Ingredients & Dayparts

February 22, 2012

Ingredients & Dayparts

featured articles

American as Fresh Stir Fry Asian cuisine offers various cultural choices and twists on familiar flavors.	Love is in the Air Quick serves attract value-minded customers with Valentine’s promotions.
Umami at the Center of Asian Fusion Taking stock of ingredients that deliver that eminently appealing “fifth taste.”	One to Watch: How Do You Roll? This Texas-based concept plans to Americanize sushi once and for all.
A Case for Sourcing Locally With consumers calling for more locally sourced menu items, restaurants should consider buying a portion of their foods from local farms.	3 Ways to Menu for 'Flexitarians' When it comes to proteins, we don’t always need to heed our animal instincts.
Top 7 Quick Serve Trends for 2012 Experts predict what consumers will want most in the New Year.	Season Your Menu Like a Pro How a pinch of this and a dash of that can make routine menu items “all that.”
Is Healthy Food Really Profitable? Customers are demanding healthier menu options, but operators are still struggling to figure out the effect it will have on their bottom line.	Reading the Tea Leaves Restaurants increasingly see profits brewing in both cold and hot teas.

industry headlines

IFMA Announces 2012 Silver Plate Award Winners

2012-02-22

During the Gold & Silver Plate Awards Selection Jury meeting on February 8 in Chicago...

National Turkey Federation Awards Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s

2012-02-17

The National Turkey Federation (NTF) named Carl's Jr. and Hardee's recipients of its 10^th Annual "Turkey on the Menu...

Russo’s NY Pizzeria Bites Into Gluten-Free Pizza Line

2012-02-16

For nearly 20 years, Texans have flocked to Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen for an authentic Italian...

Chipotle Debuts First National Ad (Watch it!)

2012-02-13

During last night's Grammy award show, the biggest news occured during a commercial break.

Fast-casual burrito concept Chipotle debuted...

Egg Farmers, Humane Society Hatch Ad Campaign for Egg Bill

2012-02-09

The Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers launched a new ad campaign today in support of federal legislation providing...

Yogurtland Goes Free For National Fro Yo Day on Feb. 6

2012-02-02

Yogurtland is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day this Monday, Feb. 6, by offering guests free frozen yogurt and toppings from 4-7 p.m. at all...

Auntie Anne’s Challenges Fans in First-Ever Recipe Contest

2012-01-31

Ladies and gentlemen, start your ovens! Auntie Anne's, the iconic brand known for its fresh, hand-...

Hardee’s Beefs Up Breakfast With Steak ‘N’ Gravy Platter

2012-01-24

A country-fried steak ladled with sausage gravy has been a stick-to-your-ribs breakfast staple for generations, but has rarely, if ever, found its...

Starbucks Extends Beer, Wine to ATL, So. Cal.

2012-01-23

Responding to customer feedback for more options to relax in its stores in the evenings, Starbucks Coffee Company today announced plans to bring...

All Caribou Coffee Now 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified

2012-01-03

Caribou Coffee announced that all coffees and espresso are now sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, making it the first major U.S....

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