2011

USDA Rolls Out First Themed MyPlate Eating Message
Half your plate should be fruits and vegetables, notes the government.
Posted Sep 12, 2011

FDA Extends Gluten-Free Commenting Period
The agency is reopening its commenting period for gluten-free food labeling standards to ensure the new guidelines “strike the right balance.”
Posted Sep 8, 2011

Five Guys Earns Top QSR Among Consumers
A recent Market Force Information survey ranks the burger chain at the top of its list for the second consecutive year, followed by In-N-Out Burger and Chick-fil-A.
Posted Sep 6, 2011

Krispy Kreme Enters Coffee Fray
The doughnut shop in introducing three signature coffees, along with a new promotional campaign.
Posted Sep 2, 2011

California Bill Seeks Ban on Styrofoam Containers
The measure would prohibit restaurants, supermarkets and other retailers from using expanded polystyrene containers for takeaway food.
Posted Aug 31, 2011

C-Stores Highly Compliant With Food Quality and Safety
President of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association reports the state’s convenience store retailers scored a 99 percent compliance rate of providing high quality and safe food.
Posted Aug 30, 2011

QSRs Continue Fresh Makeover
QSRs continue to push fresh vegetables and healthful ingredients.
Posted Aug 26, 2011

Trending: Self-Service Yogurt Chains on the Rise
Do-it-yourself frozen yogurt stores are all the rage, with a growing number of stores allowing customers to serve themselves.
Posted Aug 23, 2011

Piggly Wiggly Promotes Food for Health at Its Pharmacies
Piggly Wiggly meal planning effort is designed to position the chain as a health and wellness destination.
Posted Aug 23, 2011

Oklahoma City Chamber Wants Wine in Grocery Stores
Easing restrictions on alcohol sales would attract retailers, create jobs and generate revenue, according to the Greater Oklahoma City chamber of Commerce.
Posted Aug 23, 2011

Burger King Dethrones the King
The fast-food chain announces it will change its marketing campaign to target mothers instead of its usual teenagers and young adults.
Posted Aug 22, 2011

Generation Y Like Value, Variety in Dining Out
Millennials pick restaurants because of price and menu options.
Posted Aug 22, 2011

Domino’s Chief Executive Calls Menu Labeling Step in “Wrong Direction”
President and CEO Patrick Doyle says that the “one-size-fits-all” approach will be expensive and ineffective for businesses to implement.
Posted Aug 19, 2011

Vermont Governor to Oppose State Soda Tax in 2012
The governor maintain that a state tax would be a mistake, as retailers would lose cross-border business to New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts.
Posted Aug 18, 2011

Consumers Continue Drinking More Coffee, Tea
The survey found that customers prefer the beverages at both foodservice and retail settings.
Posted Aug 17, 2011

Burger King Revamps Menu
The burger chain is testing new items, including specialty coffee, oatmeal, salad and smoothies.
Posted Aug 12, 2011

Rutter’s Expands Menu Options
The convenience store chain has added sloppy joe sandwiches and chicken wings to its evolving foodservice menu.
Posted Aug 10, 2011

Mrs. Fields Looks Beyond Cookies to Coffee
The company has been conducting a pilot of specialty coffees in Chicago.
Posted Aug 5, 2011

Bloomberg Proposes Mobile Food Vendor Grades
New York City Health Department responds that it is unable to tackle the challenge – for now.
Posted Aug 4, 2011

Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Now Available for K-Cup
Dunkin' K-Cup Portion Packs will be sold exclusively at Dunkin’ Donuts locations.
Posted Aug 4, 2011

Starbucks Fixates on Growth
The coffeehouse chain is considering ways to expand once more, with an eye on growing its tea business.
Posted Aug 2, 2011

Food Truck for Dogs Rolls Into Miami
Canine-loving foodie steers clear of local food truck debate by catering to dogs.
Posted Jul 28, 2011

British Beer Sales Drop to 14-Year Low
The British Beer & Pub Association attributes the sharp drop to rising beer taxes, which have increased 35.4 percent since March 2008.
Posted Jul 28, 2011

MillerCoors Pulls MGD 64 Lemonade
Low-calorie beer failed to generate strong sales.
Posted Jul 28, 2011

Got Sub?
Subway is adding calcium and vitamin D-fortified bread to its national menu, with each 6-inch sub now containing the nutritional equivalent of one glass of milk.
Posted Jul 27, 2011

McDonald’s Commits to Improved Nutrition Choices
Plan includes ongoing menu evolution, nutrition awareness communications.
Posted Jul 27, 2011

Organic Food Appeals Broadly
However, the higher price tag deters some from buying organic.
Posted Jul 25, 2011

Chick-fil-A Debuts Multigrain Oatmeal
The new breakfast menu item is in response to consumer demand for healthier fast-food options.
Posted Jul 22, 2011

Calorie Counts Found Inaccurate
Soups and salads are often more fattening than listed, according to researchers.
Posted Jul 21, 2011

Food Trucks to Roll into Seattle
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a measure allowing food trucks to sell on private streets.
Posted Jul 20, 2011

Restaurants To Offer Healthier Kids Menu Options
Nineteen restaurant chains totaling more than 15,000 units have agreed to offer more healthy, kid-friendly food options.
Posted Jul 14, 2011

California Assembly Bans Beer Products With Caffeine
A state Senate bill would ban the import, production, distribution or retail sale of beer that contains caffeine.
Posted Jul 14, 2011

Starbucks Rolls Out Small Meals
The coffeehouse debuted its Bistro Boxes, meals with less than 500 calories.
Posted Jul 13, 2011

Summertime Sodas Gain Thirsty Following
Restaurants are handcrafting soft drinks to quench diners’ thirst for the unusual.
Posted Jul 12, 2011

Calorie Postings Don’t Alter Eating Habits
With the national menu-labeling law set to take effect by year’s end, some localities that already require calorie counts on menus see little change in customer ordering.
Posted Jul 8, 2011

Burger Trend Continues to Sizzle
A Technomic study finds that burger consumption is rising.
Posted Jul 7, 2011

Landshire Launches New Sandwich Line
The new First Street Café sandwiches will hit convenience store shelve in August.
Posted Jul 7, 2011

Coffee Represents a Purpose-Driven Purchase
Coffee and other dispensed beverages contribute to high frequency convenience store visits.
Posted Jul 6, 2011

The Biggest Winners — and Losers
Consumer Reports rates the nation’s top QSR chains with both positive and unsatisfactory feedback.
Posted Jul 5, 2011

Coffee Prices Hurting Retailers
Café owners are getting creative to help keep costs down for consumers.
Posted Jun 30, 2011

Dollar Menus Still Drive Traffic
The downside is that selling items for a buck can eat into profits.
Posted Jun 29, 2011

McDonald’s Adds New Menu Items
Nationwide, the QSR is introducing a new smoothie flavor while more than 160 Florida locations are brewing up café con leche.
Posted Jun 28, 2011

Coca-Cola to Raise Prices on July 31
Prices are set to increase up to 4 percent beginning July 31, following a 2 percent increase earlier this year.
Posted Jun 28, 2011

Restaurants Redo Menus Ahead of New Regulations
Chains are scrambling to reformulate dishes to reduce calories before the new menu law goes into effect.
Posted Jun 24, 2011

Customer Satisfaction With QSRs, Pizza Brands on the Rise
Pizza Hut tops ACSI’s QSR ratings, while Olive Garden and Red Lobster lead full-service restaurant category.
Posted Jun 23, 2011

Jack in the Box Nixes Toys
The fast-food chain will no longer include toys in its children’s meals.
Posted Jun 22, 2011

Fresh Produce Wheels Into Chicago
The Fresh Moves bus brings fruits and vegetables to the city’s underserved areas.
Posted Jun 22, 2011

Subway Captures Biggest Slice of QSR Customers
The chain is way ahead of closest rivals McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King in healthful options.
Posted Jun 21, 2011

A Healthier Krispy Kreme?
The doughnut chain wants to increase sales with coffee and more healthful fare.
Posted Jun 21, 2011

Traveling Beyond Lunch
Food trucks are catering weddings and other events, in addition to serving up lunch curbside.
Posted Jun 17, 2011

Creating a Charming Oasis
Fast-food restaurants are taking their cue from Starbucks and revamping their décor to be more like a coffee shop.
Posted Jun 16, 2011

BP's ampm Spices Up Burrito Line-Up
The chain now serves a Veggie Adobo Burrito.
Posted Jun 16, 2011

Convenience Stores Turn to Commissaries
Technomic study says that commissaries account for a quarter of all supermarket and convenience store prepared food purchases.
Posted Jun 15, 2011

Dunkin’ Donuts Franchises Want to Change Tip Rules
The owners would like to allow shift supervisors in on tip pools.
Posted Jun 14, 2011

Downsized Servings
Restaurants are shrinking meals to the delight of customers.
Posted Jun 14, 2011

Coffee Prices Getting a Jolt
Roasters are passing along rising coffee prices to retailers, who have begun charging consumers more.
Posted Jun 8, 2011

Styrofoam Ban Could Be Bad for Restaurants
A California bill would ban ubiquitous and inexpensive Styrofoam, much to the chagrin of restaurateurs.
Posted Jun 7, 2011

Starbucks Adds Beer, Wine to Locations
Starbucks is set to debut its first suburban coffeeshop serving beer and wine in Washington state.
Posted Jun 7, 2011

NACS CAFÉ Fall Classes Open for Business
Fall classes are enrolling for the three-day program, which educates retailers on all aspects of foodservice.
Posted Jun 6, 2011

Hess, Quiznos Join to Toast Florida’s Convenience Store Experience
Quiznos will expand its convenience-store growth strategy and open more than 50 new restaurants in the Sunshine State.
Posted Jun 6, 2011

A Shopping and Dining Experience
More grocery stores are combining shopping with eating out.
Posted Jun 6, 2011

First Lady Reveals New Food “Plate”
After decades of building a food pyramid, the USDA is moving nutrition to a new icon, the plate.
Posted Jun 3, 2011

Flip Cam Creator Says “Cheese”
Jonathan Kaplan’s new venture seeks to bring the beloved grilled cheese sandwich to customers at a new restaurant called The Melt.
Posted Jun 3, 2011

Wienermobile Food Truck Rolls Into Times Square
The new food truck will make stops in 12 U.S. cities this summer, marking the first time the iconic Wienermobile is actually serving hot dogs.
Posted May 31, 2011

Americans and Canadians Divided Over Sweet vs. Salty, Both Like Convenience
NPD reports reveal differences and similarities as well as projected regional eating patterns.
Posted May 26, 2011

Online Grocery Market Maturing
A flood of major competitors is vying for a share of the food home delivery business.
Posted May 26, 2011

Candy Makers Launch New Products, Poised for Growth
Nestle, Hershey, Wrigley launch new lines at Sweets & Snacks Expo.
Posted May 26, 2011

Breakfast Menus Have Room for Poultry
A new poll found that consumers want chicken sandwiches for breakfast.
Posted May 25, 2011

Rutter’s Farm Stores Takes Top Honors in Best of York Voting
The convenience store chain won several categories, including best milk and best quick-serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Posted May 25, 2011

In Canada, Manitoba Revamps Liquor Laws
Kiosks to go in food stores — 38 changes in liquor laws.
Posted May 24, 2011

Subway to Open 2,000 Additional Stores in North America in 2011
The world’s largest restaurant franchisee (in units) looks for new sites.
Posted May 24, 2011

NV Lawmakers Seek to Ease Indoor Smoking Ban
Proposal seeks to allow bars to allow smoking if foodservice is incidental to their business.
Posted May 24, 2011

PepsiCo Ships Eco-Friendly Fountain Cups
Operators can select the cup best suited to their locally available recycling and composting disposal facilities.
Posted May 23, 2011

Walgreens Launches Better-for-You Pilot in San Francisco
The drug store chain hopes the expanded program will give consumers more options and more reasons to visit its stores.
Posted May 19, 2011

Miami Beach Considers Ending Food Truck Ban
The food truck craze may reach the shores of Miami, although not everyone is on board with the plan.
Posted May 19, 2011

Panera’s Pay-What-You-Want Café Proves Successful
The company plans to expand the project to more cafés, which raise money for charities.
Posted May 18, 2011

Rutter’s Boosts Menu Options
The convenience retailer adds local favorites to its menu — both delectable and healthy.
Posted May 16, 2011

Now That’s Loyalty
SoCo’s iconic burger joint opened two new restaurants in Texas last week to excited and curious customers.
Posted May 16, 2011

Chains Renew Efforts to Loosen Alcohol Sales Law
A bill seeks to allow stores to hold up to 20 licenses within Massachusetts, but not more than one in any town.
Posted May 12, 2011

McDonald's Revamping Stores Nationwide
Over the next four years, McDonald’s will spend roughly $1 billion to renovate its restaurants, the largest makeover in the company’s 56-year history.
Posted May 10, 2011

Coca-Cola Adds New Flavors to Freestyle for 125th Anniversary
Company intends to expand the Freestyle dispenser to 40 additional markets by the end of the year, and is fielding requests for the machine from Europe.
Posted May 10, 2011

Denny’s Express Format Goes to School
The diner has eight locations on or near university campuses and will add to those in the coming years.
Posted May 6, 2011

White Castle Launches Online Ordering
After a successful pilot test in Minneapolis, the slider king expands web ordering nationwide.
Posted May 5, 2011

LeBron Launches New Energy Product
Sheets Energy Strips, “the new way to do energy,” are paper-thin, dissolvable strips placed on the tongue that deliver instant energy. And they're being backed by an initial $10 million ad campaign.
Posted May 5, 2011

Food Trucks Take Over the Streets
Cities across the country are seeing more of the moveable feasts.
Posted May 4, 2011

The Asian Taste Profile Brings Growth Opportunities
The ubiquitous Chinese food has been joined by Indian, Korean, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese foods in restaurants across the country.
Posted May 4, 2011

Illinois Considers Trans Fat Ban
Bill would ban artificial trans fat from restaurants, bakeries, movie theater popcorn and school vending machine snacks.
Posted May 3, 2011

Wisconsin Lawmakers Push for Earlier Alcohol Sales
Proposal would allow stores licensed to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption to begin selling alcohol at 6 a.m.
Posted May 3, 2011

Higher Food Costs Trigger Menu Price Hikes
Restaurants are feeling squeezed between skyrocketing food costs and small profit margins.
Posted Apr 29, 2011

Starbucks Snags No. 3 Spot in Restaurant Chain Sales
The coffee shop leapfrogged over Burger King and Wendy’s in terms of U.S. sales.
Posted Apr 28, 2011

Organic Outperforms Conventional Food
The organic food industry grew eight percent last year, far better than the overall U.S. food sales growth of less than one percent.
Posted Apr 27, 2011

Nebraska Lawmakers to Debate Healthy Food Bill
A second round of legislative debate is about to begin for a Nebraska bill that would direct more healthy food options to poverty areas.
Posted Apr 26, 2011

Fast Casual Movers and Shakers
Fastcasual.com reveals the top 100 strongest players in the fast casual segment.
Posted Apr 25, 2011

