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McDonald's Relaunches McCafe

Debut includes new logo, packaging and advertising for new espresso beverages and ready-to-drink retail offerings
September 18, 2017
McCafé will also expand its retail presence by partnering with The Coca-Cola Company to introduce a line of ready-to-drink McCafé Frappé beverages.
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The Kroger Co. Introduces Restaurant Concept

Kitchen 1883 is a new American comfort food restaurant to open in October
September 18, 2017
The Kroger Co.'s Culinary Development team announced a new restaurant concept, Kitchen 1883, which offers a fresh take on new American comfort food.
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Consumers rate prioritizing clean ingredients as the most important factor in creating a good value at restaurants

Leveraging Sustainability’s Growing Value Proposition

Younger consumers are likely to place importance on environmentally friendly business practices
Darren Tristano
September 18, 2017

While price, quality and portion size of course remain primary factors in this equation, new research from Technomic’s “2017 Value & Pricing Consumer Trend Report” shows that consumers are placing increasing importance on sustainability and social responsibility at the dining venues they visit.


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Nestlé Acquires Blue Bottle Coffee

Nestlé enters fast-growing, super premium coffee shop segment with an iconic brand for discerning coffee drinkers
September 14, 2017
Over the last 15 years, Blue Bottle Coffee has achieved iconic status amongst discerning coffee drinkers. It offers one of the highest quality coffees available, with an uncompromising attention to taste, freshness and sustainability.
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Sonic Iced Coffee Twists

Guests can choose from four indulgent flavors: Praline Pecan Chocolate Twist, French Vanilla Caramel Twist, French Vanilla Chocolate Twist and Double Chocolate Twist
September 11, 2017
Made exclusively with Green Mountain Coffee® 100% Arabica beans, the added flavor twist offers rich sweetness for an extra flavor boost.
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Q&A with Chef Marcus Samuelsson

Award-winning chef partners with US Foods to showcase global flavors and inspire menu developers across the US
September 8, 2017
Menu inspiration continues to challenge independent restaurant operators across the country. To jumpstart the menu development process, Chef Marcus Samuelsson partnered with US Foods to create a line of products that aims to inspire chefs and restauranteurs nationwide.
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Taco Bell Naked Egg Taco

Complete with a fried egg shell, the reimagined breakfast taco is now available
September 7, 2017
Re-envisioning breakfast by delivering all breakfast flavors in every bite, the Naked Egg Taco features a fried egg stuffed with seasoned potatoes, bacon or sausage, cheddar and nacho cheese sauce.
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Aramark Plant-Based Culinary Training Curriculum

Company continues to increase plant-based menu offerings as part of Healthy for Life 20 By 20 commitment
September 5, 2017
Currently, as part of its Healthy for Life 20 By 20 commitment with the American Heart Association, 30% of the main dishes Aramark serves across its dining operations in Healthcare, Higher Education and Business Dining are vegan or vegetarian, and 10% feature whole grains as their main ingredient.
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US Foods Partners with Chef Marcus Samuelsson

Company unveils product collaboration with renowned restaurateur to bring menu inspiration to independent restaurants across the country
August 29, 2017
Together, US Foods and Chef Samuelsson will introduce a line of new products aimed at bringing restaurant operators unique flavors to help inspire their menus.  
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Off-Premise Meal Decisions

Changing consumer needs and wants—paired with advancements in technology—have created a climate in which off-premise offerings are a necessity to growing foodservice business.
Jill Failla
August 22, 2017

The advancements made in technology over the past few years have allowed restaurants to offer voice-recognition ordering, social media, and in-app ordering and delivery robots.


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