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Chick-fil-A to Phase out Antibiotics in Chicken

Chick-fil-A says it will serve only chicken raised without antibiotics within the next five years.

February 14, 2014

Chick-fil-A said it is working with suppliers to build up an adequate supply of antibiotic-free chickens for its nearly 1,800 restaurants.

The Switch for Apple & Eve

Apple & Eve LLC announced that it has acquired The Switch Beverage Company.

February 13, 2014

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Krispy Kreme Goes RTD

Krispy Kreme's iced coffees are coming to consumers in new ready-to-drink bottles.

February 7, 2014

Krispy Kreme Original Glazed and Mocha Iced Coffees capture the taste of the company's freshly brewed signature coffees.

Subway Alters Sandwich Components

Subway is voluntarily removing azodicarbonamide from its recipes.

February 7, 2014

The move is in response to a consumer outcry.

Jackson to lead Smucker Foodservice

The J.M. Smucker Company says Kevin Jackson will become vice president and general manager, Foodservice, effective May 1, 2014.

February 6, 2014

The J. M. Smucker Company, Orrville, Ohio, said it promoted Kevin Jackson to a corporate officer as vice president and general manager, Foodservice, effective May 1, 2014.

Sustainability in Restaurants

Sustainability and social responsibility are taking on greater importance within the foodservice industry.

February 4, 2014

Among consumers, 63% say they are more likely to visit a foodservice operation they view as socially conscious.

Restaurant Sales Growth Continues

This will mark the fifth consecutive year of restaurant industry sales growth despite a continued challenging economic landscape.

January 29, 2014

Industry sales are projected to exceed $683 billion in 2014, up 3.6% from 2013's sales volume of $659.3 billion.

New Taste Trends

Sophisticated sweets, savory yogurt and bolder burgers are just three of the inspirational food trends to watch for in 2014, according to Campbell Soup’s Culinary & Baking Institute.

January 23, 2014

Sophisticated sweets, savory yogurt and bolder burgers are just three of the inspirational food trends to watch for in 2014, as identified by Campbell’s Culinary & Baking Institute

Menu Fusion Flavors

Foodservice researcher Technomic reviews flavors and seasonings poised for growth in 2014 and the creative ways in which operators are highlighting them in pairings with favorite, familiar foods.

Darren Tristano

January 23, 2014

It may come as little surprise that—when it comes to food flavor profiles—“bold” is still big with consumers