French Fry Consumption Falls
Sales of frozen processed potatoes to restaurants have plummeted.
Posted Apr 25, 2011

Consumers Serve Up Advice for Restaurant Frequency
A recent Radius Global Market survey shows that consumers are increasingly influenced by factors such as healthy options, better variety, social media promos and price.
Posted Apr 25, 2011

McDonald’s Responds to Happy Meal Lawsuit
The fast-food company asks for a dismissal of the suit from a mother who said she couldn’t say no to her children’s request for Happy Meals.
Posted Apr 22, 2011

Unusual Beverages Spell Summer
From McDonald’s to 7-Eleven, the hotter temperatures bring out the goofy drinks.
Posted Apr 20, 2011

Subway Cutting Salt
The sodium content in Subway’s “Fresh Fit” sandwich has been trimmed 28 percent, with the sodium in its overall sandwich line down by 15 percent versus last year.
Posted Apr 19, 2011

Turf War Heats Up Over D.C. Food Trucks
Restaurants are officially miffed that food trucks are parking in front of their establishments and taking away customers.
Posted Apr 15, 2011

Chipotle Details New Asian Concept
The new concept is inspired by traditional shophouses and will feature bold, fresh and spicy customizable menu options.
Posted Apr 15, 2011

Consumers Begin Making Low-Calorie Choices
Mike Archer of Applebee’s: “We’re seeing a sea change in consumer behavior.”
Posted Apr 14, 2011

Pizza No Longer the Go-To Option for Hungry Consumers
Grocery stores and other retailers offer fresh and frozen choices to dining out.
Posted Apr 13, 2011

Movie Theatres to Sell Healthy Snacks
AMC touts its healthier snacks, including fruit chips and trail mix.
Posted Apr 12, 2011

L.A. Burger Wars
East Coast versus West Coast clash in a battle for consumers as Five Guys moves into In-n-Out’s territory.
Posted Apr 11, 2011

QuikTrip Takes on Starbucks
The convenience store chain is building its new stores with an eye on competing with coffee houses.
Posted Apr 8, 2011

Lower Calorie Items Gain Momentum on Restaurant Menus
A new survey found that restaurant chains are aggressively adding low-calorie options as more attention shifts to the obesity epidemic.
Posted Apr 8, 2011

NYC Councilman Presses Fast Food Toy Ban Bill
The rotund councilman points to himself as an example of someone whose love of fast food contributed to weight gain.
Posted Apr 8, 2011

Dunkin’ Donuts Reveals New Snack Products
The doughnut chain has added new stuffed breadsticks and warm apple pie in response to data showing more consumers are snacking more frequently.
Posted Apr 6, 2011

Future of Gasoline Stations in Food
More retailers are finding profits in fueling the body, not the car.
Posted Apr 5, 2011

Restaurants Redefine Shopping Strategies
Foodservice establishments are taking a new look at how they buy ingredients in order to streamline the process and save money.
Posted Apr 5, 2011

McDonald’s Wants 50,000 New Hires
The fast-food chain launched a campaign yesterday to recruit new workers.
Posted Apr 5, 2011

A&P to Offer Discounts to Seniors at All Stores
Company will extend a five percent discount to customers over the age of 55 on grocery purchases of at least $30.
Posted Apr 4, 2011

Panera’s Sweet Smell of Success
The bakery has found a loyal clientele despite a sluggish economy.
Posted Apr 4, 2011

Non-Burger Restaurants Show Strong Gains in Brand Equity
Subway is QSR Brand of the Year; Italian food restaurants nab 3 of top 4 spots in Casual Dining category: Harris Interactive.
Posted Mar 31, 2011

Tim Hortons Tests New Lunchtime Foodservice Offers
The Canadian fast-casual chain is testing Panini sandwiches in the Dayton, Ohio, and Rochester, New York areas.
Posted Mar 30, 2011

McDonald’s Spices Up Indian Market
The QSR is launching a range of new McSpicy products in India that are tailored to customer taste buds.
Posted Mar 30, 2011

Restaurants Need Promotions to Draw Diners
Darden also says rising gasoline prices threaten the recovery of the restaurant industry.
Posted Mar 29, 2011

Represent! NYC Food Trucks Form a Trade Group
They’ve also hired a lobbyist to assist with licensing and the right to park and sell food at metered spots.
Posted Mar 25, 2011

Fresh & Easy Debuts Gourmet Pizzas
Handcrafted line of pizzas from Italy, branded under its Gourmet private label, retail for $3.99.
Posted Mar 24, 2011

Coffee Consumption Rebounds Among Younger Drinkers
The category’s relevance remains strong, according to a new study by the National Coffee Association.
Posted Mar 23, 2011

Rising Coffee Costs May Not Boost Production
Starbucks and Kraft Foods increased their coffee prices due to soaring costs of green beans.
Posted Mar 23, 2011

Jack in the Box Hits the Road
The quick-service chain launched its first mobile food truck this week in Southern California.
Posted Mar 18, 2011

Movie Theaters Fight for Exemption to Food-Labeling Rule
With buttered popcorn tallying as many calories as almost three Big Macs, movie chains fear menu labeling would cut into their food profit drivers.
Posted Mar 15, 2011

Florida Senate Committee Votes to Keep Toys in Fast-Food Kid Meals
The bill would prohibit municipalities from banning toy giveaways in quick-service restaurant children’s meals.
Posted Mar 14, 2011

Going Green on St. Patrick’s Day
More consumers chose to celebrate the Irish saint’s day with a visit to a restaurant or bar.
Posted Mar 14, 2011

C-stores’ Fresh-Cut Produce Sales on the Rise
But experts warn that stores carrying produce must educate themselves on selling fresh food “or the exercise will be a waste of time.”
Posted Mar 10, 2011

Chicago Mayor-Elect Vows to Eliminate Food Deserts
Emanuel tells retailers that any effort to expand their business in the Windy City should include the availability of fresh produce to underserved inner-city neighborhoods.
Posted Mar 10, 2011

McDonald’s Global Sales McRising
McCafé, premium beef campaign, and “Big Tasty” promotion help fuel growth.
Posted Mar 10, 2011

Seattle May Ease Rules for Food Trucks
Seattle city officials are considering relaxing the city’s restrictions on street food vendors.
Posted Mar 10, 2011

Subway Takes Top Spot From McDonald's
In terms of units, the sandwich chain has surpassed McDonald's as the world's largest restaurant chain.
Posted Mar 8, 2011

Gas Station Delivers Gourmet Sandwiches
Fast Gourmet has developed a large following with its Latin American classics and wraps.
Posted Mar 7, 2011

Tim Hortons Launches Real Fruit Smoothies
New product is being touted as a good-for-you option for on-the-go customers.
Posted Mar 4, 2011

Utah Senate Votes to Increase Food Tax
A proposed Utah sales tax increase on food would raise the tax from 1.7 percent to 4.4 percent, making it the country’s second highest food tax rate.
Posted Mar 3, 2011

Mmmmmm, (Banana) Doughnuts
Krispy unveils “comfort” doughnuts along with a new Chiller that will have chocolate lovers drooling.
Posted Mar 3, 2011

Healthier Breakfast Items the Order of the Day
New research indicates breakfast sales will rebound this year.
Posted Mar 2, 2011

McDonald's Launches New McCafé Shakes, Reintroduces the Shamrock
Customers in the Philly area can also check-in on foursquare to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities and to receive a coupon for a free McCafe Shake.
Posted Mar 1, 2011

Orlando Ranks First in Fast-Food Restaurants
Louisville, Ky., and Richmond, Va., round out the top three U.S. cities in the number of quick-service establishments.
Posted Feb 28, 2011

Minnesota Panel OKs Bill Barring Fast-Food Lawsuits
Cheeseburger Bill would give the food industry immunity from lawsuits from people who consume too much unhealthy food and get fat.
Posted Feb 24, 2011

Wegmans Freezes Prices on Many Food Items
Supermarket chain freezes prices for one year on 40 food staples.
Posted Feb 24, 2011

7-Eleven Launches Signature Menu Items
The convenience store chain has been working on improving its food offerings.
Posted Feb 23, 2011

Peanuts Grow in Popularity
More restaurants are putting the crunchy legume on menus.
Posted Feb 23, 2011

Consumers Express More Interest in Ethnic Cuisine
Two recent studies find that Americans are open to a wider variety of cuisines.
Posted Feb 21, 2011

Robot Chefs Debut in Shanghai Restaurant
The mechanical foodservice workers can create eight dishes.
Posted Feb 21, 2011

iPad Ordering
Guests at a new fast-casual concept guests can use iPads mounted at the table to order from the menu or customize their own meal.
Posted Feb 18, 2011

QSR Calorie Counts Don't Affect Kids' Food Choices
Posting calorie counts at QSRs does little to affect the purchasing decisions of children and teens.
Posted Feb 17, 2011

Domino’s Expands to Gas Stations in the U.K. and Ireland
"Non-traditional location" partnership is part of the pizza retailer's strategy for sustained growth.
Posted Feb 17, 2011

Starbucks Single-Serve Coming to Luxury Hotels
Announces distribution agreement to provide its premium coffees in 500,000 luxury and premium hotel rooms nationwide.
Posted Feb 16, 2011

WA Restaurant Industry Trends: Decrease in Prices and Wages
Cooks in Washington state restaurants have seen an across-the-board decrease in wages since 2008.
Posted Feb 15, 2011

Specialty Coffee Cafes Cater to Growing Customer Base
In Boston, a plethora of independent coffeehouses has focused attention back on the coffee.
Posted Feb 14, 2011

Hot, Hot Tea Trends (Literally)
This year’s World Tea Expo will reveal the hottest trends in hot tea for 2011.
Posted Feb 11, 2011

Lyfe Kitchen Targets Healthy Eaters
But will they come? A new Chicago-based restaurant concept seeks to gain success with a healthy and low-cal menu.
Posted Feb 11, 2011

Retailers Continue to Expand Prepared Food Offerings
A new study finds that supermarkets and convenience stores are gaining ground on restaurants.
Posted Feb 9, 2011

Fast-Casual Restaurants Engage in Dietician-Hiring Trend
Registered dieticians help address the new federal menu labeling law, develop new healthful menu options, and combat obesity.
Posted Feb 8, 2011

McDonald’s Canada Offers More for the Breakfast Crowd
The QSR chain has launched fresh baked buttermilk biscuits and extended breakfast hours to 11:00 am.
Posted Feb 4, 2011

Tesco Looks to Smaller Format Stores for U.S. expansion
Tesco's Fresh & Easy format is resuming expansion plans, with a dozen stores scheduled to open next month in northern California.
Posted Feb 3, 2011

Dr Pepper Tests Low-Calorie Drink in KC
Dr Pepper Ten includes a "one-of-a-kind, proprietary sweetener" that claims to deliver the taste of regular soda with only 10 calories.
Posted Feb 3, 2011

Retailers Use E-Mail to Woo Customers
Merchants are finding that e-mail marketing is still effective in reaching shoppers.
Posted Feb 2, 2011

Manhattan 7-Elevens Go Vegan
Upper East Siders dig 7-Eleven fresh food offerings, opting for upscale snacks and vegan ready-to-eat-meals over Slurpees.
Posted Feb 1, 2011

Government Releases New Dietary Guidelines
The new 2010 guidelines focus on balancing calories with physical activity and encourage Americans to consume more healthy foods.
Posted Feb 1, 2011

Fine-Dining on the Fly
Pop-up restaurants offer diners a tasty treat in unexpected locations.
Posted Jan 31, 2011

NYC Restaurants Get High Marks With New Health Ratings
While more than half of restaurants inspected have received an ‘A’ grade, many are still concerned about the system itself.
Posted Jan 27, 2011

Beer Money
Sam Adams founder offering loans to small businesses.
Posted Jan 27, 2011

Amazon Makes Strong Groceries Push
AmazonTote offers free home delivery, an attempt to increase its online sale of groceries and other goods.
Posted Jan 27, 2011

Battle Over Who Can Sell Alcohol in Kansas Continues
New legislation seeks to permit convenience stores and grocery stores to sell full-strength beer, liquor and wine.
Posted Jan 27, 2011

Starbucks' Trenta: A Big Gulp Copycat?
While some foresee big sales for the mega-sized beverages, others say it will dilute the Starbucks brand.
Posted Jan 27, 2011

Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling Initiative Launched
“Nutrition Icon” program to be supported by consumer education campaign.
Posted Jan 25, 2011

U.S. Restaurant Count Down 5,551 in 2010
Independents down two percent while chains remain stable.
Posted Jan 25, 2011

World Leaders at U.N. To Discuss Junk Food Ad Ban
The World Health Organization (WHO) said heads of state would use part of the U.N. General Assembly’s September meeting in New York to discuss restricting junk food advertising to children.
Posted Jan 25, 2011

South Carolina Considers Banning Alcoholic Energy Drinks
Violators found producing, importing, or selling the drinks could be fined up to $500 and imprisoned up to six months. Retailers could also lose their license to sell alcohol for two years.
Posted Jan 25, 2011

Red Bull Reports Sales of More than 4 Billion Cans Globally Last Year
Shifts focus to Brazil, India and China after best year in its history.
Posted Jan 25, 2011

Tax and Trade Bureau Considers Alcohol Labeling
The proposal meets resistance from many alcohol trade associations.
Posted Jan 25, 2011

Starbucks Unveils Mobile Payment System
No cash? No problem. It’s a trend that’s likely to grow, as more than half a billion consumers are expected to make mobile phone payments by 2014.
Posted Jan 20, 2011

Professor Brews, Sells Beer with 45-Million-Year-Old Yeast
Cal-Poly professor brews with microorganisms he found in fossilized amber.
Posted Jan 20, 2011

WV Governor Seeks to Reduce, Eliminate Food Sales Tax
West Virginia governor announces plans to reduce (and eventually eliminate) the state’s food tax, which currently stands at three percent.
Posted Jan 20, 2011

Caribou Serves Up More Breakfast Competition
Caribou Coffee launches oven-warmed breakfast sandwiches.
Posted Jan 20, 2011

Starbucks Debuts Bigger Coffee Cup
The 31-ounce “Trenta” started rolling out in 14 states yesterday.
Posted Jan 19, 2011

Breaking Your Fast With Pizza
Pizza restaurants are hoping to spark consumer interest in pizza for breakfast.
Posted Jan 19, 2011

Miller To Roll Out MGD 64 Lemonade
The brewer hopes to rejuvenate sales and attract new customers to the beer category.
Posted Jan 18, 2011

Menu Labeling Doesn't Alter Consumption Behavior: Study
Yearlong study at locations where menu labeling was present reveals average calories per transaction did not change.
Posted Jan 18, 2011

Panera Opens Third Pay-As-You-Go Café
The Panera Cares cafés help feed the community by allowing customers to pay what they can, an operation run by Panera’s non-profit foundation.
Posted Jan 14, 2011

Vegan Moves Mainstream
The diet of no animal products has become more popular.
Posted Jan 12, 2011

