NRA: Is marijuana the next menu trend?

Will marijuana soon be on your menu? Steve Fox, director of VS Strategies, counsel at Vicente Sederberg LLC, and panelist for the 2015 National Restaurant…

NRA offering free eCertificates for SafeServe training products

May 14, 2015

The National Restaurant Association is now offering complimentary eCertificates for the ServSafe suite of training products, including ServSafe Manager, Food…

Bugging out: Is cricket flour on your menu?

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

Many in the foodservice industry are touting cricket flour as the next "super protein."

Leveraging kiosks for fresh-on-the-spot pizza anywhere

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza is the go-to meal for almost every occasion. Normally there are only a few options to purchase pizza such as frozen, carryout or delivery. However, kiosk…

Changing menus prove new consumer attitudes

May 7, 2015

AEB emphasizes that restaurants must jump on the group's preferences for locally grown, sustainably raised and non-processed foods.

HotSchedules and Jobsabi release Apple Watch apps

May 6, 2015

HotSchedules, a global software-as-a-service provider for the restaurant, retail and hospitality industries, announced the launch of their applications for use…

NEC to host Google+ Hangout on FDA menu labeling regulations

May 1, 2015

NEC Display Solutions of America, provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, will host a Google+ Hangout on FDA menu labeling regulations.

Dole launches fruit purees for restaurant menus

May 1, 2015

Dole launched its Chef-Ready Fruit Purées for kitchen and bar menus.

World Tea Expo to teach how to profit from tea on the menu

April 30, 2015

The expo will host tea tastings and sessions on how to profit from tea on the menu and at the bar.

Why Group Purchasing Organizations are good for manufacturers and members

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

By working through a GPO, the manufacture of food or supplies can "speak" directly to decision-makers in the purchasing arena, thus saving time, money and the…

Blaze to expand footprint to 28 states, Canada in 2015

April 29, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a fast casual artisanal pizza chain, released financial results for its fiscal year ending December 28, 2014 along with its outlook…

Coca-Cola among winners of NRA FABI awards

April 29, 2015

The National Restaurant Association announced the recipients of the Food and Beverage Awards recognizing progressive food and beverage products that the…

Taco Grande returns to Papa Murphy's

April 28, 2015

The Taco Grande Pizza is returning today to Papa Murphy's.

Health concerns driving seafood, vegetarian menu innovations, Technomic says

April 27, 2015

Seafood, vegetarian or vegan menu innovation will become essential as millennials represent a greater portion of foodservice consumers.

Boston Pizza rolls out new wings order and sauces

April 27, 2015

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada-based Boston Pizza introduced the Wings Two-Four, a case that holds 24 chicken wings.

Hungry Girl takes on pizza

April 24, 2015

Champion Foods, a take-and-bake food company that has more than 10 private-label pizza brands, has partnered with Hungry Girl.

Pizza Studio celebrating DC opening with free pizza

April 23, 2015

Co-founders Samit Varma and Ron Biskin celebrate the area's first location by giving away free pizza to customers from 11-2 pm and 5-8 pm on April 23.

NRA releases Foodamental workshop schedule for May conference

April 23, 2015

The interactive educational workshops are designed to provide guests the opportunity to see hands-on demonstrations from top chefs and industry leaders.

Panino's Pizzeria recipient of Escalon prize

April 23, 2015

Escalon Premier Brands, a division of H.J. Heinz Company L.P. that produces packaged tomatoes and tomato sauces, selected the three-unit chain Panino's…

Old Chicago Pizza launches spring menu, gluten-free pizza

April 21, 2015

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom announced the launch of its new spring menu offering, including an expanded selection of Tavern Bites and Taproom Classics such as…