Latest China supply crisis hits Yum! Brands stock hard

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

An abundance in refinery production is keeping gas prices in check.

Mission Foods leapfrogs competitors with plastic ship boxes

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

It is not often in the QSR industry, that one decision can positively impact so many touch points in restaurant operations.

Papa Murphy's extends Pepsi contract

August 1, 2014

Papa Murphy's today announced it has signed a multiyear agreement with PepsiCo to renew their 16-plus-year partnership. Under the new deal, PepsiCo will remain…

Latest Chinese supply chain crisis hits Yum! Brands' sales 'significantly'

July 31, 2014

Yum! Brands said the latest supply chain crisis in China has caused "significant, negative" damage to sales at its KFC and Pizza Hut brands in that market.

Tyson Foods sells poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil

July 29, 2014

Tyson Foods Inc. has reached a definitive agreement with JBS SA to sell its poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil. According to a news release, the…

Gas prices drop for 24th straight day despite geopolitical tensions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat is down more than 40 cents in two weeks.

Liguria Foods intros new premium pepperoni brand

July 24, 2014

Liguria Foods has introduced a new premium pepperoni brand: Bravo Gusto.

Unique Pizza hires dairy scientist to advise on product development

July 22, 2014

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation today announced it has engaged Dr. M. (Mali) S. Reddy, a dairy industry scientist, to advise the company on global business…

Wheat prices fall 32 cents in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices continue to drop from Independence Day spike.

DaVinci Gourmet intros new smoothie mixes for foodservice operators

July 18, 2014

DaVinci Gourmet has introduced new smoothies made without artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives. According to a news release, the smoothies include…

Tyson’s tender offer for Hillshire set at $63 per share

July 17, 2014

Tyson Foods has commenced a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of The Hillshire Brands Company at a price of $63.00 per share. The…

Henny Penny earns three Business Marketing Assoc. awards

July 16, 2014

Cheese remains below $2 for second week in a row

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After hitting 6-year highs, gas prices tumble in a week.

How corn affects food prices

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Corn prices were up 13 percent in the first six weeks of 2014 which will adversely affect the price of many of the foods you stock in your restaurant.

Ice-O-Matic adds to Energy Star lineup

July 9, 2014

Ice-O-Matic, a manufacturer of ice machines, storage bins and dispensers, has announced a new addition to its lineup of Energy Star-rated machines. The…

Sabert CEO wins 2014 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for New Jersey region

July 8, 2014

Sabert Corporation announced today that Founder and CEO Albert Salama received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 Award in the Excellence in…

Gas prices hit 6-year highs over holiday weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Public pizza company stocks ride the positive jobs report.

Wheat prices remain solidly below $7

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pizza Hut parent company hits another fresh 52-week high last week.

Foodservice packaging providers expect volume growth for limited-service concepts

June 30, 2014

According to an annual survey conducted by the Foodservice Packaging Institute, foodservice packaging converters, raw material and machinery suppliers…

Report: 93% of restaurant chains plan to raise menu prices

June 30, 2014

This year's unexpected food cost increases will likely to force chain restaurants to raise menu prices even as competition gets tighter. A new report from…