QSR, Restaurant and Food Service Trends from Northern America

Soon in your grocery store: Taco Bell Tortilla Chips

March 24, 2018

Soon in the Grocery Store: Taco Bell Tortilla Chips

Starting in May, Taco Bell tortilla chips are rolling out to grocery and convenience stores in the United States.

March 21, 2018

McDonald's commits to targets for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction

QSR chain McDonald’s has announced it will partner with franchisees and suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to McDonald’s restaurants and offices by 36% by 2030 from a 2015 base year in a new strategy to address global climate change.

March 18, 2018

Lamb Weston's Seashore™ French Fry Flavor now available in a great tasting Potato Puff

On April 2, Lamb Weston will introduce the Seashore Puff™, a Potato Puff with the same distinct flavor (Sea-salt, Black Pepper and Garlic) as Lamb Weston's Seashore™ Fries, that have been growing in popularity in the fry category.

7-Eleven adds Potato Tots to its Snacks - TOPPED Potato Tots

March 15, 2018

7-Eleven adds Potato Tots to its Hot Snacks - Topped Potato Tots

Convenience Store Chain 7-Eleven adds potato tots to its hot snacks. The new 7‑Eleven Tots can be customized with toppings from 7‑ Eleven’s condiment and toppings bar - previously used to top nachos and Big Bite® hot dogs

March 15, 2018

Nacho Fries Best-selling Product Launch in Taco Bell History

Last Tuesday, Taco Bell said its limited-time Nacho Fries have been crowned the company’s most successful new menu item ever.

Idaho Potato Crop of 2017 valued at $1.2 billion, a 22.7% increase!

March 06, 2018

USDA estimates the 2017 Idaho Potato Crop Value at $1.2 billion, up 22.7 percent

The USDA reported the preliminary estimated value for the Idaho® Potato crop of 2017 at USD 1.2 billion, a 22.7% leap from the previous year.

Lamb Weston introduces 'Crispy on Delivery': a comprehensive solution concept: special french fries, packaging and best practices - combined to get

February 20, 2018

Lamb Weston introduces 'Crispy on Delivery': Say Goodbye to Soggy Fries!

Today Lamb Weston introduced a solution for french fries that arrive hot and crispy via home delivery – new 'Crispy on Delivery' is a comprehensive solution that goes from store to door.

January 24, 2018

Canada's largest full‐service restaurant company Cara to add 'The Keg' to its brands

Canada's largest full‐service restaurant company Cara is to merge with Keg Restaurants Ltd. The addition of 106 The Keg restaurants will provide Cara with a network of 1,365 restaurants.

January 17, 2018

McDonald's to source all Packaging from Renewable, Recycled or Certified sources by 2025

McDonald’s announces goals to improve its packaging and help significantly reduce waste to positively impact the communities the company serves around the world.

January 04, 2018

Boldly seasoned French Fries with a side of warm Nacho Cheese coming to Taco Bell...

Taco Bell's most-anticipated menu item release of the year will be available crisped to perfection with bold Mexican seasoning and served with a dippable side of warm Nacho Cheese, beginning January 25 (United States).

December 19, 2017

Cargill introduces a New High Oleic Canola Oil with 35% Lower Saturated Fat for Foodservice

Cargill introduces a new non-GMO high-oleic canola oil with a 35% lower saturated fat for foodservice. Herbicide tolerance (GMO) is available as an option (!!)

December 13, 2017

#GetFried Fry Café 'Fries Up' New Deals in the United States and beyond

#getfried Fry Cafe, a quick-serve restaurant franchise that offers a variety of topped French fries and finger foods, is experiencing explosive growth throughout the United States, with locations currently in development throughout Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Santa Clara and Egypt.

December 10, 2017

QSR chain Arby`s is testing a massive sandwich stuffed with curly fries: the Arbynator

Arby`s is testing a massive sandwich stuffed with curly fries: the Arbynator

June 19, 2017

Fry Factory Inc adjusts automatic restaurant french fry cutter to North American potatoes

An entrepreneur in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island has modified an automated restaurant french fry cutter to the North American market.

April 01, 2017

U.S. Quick Service Restaurant Traffic Growth Stalls in 2016 and Full Service Visits Decline

QSRs, which represent 80 percent of total commercial foodservice visits, realized no traffic growth in 2016 and total foodservice traffic dipped slightly.

March 08, 2017

QSR Chain CaliBurger to roll out burger flipping robot

Restaurant Chain CaliBurger - a 21st-century revival of the classic California burger joint - is introducing robotics in its kitchens starting early 2018: an AI driven robot named 'Flippy', primarily tasked with flipping burgers.

December 20, 2016

The future of the grocery store: Amazon Go?

Earlier this month Amazon introduced its new grocery store concept Amazon Go. Amazon Go is a new kind of store with no checkout required.

September 27, 2016

Five Guys 'Burgers and Fries' Restaurant Chain Accelerates International Expansion

Five Guys today announced that it is accelerating international franchise expansion with plans to nearly quadruple its global footprint from eight countries to 28 over the next five years.

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