Record-setting harvests push wheat to 4-year low

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat prices closed below the $6 mark twice last week, plunging to $5.68 on Friday.

Middleby Corp. acquires Concordia Coffee Company

September 9, 2014

The Middleby Corporation announced it has acquired Concordia Coffee Company Inc., a manufacturer of automated and self-service coffee and espresso machines…

A lesson for educational foodservice operators

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

How educational foodservice operators can gain a more transparent view of their costs and control of all purchasing cost factors.

Average cost of wheat inches up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices have stayed steady for the past two weeks, despite a busy holiday weekend.

Cardinal International launches fundraiser for National Breast Cancer Foundation

September 8, 2014

Cardinal International, a provider of dinnerware, glassware and flatware, is hosting a fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation from now through…

Restaurant operators invited to enter original recipe contest

September 5, 2014

Reser’s Fine Foods Foodservice Division is inviting restaurant operators nationwide to enter an original recipe using a Reser’s product.

Cheese jumps more than 30 cents in a month

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices continued to fall through the busy Labor Day holiday weekend.

Gas still cheaper than this time last year

Last week's stock market saw lower prices for gasoline and diesel fuel, with natural gas remaining stable and wheat and cheese on the rise.

Henny Penny named a Brinker International Supplier Partner Of The Year

August 22, 2014

Brinker International, Inc. awards Henny Penny, Highland Baking Co. and HotSchedules with the annual Supplier Partner of the Year Award.

Buffalo Wild Wings expands pizza business

August 21, 2014

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has expanded its pizza business by opening its second PizzaRev location.

OrderUp to target underserved delivery market

August 20, 2014

OrderUp, a Baltimore mobile and online food ordering and delivery service, announced the company raised $7 million in funds for nationwide expansion and…

Pizza box transforms into plates, storage container

August 19, 2014

GreenBox, a recycled material pizza box, is to be used at all six Upper Crust locations in Boston as of July 1, 2014.

New research indicates consumers prefer natural cheese

August 19, 2014

New research by Reportlinker.com reveals that 90% of adults surveyed consume cheese and prefer natural over processed cheese, according to a press release.

Domino's, Pizza Inn shares outshine competitors

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza shares generally rose this past week with Domino's Pizza and Pizza Inn outshining competitors at a $2.49 and 43 cent leap, respectively.

Marco's Pizza adds "A Little Kick" to National Hot & Spicy Day

August 18, 2014

Marco's Pizza is promoting its new Spicy Fresco Three Cheese and Spicy Double Pepperoni Fresco pizzas by inviting guests to stop by tomorrow, Aug. 19, from 1…

Pizzerias claim five of 10 winning spots in U.S. Foods contest

August 13, 2014

Food Supplier US Foods announced the ten finalists yesterday of its Top Family Friendly Restaurants competition. 

Unique marijuana pizza leaves company thirsty for more

August 13, 2014

In addition to yesterday's announcement of the potential development of a marijuana pizza, Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation stated today it is creating a…

Does China expose the concept of Quality Fade in QSR food products?

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

The tendency of major QSR brands to stick with longtime suppliers exposes a false sense of security with faulty supplier partners.

Deli meat supplier launches loyalty program

August 12, 2014

Supplier Norbest Inc. recently announced the launch of a new loyalty program for customers that allows customers to earn points on qualifying products and…

Wheat, cheese prices jump as gas falls

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza shares, wheat, cheese on the rise