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Culinary Capstones

The Restaurant and Sweets & Snacks expos, as well as a number of recent announcements, give light to a range of culinary creativity.

Wilbert Jones

July 8, 2013

Culinary creations run the gamut from natural to healthy to allergen-free to a host of other trend-focused demands.

Starbucks Testing Sodas

Stores in Atlanta and Austin are testing barista-made sodas.

July 3, 2013

Its new drinks, made with a carbonation machine, come in such varieties as lemon ale, spiced root beer and ginger ale.

College Students Want Food Options

Technomic's latest report on the college and university segment suggests that 69% of students are purchasing food and beverage from on-campus foodservice facilities once a week or more often.

July 2, 2013

Some 44% of students surveyed -- and more than half of on-campus residents (57%) -- wish their school had grocery stores where they could shop using their meal plan.

Federal Rules on School Foods

Snacks sold in U.S. schools from next year must be lower in fat, salt and sugar, according to federal rules.

June 28, 2013

The standards are seen as a critical step in improving students' eating options under a 2010 law revamping school foods. Schools have until July 1, 2014, to implement the new rules.

Roll Out the Barrel

Trident Seafoods’ PubHouse craft- beer battered seafood portions now feature two new species: haddock and shrimp.

June 24, 2013

Trident Seafoods’ PubHouse line of craft- beer battered seafood portions now features two new species: haddock and shrimp.

Prices Rising at Starbucks

Starbucks Corp. plans to raise prices by an average of 1% on some of its beverages in the U.S.

June 24, 2013

The company notes the price change is its first in 18-24 months in some markets.

Room for Improvement: Consumers Seek Variety

Americans say they’re trying to eat more healthfully and are looking for more poultry items on restaurant menus.

Darren Tristano

June 22, 2013

More than 60% of U.S. consumers believe that chicken and turkey are more healthful than beef and pork.

Gluten-free Goodness

Kiki’s Gluten Free Foods offers an artisan, hand-held, Greek spinach-and-feta-cheese pocket.

June 19, 2013

This artisan, hand-held, Greek spinach-and-feta-cheese pocket earned a 2013 Food and Beverage Innovation Award from the National Restaurant Association.

Take Crust, Add Inspiration

Schwan’s Food Service says its new par-baked Villa Prima crusts come are versatile for back-of-the-house entrée needs.

June 17, 2013

Schwan’s Food Service says its new par-baked Villa Prima crusts come in three sizes and are extraordinarily versatile for back-of-the-house entrée needs.