Meal Deals Abound
Fast-food restaurants start the year off with discounts and specials galore.
Posted Jan 12, 2011

Subway Tests Gluten-Free Options
Beginning next week Subway will test a gluten-free roll and brownie in two Texas test markets.
Posted Jan 7, 2011

Gator Here!
A Texas convenience store is making its mark with alligator meat.
Posted Jan 7, 2011

Mmmm, Donuts (and Hot Chocolate)
Krispy Kreme unveils two new chocolaty treats.
Posted Jan 6, 2011

Pizza Wars Heat Up
With pizza sales fizzling, pizza restaurants are scrambling to bring in the customers.
Posted Jan 5, 2011

Quick Chek Launches iLoveMyCoffee.com Microsite
Visitors can participate in a build-your-own coffee concoction and play games to win Quick Chek prizes.
Posted Jan 5, 2011

Colorado's C-Store Beer Fight Coming to a Head
Colorado convenience stores expected to continue urging legislators to broaden their liquor licenses by allowing them to sell beer stronger than 3.1 percent alcohol.
Posted Jan 4, 2011

Oklahoma Business Leaders Lobby For Grocers to Sell Liquor
Sales are necessary for economic growth, says Greater Oklahoma City Chamber.
Posted Dec 29, 2010

Oy Vey! New York to Terminate Kosher Food Inspectors In 2011
Some say the change is no big gedile, while others shray: "What a shande."
Posted Dec 29, 2010

Pizza Chains Seek Bigger Share of the Pie
As the economy continues to struggle, pizza's consumer base is expanding and the competition for their dollars is intensifying.
Posted Dec 28, 2010

Quick-Service Restaurants Ramp Up Breakfast
Fast-food chains work on new ways to bring in the morning crowd.
Posted Dec 27, 2010

Frozen Foods Realize Strong Growth
Healthy, affordable alternatives to dining out enables category to grow amidst the sluggish economy.
Posted Dec 23, 2010

Japanese See Colonel Sanders as Their Santa Claus
KFC has transformed its packaged chicken meals into a holiday tradition in Japan.
Posted Dec 22, 2010

Just In Time to Toast the Lions' Fourth Win
Michiganders toast Sunday liquor sales rules.
Posted Dec 21, 2010

Mom Files Lawsuit Against McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys
The mother claims that McDonald’s makes it hard for her to say no to her two children.
Posted Dec 20, 2010

Doctors Call for Moratorium on QSRs
In Detroit, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, citing a study that shows the city has more QSRs than other cities with similar populations, calls for a ban on any new restaurants.
Posted Dec 16, 2010

PepsiCo Chief: Gatorade Will "Stay the Course"
G2 strategy reverses sales slump, though it still lost market share to Coca-Cola's Powerade brand.
Posted Dec 16, 2010

Chicago Restaurants Balk at Food Trucks
Restaurant owners claim allowing mobile food trucks with cooking on the premises will hurt their bricks and mortar businesses.
Posted Dec 16, 2010

Canadian Foodservice Industry Outpaces U.S.
Technomic names the leading trends driving growth in Canada.
Posted Dec 15, 2010

McDonald’s CEO: Stop Being ‘Food Police’
The head of the burger chain says that parents should be the ones making decisions for their children, not governments.
Posted Dec 15, 2010

Winter Menus Emphasize Comfort Food With a Twist
Root vegetables, small plates and local, seasonal products are hot trends in restaurants right now.
Posted Dec 15, 2010

General Mills Announces Sugar Reduction Progress
Sugar reduced 8 percent, on average, on cereals advertised to children, with Big G “committed to continuing to reduce sugar” to single-digit levels per serving.
Posted Dec 13, 2010

Taps to Flow in Restaurants and Bars in 2011
Technomic predicts consumption of alcohol in bars and restaurants will increase 1.9 percent in 2011.
Posted Dec 9, 2010

Coffee Bean Prices Soar
The rising cost of green beans has reached a 13-year high.
Posted Dec 8, 2010

Mexican Menu Contributes to Growth of Fast-Casual Segment
The number of Mexican menu items increased on restaurant menus overall.
Posted Dec 7, 2010

Superior, Wis., Alderman Wants Free Toys Banned From Children’s Meals
The councilmember modeled his proposal after the San Francisco ban that’s currently in limbo.
Posted Dec 7, 2010

Turning the Morning Meal into an All-Day Affair
Today’s breakfast trends take the beloved meal to new places.
Posted Dec 6, 2010

McDonald’s Expands Oatmeal Offer
The QSR giant plans to rollout oatmeal nationwide on January 3.
Posted Dec 3, 2010

7-Eleven Prototype Hits Port Orchard
The stores will put more emphasis on fresh foods and coffee.
Posted Dec 3, 2010

How Valuable Is the Happy Meal?
Iconic kids meal is bigger than Panera and IHOP — and it accounts for less than 10% of McDonald's business.
Posted Dec 2, 2010

Foodmakers Back $1.4 Billion Food-Safety Bill
Stricter regulation would allow officials to better trace food-borne illnesses to their source.
Posted Nov 30, 2010

Wendy’s Overhauls Its Fries
The fast-food chain is rolling out its new, natural-cut fries with sea salt.
Posted Nov 24, 2010

Seasonal Coffees Hit the Shelves
Holiday-themed espresso beverages have become a part of the retail landscape.
Posted Nov 22, 2010

Subway To Be Featured in Undercover Boss
Chief Development Officer Don Fertman will be shown baking bread, stocking ingredients and serving customers as part of the show.
Posted Nov 18, 2010

Restaurants Get Into the Thanksgiving Spirit
More chains are offering dine-in meals on turkey day while others entice diners to purchase to-go feasts.
Posted Nov 17, 2010

New York Takes Aim at Alcohol Energy Drinks
Alcohol beverages containing caffeine and other stimulants will stop shipping to New York retailers by December 10, with Four Loko to end its NY distribution by this Friday.
Posted Nov 16, 2010

McDonald's and PepsiCo to Help Write U.K. Health Policy
The U.K.'s Department of Health is putting quick service restaurants at the heart of a network to establish public policy on obesity, alcohol, and diet-related disease.
Posted Nov 16, 2010

Home Cooks Can Sell Foods Legally In Michigan
Cottage food bills have been cropping up across the nation, allowing home bakers and cooks to sell food items without commercial inspection.
Posted Nov 16, 2010

Hungry for Casual Dining
Visits to U.S. full-service restaurants have increased to their highest levels in more than four years, with Applebee’s realizing a comparable store sales gain of 3.3 percent last quarter over the same period in 2009.
Posted Nov 16, 2010

Denny’s Announces First Denny’s Café
New restaurant in Orange, California marks Denny’s first fast-casual location.
Posted Nov 16, 2010

2011 Will Bring Two Masters for Restaurants: The Government and Customers
Operators will have to balance federal regulations with consumer demands.
Posted Nov 15, 2010

Frozen Pizza, Breakfast, Vegetables Lead Frozen Convenience Foods Category
The frozen convenience food category will grow by 2% this year to reach sales of $17 billion.
Posted Nov 11, 2010

The Pantry Pours Coffee Re-launch
The chain now serves a new and improved Bean Street Coffee in the Chattanooga, Tenn., and Dalton, Ga., markets.
Posted Nov 10, 2010

Rutter’s Adds Fresh-Baked and Take-and-Bake Pizzas
The pies are available at stores via touch-screen ordering.
Posted Nov 10, 2010

Minneapolis Corner Stores To Promote Fresh Food
The Healthy Corner Store Program focuses on low-income communities and assists convenience stores in stocking fresh produce.
Posted Nov 9, 2010

Taco Bell Slashes Salt Content
The chain wants to reduce sodium by 23 percent across its menu.
Posted Nov 8, 2010

SF Votes to Curb ‘Junk Food’ Marketing to Kids
Measure limits toy giveaways in food meals absent specific nutrition criteria.
Posted Nov 4, 2010

FDA Asks for Produce Guidelines Comments
The agency urges retailers and consumers to follow its fresh-cut fruits and vegetable protocols to minimize food-safety hazards.
Posted Nov 3, 2010

Judge to McDonald's: Pay $17,500 for Making Your Employee Fat
A former manager at a McDonald's in Brazil sues his ex-employer — and wins — for gaining more than 65 pounds over 12 years.
Posted Nov 2, 2010

Landshire Packaged Sandwiches Have Growth Potential
The company is poised to benefit from customer appreciation for convenience and freshness.
Posted Nov 1, 2010

Giant Eagle to Sell Wine From Kiosks
Wine kiosks will soon roll out to 100 grocery stores across Pennsylvania.
Posted Oct 28, 2010

Leading Food and Beverage Manufacturers and Retailers Announce Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling Initiative
Program will list nutrition information and calorie counts to the front of many popular food and beverage products packages.
Posted Oct 28, 2010

U.K. Beer Sales See Big Drop
Beer sales dropped 9.7 percent in the third quarter, hit by wet weather and the end of soccer's World Cup.
Posted Oct 28, 2010

FDA Proposes Restaurants, Retailers Have On-Site Food-Safety Managers
The agency will include the recommendation to the Food Code.
Posted Oct 27, 2010

Free Pancakes This Friday at IHOP
Free pancakes for kids 12 and under from 7am until 10pm at participating IHOP restaurants nationwide.
Posted Oct 26, 2010

Nestle USA Issues Recall of Raisinets
Voluntary recall issued for Nestle Raisinets Fun Size Bags (10 ounces), which may contain undeclared peanuts.
Posted Oct 26, 2010

Retailers Hope for Halloween Sales Spike
Retailers remain hopeful that this Halloween will provide momentum into the winter holiday season.
Posted Oct 26, 2010

The World's Largest Cup of Coffee Crowned Official
GourmetGiftBaskets.com doubles previous record with a cup of java holding 2,010 gallons.
Posted Oct 25, 2010

Utah County Sued to Eliminate Restaurant Tax
The Utah Taxpayers Association and the Utah Restaurant Association say that the tax should not exempt convenience stores that sell prepared food.
Posted Oct 25, 2010

2011: The Year of the Pie?
A restaurant consultant group predicts that pies, both savory and sweet, will be the top trends in restaurants next year.
Posted Oct 25, 2010

Applebee’s Thanks Veterans and Military With Free Meal
On November 11, veterans and active duty military can choose a free meal from the restaurant chain’s Veteran’s Day menu.
Posted Oct 22, 2010

The Skinny on Grocery Shoppers
Upscale grocery stores attract skinnier shoppers: UW study.
Posted Oct 21, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts Solicits Franchisees in Milwaukee
World's largest baked goods and coffee chain plans to expand in the Brew City.
Posted Oct 21, 2010

Fast-Food Restaurants Sales Gain Momentum
An analyst predicts that the slight uptick in sales will help all quick-service restaurants.
Posted Oct 20, 2010

Minimum Wage Hike Will Hurt Washington Business
Washington Restaurant Association also warns that raising wages will hinder the creation of new jobs.
Posted Oct 19, 2010

Starbucks Remakes Its Future With An Eye On Beer And Wine
The hope is that the new space will appear friendlier and generate greater interest in the evenings.
Posted Oct 19, 2010

Locavore Heaven
A Texas convenience store excels at selling beer and Indian food.
Posted Oct 18, 2010

Denny’s Tries Out Fast-Casual Restaurant
The café will be smaller than its traditional restaurants and serve a more streamlined menu.
Posted Oct 18, 2010

AZ Grocers Competition Leads to Food Values for Shoppers
Arizona's five major grocery chains and numerous small players are fighting each other over market share, much to the delight of value-driven consumers.
Posted Oct 14, 2010

Promotions Make Up Record 37% of U.K. Grocery Sales
U.K. supermarkets are getting an early jump on sales promotions of Christmas-related food and beverages, an effort to drive store traffic.
Posted Oct 14, 2010

A Lost Art: Starbucks Baristas Told to S-L-O-W D-O-W-N
Leaked company document reveals changes that Starbucks hopes will lead to better quality drinks.
Posted Oct 14, 2010

Candy makers Face Off in Gum Wars
"Gum is the new delivery system for benefits" according to Mintel.
Posted Oct 14, 2010

County OKs Plan to Grade Mobile Food Vendors
As with L.A. County's restaurants, mobile food trucks and carts will be rated A, B, or C.
Posted Oct 14, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts Tests Single Serve
The donut chain is pursuing the growing single-serve coffee market.
Posted Oct 13, 2010

Beyond Gloves for Food Safety
New studies find that wearing gloves in food preparation can create a false sense of food-safety security.
Posted Oct 13, 2010

Coffee Marketers Can Warm Up to Young Sippers for Long-Term Growth: Mintel
Younger drinkers are the key to long-term growth for coffee marketers.
Posted Oct 12, 2010

Steak n Shake Revamps Breakfast
The chain is redoing the entire morning menu to reinvigorate breakfast sales.
Posted Oct 11, 2010

Panera’s Honor-System Restaurant Thrives
A St. Louis location allows customers to pay what they want for its food and drinks.
Posted Oct 11, 2010

Washington State Becoming Battleground for Soda Industry
Efforts to repeal the state's tax on soda are moving forward, with a November ballot measure that the soda industry hopes will send a message to states contemplating similar efforts.
Posted Oct 8, 2010

BP's ampm Debuts Emergen-C Splash at its Thirst Oasis
Through November 30, ampm is the exclusive convenience store distributor for the orange-tangerine flavor of Emergen-C Splash.
Posted Oct 7, 2010

Mars Launches New Products, Promotions and Ice Cream Study
Two new chocolate bars, three new ice cream flavors and details of an ice cream study are unveiled at the NACS Show.
Posted Oct 7, 2010

Tesco Plans to Double U.S. Expansion Rate of Fresh & Easy Stores
The company announced plans for roughly 400 stores in California within two years and predicted its U.S. stores would turn a profit by 2013.
Posted Oct 7, 2010

San Francisco Closer to Banning Meal Toys
The city’s planning commission has asked for a full vote on eliminating toys packaged with children’s meals at quick-service restaurants.
Posted Oct 6, 2010

U.K.’s First Drive-Thru Supermarket
Tesco now offers drive-up convenience for a small fee — perfect for those who want a designated time for grocery pickups.
Posted Oct 5, 2010

A Craft-Beer Stimulus Plan?
Craft brewers are keeping their fingers crossed for passage of a craft beer stimulus bill, a measure that would cut taxes for craft brewers.
Posted Oct 5, 2010

Donuts Bring in the Dough
The sweet breakfast food has seen a resurgence during the recession.
Posted Oct 4, 2010

Brand Your Burger
New York City chain jumps ahead of the social media curve with mobile ordering and allowing customers to brand and sell their burger creations.
Posted Oct 1, 2010

Rich People Eat Fast Food, Too
New American Express report reveals that affluent consumers boosted their QSR spending in Q2 2010.
Posted Oct 1, 2010

Pizza for Breakfast
An Ohio Domino’s franchisee adds an egg-and-cheese pie to its menu.
Posted Sep 29, 2010

Shaking Things Up
McDonald’s adds a cherry on top of a new milkshake in an effort to boost sales of its creamy frozen drinks.
Posted Sep 29, 2010

