Foodservice

Market trends, technology, ingredients, health and nutritional aspects, formulation and processing of prepared food products and chef shortcuts for the restaurant and foodservice industry, including quick serve (QSR), fast casual, chain restaurants and school and industrial cafeterias.

Tortillas Fill Foodservice Menus

Close to half of all foodservice menus include tortillas. ...More
8 hours ago
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Americans Still Consume Too Much Sodium

The latest Vital Signs report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate the average American consumes about 3,300 milligrams of sodium per day, not including any salt added at the table, which is more than twice the recommended limit for about half ...More
February 8, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Listeria Prompts Hard-Boiled Egg Recall in 34 States

Michael Foods, Inc., has recalled more than 1 million hard-boiled eggs because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Feb. 1. ...More
February 6, 2012
Posted in News
Restaurant Sales to Reach $632 Billion in 2012

The restaurant industry is projected to increase 3.5% over 2011 numbers, with total foodservice sales expected to reach a record high of $632 billion in 2012, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast. ...More
February 6, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
All Eyes on Charcuterie

As Chicago superstar chef Paul Kahan opens a butcher shop to complement his restaurant pursuits, now's the time to keep an eye on the mainstreaming of charcuterie, which could be a fantastic way to capture an emerging market hungering for something new. ...More
February 2, 2012
Posted in Blog
Consumers Confused by Nutrition Labels

A Nielsen report on food labeling trends shows most consumers are confused by nutrition labels on food packaging. ...More
January 24, 2012
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
Asian Sauces: Adapting Authenticity

By emphasizing deliciousness over authenticity, Asian sauces—highlighting katsu, sriracha and ponzu—provide a foothold for the mainstream, sometimes even keeping authenticity intact. ...More
January 24, 2012
Posted in Articles, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
LEASA Sprouts Recalled Over Salmonella

Miami-based LEASA Industries Co., Inc., is recalling 346 cases of LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Jan. 19. ...More
January 20, 2012
Posted in News
Autocrat, RFI Form Business Alliance

Autocrat LLC, a roaster and manufacturer of coffee extracts, has entered into an alliance with RFI LLC, a supplier of tea extracts and blends, including certified-organic and proprietary formulations. The alliance allows the companies to develop greater opportunities for ...More
January 20, 2012
Posted in News, Flavor
Americans Embracing Healthy Foods

Despite the rising obesity crisis, food remains an affordable luxury for Americans. In fact, results of a recent consumer survey reveal 47% of Americans are embracing the healthy food movement and would like to see more healthy items on menus and on grocery shelves. So the ...More
January 19, 2012
Posted in Blog, Bakery / Cereal