Global Foodservice News
Starbucks is Closing its Princi Bakeries
Starbucks is closing its three standalone, high-end Princi bakeries in the U.S., a spokesman for the coffee giant confirmed Thursday. The last day of operations at Princi locations in Chicago and Seattle will be Sept. 3. The Princi bakery in New York City had never reopened since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.…
Read MoreWendy’s Reformulates its French Fries
The Wendy’s Co. has reformulated its French fries, a project last undertaken in 2010, and the new products are rolling out to some markets now and are expected to be completed in September, the company’s culinary team said Thursday. Culinary leaders from the Dublin, Ohio-based burger chain said the process of reformulating the skin-on fries…
Read MoreNew York City Council Passes Permanent Cap on Food Delivery Fee
The bill, proposed by Councilman Francisco Moya, a Queens Democrat, will prohibit food delivery companies from charging more than 15% per delivery order and more than 5% for marketing and other fees. “By limiting, without expiration, the fees charged to restaurants by third-party food delivery services, we are ensuring that mom-and-pop shops have a real…
Read MoreNew Menu Items from Pizza Hut, Krispy Kreme, Taco Bell
Pizza Hut partnered with Beyond Meat, Inc. to debut the Beyond Pepperoni Pizza, featuring a plant-based version of the popular pizza topping that marks a first for both brands. Co-developed by Beyond Meat and Pizza Hut’s culinary teams, Beyond Pepperoni is made from plant-based ingredients, including peas and rice and is formulated without GMOs, soy,…
Read MoreFood Pathogen Detection Startup Wins IFT FIRST Pitch Competition
SnapDNA was named the winner of the Food Disruption Challenge Pitch Competition at the Institute of Food Technologists’ FIRST virtual conference on July 21. The innovation challenge saw founders behind emerging and investment-ready companies pitch their endeavors to a panel of industry experts. Participating companies received pitch preparation and mentoring support from IFT leading up…
Read MoreTwo Sides to Salmonella Kentucky
Travelers beware: Some Salmonella Kentucky pathogens are not the type of souvenir you want to bring home from your trip. Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) are trying to discover why Salmonella Kentucky bugs acquired in Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa are more likely to cause disease and be antibiotic-resistant than those acquired domestically.…
Read MoreBRIO Italian Grille Reopens at Quakerbridge Mall in New Jersey
RIO Italian Grille has reopened in Lawrence Township at Quakerbridge Mall. The restaurant’s new owner, Earl Enterprises, is excited to reopen the beloved restaurant, saving jobs, and recommitting to serving their community in the process. The restaurant is open Monday – Sunday from 11:00 AM – 10:00 P.M. serving both in-restaurant dining, outdoor dining, TO…
Read MoreCracker Barrel Unveils New Bacon-Themed Products and Limited-Time Beverages
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store announced today that its menu innovation will continue this fall with new additions and limited-time seasonal beverages. Bacon is a breakfast, lunch, and dinner staple and will serve as the centerpiece of two new dishes – Bacon Mac n’ Cheese and Bacon n’ Egg Hashbrown Casserole – while for a…
Read MoreQuick! Do you Know your Company’s Values?
At some point during their evolution, companies go through the values exercise. The founder may decide to write them down. Or the company’s values could be the subject of a whiteboard exercise by the leadership team at an off-site. Or employees may be surveyed for their input. There is no “right” way to do the…
Read MoreFast Food Chains like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Popeyes are Taking Extra Precautions to Avoid Shortages Amid Supply Chain Disruptions and Increased Sales
McDonald’s told franchisees to limit orders of bags and straws after high usage during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported. The chain says that customers are unlikely to notice anything amiss in restaurants. “Despite temporary pressures in the industry, the impact to restaurants is minimal. Based on what we know today, we are…
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