Boo! Halloween Spending Expected to be Scary Big
Per capita spending expected to increase more than 17 percent over last year.
Posted Sep 28, 2010

Supersizing Snack Wraps
McDonald’s tests a burrito size of its Chicken Snap Wrap.
Posted Sep 27, 2010

Truck Troubles
Gourmet mobile food vendors in Washington, D.C., have found themselves at odds with restaurateurs and traditional vendors.
Posted Sep 27, 2010

Starbucks to Raise Prices
The coffeehouse chain said the price increases came because of higher coffee costs.
Posted Sep 27, 2010

Meals on Wheels
“Bustaurants” serve up cuisine and sight-seeing.
Posted Sep 27, 2010

McLane Grab & Go Hot Foods Program Debuts
The new retail foodservice program offers a wide range of proven products for increasing customer demand.
Posted Sep 23, 2010

Wendy’s Opens for Breakfast
The burger chain is looking to expand its breakfast menu nationally.
Posted Sep 23, 2010

Online Restaurant Orders Picks Up
More restaurants are allowing customers to place orders electronically.
Posted Sep 22, 2010

A Half Century of Hardee’s
The fast-food chain launches a big celebration with contests, social media efforts and promotions.
Posted Sep 20, 2010

U.S. Restaurant Visits Drops in Spring for the Eighth Consecutive Quarter
However, the good news is that the rate of decline is slower than a year ago.
Posted Sep 16, 2010

Consumers Want Healthier Food Options at Convenience Stores
A new report from Technomic found that consumers think convenience stores provide good food in general.
Posted Sep 15, 2010

Hot Stuff Foods Unveils New Distribution License Initiative
Hot Stuff Foods Xpress helps retailers control their hot and self-serve food options.
Posted Sep 15, 2010

More Food To Your Door
A rising number of restaurants are jumping on the delivery bandwagon.
Posted Sep 14, 2010

Cold Drinks Drive McDonald’s Sales
The fast-food chain said August sales jumped in the United States because of the popularity of its new smoothies and frappes.
Posted Sep 13, 2010

A Healthier Lunch Outlook
Lunch at restaurants is predicted to rebound next year fueled by healthier lunch options.
Posted Sep 13, 2010

Mealtime or Snack Time?
The lines between meals and snacks continue to blur, giving way for retailers and restaurants to capture consumer market share.
Posted Sep 10, 2010

Rite Aid Tests Grocery Format
The drug store chain is adding fresh food to some locations in South Carolina under an agreement with Save-A-Lot.
Posted Sep 10, 2010

Coffee Prices Hit New High
Retail prices are also up for several major brands such as Folgers, Dunkin’ Donuts and Millstone.
Posted Sep 10, 2010

Food Trucks Keep On Rollin’
Big names such as Sizzler, Johnny Rockets and Subway are steering into the mobile food truck scene.
Posted Sep 10, 2010

Fast Food Ban Likely to Stay
In South Los Angeles, the limit on new stand-alone quick-service establishments looks like it will become permanent.
Posted Sep 9, 2010

Seattle's Best Coffee Reaches 30,000 Distribution Points
Starbucks-owned Seattle’s Best Coffee realizes ten-fold increase in distribution points in less than one year.
Posted Sep 7, 2010

French QSR Chain Catering to Muslim Diet Set to Expand
Quick chain to boost the number of its French halal-only locations to 22 after a successful trial run.
Posted Sep 7, 2010

File This Under "When All Else Fails"
Store owner uses beer to fend off robber; gunman leaves without cash.
Posted Sep 7, 2010

Kangaroo Express Introduces Icee Offering to Gator Nation
Icee and Kangaroo Express team up for college football-themed promotion.
Posted Sep 2, 2010

Restaurants Pursue Growth Through Franchising
New Technomic report helps operators identify the leading franchise companies and understand where franchising opportunities exist.
Posted Sep 2, 2010

Calorie Posting Requirement to Apply to C-Stores, Theaters, Airplanes...
Many uncertainties as to labeling requirements are still unsettled, and a final FDA determination is due in December.
Posted Sep 1, 2010

Starbucks Launches Naturally Flavored VIA Coffees
Expands presence in $377 million flavored coffee market in the U.S. with new natural flavors.
Posted Aug 31, 2010

No Foodservice Ad Budget? Try Door-to-Door Giveaways
Save-A-Lot stretches media budget by delivering free groceries.
Posted Aug 30, 2010

USDA: Food Prices Increase to the Lowest Levels Since 1992
Minimal price growth comes despite rising prices for commodities.
Posted Aug 30, 2010

7-Eleven Tests Roasted Chicken
7-Eleven wants in on Chicagoans' dinner plans.
Posted Aug 30, 2010

Fast Casual: Niche Restaurant Segment?
Fast casual establishes itself as niche restaurant category, according to Mintel.
Posted Aug 27, 2010

Half of FDA Scientists Had Full Confidence In Egg Safety
The study, conducted before the salmonella recall by the Union of Concerned Scientists, asked FDA officials how confident they were in the agency's ability to protect consumers from food-borne illnesses.
Posted Aug 26, 2010

Pepsi Max Hopes Third Time’s a Charm
In a third bid to establish brand identity in the U.S., Max tries a new position — taking a shot at Coke.
Posted Aug 25, 2010

Hostess Launches New Line of Muffins
New muffins offer convenient breakfast and snack options for families on the go, with a good source of fiber and 150 calories per serving.
Posted Aug 25, 2010

FDA Commissioner Says Agency Needs More Authority
FDA chief Margaret Hamburg urges Congress to pass pending legislation that would provide the agency with enhanced enforcement power.
Posted Aug 25, 2010

Coca-Cola Searches the Globe for Beverage Trends
Specialty group meets twice each month to analyze beverage brands from around the world with one goal: "to never let Coca-Cola be surprised by trends."
Posted Aug 24, 2010

Grocers Discover Ethnic Lure, Regional Malls
The traditional grocery store is changing, with expanding selections and nontraditional retail models.
Posted Aug 24, 2010

Massachusetts to Offer Food Stamp Discount for Produce
Federal program seeks to determine whether providing subsidies for buying produce will encourage food stamp recipients to eat more nutritious foods.
Posted Aug 23, 2010

Fresh Family Foods Opens in Chicago “Food Desert”
The new concept is offering healthy foods in one of Chicago’s “most notorious food deserts.”
Posted Aug 20, 2010

Egg Recall Grows to 380 Million
Salmonella outbreak from Wright County Egg is linked to illnesses in four states.
Posted Aug 20, 2010

Starbucks Betting Consumers Will Pay for Ultra-Premium Blends
Starbucks to launch Reserve line of single-origin coffees in select markets this fall.
Posted Aug 19, 2010

European Beer Prices on the Rise
A weak European barley harvest and a Russian wheat export ban will likely frustrate Chimay and Hoegaarden lovers in the U.S.
Posted Aug 19, 2010

Socializing Lunch
4Food debuts next month in New York City and wants to turn dining out into a social networking game.
Posted Aug 18, 2010

Alcohol Wholesalers Work Quietly to Limit Interstate Sales of Beer and Wine
Opponents of the bill maintain that it restricts competition and would lead to an increase in prices while weakening small microbrewers and winemakers.
Posted Aug 17, 2010

"Where's Your Dollar Ale?" "Next to the Dollar Riesling."
Dollar General to sell beer and wine.
Posted Aug 17, 2010

Happy Meals Without the Toys
San Francisco has proposed a law restricting which children’s meals could have toy accompaniments.
Posted Aug 16, 2010

Chick-fil-A Looks To Urban Markets for Expansion
The chicken sandwich chain will begin building restaurants in three cities, including Los Angeles.
Posted Aug 16, 2010

Coffee Shops Unplug Wi-Fi
Some coffeehouses are finding that getting rid of the service boosts sales and a friendlier atmosphere.
Posted Aug 11, 2010

U.S. Tea Sales Hot
Retailers are adding tea rooms and opening more tea shops to accommodate the increased interest.
Posted Aug 9, 2010

The Pantry Overhauls to Provide More Fresh Foods
The North Carolina-based retailer is “following a national trend” where convenience stores are becoming more like restaurants that sell gas.
Posted Aug 6, 2010

Landshire Announces Deal With ExxonMobil
The foodservice company will be the primary packaged sandwich company for ExxonMobil convenience stores.
Posted Aug 6, 2010

Delta Airlines To Launch New Food/Beverage Concepts
The airline hopes to “reinvent the customer dining experience” at LaGuardia Airport with new food and beverage concepts.
Posted Aug 6, 2010

Starbucks Instant Coffee Brews Up Instant Sales
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew records $100 million in sales in just 10 months since its release.
Posted Aug 5, 2010

J.M. Smucker Raises Coffee Prices By 9%
Increase comes after wholesale coffee costs reach a 12-year high.
Posted Aug 5, 2010

Beverage Sales Soar With Coke’s Freestyle Machine
Restaurants testing the new fountain dispensers say the high-tech machine brings results.
Posted Aug 4, 2010

Drive-Thru Birthplace Kicks Ones to the Curb
The town of the first In N Out Burger has banned the construction of any new drive-thru restaurants.
Posted Aug 4, 2010

Subway Breakfast Menu Exceeds Expectations
The sandwich chain says sales have increased system wide since the debut of its morning menu four months ago.
Posted Aug 4, 2010

Traditional Grocers Losing Private Label Battle
A new Packaged Facts report reveals specialty food retailers have experienced the largest gains in private label food and beverage sales, far outpacing traditional supermarkets and discounters.
Posted Aug 2, 2010

Pizza Hut Reduces Menu Prices Nationwide
Three-topping mediums now sell for $8, with their large counterparts priced at $10.
Posted Aug 2, 2010

Game On! Ultra Strength Beer Race Revived With 120-Proof Dutch Concoction
The Refrigerated Ship, at 60-percent alcohol by volume, is now the world's strongest beer, with a six-pack setting you back roughly $276.
Posted Aug 2, 2010

St. Louis Supermarkets Beef Up Beer Selections
Grocery stores in A-B's hometown are making room for craft beers.
Posted Aug 2, 2010

Making A Case for Take-And-Bake
Pizza is big business among American consumers, with companies like Papa Murphy’s reaping the benefits of feeding the take-and-bake trend.
Posted Jul 30, 2010

Hot New Trend: Frozen Yogurt?
What’s giving frozen yogurt shops a surge in Miami? Here’s a hint: self-serve.
Posted Jul 30, 2010

NY Restaurants Scramble to Make the Grade
A, B, C letter grade system has some restaurateurs concerned about their survival.
Posted Jul 29, 2010

Americans Cool to Quick-Service Chains
Public perception of the three biggest burger chains — Burger King, McDonald’s and Wendy’s — has fallen in the wake of recent attacks by consumer and activist groups.
Posted Jul 28, 2010

Hostess Launches Line of Breakfast Classics
On-the-go breakfast items available exclusively in convenience stores nationwide.
Posted Jul 27, 2010

Chunky Coke? Coca-Cola Taps New Drink Textures
Company executives say they are trying to identify the next huge brand and are experimenting with new beverage formulations that may move beyond liquids.
Posted Jul 27, 2010

Restaurants Offer More Healthful Choices
The number of menu items marked as “healthy” soared 65 percent from last year, a new study shows.
Posted Jul 26, 2010

The Rise of the Pickle
The crunchy snack is seeing a resurgence among consumers and chefs.
Posted Jul 26, 2010

Wisconsin Officials Eye “No Cheeseburgers and Fries” Zones
So think some Wisconsin health officials: that fast-food-free zones would help reduce obesity among residents.
Posted Jul 23, 2010

Burger King to Launch Nutritional Breakfast Kids Meal
New BK Kids Breakfast Muffin Sandwich Meal joins brand’s roster of meals that meet stringent nutrition criteria.
Posted Jul 22, 2010

U.S. Restaurant Count Down by 5,204 From Last Year
The NPD Group reports that independent units decline by -2 percent while chain units remain flat.
Posted Jul 21, 2010

Seattle Residents Embrace Sidewalk Cafes
The city more known for rain than sunshine eased restrictions on having sidewalk tables and now dozens of restaurants and cafes have set up small tables curbside.
Posted Jul 21, 2010

Floating Food
A restaurant boat makes waves in the Allegheny River.
Posted Jul 21, 2010

QSRs Trim the (Trans) Fat
McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's using far less unhealthy fats, study shows.
Posted Jul 20, 2010

Mexican Coca-Cola Takes Off
Consumers respond enthusiastically to glass bottles and cane sugar recipe.
Posted Jul 20, 2010

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s Test Foot-long Cheeseburgers
The fast-food chains are selling a sandwich with three burgers and cheese slices on a 12-inch bun.
Posted Jul 19, 2010

China Promises Upgraded Food Safety
Government tries to reassure uneasy citizens in the wake of the seizure of more than 60 tons of contaminated milk powder.
Posted Jul 15, 2010

Michigan OKs Law Allowing Residents to Make Food at Home, Sell to Public
“This is a great way of eluding some bureaucracy and fostering some great, great entrepreneurs in the agricultural field,” explains Michigan governor.
Posted Jul 15, 2010

SC Allows Sampling, Purchasing at State Microbreweries
New law also allows specialty beer-and-wine retail stores to offer up to 24 samplings per quarter.
Posted Jul 15, 2010

Former McDonald’s Execs to Start Fast-Casual Chain
The pair is developing a better-for-you concept with an environmentally friendly atmosphere.
Posted Jul 14, 2010

McDonald's Unleashes Summer Sales Weapon: Beverages
Even before its nationwide advertising campaign begins, McDonald’s frappes and smoothies are taking off with consumers.
Posted Jul 13, 2010

Peapod Expands to More Than 40 Northeast Communities
Online grocer responds to customer demand by expanding coverage.
Posted Jul 13, 2010

Publix to Launch $3.99 Kids Meals
Five prepackaged kid’s meals to launch July 29 at Publix supermarkets.
Posted Jul 13, 2010

Taco Bell to Embrace Breakfast
The fast-food chain has plans to introduce a permanent morning menu late next year.
Posted Jul 12, 2010

A Fishy Trend
Fish tacos are showing up on more menus across the country.
Posted Jul 12, 2010

FDA Seeking Input on Nationwide Menu Labeling
The FDA is accepting public comments on implementation of the nationwide menu labeling law.
Posted Jul 9, 2010

Massachusetts Law Eases Sunday Morning Liquor Restrictions
The Restaurant Rejuvenation Act lets restaurants sell alcohol starting at 10 a.m. on Sundays.
Posted Jul 9, 2010

Sugary-Drink Ban Affects San Francisco Sites
Coca-Cola is out, and soy milk is now part of San Francisco's official city policy.
Posted Jul 8, 2010

Mail Order Meat
Watch out, Tesco: Amazon.co.uk launches online Grocery Store, offering 22,000 food and beverage items that ship free to UK residents.
Posted Jul 8, 2010

McDonald’s Halts Smoothie Promotions Before Official Launch
The fast-food chain wants to wait until its national campaign begins to aggressively advertise the frozen drinks.
Posted Jul 6, 2010

