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.

Papa John's new Red Kettle Cookie raises funds for Salvation Army campaign

November 24, 2014

Papa John's has introduced a Philly Cheesesteak Pizza and The Salvation Army Red Kettle Cookie. A portion of the proceeds from each cookie sold during its…

How to get millennials to stay committed to your brand

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

If you can provide an affordable, healthy, flavorful solution on a consistent basis, millennials are going to prefer your brand.

Blast 825° crowdsources pizza recipes from local charities

November 21, 2014

Blast 825° has announced the winner of its "People's Choice" award from the brand's recent Roseville, California, grand opening event. The Placer SPCA, one of…

Crushed Red intros 'Chop Top' pizzas

November 21, 2014

Crushed Red Urban Bake and Chop Shop has added Chop Top pizzas to the menu, featuring the same preparation technique as its chopped salads, using mezzaluna…

Domestic tea sales jump 6%

November 21, 2014

According to new research from the American Botanical Council, sales of loose, bagged, concentrated and herbal tea in the US increased by 5.9 percent in 2013…

Sbarro adds heat with new 3 Pepper Chicken Pizza

November 21, 2014

Sbarro is spicing things up with its new limited-time offering – the 3 Pepper Chicken Pizza. The offering includes Poblano pesto, grilled chicken, roasted red…

Marco's growth exceeding projections by 40 percent

November 20, 2014

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza announced the company is exceeding expansion goals for 2014, with 131 locations added this year.

Firecrust pizza set to expand in Dallas

November 20, 2014

Firecrust Neapolitan Pizzeria announced plans to add up to 10 locations over the next five years in the Dallas area.

Papa Murphy's launches 'gourmet' pizza toppings

November 19, 2014

Papa Murphy’s has announced a new line of gourmet pizza toppings that customers can use to customize their pizzas, including Angus steak, spicy fennel sausage…

Crushed Red brings back Urban Harvest Pizza for seasonal promo

November 18, 2014

St. Louis-based Crushed Red Urban Bake and Chop Shop is bringing back the Urban Harvest Pizza for the cooler season. Founder Chris LaRocca said the offering…

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…

How Papa Murphy's controlled record-high cheese prices in Q3

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's CEO believes the company has the potential to triple its domestic footprint.

Startup aims to help restaurants clear hyperlocal produce hurdles

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

OtherShip Foods offers 10- and 20-foot containers that use hydroponics technology to grow produce on site.

Customization, versatility driving the Asian food segment

Highly versatile and easily customizable, the Asian food segment is a perfect segue for East-meets-West flavor mashups that consumers of all ages will love.

Old Chicago collaborates with breweries for anniversary event

November 12, 2014

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is continuing its Explorer Series with an exclusive collaboration event with Boulevard and Odell Brewing Companies. This…

Study: Restaurant customers want conscious, convenient brands

November 12, 2014

New research from the Culinary Visions Panel found that restaurant consumers now want more than just good food, value and service when they dine out. They're…

Connie's Pizza feeding homeless veterans in Chicago

November 11, 2014

Connie's Pizza is teaming up with The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center to deliver food to more than 200 homeless veterans at the center in Chicago today for…

Pizza Hut announces complete brand, menu overhaul

Changes include new crusts, drizzles, toppings, uniforms, website and more.

Pie Five adds baked potato-inspired toppings to pizza

November 10, 2014

Pie Five has launched its new Cheddar Bacon Pie-tato, a combination of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, bacon and red skin potatoes on a pan crust and topped…