Truitt Bros. steps in to fill pumpkin-shortage void

November 18, 2009

In the wake of a Libby's canned pumpkin shortage, Truitt Bros. has announced the availability of its pumpkin pie filling for restaurants and foodservice…

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…

Montgomery Co. passes menu labeling

November 17, 2009

Despite protests from the Maryland Restaurant Association and local restaurant owners, the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a bill that would…

Marco's Pizza heads to the Caribbean

November 16, 2009

Marco's Pizza, an authentic Italian pizza company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, has 31 stores planned for a brand new territory: the Caribbean. Brothers and…

Kronos, Fast Casual to host free workforce management webinar

November 16, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kronos Inc., provider of workforce management solutions, and FastCasual.com, the leading news and information source covering the fast casual…

Commodities update -- Week of Nov. 16, 2009

November 15, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange averaged slightly over $1.57 per pound, up 4 cents from the previous week.   Block cheese closed at…

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…

Research and Markets report foreshadows possible Tyson Foods contender

November 8, 2009

The upturn in business sentiment following the global economic downturn looks like it could bring with it a wave of consolidation in the global food and drink…

Commodities update -- Week of Nov. 9, 2009

November 8, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange averaged slightly over $1.53 per pound, up 3 cents from the previous week.   Block cheese closed at…

Integrated Control Corp. debuts new products

November 8, 2009

Integrated Control Corporation (ICC), a provider of foodservice technology solutions, will debut its state-of-the art 2010 Temp Minder at the International…

Pizza Inn's Q1 net up 33%, comps dip

November 5, 2009

Pizza Inn Inc. today released an earnings statement for the first quarter ended Sept. 27 that cited a 33 percent rise in net income.

Back to business basics for 2010

Boost productivity and efficiency with these eight elemental operational steps.

Metal Packaging Alliance chair says BPA unfairly maligned by Consumer Reports

November 4, 2009

Operators buying bulk cans of food supplies need not be alarmed by Consumer Reports' data on measurable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in canned foods, according…

Truck driving Road-eos highlight supply driver prowess

November 2, 2009

JMC Restaurant Distribution Co., CiCi's Pizza's distribution outfit, held three company-wide trucking Road-eos in order to round up the top drivers who will…

Commodities update -- Week of Nov. 2, 2009

November 1, 2009

Block cheese prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange averaged slightly over $1.50 per pound, up 5 cents from the previous week.   Block cheese closed at…

New ChefTec Reporter runs summary of sales and waste by category

November 1, 2009

A new version of restaurant reporting software ChefTec Reporter has been released by Culinary Software Services. ChefTec Reporter 2010 features increased…

Pay what you want at Fort Worth pizzeria

November 1, 2009

Is on-demand pricing the way of the future? Some Dallas-area restaurateurs believe it is -- or, at least, the way of now. Owners Lee and Emma Herdman of The…

Kalamazoo man to sell pizzeria for $1 -- sort of

November 1, 2009

The commercial real estate market is currently a mess, but that could be good news for someone, now that an Italian restaurant and the property it sits on near…

Health care reform bill contains menu labeling provision

Pending nutrition fact legislation for chains of 20-plus units has the foodservice industry divided over fairness of its application.

Restaurant industry performance index shows September decline

October 29, 2009

The restaurant industry's performance remained soft in September, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity declined…