Coffee War Brewing in China
Beijing-controlled firm takes aim for java supremacy across China.
Posted Jul 1, 2010

Convenience Stores Closing Gap With Quick-Service Restaurants
Technomic research shows that convenience stores are increasing the quality and quantity of their prepared foods.
Posted Jun 30, 2010

CDC Says We Eat Too Much Salt
Nine in 10 adults consume too much sodium, with the majority coming from the most ‘commonly eaten foods.’
Posted Jun 25, 2010

BK Unveils Healthier Chicken Sandwich
Burger King restaurants nationwide introduce grilled chicken sandwich on whole grain ciabatta.
Posted Jun 24, 2010

Mintel: Plan Now For Coming Menu Transparency
Restaurants subject to new federal menu labeling requirements must begin preparing an overall strategy in order to maximize benefits.
Posted Jun 22, 2010

Lawson Focuses on Fresh Food
The Japanese convenience store chain soon will add in-store, made-to-order food.
Posted Jun 21, 2010

Denny’s Bets on Older Consumers
Once the place for 20-somethings to hang out late at night, the family dining chain is going after the AARP crowd to boost sales.
Posted Jun 21, 2010

McDonald’s Coffee Sales Drop While Frappes Sales Soar
The quick-service chain has seen sales of hot coffee beverages drop by close to half, while its new cold frappes are selling at a fast clip.
Posted Jun 16, 2010

Arby’s Considers Selling Products in Supermarkets
The fast-food chain previously licensed its sauces for retail locations.
Posted Jun 16, 2010

Organic Coffee Market Tops $1.4 Billion in North America
A new survey shows that organic coffee is growing faster than the conventional coffee sector.
Posted Jun 16, 2010

Grocers Expand Ready-to-Eat Menus
Kroger is planning to upgrade and renovate its prepared foods area.
Posted Jun 15, 2010

Consumers Flocking to Family-Style Restaurants
New research from Technomic finds that family-style restaurants meet the needs of a budget-conscious consumer.
Posted Jun 15, 2010

Walmart's Low Prices on Food Will Continue to Pressure Supermarkets
A “hyper-competitive” environment among food retailers will likely elicit lower prices from food companies, with all parties experiencing diminished profitability.
Posted Jun 11, 2010

More Gasoline Stations Serve Up Food and Fuel
In Southern California, service stations are adding more prepared food to increase profits.
Posted Jun 11, 2010

New Frappes Whip Up Sales for McDonald’s
May sales rise 4.8% on new beverages, including frappes.
Posted Jun 10, 2010

Three American Chains Prepare for British Invasion
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Ruby Tuesday and Taco Bell are expanding into the United Kingdom.
Posted Jun 9, 2010

Grocers Blur Lines for Ready-to-Eat Food
With places like Wegmans opening restaurants inside stores, supermarkets are offering more prepared foods all around.
Posted Jun 8, 2010

High Fructose Corn Syrup Sales Souring
Sales of HFC dropped 11 percent between 2003 and 2008, while sugar sales rose seven percent during the same period.
Posted Jun 7, 2010

GetGo Launches foodperks! In Time for Holiday Weekend
The foodperks! program will run concurrently with the company's fuelperks! customer loyalty program.
Posted May 28, 2010

D.C. Council Approves Soda Tax
Before it becomes final, the measure must go through a final city council vote, mayor approval and approval by the U.S. Congress.
Posted May 28, 2010

Texas Digital Helps QSRs Comply With Menu-Labeling Requirements
The digital signage solution allows restaurants to control a series of digital menu boards either on-site or from a regional or corporate location.
Posted May 28, 2010

Supervalu’s Save-A-Lot to Expand in ‘Urban Food Desert’ Areas
The retailer is doubling the number of its Save-A-Lot locations in the next five years.
Posted May 27, 2010

What Are You Doing for National Donut Day?
Dunkin' Donuts to celebrate National Donut Day with nationwide free donut offer.
Posted May 27, 2010

N.J. Lawmakers Consider Bills Expanding Alcohol Sale Rules
State lawmakers are considering a slew of alcohol-related bills that would expand the number of supermarkets that can sell liquor, allow towns to sell unused licenses to other municipalities, and let BYOB restaurants buy a license to sell beer and wine.
Posted May 25, 2010

Thirst for Cash Brings Push To Tax Sweet Drinks
Cities and states continue to look for revenue sources, and the District of Columbia is considering extending the city’s 6 percent sales tax to sugary beverages.
Posted May 25, 2010

Restaurant Stop ‘Free’ Lunches
The industry has begun to eliminate the deep discounts and other high-dollar deals that were used to lure customers.
Posted May 24, 2010

Where’s the Chicken?
High ground beef prices have QSRs pushing customers toward new menu items as well as chicken and salads.
Posted May 21, 2010

Sandwiches, Burgers Show Growth
U.S. consumers devour more than 22 billion sandwiches, burgers and wraps in 2009, according to NPD Group.
Posted May 20, 2010

San Antonio City Manager Wages War On Sugar
Sugar-free drinks and water are the only beverages for sale in San Antonio city vending machines.
Posted May 20, 2010

J.M. Smucker Raises Coffee Prices
Prices on coffee products to increase on average 4 percent on the majority of Folgers, Dunkin' and Millstone products.
Posted May 20, 2010

Starbucks Loyalists Aren't Drinking Enough
Even the most die-hard Starbucks fans consume only 3 of every 10 cups at the chain. And the coffee giant intends to change that.
Posted May 20, 2010

McDonald’s Bets on New Cold Beverages
The fast-food chain seems to be shedding its image as only a place to get a burger and fries.
Posted May 19, 2010

California Pizza Opens First QSR-Type Outlet
Casual dining restaurant chain launches its first travel plaza outlet in Philadelphia.
Posted May 18, 2010

Hot Stuff Launches New Breakfast Offer
Retailer support includes lower food costs, new products and purchasing incentives.
Posted May 18, 2010

Taco Bell's New $2 Meal Deals Set New Combo Meal Standard
Run-for-the-border chain breaks the $2 combo meal barrier.
Posted May 18, 2010

Food Companies Sign Up For the War on Salt
Health experts: Efforts to reduce Americans' sodium intake are long overdue. The quest for the perfect salt substitute is underway.
Posted May 18, 2010

Selling ‘Small’ Food
The mini-burger trend is catching the imaginations of foodservice operators.
Posted May 17, 2010

Rye Bread, Extra Pickles, Hold the Onions
New Technomic report suggests that consumers want more variety in sandwich choices, and that customization is key to satisfying hungry patrons.
Posted May 14, 2010

Seattle's Best Coffee Outlines New Branding Strategy
The company announced a new brand identity, expansion from 3,000 to 30,000 distribution points and national agreement with AMC Theatres.
Posted May 13, 2010

Another Strong Sales Month for McDonald's
U.S. sales rose in April, with McCafé offerings providing a strong boost.
Posted May 11, 2010

Frito-Lay Expects Sales to Tip toward More Healthful Lines
Company plans to revise 60 percent of its brands before next fall, making them healthier than its traditional lines.
Posted May 10, 2010

Papa John’s Boosts Sales With Online Capabilities
Sales at papajohns.com now account for more than 25 percent of business.
Posted May 6, 2010

Small Chicken Chains Register Strong Growth
Bojangles, Chick-fil-A, Church’s, Popeyes and Zaxby’s are eating away at KFC’s market share.
Posted May 4, 2010

QSRs Consider Overseas Expansion
More fast-food chains are looking to other countries for growth opportunities.
Posted May 3, 2010

Dollar Beverage Bargains Blossoming
Burger King plans $1 slushy deal to counter McDonald's promo.
Posted Apr 29, 2010

Organic Food Sales Grow 5 Percent, Top $24 Billion in 2009
The mass-market channel generated the majority of organic food sales last year, with 54 percent sold through mainstream grocers, club stores and retailers.
Posted Apr 29, 2010

Santa Clara County Could Ban Happy Meal Toys
The proposal would prohibit kids’ meals that have lots of sugar, salt or certain fats from giving a free toy with the food.
Posted Apr 28, 2010

Food Companies Pledge to Reduce Sodium
Heinz, Kraft and Starbucks are among those pledging their commitment to the voluntary National Salt Reduction Initiative.
Posted Apr 27, 2010

Mimosas and Whoppers
Burger King is testing some new brunch items that include a virgin mimosa and ciabatta sandwiches.
Posted Apr 26, 2010

Louisiana Officials Shelve Energy Drinks Ban
Louisiana lawmakers have nixed a proposed ban on the sale of energy to kids.
Posted Apr 23, 2010

Foodmakers Weigh Sugar Vs. Corn Syrup
Perception prompts some companies to reformulate with refined cane sugar.
Posted Apr 22, 2010

FDA to Limit Salt in Processed Foods
The agency’s efforts are part of a larger plan to lower the amount of salt Americans consume daily.
Posted Apr 21, 2010

Mobile Restaurants Hit Baltimore Streets
More restaurateurs are branching out with food trucks offering burritos, Caesar salads, Caribbean tacos and crème brúlée.
Posted Apr 21, 2010

Flavored Malt Beverage Sales Plunge in Utah
Sales have dropped more than 90% since 2008.
Posted Apr 20, 2010

Fast Food Treats Are Shrinking
Fast-food restaurants are now targeting the nibbler, with smaller, snack-sized portions.
Posted Apr 20, 2010

SoCo McDonald’s Add Frappes to McCafé Menu
The iced-blended specialty coffees are the newest addition to the McCafé beverage offer in Southern California McDonald’s locations.
Posted Apr 16, 2010

Bob Evans Gets Moving With Retail
The restaurant chain’s Taste of the Farm retail and carryout concept could be rolling out at additional locations this summer.
Posted Apr 16, 2010

Who’s Eating Pizza, and Why?
Cravings, convenience and value drive consumers to buy pizza, according to Technomic research.
Posted Apr 15, 2010

Grocery Salad Bars Wilt
Stores are replacing them with convenience foods and expanding selections in the produce department.
Posted Apr 13, 2010

FreshDirect Expansion Tests Appetite for Online Grocers
FreshDirect is seeking up to $100 million to open in a new (but yet unnamed) market.
Posted Apr 13, 2010

Proposal to Ban Caffeine In Beer Opposed
Beer aficionados concerned that proposal could affect artisanal brews.
Posted Apr 8, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts Launches 99-Cent Value Menu
The menu is available in some of its Indiana locations.
Posted Apr 7, 2010

Some Supermarkets Play It Safe and Toss Instead of Donate
Fear of liability causes many grocers to throw away leftover food rather than give it to hunger-relief programs.
Posted Apr 7, 2010

Tapping Into Wine
Restaurants and bars hail wine on tap as greener, fresher and less expensive than bottles.
Posted Apr 5, 2010

Lawson Store Gets Fresh With Foodservice
Japanese convenience store will grow its own vegetables for its fresh foodservice.
Posted Apr 2, 2010

Study: Higher Taxes on Soft Drinks Could Curb Childhood Obesity
RAND Corp. research suggests that a small tax on soft drinks is an ineffective way to reduce childhood obesity and consumption, but that a higher tax, perhaps an excise tax, could make an impact.
Posted Apr 2, 2010

Denny’s Dives Into Dollar(s) Menu Competition
The family-dining chain will debut its value menu tomorrow with prices more in line with QSR offers.
Posted Apr 2, 2010

Jimmy John's Opens 1,000th Sandwich Shop
Sandwich chain credits tenacious franchisees and cult-like following to its aggressive growth.
Posted Apr 1, 2010

Watch Out, McDonald’s: BK Beefs Up Breakfast Battle
Burger King adds $1 BK Breakfast Muffin, $2.79 BK Breakfast Bowl to morning lineup.
Posted Mar 30, 2010

U.S. Soft Drink Sales Decline Eases
All but two of the top 10 beverage brands suffered sales declines.
Posted Mar 29, 2010

No Price Discounts, No Problem: Darden Restaurants Experience Sales Growth
Darden Restaurants, whose portfolio includes Olive Garden, Red Lobster, and LongHorn Steakhouses, is one of the first casual dining restaurant chains in the U.S. experiencing sales growth, with the rest of the category down 4 percent.
Posted Mar 29, 2010

Kentucky Kroger Stores Test Health Program
NuVal nutrition rating will prominently display healthful ratings for food items.
Posted Mar 25, 2010

IRI Ranks Top Product Launches
Campbell's Select Harvest, Bud Light Lime, Quilted Northern Ultra Plush and Tide Total Care are last year's most successful product launches.
Posted Mar 25, 2010

Health Care Legislation Creates Standard Menu Labeling
The National Restaurant Association applauds the provision as a win for consumers and the industry.
Posted Mar 24, 2010

Subway to Launch Breakfast Items
The sandwich chain joins other fast-food restaurants trying to capture morning sales.
Posted Mar 24, 2010

‘Average’ American Diner Evolves
There is no typical U.S. consumer anymore.
Posted Mar 23, 2010

Foodmakers Support More Control of School Food
Four major food and beverage manufacturers support legislation to control school snacks.
Posted Mar 22, 2010

Denny’s Launches First Fresh Express Standalone
The family-dining chain previously tested Fresh Express as a grab-and-go counter in traditional locations.
Posted Mar 17, 2010

Restaurants Add More Breakfast Items
Competition heats up for breakfast, especially as consumer remain finicky about discretionary breakfast dollars.
Posted Mar 16, 2010

Food Becomes Focus for RaceTrac
The chain is changing up its foodservice to bring in more customers.
Posted Mar 15, 2010

McDonald's Winning the QSR Battle
Promotions and international sales are wowing McDonald's investors while high unemployment at home keeps shares of Wendy's and Burger King languishing.
Posted Mar 11, 2010

N.Y. Lawmaker Seeks To Ban Salt in Restaurants
Menu-labeling proponent argues that a ban would reduce cases of heart disease, stroke and heart attacks.
Posted Mar 11, 2010

Researchers Suggest Taxing Pizza, Soft Drinks to Curb Obesity
An 18 percent tax could cause American adults to drop 5 pounds a year.
Posted Mar 10, 2010

Quick-Service Restaurants Ditch Fiberglass Look
Fast food chains are looking to inject a bit of atmosphere into their joints.
Posted Mar 10, 2010

HVP Salmonella Taint Leads to Widespread Food Recall
Recall crosses the U.S. border into Canada, as dips, salad dressings, chips, sauces, hot dogs, soups and frozen dinners all come under scrutiny.
Posted Mar 9, 2010

New York Health Officials Ready to Make Push for Soda Tax
Plan to add a penny-per-ounce tax to sugary drinks attracts renewed effort this week by officials who hope to set an example for the rest of the country.
Posted Mar 9, 2010

Tipping Point
These days, you can find a tip jar at nearly every service counter.
Posted Mar 8, 2010

Supersize Me! Starbucks Tests Larger Iced Drinks
Starbucks testing 31-ounce iced teas and iced coffees (“Trentas”) in Phoenix and Tampa.
Posted Mar 5, 2010

