New containers offer in-store recycling opportunities

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November 19, 2009

Witt Industries has introduced new recycling containers allowing either one- or three-stream recycling collection from within a small area. The containers are…

Mintel predicts flavor trends for 2010

November 18, 2009

Mintel has predicted new flavors and scents expected to make an appearance in the United States marketplace in 2010.   "As the economy recovers, we expect…

Pizza Hut helps Brazil Fast Food Group in Q3 2009

November 18, 2009

Brazil Fast Food Corp., the second largest restaurant chain with 684 points of sale, operating under the Bob's, Doggis, and KFC brands in Brazil as well as…

Mintel predicts flavor trends for 2010

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November 18, 2009

Mintel has predicted new flavors and scents expected to make an appearance in the United States marketplace in 2010.   "As the economy recovers, we expect…

Pizza Hut helps Brazil Fast Food Group in Q3 2009

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November 18, 2009

Brazil Fast Food Corp., the second largest restaurant chain with 684 points of sale, operating under the Bob's, Doggis, and KFC brands in Brazil as well as…

Study confirms people are eating -- not cooking -- more at home

November 12, 2009

The economic downturn can be blamed for a number of lifestyle changes, but causing Americans to cook more is not one of them, according to The 24th Annual…

Quick-service concept Uno Express expands

November 12, 2009

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. has announced the opening of more than 160 new Uno Express locations in sports arenas, airports, tourism centers, universities…

FDA updates Food Code

November 10, 2009

The Food and Drug Administration has published the new FDA Food Code, the first full update since 2005, and includes new recommendations for cut leafy greens…

NPD: Foodservice traffic declines for fourth consecutive quarter

October 26, 2009

Summer is historically a peak season for the foodservice industry, but this past summer the industry realized its fourth consecutive quarter of traffic…

Recession-time wing boon causes price flip flops for chicken

October 13, 2009

The recession has been a boon for many wing restaurants, the New York times reported, as many perceived wings to be "an affordable luxury." Now, that upswing…

Study debunks comfort-food and stress theory

October 8, 2009

Nostalgia-inspired and comfort foods are among some of the hottest trends based on the commonly held belief that consumers turn to such foods in times of…

Coalition launches high fructose corn syrup ad campaign

September 30, 2009

The nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) has launched a new million-dollar ad campaign designed to educate the public about the fact that high fructose…

The Loop Pizza Grill offers free kids' meals, senior discounts

September 28, 2009

The Loop Pizza Grill is offering 10 percent off meals for seniors and free pizza and burgers for kids 12 and under, in October and November, at Loop Pizza…

Growing number of restaurants join Healthy Dining initiative

September 8, 2009

Leading the largest-ever restaurant nutrition initiative, www.healthydiningfinder.com has announced the addition of several new restaurants to its selection of…

FDA launches Reportable Food Registry portal for foodservice industry

September 7, 2009

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched the Reportable Food Registry (RFR), a new electronic portal designed to head off potential cases of…

Study finds children know which foods are healthy

August 4, 2009

A new study by foodservice consultant Technomic and kid-focused brand marketing agency C3 has found that nearly nine out of 10 kids surveyed say that fresh…

NRA applauds U.S. House passage of Food Safety Reform

July 30, 2009

National Restaurant Association president and CEO Dawn Sweeney made the following statement regarding the July 30 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to…

Survey reveals working consumers skipping meals

July 21, 2009

According to a new study conducted by WorkPlace Media, 76 percent of workers surveyed have made cuts to their food and beverage consumption. Overall, 3…

NPD reveals food trends for coming decade

July 6, 2009

CHICAGO -- Market research company The NPD Group has released its new report, A Look into The Future of Eating, outlining growing food trends.   The report…

Zytronic, Coca-Cola partner on beverage dispensing platform

June 30, 2009

TYNE, England -- Zytronic has been chosen by The Coca-Cola Co. to supply the touch panel for its proprietary Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser, the…