Pizza Fusion Ridgewood offering anniversary deal

December 13, 2010

Pizza Fusion Ridgewood, located in Ridgewood, N.J., is celebrating its 2-year anniversary by giving customers a lower-priced pizza.

New product offers high pressure pasteurization

October 17, 2010

The Safe Pac Corporation has started to offer USDA and FDA-approved High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) to packers, food processors and manufacturers on a…

Moyer: Remember, 4 on the Door!

by Chris Moyer — Manager, Conserve, National Restaurant Association

The first time I heard Richard Young – the director of education for Pacific Gas and Electric’s Food Service Technology Center – say, "You want to save on…

Dos and Don'ts of green restaurant marketing

by Chris Moyer — Manager, Conserve, National Restaurant Association

Restaurant sustainability requires reevaluating your operations to find ways to conserve resources and be more efficient. Convey this to customers.

A sea change

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

On one day in 2008, more than a half-million volunteers in 100 countries collected 11.4 million items of trash along the world’s waterways. What were the top…

Pizza Fusion adds Larry Zwain to its board

September 8, 2010

Pizza Fusion has added Larry Zwain to its board of directors. Zwain is the former president of PepsiCo Restaurants Intl (dba Yum! Brands, International…

Planning store layouts? Consider the recycling and composting trend

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

As I travel the country, I see more and more operators, universities, airports and hotels collecting recyclables and compostables. If you’re planning new…

Making the right choice from the single-use ‘menu’

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

Ever stare at a menu for an eternity and still find yourself unable to make a decision?  Maybe you weren’t sure of your own priorities that day or maybe you…

Sustainable-minded deep-dish pizza chain expands

July 8, 2010

Green Mill Restaurants Inc., which owns, manages and franchises 28 casual pizza pubs in four states, has announced structural changes and growth plans. The…

I’d like the ‘green’ packaging please

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

I’m often asked by foodservice operators and consumers: What sustainable single-use foodservice products should I use to serve food and beverages? Which…

USDA demystifies local food chain supply

June 23, 2010

Local food is a hot trend that customers continue to demand from all restaurant segments. But until recently, the movement was so small and compartmentalized…

USDA demystifies local food chain supply

June 23, 2010

Local food is a hot trend that customers continue to demand from all restaurant segments. But until recently, the movement was so small and compartmentalized…

Sustainable drink cup task force names winners of paper cup challenge

June 17, 2010

The betacup sustainable drink cup task force has announced the winners of its open innovation challenge to reduce paper cup consumption. Fast casual Starbucks…

PES 2010: Restaurant executives share industry secrets

June 17, 2010

This week's Pizza Executive Summit attendees took advantage of the niche expertise of its top-level executive makeup by engaging in smaller breakout sessions.

Truitt Bros. creates all-natural vegetarian chili

June 17, 2010

Truitt Bros. has unveiled its all-natural vegetarian chili, certified sustainable and free of additives and preservatives. The chili features a fresh medley…

Sustainable drink cup task force names winners of paper cup challenge

June 17, 2010

The betacup sustainable drink cup task force has announced the winners of its open innovation challenge to reduce paper cup consumption. Fast casual Starbucks…

PES 2010: Restaurant executives share industry secrets

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June 17, 2010

This week's Pizza Executive Summit attendees took advantage of the niche expertise of its top-level executive makeup by engaging in smaller breakout sessions.

Truitt Bros. creates all-natural vegetarian chili

by

June 17, 2010

Truitt Bros. has unveiled its all-natural vegetarian chili, certified sustainable and free of additives and preservatives. The chili features a fresh medley…

Consumers don't know sustainable restaurants, says Hartman Group

But the consumer research group says restaurants can capitalize by playing into consumers' five main purchasing criteria.

Consumers don't know sustainable restaurants, says Hartman Group

But the consumer research group says restaurants can capitalize by playing into consumers' five main purchasing criteria.