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Restaurants Ring Up Sales

Foodservice industry growth is accelerating as the economy slowly improves and consumers feel some relief.

September 13, 2013

The key indicators are looking good: Gross domestic product and disposable personal income are up; unemployment is down; and gas prices and food costs have been relatively stable. Improvement is still slow, but consumers are starting to regain confidence.

Appetite for Ethnic Adventure, Health

Commodity costs, the latest flavor pairings, curiosity about global cuisines and healthy-eating sensibilities are all part of a melting pot of trends that drive menu development.

Aimee Harvey

September 13, 2013

The left side of the menu is evolving with several major themes in mind -- including freshness, health, big flavors and ethnic-inspired offerings.

Creative New Coffees, Better-for-You Pizzas

Rich’s Foodservice improves its R&D process, bolsters product line and invests in its research future.

Robert Garrison

September 13, 2013

To see or not to see. That is the question. Some new food and beverage products make a strong visual statement.

Restaurant Rebound

Quick-service and snack and beverage restaurant sales are back on track for moderate growth.

September 6, 2013

Packaged Facts estimates that limited-service restaurant sales will reach $188.1 billion in 2013, up 4.9% over 2012.

Smucker Acquisition

J.M. Smucker Co. is adding the TruRoots brand to its portfolio.

August 22, 2013

Enray Inc. makes organic and gluten-free pasta, cookies and grains such as rice and quinoa under the name TruRoots.

Apps for the Holidays

Mr. Dee’s expands its line with a holiday appetizer collection featuring three products.

August 16, 2013

Each restaurant-quality collection includes a high percentage of key ingredients and are all natural with no preservatives.

Not So Private

Nearly all consumers buy private label products when grocery shopping, according to a new study.

August 13, 2013

Some 83% of consumers indicated that they sometimes buy private label brands if the product is better or it offers a higher value than the national brand alternative.

School Lunch on Obesity

Among middle-school children, the behaviors most often linked with obesity are school lunch consumption and two hours or more of daily TV viewing.

August 13, 2013

The study found some gender differences in the habits influencing body weight.

Full-Flavor Pastas, Sauces

With the artisan, farm-to-table movement and a drive toward minimal processing, pasta is dressing up more nicely than ever.

Rachel Zemser MS, CCS

August 12, 2013

Pasta used to fall into several basic categories: the on-the-fly, kid-friendly type; the vegetarian entrée option; or authentic dishes found in specialty, stand-alone restaurants.