FDA Cracks Down On Misleading Food Labeling
Baby food manufacturers in particular are cited for violations that include unauthorized health claims; stricter set of labeling standards expected.
Posted Mar 5, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts Not Hurt by Coffee Wars
One owner says it’s not McDonald’s that has suffered from the coffee price battles but local convenience stores.
Posted Mar 5, 2010

Tennessee Drive-Thru Store Owners Criticize Moratorium On Beer Permits
Knox County issues a 180-day moratorium on issuing new permits to stores with drive-through windows, a move that has store owners upset.
Posted Mar 4, 2010

Quiznos Eyes Convenience Retailers for Expansion
The sandwich chain has plans to add to its number of smaller restaurants inside gasoline stations and convenience stores.
Posted Mar 3, 2010

Walgreen's Bid To Sell Alcohol Uncorks Hostility
Retail competitors sue, claiming oversaturation; neighbors unhappy, too.
Posted Mar 2, 2010

Commission Restricts Strong Alcohol In Iowa
Restrictions placed on 100-proof and above alcohol; could a registration system be far behind?
Posted Mar 2, 2010

Tim Hortons' Rolls With Motor City Expansion
Canada-based company is take over where Starbucks is leaves off in Detroit.
Posted Feb 26, 2010

Calorie Info Could Come to Columbus (Ohio) Menus
Proposal does not make menu labeling mandatory, though it seeks cooperation from local restaurants to help reduce the city's high rate of diabetes and obesity among residents.
Posted Feb 25, 2010

Tomato Freeze Squeezes Supply
Restaurants and supermarkets are starting to scramble for tomatoes.
Posted Feb 24, 2010

Do Unlimited Refills Jumpstart Food Sales?
Denny’s begins limited promotion offering unlimited free refills of French fries and pancakes.
Posted Feb 23, 2010

Fast-Food Breakfast Sales Decline as Fewer Head to Work
Breakfast sales are down as the recession lingers.
Posted Feb 23, 2010

Pediatricians Call For a Choke-Proof Hot Dog
About one out of every six food-related asphyxiations in children is caused by hot dogs, a statistic that The American Academy of Pediatrics would like to help change.
Posted Feb 23, 2010

Jamba To Sell Branded Products Through Convenience Stores
Jamba and Core-Mark Holdings will offer Jamba-branded products through Core-Mark serviced retail convenience stores.
Posted Feb 22, 2010

Salt Wars
An op-ed addresses why sodium has become the latest baddie in the fight for American health.
Posted Feb 22, 2010

Creating a Healthy, Tasty Meal
Restaurants add more healthful dining options with a yummy taste.
Posted Feb 17, 2010

7-Eleven’s Richer, Fudgier Donuts
Childhood bakeshop inspires 7-Eleven’s new chocolate-covered donuts.
Posted Feb 16, 2010

McDonald’s Adds Smoothies to Menu
Meanwhile, McDonald’s Japan will close 430 restaurants in Japan.
Posted Feb 15, 2010

Pizza Fight: NakedPizza Revs Up In Papa John's Backyard
Louisville part of national roll out for Mark Cuban-backed healthier pizza company.
Posted Feb 11, 2010

Healthy Takeout Blossoms in Houston
The city has sprouted numerous takeout stores serving healthful fare.
Posted Feb 10, 2010

Heinz Ketchup Packets Get a Makeover
H.J. Heinz Co. unveils a major packaging change to its ketchup packets.
Posted Feb 5, 2010

Save the Planet, Drink a Beer
Goose Island launches eco-friendly beer.
Posted Feb 4, 2010

A Coffee Competitor Charts Expansion
Seattle’s Best coffee continues to accelerate growth with new franchisees; company recognized as ranking among the 10 best franchising values by QSR Magazine.
Posted Feb 4, 2010

Delaware Moves to Require Menu Labeling
The measure passes easily in the Delaware Senate; the vote now moves to the House for consideration.
Posted Jan 26, 2010

Burger King to Sell Budweiser, Bud Light
New South Beach Whopper Bar to offer Whopper-beer combo for $7.99, roughly $2 more than the same combo meal with a fountain drink.
Posted Jan 26, 2010

Restaurant Industry Outlook Brightens in 2010
As the economy improves, so will restaurant sales, the National Restaurant Association 2010 Restaurant Industry Forecast predicts.
Posted Jan 25, 2010

Sales at Starbucks Soars
The coffeehouse chain attributes the increase to holiday business and the debut of Via.
Posted Jan 25, 2010

Taco Bell Survey: Better Drive Thru Means Better Food Choices
Seven meal choices on the drive-thru menu offer consumers healthier fast-food options.
Posted Jan 22, 2010

Walgreen Plans To Offer Fresh Food, Prepared Meals
More than 7,000 stores will soon sell salads, cut fruits and sandwiches to the drugstore chain’s ‘time-starved’ shoppers.
Posted Jan 21, 2010

Hot Stuff Foods Debuts New Chorizo Taco, Burrito
The foodservice company says it is meeting a growing demand for on-the-go food options.
Posted Jan 20, 2010

Fast Food Restaurants Showing Signs of Fatigue
Intense competition and margin pressures have begun to take a toll on the quick-service industry.
Posted Jan 18, 2010

Caribou Coffee Brews New Growth With Oatmeal
As part of its oatmeal launch, Caribou also offers coffee-oatmeal breakfasts starting at $3.49.
Posted Jan 14, 2010

Another Hot Beverage Competitor
Jamba Juice to launch hot beverages; additional baked goods and a new smoothie to accompany hot beverages introduction.
Posted Jan 14, 2010

Seattle’s Best Coffee Introduces Ready-to-Drink Coffees
New iced latte drinks help extend the brand and continue to position Seattle’s Best Coffee for continued growth; products to be available in grocery stores and other retailers.
Posted Jan 14, 2010

Consumers Expand Definition of Fast Food
A new Technomic report finds a merging of traditional fast food and “food fast” has developed.
Posted Jan 13, 2010

Chain Restaurants Count Calories
This year, more restaurants are promoting low-calorie options.
Posted Jan 11, 2010

Will 2010 Bring Consolidation for Convenience Store Sector?
A Foodservice.com columnists predicts that this year convenience stores will contract, while foodservice sales in this market will rise.
Posted Jan 6, 2010

Pilot Travel Centers Launches 'Best Coffee on the Interstate'
New Facebook page offers free coffee for all new ‘fans’; 1,800 customers will win free coffee for a year; tanker trucks spread the word.
Posted Jan 5, 2010

California Trans-Fat Ban Goes Into Effect Friday
The California Restaurant Association says that the deadline does not pose a major compliance issue for restaurants.
Posted Dec 30, 2009

Sweet Tea Finding Favor Outside The South
McDonald's leads the way in introducing the popular southern beverage to consumers nationwide, with competitors following suit.
Posted Dec 29, 2009

Health Experts Propose Labeling Standards for Caffeine
The explosion of caffeinated products on the market has some health experts eyeing labeling standards.
Posted Dec 29, 2009

High Cal Snacks Are Everywhere
Snacks are now sold in 41 percent of stores that do not sell food as their primary merchandise.
Posted Dec 24, 2009

QSRs Feel Slowdown, Despite Popularity of Dollar Menus
McDonald's, Burger King, Hardee's and other chains continue to emphasize value in an effort to draw traffic.
Posted Dec 24, 2009

Study: Calorie Data Decreases Caloric Intake
A new study found that diners consumer fewer calories when menus list calorie information.
Posted Dec 23, 2009

Bakery Cafes Prosper And Post Solid Gains in Weak Economy: Technomic
The bakery-café industry grew 12 percent in 2008 to $4.5 billion in sales.
Posted Dec 22, 2009

Going Bananas: 7-Eleven Expands Del Monte Banana Program
Proprietary film wrap technology expands shelf live, decreases number of deliveries, adding to retailer's bottom-line.
Posted Dec 17, 2009

Graphic Obesity: New York City's Anti-Soda Ad Targets Consumption
‘Are You Pouring on the Pounds?’ campaign relies on viral media to spread its message.
Posted Dec 17, 2009

College Students Crave Comfort Food With a Twist
Sodexo’s 2010 college food trends list reveals locally-grown, everyday favorites from home and abroad.
Posted Dec 16, 2009

FoodChannel.com Releases Top 10 Trends for 2010
Experimentation and food with benefits top the list of trends to keep an eye on next year.
Posted Dec 16, 2009

Qdoba Launches Kids Meal Options
Campaign kicks off with “Kids Eat Free” weekend December 19-20.
Posted Dec 15, 2009

Wegmans Tries Different Restaurant Concept
The grocery chain’s newest dining option opened in Pittsford, N.Y. last week.
Posted Dec 14, 2009

McDonald’s to Debut Breakfast Dollar Menu
The fast-food chain will offer breakfast items for a $1 next month when it launches a national dollar menu.
Posted Dec 14, 2009

Quickservice Restaurants Hold ‘Captive’ Audiences
A growing number of fast-food chains are serving up television along with burgers, fries and milkshakes.
Posted Dec 9, 2009

Denny’s Considers Premium Coffees
The family-dining chain is thinking about adding espressos and cappuccinos to its menu next year.
Posted Dec 7, 2009

Rutter’s Enhances Foodservice Offer With Wings, Sliders
The new foodservice offers are available in 36 Rutter’s stores that offer touch-screen kiosk ordering.
Posted Dec 4, 2009

Mexican Fast-Casual Chains Take Off
New Technomic report reveals that the fastest growing Mexican LSRs are fast-casual chains.
Posted Dec 4, 2009

Consumers Have An Appetite for Unbranded Pizza, Snacks
Unit sales of private label goods increased 5.3 percent for the year ending October 3, with some categories up more than 20 percent.
Posted Dec 1, 2009

Pennsylvania Court Case Centers Around Beer Sales
Sheetz has been battling the hodgepodge of state laws concerning beer sales.
Posted Nov 25, 2009

IHOP Rolls Out New Flavored Coffees
IHOP’s new International House Roast Flavored Coffees deliver a sweet ‘warm up’ just in time for the holidays.
Posted Nov 25, 2009

Restaurant Menus to Focus on Quality, Not Just Cost, in 2010
Mintel Menu Insights predicts top five trends for next year.
Posted Nov 24, 2009

Caffeinated Alcohol Companies, TTB at Odds with FDA
Beverage makers contend that products are certified with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), the agency in charge of compliance for formulas for alcoholic beverages.
Posted Nov 24, 2009

Starbucks Opens Another Non-branded Cafe
Roy Street Coffee & Tea joins 15th Street Coffee & Tea in Seattle as another Starbucks-run coffeehouse without the name.
Posted Nov 23, 2009

NYC McDonald’s Goes Upscale
The QSR brings a European flair to a New York City location, complete with Wi-Fi and flat screens.
Posted Nov 20, 2009

Montgomery County Passes Menu-Labeling Law
The Restaurant Association of Maryland estimates that 640 county restaurants will be affected.
Posted Nov 19, 2009

Drink Coffee Like Its 1765
Colonial Williamsburg opens America’s only 18th-century coffeehouse.
Posted Nov 18, 2009

McDonald's Beverages Set To Exceed Goals
Company's pricey gamble, which includes McCafe drinks, appears to be paying off.
Posted Nov 16, 2009

Subway Breakfast Experience Not Exactly a Wake-up Call
Sandwich chain has uphill climb for morning daypart.
Posted Nov 12, 2009

FDA Issues Updated Food Code
Code updates standards for the retail and foodservice segment of the food industry, standards that have remained virtually unchanged since 2005.
Posted Nov 12, 2009

WSJ Opinion: New York's Calorie Labeling Law is Ineffective
Despite calorie warnings, diners order (gulp!) more calories.
Posted Nov 10, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts Launches Aggressive Windy City Breakfast Campaign
Company launches everyday value menu in Chicago; distributes $40,000 in rechargeable Dunkin' Donuts cards.
Posted Nov 10, 2009

Pushing Fresh Produce Instead of Cookies at the Corner Market
Several cities and states have been paying for new convenience store equipment that stocks fresh fruits and vegetables.
Posted Nov 3, 2009

Pelosi’s Health Care Bill Adds Menu Labeling Provisions
The nearly 2,000-page proposal has general nutritional labeling rules for restaurants and retail chains with 20 or more locations.
Posted Nov 2, 2009

Kroger’s New Technology Enables Place of Origin in Fresh Salads
New line of fresh salads allows customers to learn the origin of the produce through exclusive technology.
Posted Oct 29, 2009

Foodservice Traffic Declines for Fourth Consecutive Quarter
Spending declines for second consecutive quarter, NPD reports.
Posted Oct 29, 2009

Wine-in-Groceries Fight Resumes in Tennessee
Panel to reexamine state's alcohol laws.
Posted Oct 27, 2009

To Cut Global Warming, Swedes Study Their Plates
Food labeling lists the carbon dioxide emissions associated with their production. Consumers say, “Huh?”
Posted Oct 27, 2009

Serving Up Foodservice Recipe for Success
NACS Show workshop makes the case for how to execute a successful foodservice program.
Posted Oct 21, 2009

Ready-to-Drink Tea’s Popularity Grows
More consumers are flocking to tea because of its healthful qualities.
Posted Oct 14, 2009

7-Eleven Tests Plastic Stay-Fresh Wrap on Its Bananas
Wrap extends yellow freshness for up to five days, more than double the two-day shelf life for unwrapped bananas.
Posted Oct 13, 2009

FDA Takes Action Against Ready-to-Eat Sandwich Manufacturer
Rel’s Foods Inc., which sells ready-to-eat sandwiches to convenience stores and other retailers, allegedly failed to correct violations.
Posted Oct 12, 2009

Fast-Food Ban Won’t Cut the Fat
Rand survey concludes that barring new QSRs in South Los Angeles is unlikely to curb obesity.
Posted Oct 8, 2009

Restaurant Performance Dipped in August
While sales and traffic levels softened, operators are more optimistic about sales and the economy.
Posted Oct 5, 2009

Dunkin Celebrates Olympic Bid With Free Coffee
Today, Chicago-area Dunkin’ Donuts locations is giving away free coffee all day on October 5.
Posted Oct 2, 2009

Can a New CEO Bring Back Boston Market?
With a new CEO at the helm, the pioneer of home meal replacement is looking for a comeback.
Posted Oct 2, 2009

Deli Meals, Comfort Foods Drive In-Store Deli Sales
New report details consumer purchasing behavior in the deli and prepared food areas.
Posted Oct 1, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts Announces Five New Restaurants in Cincinnati
Agreement with Gilligan Oil Company will bring new restaurants within the next three years.
Posted Sep 25, 2009

Spending Decrease Likely for Restaurants and Entertainment
A new consumer survey finds that just one-quarter of adults say they are likely to have more money to spend in the next six months.
Posted Sep 24, 2009

Name-Brand Foods Make Gains on Private Labels
Gains over private labels are the first recorded for name brands since late 2006.
Posted Sep 24, 2009

