Food & Beverage News & Media

More consumers heading to restaurants for a snack

March 13, 2012

Consumers are snacking significantly more now than they were two years ago. Almost half (48 percent) of consumers polled say they're now snacking at least…

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Solo Cup unveils Trophy Plus for both hot and cold applications

March 12, 2012

A dual-temperature insulated cup with better rigidity and enhanced glossy appearance is being launched by Solo Foodservice to help operators boost beverage…

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Trendy "organic heirloom menu innovation"

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Cultivate and grow your plants according to USDA organic certification guidelines to maximize the marketing and great taste appeal of these plants.

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The Loop Pizza Grill debuts spinach salad

March 12, 2012

Jacksonville, Fla.-based The Loop Pizza Grill has introduced a new spinach salad to its menu, available for a limited time starting April 1.

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Pizza Hut to offer free pizza for March Madness Cinderella

March 9, 2012

Pizza Hut has committed once again to offering a free pizza if a No. 16 seed upsets a No. 1 seed in the NCAA basketball tournament.

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NRA awards 18 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards

March 8, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the 2012 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which recognize consumable products…

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Stevi B's Pizza rolls out whole wheat crust

March 7, 2012

Stevi B's Pizza has launched a new whole wheat pizza crust as a part of its commitment to offer healthier options to customers.

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Papa Murphy's introduces make 'n bake kid for kids

March 7, 2012

Papa Murphy's International has launched a Mini Murph Make 'N' Bake Pizza Kit. Kids can create a Papa Murphy's pizza at home, as all of the necessary…

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Mod Pizza launches kid-sized offering

March 6, 2012

Seattle-based Mod Pizza has launched a Mini Mod, a kid-sized version of its original artisan-style pizza, for $3.88.

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Hunt Brothers Pizza adds boneless WingBites to menu

March 5, 2012

Hunt Brothers Pizza has launched new breaded, boneless WingBites in Buffalo and Home-Style flavors. The wings are made with 100-percent all-white breast meat…

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Freschetta adds sea salt, olive oil to sauce

February 29, 2012

The makers of Freschetta pizza have responded to increasing menu trends, adding sea salt and olive oil to the sauce of its Brick Oven lineup.

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Restaurant beer sales rise nearly 10 percent in 2011

February 29, 2012

The Beer Institute released new data showing that the value of beer sales in restaurants rose more than 9 percent in 2011, totaling about $23.6 billion in…

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Papa John's introduces Five Sausage Pizza

February 28, 2012

Papa John's has unveiled a Five Sausage Pizza, featuring the chain's new Chorizo sausage topping, as well as real pork sausage, mild and spicy sausage and…

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Papa Murphy's new pizza inspired by backyard barbeque

February 28, 2012

Papa Murphy's has launched its newest pizza – the Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza – which was inspired by backyard barbeques.

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Good food, good service, fair prices

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

With gas prices rising, consumers will be extra mindful where they spend their money, so this is a good time to go back to basics and take care of your guests.

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Topper's Pizza introduces new Tuesday deals

February 27, 2012

Canadian-based Topper's Pizza has introduced a new twist on its Topper's Tuesdays campaign.

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USDA projects temporary rise in chicken prices

February 27, 2012

A shortage of poultry is expected to drive up chicken prices for consumers, according to the recently released USDA Agricultural Projections to 2021 report…

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Pizza Hut Australia's new menu part of brand revitalization effort

February 23, 2012

Pizza Hut Australia has introduced a new Signature Range menu, which includes 13 new pizzas that will be permanent additions.

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Pizza Patron's new campaign targets Catholic customers

February 22, 2012

Pizza Patron is seeking to reverse the average 4 percent drop in sales it experiences during Lenten season each year by launching its "Pizzas de Cuaresma…

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CiCi's launches new advertising campaign

February 21, 2012

CiCi's Pizza rolls out its new advertising campaign, titled "There's More Where That Came From," this week featuring TV, digital and in-store elements.

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