五月 19, 2009
Mintel: 100-calorie packs a tough sell: price and size deter hungry consumers (US)
Though weight and health are major issues in today’s society, Mintel sees lagging interest in portion-controlled packaging. Only one in seven adults (14%) currently buy pre-measured packs, and the number one reason they do is convenience. Weight mana...From the archive
五月 18, 2009
NRA 2009: Pavilions highlight organic, green product lines
Natural and eco-friendly offerings continue to draw operators' attention as demonstrated by the products showcased in the Organic &Natural and Green Restaurant Products pavilions at the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel S...From the archive
五月 17, 2009
Economy leads discussions at NRA Show
This year's NRA show started with a bang and continued to roll through this weekend, as the foodservice industry gathered to see the latest products, hear from industry leaders and seek out best business practices.Sunday's keynote panel presentation hi...From the archive
五月 14, 2009
FMI’s State of Food Retailing 2009: Strong Sales Increase Offset by Inflation
US Supermarket industry sales increased 5.2 percent in 2008, and identical-store sales rose 4.5 percent, but these gains were offset by the 5.7 percent food-at-home inflation rate last year, according to the 2009 Food Retailing Industry Speaks: Annual ...From the archive
五月 11, 2009
CSPI takes on salty restaurant meals: 'Heart Attack Entrées with Side Orders of Stroke'
Unsafe levels of sodium chloride, or salt, in chain restaurant meals increase one's chance of developing hypertension, heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The nonprofit food safety and ...From the archive
五月 11, 2009
'Lay's local': find out who made your potato chips
This month, Frito-Lay kicks-off its largest ever marketing campaign called "Lay's Local" to celebrate the more than 40,000 Americans across the country who grow the potatoes we use to make Lay’s brand potato chips, who make the chips at Frito...From the archive
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五月 10, 2009
Many QSR chains starting to show signs of weakness
As the unemployment rate in the United States continues to rise, hitting 8.9 percent in April, quick-service chains that have so far battled successfully against the recession may find their good fortunes are running out. Analysts last week proffered ...From the archive
五月 08, 2009
KFC cancels free chicken deal after Oprah promo
The Oprah Winfrey-fueled free chicken give-away that caused pandemonium this week at Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants has been canceled due to what the fast-food chain called an "overwhelming response." Roger Eaton, president of KFC in the ...From the archive
五月 07, 2009
The Future of Fried Foods
Deep Fried Foods - such as French Fries - form a key part of the menu in most restaurants. However, as consumers become more health conscious, they may be looking for healthier menu options.From the archive
五月 07, 2009
Frito-lay launches SmartFood popcorn clusters - for women only
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America business unit is launching a new snack, SmartFood popcorn clusters, which give women the indulgent flavors they love and also nutrients that they often don’t get enough of. A one-ounce serving of SmartFood popcorn clus...From the archive
五月 03, 2009
Frito-Lay packs to find new life as totebags, notebooks
Frito-Lay North America, Plano, TX, a division of PepsiCo, has announced a new partnership with TerraCycle, Inc. (www.terracycle.net) an upcycling company that will take used packaging from Frito-Lay snack products and turn them into affordable, quali...From the archive
四月 29, 2009
Burger king profit up in 3Q, outlook cut
Burger King Holdings Inc. lowered its full-year profit guidance, citing the weak economy and the possible affect of the swine flu outbreak that started in Mexico, despite a third-quarter profit increase of 14.6 percent. Burger King said Wednesday tha...From the archive
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四月 22, 2009
Reduce oil content kettle chips with heated centrifuge
An easy way to lower the oil content of kettle chips, is to use a heated centrifuge.From the archive
四月 22, 2009
McDonald's keeps gaining
It's not a big surprise that McDonald's first-quarter earnings beat Street estimates on Apr. 22. The fast-food chain is expected to thrive in a recessionary economy where diners are looking to cut costs. But surprisingly, the gains aren't necessarily c...From the archive
四月 22, 2009
Yum warns of challenges ahead as 1Q profit falls
Yum! Brands Inc. reported a 14-percent drop in first-quarter profit on negative effects of a stronger U.S. dollar and slowed domestic sales, especially at Pizza Hut and KFC.Yum, one of the world's largest restaurant companies, said Wednesday that more ...From the archive
四月 21, 2009
Don't Blame Private-Label Gains on the Recession
Private label growth didn't start gaining momentum in the downturn. Not only have private label brands been gaining share for the past decade, experts say these gains are the single-biggest problem facing branded packaged goods players. House brands,...From the archive
四月 17, 2009
Potato shippers rally for higher truck weight limits
The potato industry is backing a bill that would change the 20 year-old national truck weight restriction from a maximum of 80,000 pounds up to 97,000 pounds, which could allow them to ship 19% more potatoes at the same cost.Potato grower-shippers and ...From the archive
四月 16, 2009
Food makers pass on savings to customers
After tracing an upward path last year, thanks, in part, to increased fuel prices and global demand, food prices recently have declined. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation keeps tabs on food prices with a quarterly survey of retail prices. ...From the archive