Tricon stock tops $58 on word of share sale by S.V.P., Blum

February 24, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- On Feb. 25, shares of Tricon Global Restaurants Inc. climbed to $58.50 on word that senior vice president for public affairs, Jonathan Blum…

Suprema Specialties files for bankruptcy

February 24, 2002

Suprema Specialties, a supplier of Italian cheeses to the pizza industry, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Papa John's U.S. sales slide 5.3% in January

February 24, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's International, Inc. announced on Feb. 5 that domestic systemwide comparable sales declined 5.3 percent in Period 1, the four…

Fee Delivery

As the nation's largest chains apply and test delivery fees, smaller operators ponder whether to follow suit or use free delivery as a competitive advantage.

High-tech Tomato Taste

February 24, 2002

A examination of the production of pizza sauce reveals the process is anything but simple.

Papa John's reports flat '01, tough fourth quarter

February 24, 2002

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's International Inc. reported Jan. 9 that company systemwide sales at domestic stores were flat for 2001. The results were made up…

Tomato sauce appears to help in fighting prostate cancer

February 24, 2002

Could tomato sauce be effective in the war against prostate cancer? The findings of a new study say it very well may.

The Year in Review: 2001

February 24, 2002

Pizzeria operators overcame a lot to succeed in 2001. Here we present a look at some of the highlights that will make the year one long remembered.

From Field to Factory

February 24, 2002

Harvesting tomatoes is centuries-old work, but today's processors have harnessed a host of high-tech helpers. This is the first in a three-part series on…

Taking Stock

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

February 24, 2002

As the current recession wears on, pizza company picks are becoming tasty, long-term buys on Wall Street.

Who's who: Frank Carney

February 24, 2002

Hard lessons in business changed the diet of Pizza Hut founder, Frank Carney, from humble pie back to pizza pie.

Pizza companies showcase c-store concepts at NACS show

February 24, 2002

Several pizza companies were on hand at the National Association of Convenience Stores show in Las Vegas last month, exhibiting their non-traditional c-store…

Reduced planting, high temps reduce Cal tomato crop for '01

February 24, 2002

STOCKTON, Calif. -- California's processing tomato industry has again made substantial reduction in contracted acreage for 2001 in an effort to bring…

Terrorist attacks, storm hurt fresh tomato crops

February 24, 2002

EAST MANATEE, Fla. -- Florida agriculture took a double hit when terrorists attacked America on Sept. 11 and tropical storm Gabrielle ravaged Florida's Gulf…

Processed tomato prices will rise slightly in 2002

February 24, 2002

Unseasonably hot weather in May has California tomato producers seeing red after the fall harvest.

Who's Who: Ron Peters

February 24, 2002

Ron Peters, founder and CEO of Paradise Tomato Kitchens, is sold on innovation and technology as the keys to servicing customers and competing profitably in…

There's nothing tiny about Teeny Foods' growth plans

February 21, 2002

Family-owned Teeny Foods may have to change its name after it moves to a new, state-of the-art baking facility early next year. The automated baking operation…

Cheese price melts to $1.17, lowest since Oct. ''01

February 21, 2002

The price of a 40-pound block of cheddar cheese dropped to $1.17 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Feb. 22, the lowest price since Oct. 24, when the market…

Fuel Pizza to speed up store growth in 2002

February 21, 2002

Concerns over the current recession haven't diluted the high-octane growth plan set out by the owners of Fuel Pizza, in Charlotte, N.C.

Who's Who: Dave Brandon

February 21, 2002

When Dave Brandon took over Domino's Pizza in 1999, he said the company was healthy. Three years later, it's almost in fighting trim.