Stevia Sweetener Bites into Sugar-Free Market
Stevia-based sweeteners have captured nearly 10 percent of the U.S. market for sugar substitutes, despite having gained FDA approval only nine months ago.
Posted Sep 24, 2009

Serving All-Day Breakfast
Offering breakfast in other dayparts boosts sales at quick-service restaurants.
Posted Sep 23, 2009

Starbucks Boosts Prices on Some Beverages, Cuts Prices on Others
Price hikes range up to 30 cents with cuts as low as 15 cents; changes to roll-out nationwide within the coming months.
Posted Sep 22, 2009

Subway Set to Overtake McDonald’s in Store Count
By year’s end, worldwide store count to beat McDonald’s; beating its sales is unlikely.
Posted Sep 22, 2009

Restaurant Outlook Still Grim
Technomic data predicts that the industry will not recover until 2011.
Posted Sep 21, 2009

H1N1 Preparedness Guide for Small Businesses Announced
DHS, SBA announce a preparedness guide to assist small businesses in planning for the H1N1 flu.
Posted Sep 21, 2009

Fast-Food Chains Serving More Gourmet Burgers
From McDonald’s to Burger King, premium hamburgers are on the menu.
Posted Sep 21, 2009

Gourmet Teas Posts Strong Sales
Despite the overall dampening appetite for high-end products, gourmet teas has continued to grow.
Posted Sep 21, 2009

How to Prepare Your Restaurant For a Swine Flu Outbreak
NRA, CDC and Ecolab offer recommended steps for foodservice operators.
Posted Sep 15, 2009

Online Grocer Expands to Big Apple Vending Convenience
FreshDirect launches gourmet meals in vending machines across NYC.
Posted Sep 15, 2009

Restrictive Restaurant Diets Likely to Continue
Survey shows foodservice customers likely to continue penny-pinching ways even as economy improves.
Posted Sep 10, 2009

Restaurant Industry Assails Fast-Food Ban Idea
The industry criticizes a recent suggestion that restricting the locations of quick-service restaurants will check obesity.
Posted Sep 8, 2009

BP’s ampm Expands Breakfast Menu
The new menu is designed to boost on-the-go options for morning customers.
Posted Sep 4, 2009

I Can’t Believe It’s Private Label!
Consumer Reports: Taste tests find store-brand foods as good as, and sometimes even better than, big name brands.
Posted Sep 3, 2009

Soup’s On! (Oden, Actually.)
The heat is on as Japan’s convenience stores aim to lure customers with steaming oden.
Posted Sep 3, 2009

Tea Prices Brewing Up To Beat Record
Depleting global inventories are sending tea to all-time high prices.
Posted Sep 3, 2009

Dining Out Looking Up (For Some)
Restaurant outlooks improve slightly in July.
Posted Sep 3, 2009

Snacking on the Rise
A new NPD study finds that Americans will be consuming more snacks at home.
Posted Sep 2, 2009

Starbucks Instant Coffee Available Nationwide Sept. 29
The coffeehouse chain will start selling VIA at all U.S. and Canadian locations at the end of the month.
Posted Sep 2, 2009

Recall: Frozen Culinary Circle Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken Recalled
Listeria contamination uncovered during routine product sampling.
Posted Sep 1, 2009

Sugar Guidelines Could Hurt Soft Drink Firms
AHA singles out soft drinks as the primary source of discretionary sugar calories.
Posted Aug 27, 2009

Burgerville Tests Nutrition Data On Receipts
Receipts provide nutritional data for each order and suggestions for trimming fat and calories.
Posted Aug 26, 2009

Announcing Perky Jerky, the Peppy Peppered Product
Caffeinated beef jerky combines a meat snack with the energy boost equivalent of two cans of energy drink.
Posted Aug 26, 2009

Fewer Consumers Can Afford Healthy Food Options
Because of the recession, more Americans are not eating as healthful.
Posted Aug 25, 2009

Starbucks Raises and Lowers Prices
The coffeehouse chain increased prices on some of its specialty beverages but decreased prices on a few basic drinks.
Posted Aug 24, 2009

Sugar Rush! Price Increases Put Foodmakers On Alert
However, domestic sugar producers say there's ample supply, and that raising quotas could drive them out of business.
Posted Aug 18, 2009

Beer, Wine Join Quick-Serve Food
QSRs look to beer and wine to boost their image and attract value-conscious diners.
Posted Aug 11, 2009

Children Know Healthy Foods
A new study finds that kids are well aware which foods are good for them.
Posted Aug 10, 2009

Can the Food Sector Serve Up Profits?
Private label demand has some food manufacturers and retailers feeling the squeeze, though analysts are bullish on their recoveries.
Posted Aug 6, 2009

Consumers Want a Healthy Choice of Beverages
Coca-Cola and McDonald’s are among the companies exploring how to invigorate consumers’ taste for healthy and varied liquid refreshment.
Posted Aug 5, 2009

Food Shoppers Trading Down On Expensive Items
Private label sales increase; some retailers seek creative ways to attract shoppers, including one supermarket that offers its own variation of Happy Hour.
Posted Aug 4, 2009

Candy Or Food? Confusion Grows As New Tax Looms
New tax on candy contains subtle classification exceptions that promise headaches for retailers.
Posted Aug 4, 2009

BP’s ampm Stores Spice up Summer
This month, ampm premieres six new burritos.
Posted Aug 3, 2009

House Considers Food-Safety Bill
The legislation will give the FDA expanded authority in food-safety regulations.
Posted Jul 29, 2009

Home Entertainment
A new study finds that consumers are entertaining at home more.
Posted Jul 28, 2009

Food Safety Best Practices
Maintaining and following good food-safety rules can help to prevent dangerous contaminations.
Posted Jul 28, 2009

McCafe Sales Drives McDonald’s Profits
The debut of the premium coffee line helped to fuel the quick-service restaurant chain’s second-quarter earnings.
Posted Jul 27, 2009

CSPI Sues Denny’s Over Salt Levels
The group filed a lawsuit against the restaurant chain because of its allegedly excessive sodium content in meals.
Posted Jul 27, 2009

Restaurants Press Congress for Broader Menu-Labeling Provisions
Twenty-one QSRs and full-service restaurants recommend that the bill include more convenience stores.
Posted Jul 23, 2009

Coca-Cola Reveals Fountain of the Future
San Diego will test Coca-Cola Freestyle, a new touch-screen fountain dispenser.
Posted Jul 23, 2009

NPD Reports U.S. Restaurant Traffic Decline Steepest in 28 Years
High unemployment, tight reins on spending, and cut backs by households with children contribute to decline.
Posted Jul 21, 2009

Free Food Pays
Quick-service operators are discovering that free food promos provide a big payoff.
Posted Jul 20, 2009

Ice Cream Companies Get Healthier
Breyers, Klondike and Popsickle are debuting better-for-you desserts in time for National Ice Cream Day.
Posted Jul 15, 2009

Hot Stuff Foods Rolls Out New Big Stuff Trio
The three new pizzas, while smaller than the original Big Stuff Pizza, provide an equal amount of food.
Posted Jul 15, 2009

Energy Shots Stimulate Power Drink Sales
Beverage makers have taken note and are launching their own energy shots.
Posted Jul 14, 2009

Tim Hortons Hits the Big Apple
Restaurant chain opens 12 coffee and baked goods locations in NYC; 3,500-store chain ranks as fourth largest in North America by market cap.
Posted Jul 14, 2009

Organic Vs. Natural: Source of Confusion in Food Labeling
Distinguishing between the two products is a growing source of confusion, critics say.
Posted Jul 14, 2009

Economy Drives Diners to Grocery Stores
People are eating out less, buying more prepared food.
Posted Jul 14, 2009

Major League Winer
Fresh & Easy takes home 29 awards for its exclusive wines, most retailing for under $10.
Posted Jul 9, 2009

Two Energy Drink Brands Recalled For Tampering
Knife blades found in Hardcore Energize, New Whey beverages, FDA warns.
Posted Jul 7, 2009

Utah Liquor Law Changes
No longer will the state require bars and restaurants to sell memberships to serve alcohol.
Posted Jul 6, 2009

Peet’s Debuts Ready-To-Drink Tea
The bottled iced teas come in six varieties.
Posted Jul 6, 2009

Starbucks Rolls Out New Menu Items
The coffeehouse chain pushes its revamped menu items with a newspaper ad campaign.
Posted Jul 1, 2009

Mobile Foods — Literally
A term like ‘grease truck’ doesn’t apply to many of today’s gourmet food vendors.
Posted Jun 26, 2009

Green Mountain Coffee Launches Single-Cup Vending Solution
Tully's Coffee- and Caribou Coffee-branded machines will launch later this year.
Posted Jun 24, 2009

Nestlé Recall Leaves A Mystery in Its Wake
Officials probe E. coli link to cookie dough.
Posted Jun 23, 2009

Tainted Toll House?
Nestle voluntarily recalls Toll House cookie dough products because of possible E. coli illnesses.
Posted Jun 22, 2009

BP’s ampm Tempts Customers With Dessert Promotion
The convenience store chain offers two classic Hispanic desserts for just under a dollar.
Posted Jun 17, 2009

Health Experts Applaud Soda Tax Idea
While it’s unlikely that Congress will approve such a tax to fund healthcare reform, health advocates say this type of tax can reduce soft drink consumption.
Posted Jun 16, 2009

N.J. Restaurants Rally Against Liquor Tax Increase
The New Jersey Restaurant Association is opposing a 25 percent hike in the wine and liquor excise tax.
Posted Jun 15, 2009

McDonald’s Grabs Starbucks Customers
A new report finds that the fast-food chain is gaining customers from the coffeehouse chain.
Posted Jun 15, 2009

Buy a Donut, Save on Gas
Dunkin’ Donuts adds 1,400 locations to New England’s Override fuel rewards program.
Posted Jun 11, 2009

Customizing Soda
Coca-Cola’s Freestyle beverage dispenser uses RFID to give customers more than 100 drink choices.
Posted Jun 10, 2009

Coke, Illy Issimo Focus on RTD Coffee Segment
The companies plan to ease Illy Issimo into additional markets.
Posted Jun 9, 2009

Five Brands Bucking the Beverage Downtrend
Upstarts have amassed loyal consumers with clever marketing approaches that include targeting yoga studios.
Posted Jun 9, 2009

Crossover Appeal
Restaurants color outside the lines to bring in business.
Posted Jun 8, 2009

Quick-Service Coffee Competition Heats Up
More QSRs are looking to perk up sales with coffee programs.
Posted Jun 3, 2009

A Free Strategy
Some restaurants are finding that offering free food does not necessarily translate into goodwill.
Posted Jun 1, 2009

Lunching for Under $10
Restaurants continue to slash lunch prices to capture customers.
Posted Jun 1, 2009

McDonald’s Says McCafe Off To Good Start
Frappes and smoothies could reach U.S. stores at the end of 2010; McCafe concept now spreading to 1,100 European stores.
Posted May 29, 2009

Start the Day With Bread
Quickservice restaurants turn their attention to breakfast breads as a way to bring in customers.
Posted May 26, 2009

McDonald’s Explores Cage-Free Eggs
The fast-food giant looks into studying housing alternatives for hens.
Posted May 26, 2009

Give Value in the Extras
Consumers need to justify ordering appetizers, soups and salads during harder economic climates.
Posted May 26, 2009

Taco Bell Launches New Volcano Menu
Volcano Taco and Burrito add flavor and spice to Taco Bell’s menu.
Posted May 21, 2009

McDonald's Winning More Than Value Wars
While building its Dollar Menu, McDonald’s also boosted ad spending on full-priced items.
Posted May 15, 2009

Study Finds Why Fries Win Out Over Salad
Consumer meal choices are influenced by the nutritional variety of choices available.
Posted May 11, 2009

Reports Outline Restaurant Traffic Decline, Potential Failure
Two reports shed light on restaurant dining trends and economic challenges facing chains.
Posted May 8, 2009

Get Ready for the McCafe Marketing Blitz
Are you ready? McCafe readies its $100 million ad campaign.
Posted May 7, 2009

Will Artificial Food Coloring Be Banned?
The dyes have been banned in some parts of Europe; similar efforts have been unsuccessful in the United States.
Posted May 6, 2009

Tim Hortons to Add $30m Coffee Roasting Facility
Roasting facility is the company’s second and will allow it to internally satisfy 75 percent of its coffee requirements.
Posted May 5, 2009

Starbucks Drops Prices
Coffeehouse chain slashes the cost of some items starting this week.
Posted May 4, 2009

Fast Food Giveaways
Many quickservice chains are offering free or less-than-$1 menu items to boost sales.
Posted May 4, 2009

Fresh & Easy Family-Sized Meals a Hit
After debuting last month, these larger meals are now the top six selling lines of freshly prepared products.
Posted May 4, 2009

7-Eleven Launches Terminator Promotion
7-Eleven blasts into Terminator Salvation movie as movie characters hit the Slurpee® machine.
Posted May 1, 2009

Consumers Reveal Fried Foods Preferences
Technomic report makes suggestions for capitalizing on opportunities and maximizing ROI by understanding fried food trends.
Posted Apr 30, 2009

Pork is Safe to Eat, U.S. Suppliers Say
U.S. pork producers say that the swine flu is unrelated to pork consumption.
Posted Apr 28, 2009

KFC Goes on Offensive With Chicken Wars
KFC offers Southern California customers free samples of Kentucky Grilled Chicken on April 27.
Posted Apr 24, 2009

McDonald’s to Rollout Angus Burger
QSR plans to add a one-third-pound Angus burger to its permanent menu by late summer.
Posted Apr 24, 2009

Consumers Choosing Low-Cal Beverages
Analysis of government data confirms Americans are taking advantage of wide variety of lower-calorie beverage options.
Posted Apr 23, 2009

Restaurants ‘Tweet’ for Diners
Looking for ways to tempt diners, restaurateurs turn to new technology.
Posted Apr 22, 2009

Snacks Sell
Convenience stores are growing snacks sales, reports QSR Magazine.
Posted Apr 22, 2009

Burger King to Increase U.S. Ad Spend; Wells Fargo Offers McDonald’s Franchisee Loan Program
BK to promote new broilers and offerings; Wells Fargo seeks to facilitate franchising opportunities.
Posted Apr 21, 2009

Burger King Snacks Nominated for Award
Licensed BK line estimated to top $50 million in global sales annually.
Posted Apr 17, 2009

Ben & Jerry's Launches Fair Trade Flavor
New flavor is complemented by global flavor-naming contest.
Posted Apr 16, 2009

Frozen Breakfast Sales Climb; Frozen Beverage Sales Melt
Consumers seeking at-home meal preparation and convenience are driving frozen food sales.
Posted Apr 16, 2009

Getting Children to Eat Healthy (and Like It)
Persistence and creativity are the keys to expanding your child’s food preferences.
Posted Apr 14, 2009

Food Safety Efforts Stalled
Report cites increase in the number of infection incidences from foodborne pathogens.
Posted Apr 14, 2009

Report: McDonald’s Golden Arches Still #1
Report details trends and demographic preferences for QSRs.
Posted Apr 14, 2009

