Plant-based proteins on pizza grew 56% in 2nd quarter

August 16, 2021

Plant-based protein meats saw a 56% growth in the pizza market during the second quarter of 2021, according to a press release from the NPD Group.

Restaurant industry players launch Better Business survey to help chefs

August 13, 2021

The Culinary Institute of America is partnering with the James Beard Foundation, Black Food Folks, S. Pellegrino Young Chef Academy and Fine Dining Lovers to…

Restaurant recovery a slow go in Q2 2021

August 13, 2021

Consumer spend at restaurants rose 32% in the April-May-June 2021 quarter, compared to the same quarter last year, and flat compared to the same quarter in…

Pizza Hut partners with Beyond Meat for Beyond Pepperoni pizza

August 11, 2021

Pizza Hut has partnered with Beyond Meat to introduce the Beyond Pepperoni plant-based pizza. The pizza will be available at 70 locations in Albany, New York…

PizzaForno expands automated-pizza footprint in North America

August 10, 2021

PizzaForno, an automated pizza oven restaurant, has expanded its footprint in North America with five units in Michigan and seven locations in Canada. The…

Cargill, Continental Grain to acquire Sanderson Farms, create poultry powerhouse

August 9, 2021

Cargill and Continental Grain Co. are forming a joint venture to acquire Sanderson Farms Inc. for $203 per share in cash, representing a total equity value for…

Meet Andrew Gruel of Slapfish, who is on a mission to bring people back to real American seafood.

Sit down with Andrew Gruel, Founder, CEO and Executive Chef of Slapfish, a fast-casual seafood chain based in Huntington Beach, CA.

Chicago pizzeria hops onto plant-based topping wagon

August 6, 2021

Sarpino's Pizzeria, a Chicago-based pizza chain, is partnering with Field Road to offer customers plant-based pepperoni at its restaurants located throughout…

General Assembly Pizza teams with Canadian food broker

August 5, 2021

General Assembly Holdings Ltd., a fast-casual Toronto pizza restaurant turned omnichannel consumer packaged goods brand, has teamed with Propel Natural Brands…

Pizza Hut brings back The Big Dinner Box

August 4, 2021

The Big Dinner Box from Pizza Hut is back in time for back-to-school season, offering pizza, breadsticks and choice of OR wings or pasta. Guests can customize…

Restaurant Management Software: A Buyer's Guide for Back of House

A comprehensive guide from SynergySuite to walk you through everything from deciding if you need back-of-house technology to narrowing it down to your final…

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PepsiCo to divest Tropicana, Naked Juice and more

August 3, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. has entered into an agreement with PAI Partners to sell Tropicana, Naked Juice and other select juice brands across North America, and an option…

Pieology celebrating summer with a special pie, topping item

August 3, 2021

Pieology is launching a limited-time BBQ luau pizza topped with a unique offering — French's fried onions.

Pandemic pushes home coffee consumption, sustains interest in gourmet products

July 29, 2021

At-home coffee consumption jumped from 73% to 81% during the pandemic over foodservice coffee consumption, according to research from The NPD Group.

Marco's launches pizza versions of 2 Northeast US flavor favorites

July 27, 2021

Marco's Pizza is launching a pair of LTOs that pay tribute to some of the great handheld dishes of the Northeastern U.S. in its The Philly and The Buffalo…

Hunt Brothers Pizza brings back Chicken Bacon Ranch pie

July 26, 2021

In its seventh time back, Hunt Brothers chicken bacon ranch pies are again available as LTOs starting today at its convenience chain-based stores, a news…

The 'Domino's effect': Company's stock price surge sets off 'chain' reaction

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Domino's better-than-expected earnings report last Thursday morning set off a wave of optimism among investor in its competitors too.

Fat Brands closes biggest restaurant franchisor deal this year

July 23, 2021

Fat Brands Inc. has closed a franchisor deal by acquiring Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million from Serruya Private Equity and Lion Capital, a news…

General Assembly Pizza signs retail deal, expands presence to 80 locations

July 22, 2021

Toronto-based General Assembly Pizza has signed a deal with Fortinos Supermarket which expand the recently launched brand's availability to 80 locations. The…

Toppers commits to plant-based eating in a big way

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Chicken and cheese are often considered two of the toughest animal-derived products to replicate the flavor and texture of in plant-based items. But Toppers…