Trends / Statistics Blogs

Commentary: Will posting calories on menu boards actually make a difference?

by Jeff Leach — cofounder, naked pizza

With strong support from health professional groups, the food industry, and consumer groups, the president signed into law The Nutrition Labeling and Education…

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Pizza Trends 2011

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Four steps that pizza operators can take to stay on trend.

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Menu labeling is HOT for 2011!

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

As the New Year began, California decided to stand firm and strong on a very interesting topic for anyone that is in the food service business: menu…

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What You Can Do About Food Industry Consolidation

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Buy unique products to attract new customers.

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Leach: An organic Oreo cookie is still an Oreo cookie

by Jeff Leach — cofounder, naked pizza

Naked Pizza's co-founder on why organic is not necessarily healthier for you.

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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…

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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…

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Are we missing something?

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Recently Market Force ran a series of studies with over 4,00 consumers to investigate their attitudes and behaviors around fast casual and family restaurants…

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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…

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Trends in Eating Out: Hunker down, or exhale?

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Nothing is more top of mind right now for those of us in the restaurant industry than the state of the economy.

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