Colorado Restaurants Reach Out
The association launched a campaign urging residents to "Fork the Recession."
Posted Apr 13, 2009

Restaurant Seats Begin Filling Up
New research indicates that consumers plan on going out to eat again.
Posted Apr 13, 2009

Burger King Expands Menu
New broilers provide greater preparation flexibility, allowing a range of new product offerings.
Posted Apr 10, 2009

Setting the Standard for Menu Labeling
The National Restaurant Association, among others, supports a federal standard when it comes to menu labels.
Posted Apr 9, 2009

Hunt Brothers Debuts Specialty Pizza
New Buffalo Chicken Pizza will be available beginning April 13.
Posted Apr 9, 2009

Texas Legislature Considers Trans Fat Ban
Measures would require restaurants to take trans fats off menu.
Posted Apr 8, 2009

Restaurant Association Closes Two Offices
Trade group prepares for continued hard times for restaurant industry.
Posted Apr 7, 2009

Healthiest Fast-Food Fries
Nutritional expert rates the best and worst fast-food fries.
Posted Apr 7, 2009

Healthy Choice Reinvents Brand
The brand has a new look and a new campaign that features actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Posted Apr 6, 2009

Restaurants Turn to Freebies
More dining establishments are giving food away to bring in customers.
Posted Apr 3, 2009

Nut Recall Expands
Nationwide alert made concerning potentially tainted shelled pistachios.
Posted Apr 3, 2009

FDA Issues Alert on Contaminated Pistachios
FDA and California health officials are investigating salmonella contamination in pistachio products.
Posted Apr 2, 2009

Church’s Chicken Unveils Modular Restaurant
New design shaves up to 30 percent off the cost of a franchise.
Posted Apr 2, 2009

Chain Restaurant Growth Rates Slow
Technomic Top 500 Annual Report details challenges facing restaurant operators.
Posted Mar 31, 2009

QSRs Compete Over Breakfast
Latest fast-food breakfast items carry small price tags but large calorie counts.
Posted Mar 31, 2009

Pizza Vending: Will It Catch On?
Let’s Pizza vending machine bakes fresh pizza in minutes.
Posted Mar 30, 2009

McDonald's McCafé Exceeding Expectations
Premium coffee line continues steady rollout across the United States.
Posted Mar 27, 2009

10 Heart-Healthiest Foods
Making smart food choices can yield the greatest cardiac benefits.
Posted Mar 26, 2009

McDonald’s Experiments With Wrapped Big Mac
The fast-food chain is testing the Snack Wrap Mac in several markets.
Posted Mar 25, 2009

Coffee Still Part of Everyday Life
Coffee consumption at home rises even as daily coffee consumption among consumers remains consistent.
Posted Mar 25, 2009

Restaurant Industry Embraces Food Safety Proposals
Industry welcomes legislative efforts to strengthen U.S. food safety laws.
Posted Mar 24, 2009

Study Shows Nutritional Info Not Sought in Fast Food
Consumers do not seek out nutritional information at quickservice restaurants.
Posted Mar 23, 2009

Kellogg Co. Calls For Food-Safety Overhaul
Kellogg CEO testifies that food companies should have written safety plans.
Posted Mar 20, 2009

Mansfield Oil Selects Hot Stuff Foods
Strategic partnership will help convenience stores gain better access to premium foodservice.
Posted Mar 19, 2009

Companies Drop Dairy With rbST
Dairies and retailers are cutting the synthetic hormone from dairy products.
Posted Mar 18, 2009

7-Eleven Launches Meal Deal
The retailer also adds more than 100 new, private-label products to its shelves.
Posted Mar 18, 2009

Obama Targets Food Safety
President announces new FDA leader and working group to upgrade food-safety laws.
Posted Mar 17, 2009

Farmers to Cut Back on Production
Commodity prices are down, but farmers are cutting back.
Posted Mar 16, 2009

Peanut Butter Sales Still Sticky
Consumer fears jar peanut butter sales.
Posted Mar 13, 2009

Safeway Capitalizes on Home Dining
The grocer’s new private label frozen meals offer restaurant-quality foods.
Posted Mar 12, 2009

BK Launches Whopper Bar
The new restaurant concept takes burger customization to the next level.
Posted Mar 12, 2009

FDA Seeks Speedier Salmonella Testing
New methods would enable FDA to respond more efficiently.
Posted Mar 12, 2009

Congress Introduces LEAN Act
The legislation would set federal menu-labeling standards.
Posted Mar 11, 2009

Salmonella Outbreak Creates Heavy Losses for Businesses
Peanut growers, food producers, candy companies and food stores suffer big losses from PCA’s peanut recall.
Posted Mar 10, 2009

Urbanites With Independent Grocers Consume More Veggies, Fruit
A new study discovers that a neighborhood’s food environment contributes greatly to how many fruits and vegetables its inhabitants eat.
Posted Mar 9, 2009

Aramark Introduces New Campus Convenience Store
Foodservice provider targets students with its fresh, market offerings on college campuses.
Posted Mar 6, 2009

Top 10 Healthiest QSRs
Out of 100 of the largest quickservice chains, Health magazine reveals its top 10 in terms of healthy fare.
Posted Mar 4, 2009

QT Kitchens Creates Jobs for Clayton
QuikTrip’s new QT Kitchens site will bring in 227 jobs to Clayton County, Georgia.
Posted Mar 3, 2009

Lawmakers Propose Food Safety Reforms
U.S. representatives seek to give FDA access to food manufacturers’ internal food testing results.
Posted Feb 27, 2009

Use Of Coupons, Private Label Purchasing Increases
Tight finances prompt a spike in coupon use and inexpensive private label purchases.
Posted Feb 27, 2009

Pennsylvania Governor Forms Food Safety Council
Protecting public health and food supply underlying council goals; will facilitate and coordinate federal, regional, state and local efforts.
Posted Feb 27, 2009

Cheap Eats on the Rise
Sales of inexpensive food products such as frozen pizza have been soaring.
Posted Feb 25, 2009

McLane Announces Candy Multi-Vendor End Cap
McLane says its candy MVE program can increase impulse sales by up to 20 percent in convenience stores.
Posted Feb 25, 2009

Holding Onto Breakfast
Portable breakfast items are driving the growth in the morning mealtime.
Posted Feb 23, 2009

Growing by the Cup
Nespresso coffee products posted a 30 percent increase in 2008.
Posted Feb 23, 2009

Coke to Launch 120-Drink Fountain Dispenser
Coke president will showcase the dispenser prototype later today in Boca Raton.
Posted Feb 20, 2009

Study Reveals Premium Coffee Drinker Insights
A new Mindset Media study reveals that $4 latte lovers fit a distinct consumer profile.
Posted Feb 20, 2009

Food Manufacturers Cut SKUs
With an eye toward production efficiencies and maximizing their bottom lines, food manufacturers are reducing their brand selections.
Posted Feb 19, 2009

PepsiCo Worldwide Sales Rise
PepsiCo’s worldwide sales increased for both snacks and beverages in its fourth quarter.
Posted Feb 19, 2009

Kentucky Looks Into Calorie Posting
The bill would require quickservice restaurants to post calorie counts on inside and drive-thru menus.
Posted Feb 18, 2009

Tubers for You
Innovative toppings spice up an old stand-by, the baked potato, which is making a comeback at restaurants.
Posted Feb 18, 2009

Peanut Corporation of America Files for Bankruptcy
The company at the heart of a salmonella outbreak investigation files for bankruptcy protection.
Posted Feb 17, 2009

Fast-Casuals Capture More Dining Dollars
Traffic to restaurants like Panera Bread, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Noodles & Company increased 9 percent.
Posted Feb 16, 2009

Peanut President Refused to Testify
Peanut Corporation of America executive took the Fifth Amendment after being subpoenaed to appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Posted Feb 13, 2009

Georgia Lawmakers Consider New Food Safety Rules
A proposed bill would mandate disclosure of internal tests that document food contamination.
Posted Feb 12, 2009

School Revenue Unaffected by Healthier Vending Machine Choices
Schools that switched their vending machine inventory to healthier choices show no loss in revenue.
Posted Feb 12, 2009

Kosher Food Interest Soars
Quality and a healthy image are behind the increase in the kosher food market.
Posted Feb 11, 2009

PCA Disputes Inadequate Inspection Claims
As PCA works to clear its name, retailers and manufactures continue to alert the public about the recent peanut product recall.
Posted Feb 6, 2009

Menu Calorie Counts Influence Consumer Behavior
A new Technomic survey found that mandated calorie information on New York City menus is a factor that diners take into consideration.
Posted Feb 6, 2009

Starbucks Plans Value Meals
Amid declining sales and strong competition, the coffee chain is planning to launch breakfast value meals.
Posted Feb 6, 2009

Children’s Menus Go Upscale
Independent restaurant operators are leading an emerging “kid-adult” fusion trend by promoting adult-style offerings to kids in greater numbers.
Posted Feb 4, 2009

Massachusetts Considers Hiking Meal Tax
Restaurateurs are not happy about the governor’s proposal to increase the meals tax to 6 percent.
Posted Feb 2, 2009

FDA Updates Peanut Butter Recall List
US Nutrition, assures retailers and consumers that its peanut butter products are safe; Detour bars are added to the FDA’s recall list; Clif Bar expands voluntary recall.
Posted Feb 2, 2009

All Peanut Products Recalled From Georgia Plant
The FDA recalls every peanut product made in the past two years from PCA’s Georgia plant.
Posted Jan 30, 2009

McLane Launches Fresh on the Go
McLane’s Fresh on the Go targets fresh produce, incremental sales.
Posted Jan 30, 2009

Krispy Kreme for Lovers
Krispy Kreme’s Share the Love promotion: Purchase 12 Krispy Kreme Valentine’s donuts now through February 14 and receive 12 Valentine’s Day cards — each containing a free coupon.
Posted Jan 30, 2009

Coca-Cola Revamps Cokesolutions.com for Foodservice Operators
The newly designed Web site provides sustainability resources, specialized tools, content and merchandise.
Posted Jan 30, 2009

Mercury Warning in High Fructose Corn Syrup
A new study says that foods made with high fructose corn syrup may contain mercury.
Posted Jan 29, 2009

America’s 20 “Worst” Foods Revealed
Authors of a new book reveal their picks for some unhealthy food favorites in America.
Posted Jan 29, 2009

Quickservice Chain Tries Outsourcing
Jack in the Box has been using a call center for order taking at a few North Carolina locations.
Posted Jan 28, 2009

Lance Sandwich Crackers Safe From Peanut Butter Recall
The company’s sandwich crackers are not involved in the salmonella investigation. Supreme Protein voluntarily recalls its Peanut Butter Crunch Bars and Caramel Nut bars.
Posted Jan 27, 2009

New England McDonald’s Give Away Free Lattes
In an effort to promote its new McDafe drinks, McDonald’s is giving out free specialty coffees in Maine and eastern New Hampshire.
Posted Jan 27, 2009

More Stores Pull Peanut Butter Products
KwikTrip joins the lengthy list of retailers that are yanking peanut butter products because of the salmonella outbreak.
Posted Jan 26, 2009

‘Natural’ Foods Outsell ‘Organic’
Americans increasingly turn to foods and beverages with healthful attributes, and a new report finds that “natural” trumps “organic” in sales.
Posted Jan 26, 2009

Girl Scout Cookies as Tasty (and Safe) as Ever
Girl Scout cookies are not under FDA investigation for salmonella poisoning
Posted Jan 23, 2009

Truvia Turning Taste Buds
The new sweetener is beginning to make its mark.
Posted Jan 22, 2009

Restaurant-Goers’ Protein Preferences Surface
New reports detail protein trends for diners, and how restaurants are responding.
Posted Jan 22, 2009

Quick Chek Boosts Coffee, Hot Breakfast Sales
The convenience retailer announced same-store sales growth in both categories, proving that c-stores are responding to consumer demand for an affordable breakfast alternative.
Posted Jan 21, 2009

Restaurants Capitalize on Inauguration
From B’amatinis to suckling pig inaugural luaus, restaurant operators are tapping into the excitement surrounding the presidential inauguration with special menu items, promotions and pricing.
Posted Jan 21, 2009

Specialty Foods Predict Growth
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade expects a 4 percent drop for the industry overall, but forecasts sales growth in subcategories such as specialty drinks, snacks and premium chocolate.
Posted Jan 21, 2009

Fake Food More Prevalent
Foods pretending to be something else have become big news lately, and you might be surprised at what could be fake on your shelf.
Posted Jan 21, 2009

Little Debbie Joins Recall List; Hershey, ConAgra Products Safe
Some Little Debbie products have been recalled, citing a possible link to the salmonella outbreak. Hershey, ConAgra unaffected.
Posted Jan 20, 2009

Consumers Put the Breaks on Pricey Coffee
A new study suggests that consumers are skipping Starbucks in favor of less expensive coffee brands, such as convenience stores and McDonald’s.
Posted Jan 20, 2009

Ten Nutrition Trends to Watch in 2009
Consumers trying to balance healthcare concerns while facing economic realities will produce 10 noteworthy nutrition trends in 2009.
Posted Jan 20, 2009

Kellogg Pulls Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers Over Salmonella Concerns
The company has placed a precautionary “hold” over Austin and Keebler-Branded Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers because of salmonella concerns.
Posted Jan 16, 2009

Beer Gets At-Home Boost
During tough economic times, beer sales are heating up.
Posted Jan 16, 2009

Food Safety and Obama’s Challenge
With food safety functions split between two agencies, Congress is turning to the incoming Obama administration to unify functions.
Posted Jan 15, 2009

Mars Tackles Super Bowl
Mars Snackfood US releases two new treats and launches a Super Bowl promotion.
Posted Jan 15, 2009

Thanasi Foods Introduces BIGS Sunflower Seeds
The snacks, jumbo-size sunflower seeds in a re-sealable bag, come in such flavors as original salted and roasted, Frank’s RedHot buffalo wing, and zesty ranch.
Posted Jan 12, 2009

Beverage Association Objects to Obesity Tax
The American Beverage Association denounces New York Gov. David Paterson’s proposed “obesity tax,” which would place an additional 18 percent sales tax on non-diet soft drinks and fruit drinks with less than 70 percent natural fruit juice. Paterson estimates that the tax would lower consumption of those beverages by 5 percent.
Posted Jan 12, 2009

Consumers Crave More Sandwich Variety
New research finds that customers want more options in sandwiches.
Posted May 22, 2008

Nestea Touts Newly Repackaged Teas
The ready-to-drink tea brand sees growth in its products.
Posted May 21, 2008

Rutter’s Rolls Out New Foodservice Program
The convenience store chain’s offerings will include custom stir-fry and freshly baked bread.
Posted May 19, 2008

Coca-Cola Wants More Opportunities to Expand Business
The company looks to other bottled beverages to increase profits.
Posted May 14, 2008

Tesco’s Fresh & Easy Adds More Private-Label Products
The retail chain will expand its private-label offerings with an additional 250 items.
Posted May 14, 2008

New Slurpee Flavor Rocks With Guitar Hero
Posted May 5, 2008