How to manage rising food costs

Look into markets that sell seconds or items that are discounted because of overruns.

Gas, cheese, wheat prices all fall to close out the year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices have fallen 50 cents in the past month and are more than $1 lower than they were this time last year.

Middleby adds Australian equipment manufacturer to roster

December 29, 2014

The Middleby Corporation plans to acquire Goldstein Eswood, a commercial equipment manufacturer based in New South Wales, Australia.

Christmas arrives at the gas pump

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fuel experiences its longest streak of declining prices on record, according to AAA.

Middleby adds Italian foodservice equipment company to roster

December 22, 2014

The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of Desmon Food Service Equipment Company, based in Nusco, Italy.

Low gas prices saving Americans about $200M per day versus 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The average cost of fuel is nearly 70 cents lower per gallon than it was last year at this time, and has dropped below the $2 mark in 13 states.

Foodservice supply association predicts 4.1% growth in 2015

December 10, 2014

MAFSI representatives are forecasting growth of 4.1 percent for 2015 over 2014, inline with the growth forecast for GDP.

Restaurant industry hurdles expected to continue in 2015

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

On top of record-high commodities prices, labor inflation, technology costs and health care/menu labeling logistics, there is also intensified competition in…

Cardinal International announces product launches

December 9, 2014

Cardinal International has announced the launch of the new Arcoroc and Tiger-Glass concepts, and has also expanded its Zenix collection.

Wheat prices up $1 since October

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices drop another dime in a week.

Domino's Pizza continues Wall Street climb

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Domino's shares are up 3,000 percent compared to where they were before the company's turnaround effort in 2010.

How to make sure your dishes are properly sanitized

Ideally, one person should clean the dishes and the other person sanitize and handle the clean ones. If this isn’t possible, strict procedures must be followed…

Cheese prices drop well below $2 mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Heading into the busiest travel day of the year, gas prices have fallen for 60 consecutive days.

What's in your kitchen?

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Technology in food engineering and processing equipment coupled with better logistics has given companies the ability to specialize.

Restaurant groups deride lack of Renewable Fuel Standard decision

November 24, 2014

Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will delay the 2014 ethanol volume mandate, a move that will continue to affect commodities costs.

Foodservice Packaging Institute's annual Trends Report shows market shifts

November 20, 2014

Packaging trends include continued interest in sustainable products.

NRA selects LeanPath for food waste prevention program

November 20, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has chosen LeanPath Inc., provider of automated food waste monitoring systems, as its preferred supplier for the company's…

Chocolate companies warn of an impending shortage

November 18, 2014

Mars Inc. and Barry Callebaut, two chocolate giants, have warned of an impending chocolate shortage. The Washington Post reported their warnings, stemming from…

Good news for cheese prices after rough year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices are down more than a quarter from a month ago.

Just Mayo vs. Mayonnaise: How the FDA restricts food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The FDA established Standards of Identity for many products so that consumers were protected from mislabeled food product. But consumers today are more…