[2010-03-17] CSPI applauds PepsiCo's plans to start phasing out its sugary soft drinks from schools around the globe in January 2011. Coca-Cola will continue to sell its soft drink products until at least 2013.

[2010-03-17] Brett Barker's "Kali Latte" won first place in the hot beverage category in Pacific Natural Foods' Top Cup Challenge during the first week in March.

[2010-03-17] Andrew Swallow, co-founder and culinary officer of Mixt Greens, recently published his first cookbook titled Mixt Salads. The book will go on sale at the beginning of May.

[2010-03-17] Papa Gino's brings back its burger line, this time with Classic, Mushroom Swiss, and Bacon Cheddar Angus burgers.

[2010-03-17] Mary Wagner named to the new position, and will expand the brand with locally relevant products in key markets outside of the U.S.

[2010-03-17] Focus group finds that students want product freshness, availability, and variety in their vending machines.

[2010-03-16] Olson Communications' Culinary Visions Panel discussion finds that people want simple, fresh, and authentic meal experiences.

[2010-03-16] Red Mango adds new probiotic smoothies and made-to-order parfaits to its menu.

[2010-03-15] New menu available to 175 convenience store locations includes a Giant Cinnamon Roll, a Country Sausage and Egg Biscuit, Breakfast Sammies, and Breakfast Subs.

[2010-03-15] Souplanation & Sweet Tomatoes has selected the new members for its 2010 advisory panel, the Kitchen Cabinet, that offers insight on menu items, food trends, and marketing initiatives.

[2010-03-15] Dippin' Dots is giving its 1 millionth Facebook fan John Migetz of Orlando, Florida, 1 gallon of Dippin' Dots for the next 20 months.

[2010-03-15] If a No. 16 seed defeats a No. 1 seed in the first round of the NCAA tournament this year, then Pizza Hut will give the victorious school's students and faculty 10,000 slices of free pizza.

[2010-03-15] Panda Express launches its latest advertising campaign featuring talking pandas Eddie and Tom-Tom, who discuss the chain's Honey Walnut Shrimp.

Goldfish Tea
Chrysler has greatly affected life in the Detroit area over the decades, and now it has brought the Motor City a Chinese teashop—albeit indirectly.

T Salon
Countless New Yorkers are transformed into devoted tea drinkers at T Salon and the founder's goal is to spread the joy of tea even farther.

Who Dat Culinary Leads Nation
Louisiana was recently singled out by the International Culinary Tourism Association (ICTA) as one of the premier destinations in the country.

Customized Quenchers
Most chains simply haven’t gone as far as they can in allowing customers to customize their beverages, which is why this area is so ripe for exploration.

The Value Equation
The recession has shifted the definition of value, and it’s no longer just about the lowest price.

Tea Party
Innovation—from sophisticated flavors and health-infused benefits to quicker brewing methods and the green effect—has the tea category poised for a strong comeback.

Calorie Confusion
A new Tufts University study reveals calorie count inaccuracies in foods, but the industry isn’t buying it.

The Duffeyroll Café
The Duffeyroll Café, which serves a full menu of breakfast items in addition to the Duffeyroll and other bakery items, had humble beginnings.