foodservice

SEPC’s Southern Innovations kicks off in Nashville

The third annual Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 fall conference starts today with its focus on organic and foodservice trends...

6 years ago 2 minute read

US Foods approved to acquire SGA’s Food Group of Companies

ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354 today announced that it has received conditional approval from the Federal Trade...

6 years ago 4 minute read

FMI releases retail foodservice report

ARLINGTON, VA – Food Marketing Institute (FMI) released its annual assessment of the state of the foodservice at retail, demonstrating the opportunities for...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Hot foodservice trends include these micro-season dishes

Not only is seasonality a hit in foodservice, micro-seasons can create better urgency. “Seasonality is the key to limited-time-offers,” said...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Pear Bureau Northwest offers how-to videos for school foodservice

PRESS RELEASE PORTLAND, Ore. – July 30, 2019 – With the 2019-20 pear season just around the corner, Pear Bureau...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Bring out the new in foodservice

MONTEREY, CA — People go to restaurants to try something new. Exhibitors at the Produce Marketing Association’s BB #:153708 annual...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Church Brothers to bring three new products to foodservice expo

PRESS RELEASE SALINAS, Calif. – July 22, 2019 – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 is introducing three on-trend products, Sweet...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Week in Review July 19, 2019

The organic produce industry wrestles with how to continue its robust growth, while finding ways to reduce packaging. Pamela and...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Chick-fil-A begins deliveries from its first company-owned DC

Chick-fil-A’s first company-owned distribution center in Georgia made its first delivery to a store this week. David Jamieson, director of...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Performance Food Group Company to acquire Reinhart Foodservice

Performance Food Group Company (“PFG”) (NYSE: PFGC) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Reinhart Foodservice,...

6 years ago 23 minute read

Plant-first caters to more than vegans

CHICAGO – When chefs think about plant-first menu items, they think about pleasing more than just vegan diners. Four Chicago-based...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Wendy’s brings back Berry Burst Chicken Salad this summer

PRESS RELEASE June 4, 2019 (DUBLIN, Ohio) – Wendy’s BB #:102351 Berry Burst Chicken Salad is back for an encore,...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Pump the brakes on meatless burger trend

The vegan hamburger is enjoying a moment. It has tried and failed before but now it’s enjoying success on a...

6 years ago 3 minute read

California Pizza Kitchen goes fresh with summer promotions

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) celebrates the fresh flavors of summer with a new selection of artfully crafted, seasonal dishes...

6 years ago 5 minute read

Foodservice menu trends move faster than ever

If it seems like restaurant trends are moving faster, you’re right. The typical cycle of a menu trend from inceptions...

6 years ago 2 minute read

New Wendy’s sandwiches feature avocado, greenhouse tomatoes

DUBLIN, Ohio, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Wendy’s recently released the Made to Crave menu – a sandwich line dedicated to unlocking...

6 years ago 3 minute read

United Fresh announces 2019 Produce Excellence in Foodservice winners

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 24, 2019) – Eight of the country’s most innovative chefs and foodservice professionals representing an array of...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Wendy’s looks to produce for seasonal

Wendy’s uses about as much fresh fruits and vegetables as any quick-service restaurant, and it’s shifting to seasonal menu items...

6 years ago 2 minute read
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