News on QSR, Restaurant and Food Service Trends from the Americas

McCain tiene como principal cliente a McDonald's y también es dueña de la marca de pizzas Sibarita.
August 31, 2021
Argentina: El negocio de las papas congeladas repunta tras la apertura de bares y restaurantes
A medida que la pandemia va permitiendo la apertura de los distintos sectores de la economía argentina, uno de los negocios con perspectivas de crecimiento en el corto plazo, es el de las papas congeladas. En este contexto, la canadiense McCain, espera crecer en volumen más del 35 porciento en el próximo año.
Wendy's is giving its french fries a makeover
August 30, 2021
Wendy's is giving its french fries a makeover
The fast food chain is giving its top-selling menu item a makeover for the Covid era: a fry that retains more heat and keeps its crispiness longer compared to its predecessor.
Taco Bell® Nacho Fries Just Got Hotter With New Limited Time TRUFF Partnership
August 19, 2021
Taco Bell® Nacho Fries Just Got Hotter With New Limited Time TRUFF Partnership
Last month, the fan-favorite Nacho Fries made its seventh debut to menus nationwide. Now, Taco Bell is spicing things up through a new partnership with fellow SoCal brand TRUFF.
Today's announcement of REEF and The Wendy's Company follows a trial in Toronto, ON  that started in November 2020
August 11, 2021
Wendy's Company to set up 700 delivery-only kitchens in cooperation with REEF
The Wendy’s Company and REEF announced their commitment to open and operate 700 delivery-only kitchens over the next five years across the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.
'Creme de la Creme Pommes Frites' cost a whopping USD 200, setting a Guinness World Record for the 'Most Expensive French Fries'
July 21, 2021
NYC Restaurant Sets Guinness World Record for Most Expensive French Fries
Serendipity3, an iconic Upper East Side restaurant in NYC, set a Guinness World Record for making the 'Most Expensive French Fries'
Fabio Calcaterra invirtió en papas congeladas, asociado a la norteamericana Simplot.
July 13, 2021
Simplot: Una apuesta millonaria a las papas fritas congeladas para que vayan desde Mendoza a Brasil
Simplot comenzó a pensar en la Argentina en 2014 y recién en 2019 de la mano de Fabio Calcaterra y tras una inversión de USD 140 millones que involucró la compra de campos, se instaló en Mendoza.
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Mid-Year Report by food delivery platform Grubhub (United States) Looks at Top Food Trends to Date, Popular Restaurants, Forecasts Ahead, and More
July 01, 2021
'Cajun Fries' see fastest growth in Grubhub's Third Annual 'State of the Plate' report in the category side dishes
Mid-Year Report by food delivery platform Grubhub (United States) looks at Top Food Trends, Popular Restaurants, Forecasts and More. Noteworthy in the Side Dish Category: 'Cajun Fries' have seen the fastest growth on the Grubhub platform during the first half of 2021.
Burger King® Rolls Out Green Packaging Pilot Program
June 21, 2021
Burger King® Rolls Out Green Packaging Pilot Program
BK® Tests Alternatives for Cutlery, Straws, Drink Lids, Frypods®, Whopper® Wrappers and Napkins and Expands Loop Reusables Test in Partnership with The Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz.
Arby’s is reportedly discontinuing its Potato Cakes after making its new Crinkle Fries a permanent menu item.
June 03, 2021
QSR chain Arby's discontinues its Potato Cakes and makes its new Crinkle Fries permanent
While most fast food outlets serve fries of some type, some chains have managed to diversify their potato offerings, clearly understanding that potatoes are one of nature's most perfect foods.
The shifting landscape of Foodservice trends
May 31, 2021
The shifting landscape of Foodservice trends
With the news of prominent restaurants going meatless, Mintel Senior Trends Analyst Diana Kelter and Global Food Analyst Melanie Zanoza Bartelme discuss the shifting impact of fine dining and fast casual influence.
Un restorán peruano tiene 223 tipos del tubérculo en su jardín (Cortesía: Ministerio de la Cultura, las Artes y el Matrimonio)
May 24, 2021
¿Amas la papa? Un restorán peruano tiene 223 tipos del tubérculo en su jardín
A un chef peruano se le ocurrió abrir un restaurante y plantar a su alrededor 223 variedades de papas, a 3.568 metros sobre el nivel del mar, en la ciudad cusqueña de Moray, centro-sur del país.
Organizers to Provide Year-round Industry Resource
March 04, 2021
National Restaurant Association Show 2021 cancelled
Event organizers of the National Restaurant Association Show today announced the cancellation of the 2021 National Restaurant Association Show, which was scheduled to take place May 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
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February 01, 2021
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January 14, 2021
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Teaming up with Beyond Meat® and the return of potatoes bring endless vegetarian customizations to Taco Bell's craveable menu offerings.
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January 08, 2021
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December 29, 2020
Pandemic impact: Foodservice losses reduce total potato sales in the United States
There was a 5% decline in the utilization of potatoes grown in the United States during the July 2019 – June 2020 marketing year (MY20).
Jeff Veysey Retires from McCain after a remarkable 44 year, single company career
December 18, 2020
McCain Foods Canada appoints new VP Foodservice Sales as Jeff Veysey retires after 44 years with the company
McCain Foods announces leadership changes to its Canadian Foods Service Sales Team. With an outstanding 44 years of service, Jeff Veysey has decided to retire on December 31, 2020.

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