Food & Beverage News & Media

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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Beyond Meat pledges $15 discount on Chicken Tenders Day

July 21, 2021

Pizza brands, Toppers and Romeo's, are just two restaurant brands that will be offering Beyond Meat's Beyond chicken tenders July 27, known by those who keep…

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Cicis does apps of the edible kind

July 21, 2021

Texas-based Cicis is delivering a little South-of-the-border spice to its customers in bite-sized appetizers, called Poppers, available for pick-up or delivery…

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Wheat prices head for the heavens, as most pizza stocks struggle

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

With skyrocketing wheat, gas and cheese prices, this week's commodities report does little to start the week off on a high note for pizza operators.

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Teriyaki Madness' CEO on how food that 'makes you feel like a million' fuels brand growth

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

"No gut bombs." That's part of the brand promise for Teriyaki Madness, along with a pledge to serve customers food that "makes you feel like a million bucks.…

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Mid-year status check: Pizza Factory

July 15, 2021

West Coast-based, Pizza Factory, said thus far this year to date, it has signed 11 franchise agreements, including deals that will see the chain open its first…

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Core launches Summer of Hope campaign to help foodservice employees

July 14, 2021

Core, a national non-profit, is launching a month-long Summer of Hope campaign to raise $50,000 to help food and beverage employees who have children.

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Want your Midwest pizza sales to soar? Lay on the cheese

July 14, 2021

Move over, all you Wisconsin "Cheese-heads"! Ohio is has melted your No. 1 status as a cheese-loving stronghold, indicating the Buckeye State might be a great…

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Chuck E. Cheese enters frozen grocery pizza market

July 14, 2021

Chuck E. Cheese is bringing the party home, announcing today that its pies are now available in frozen food sections at Kroger nationally. The product launch…

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Tea company to buy 120-year-old Angelo's Pizza, accept Bitcoin

July 13, 2021

Tea distributor, Bit Brother Limited plans to acquire 51% of the 120-year-old Angelo's Pizza brand, including Angelo's Pizza 1697 Inc., 1279 1st Avenue LLC and…

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US restaurant recovery is daypart-dependent

July 12, 2021

Though the restaurant industry nationally has shown great resiliency — even after losing up to 35% of visits at the start of the pandemic — NPD Group said it…

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Fat Boy's Pizza adds some heft with planned 6th store

July 12, 2021

Fat Boy's Pizza said it will grow to six stores early next year, when it opens a store in Mandeville, Louisiana. The chain — based in Metairie, Louisiana …

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