Metal Packaging Alliance chair says BPA unfairly maligned by Consumer Reports

November 4, 2009

Operators buying bulk cans of food supplies need not be alarmed by Consumer Reports' data on measurable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in canned foods, according…

Registration for 2010 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show open

October 4, 2009

The National Restaurant Association has launched attendee registration for its 2010 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer…

Western Expo exhibitors offer cost-saving solutions

August 31, 2009

Exhibitors at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo in San Diego, which concludes Sept. 1, continued to focus on ways to help restaurant operators cut…

Enodis global ice machine business now Scotsman Industries

May 21, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The Enodis global ice machine business has announced the completion of its sale to affiliates of Warburg Pincus, a leading global…

NRA 2009: Catering, labor management tools attract NRA attendees

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 19, 2009

As restaurant owners and operators consider the addition of catering programs to boost sales, companies such as MonkeyMedia Software are offering programs…

NRA 2009: Pavilions highlight organic, green product lines

May 17, 2009

CHICAGO — Natural and eco-friendly offerings continue to draw operators' attention as demonstrated by the products showcased in the Organic & Natural and…

NRA 2009: Coca-Cola debuts dispenser options, tea products

May 16, 2009

CHICAGO — Coca-Cola FoodService has debuted several products aimed at helping operators during the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…

DashOrder launches online ordering system

April 30, 2009

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — DashOrder.com has announced its entrance into the restaurant industry with the launch of its new online ordering system.   DashOrder…

Everpure launches SMARTWORKS program to foodservice operators

March 25, 2009

CHICAGO — Commercial water-treatment products supplier Everpure has announced the launch of SMARTWORKS, a turnkey water analysis program that provides…

Pizza Patron opens quick-serve restaurant

January 5, 2009

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Latino pizza brand Pizza Patron has opened its first Quick Service Pizza outlet in San Antonio, Texas. The restaurant is located in a…

HoodMart intros new ventless exhaust hood system

December 22, 2008

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio — HoodMart has announced the release of its new Ventless Exhaust Hood System. Its state-of-the-art design features innovative triple filters…

Used restaurant equipment brokers having good year

December 17, 2008

The Dallas Morning News: As restaurants continue to close in light of the faltering economy, businesses like RestaurantDealer.com are profiting. Last year, 6…

Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo opens in 3 weeks

July 30, 2008

NORWALK, Conn. -- With three weeks to go before the opening of the 2008 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, more than 300 multiunit operators have…

SCA Tissue earns green certification

May 12, 2008

PHILADELPHIA — SCA Tissue has added five SKUs to its list of EcoLogo-certified towels, facial tissues, bath tissues and napkins, bringing the total number to…

Network Services Co. ranks SCA Tissue No. 1

May 11, 2008

PHILADELPHIA — SCA Tissue was ranked as the No. 1 supplier in 2007 by the members and owners of Network Services Co., North America's distributor network of…

Clorox intros all-natural cleaning supplies

January 17, 2008

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Clorox Company has announced the introduction of Green Works cleaners, a new line of cleaning products made from plant-based ingredients…

Pizza Marketplace launches industry study

December 9, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pizza Marketplace has unveiled its 2007 Pizza Marketplace Industry Study, an in-depth look at trends and topics in the pizza industry around…

Network Services promotes two

November 11, 2007

MT. PROSPECT, Ill. — Mike Johnson has been promoted to chief financial officer of Network Services Co. and John Holland to vice president of customer…

Pizzeria Planning: Designing and Maintaining an Efficient Pizza Kitchen

This guide features insight from operators and equipment manufacturers on ways to set up your pizza kitchen to ensure the maximum return on your investment.

RedPrairie intros performance-management solution

October 21, 2007

ATLANTA — RedPrairie Corp. has unveiled its Retail Performance Management solution for the foodservice industry.   RPM is a Web-based analytic reporting…