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Registration for 2010 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show open
The National Restaurant Association has launched attendee registration for its 2010 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event (IWSB). A special "early bird" online … -
Pizza Brewpub sweeps Great American Beer Festival
California-based Pizza Port, a collection of pizzeria brewpubs, was named Large Brewpub and Large Brewpub Brewer of the Year for their Carlsbad, Calif., location at this year's Great American Beer … -
NPD: Lingering unemployment will delay restaurant industry recovery
Current economic indicators point to recovery, but persistent high unemployment will continue to plague the restaurant industry several months after the recovery is underway, according to market … -
Mintel highlights global consumer trends
Even as the economy drags people down financially and emotionally, Mintel sees a continued focus on enjoyment and life fulfillment. While people around the world still feel pessimistic, Mintel sees … -
NRA's industry outlook posts slight gain
The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity registered its first gain in three months. The … -
Technomic finds growth opportunities for restaurants in consumer catering
The recession has taken its toll on the restaurant industry, including brands that have grown their catering services by focusing on box lunches or party trays for business meetings. Recent research … -
Consumer concern over sodium intake impacts product development
Americans love sodium, but many consumers are starting to pay more attention to their intake, according to new research from consumer, product and market research company Mintel. The company's …- Christa Hoyland -
Study finds children know which foods are healthy
A new study by foodservice consultant Technomic and kid-focused brand marketing agency C3 has found that nearly nine out of 10 kids surveyed say that fresh vegetables and fresh whole fruits are … -
Competitive eaters take a stab at Detroit pizza
Competitive eater Pat Bertoletti has posted a video on his blog of him and a friend visiting an unnamed pizza place in the Detroit area and devouring a 12-pound pizza, according to a story posted on … -
NRA applauds U.S. House passage of Food Safety Reform
National Restaurant Association president and CEO Dawn Sweeney made the following statement regarding the July 30 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 2749, the Food Safety … -
NPD Report: Restaurant units down by 4,000
According to a new report published by The NPD Group, there were 4,000 fewer restaurants in the United States this spring than what was reported in the spring of 2008. NPD's Spring 2009 ReCount, a … -
Survey reveals working consumers skipping meals
According to a new study conducted by WorkPlace Media, 76 percent of workers surveyed have made cuts to their food and beverage consumption. Overall, 31 percent of workers surveyed reported making … -
NRA exhibitors donate 66,000 lbs. of food
CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibiting companies at its 2009 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, donated more than … -
NPD reveals food trends for coming decade
CHICAGO -- Market research company The NPD Group has released its new report, A Look into The Future of Eating, outlining growing food trends. The report forecasts that "better for you" foods, such … -
Mintel identifies healthy food menu challenges
CHICAGO -- Despite increased buzz about healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labeling, new findings from Mintel Menu Insights suggest healthy menu items still face a tough battle for acceptance … -
NRA projects increase in summer 2009 employment
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Restaurant Association has released its employment projections for the summer of 2009. Nationally, eating and drinking places are projected to add 381,800 jobs during … -
Pizza Fusion to be served in schools, universities
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Compass Group North America and Pizza Fusion have announced a strategic partnership to expand the organic restaurant into schools and universities. The agreement marks Pizza … -
Five takeaways from the first Pizza Executive Summit
Attendees shared tips and insights at the two-day Pizza Executive Summit that covered topics such as turnover and online ordering …- Richard Slawsky -
Mintel releases findings on trends in ice cream, coffeehouses and alcohol
CHICAGO -- Mintel has released new findings about three of the hottest food and drink markets: ice cream, coffeehouses and alcoholic beverages. Flavor wars: Men and women want different things from … -
Getting pizza ready for school
Recipe changes may be needed to ensure those school pizza parties stay on the menu.- Richard Slawsky
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