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Sbarro Pizza Looks to Strengthen Supply Chain

ArrowStream, Inc., a supply chain innovator that combines expertise in data science and analytics to improve the way supply chains perform, announced that Sbarro, the iconic quick service restaurant known for its XL New York style pizza by the slice, has licensed ArrowStream’s market-leading OnDemand software to support managing food spend, contracts, and inventory tracking. […]

Expera Specialty Solutions Expands Grease-Gard FluoroChemical Free Brands

Continuing to be at the forefront of next generation technology, Expera Specialty Solutions, a leading producer of food packaging solutions, announced that it continues to expand its Grease-Gard family of brands, including its Grease-Gard FluoroFree papers. Grease-Gard FluoroFree delivers outstanding grease resistance exceptional for food wraps, clamshells, microwave popcorn bags, and quick service restaurant bags […]

Introducing Frontline International’s Direct-Plumbed System

Taking steps to increase safety in your restaurant kitchen isn’t just good business, it’s the right thing to do for your employees’ well-being. It’s also the law. OSHA mandates that employers must furnish to each of his/her employees a place of employment, which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to […]

Manitowoc Foodservice Rebrands to Welbilt

Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc., a leading global supplier of commercial foodservice equipment, announced yesterday that it is rebranding the company, its logo and its brand identity to Welbilt, Inc. The ticker symbol will change to “NYSE:WBT” on March 6. The new name and brand represent a long-standing commitment to put customers’ needs first. The change is […]

Catering Institute Completes Vendor Certification Process

The Catering Institute has completed its vendor certification process for LBP Manufacturing LLC (LBP), the company announced. The certified supply chain partner program was created to educate and connect industry consultants and suppliers with restaurants and their takeout, delivery and catering operations. The Catering Institute focuses on helping restaurant operators, franchisors, franchisees and their catering […]

Catering Institute Completes Vendor Certification Process

The Catering Institute has completed its vendor certification process for LBP Manufacturing LLC (LBP), the company announced. The certified supply chain partner program was created to educate and connect industry consultants and suppliers with restaurants and their takeout, delivery and catering operations. The Catering Institute focuses on helping restaurant operators, franchisors, franchisees and their catering […]

IFMA Announces Innovation Award Recipients

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA), named four chain operators as recipients of the 2017 COEX Innovation Awards. Arby’s, Chick‐fil‐A, Granite City Food & Brewery and Taco John’s will be honored March 7 at the IFMA Chain Operators EXchange (COEX) conference in Las Vegas.   “Winning the consumer today requires exceptional strategy and execution,” says […]

IFMA Announces Innovation Award Recipients

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA), named four chain operators as recipients of the 2017 COEX Innovation Awards. Arby’s, Chick‐fil‐A, Granite City Food & Brewery and Taco John’s will be honored March 7 at the IFMA Chain Operators EXchange (COEX) conference in Las Vegas.   “Winning the consumer today requires exceptional strategy and execution,” says […]

Chipotle Takes Another Step to Improve Food Safety

RGF Environmental Group, Inc., creator of advanced environmental products providing the world with the safest air, water, and food without the use of chemicals, announced that Chipotle Mexican Grill, in its continued commitment to food safety, is using patented technology and products designed and engineered by the South Florida manufacturer to implement additional sanitizing protocols […]

Pita Pit Canada Leads in Disruptive Packaging Technology

Driven by more environmentally conscious consumers and technological advancements, disruptive technology is poised to revolutionize the food packaging industry. Pita Pit Canada, a fast-casual restaurant, recognized the first mover advantages by teaming up with delfortgroup and McNairn Packaging in introducing a new innovative packaging material called thinbarrier eco. Joe Kofler, president of delfortgroup speciality papers, […]

DS Smith Acquires Parish Manufacturing

DS Smith, a leading provider of corrugated & plastics packaging, supported by paper & recycling operations worldwide, announced the proposed acquisition of Parish Manufacturing Inc. Parish is a USA manufacturer and supplier of bag-in-box systems, located in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Parish’s focus is in bag-in-box and custom packaging for different liquids for the food, beverage, water, […]

FDA to Extend Compliance Date for Menu Labeling

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will be publishing a final rule that formally extends the compliance date for menu labeling regulations to May 5. Below is a statement from Cicely Simpson, executive vice president of government affairs at the National Restaurant Association. “The National Restaurant Association applauds the FDA for issuing this […]

Frontline International’s Smart Oil Management Systems Help Prevent Hazards

Handling hot, messy waste oil from fryers can be one of the most dangerous workplace hazards in the foodservice industry. Carrying full buckets and pouring oil creates the potential for burns, slip-and-fall accidents, and other injuries. Frontline International, the creator of Smart Oil Management systems for fresh and waste oil, offers flexible and customizable waste […]

Overall Beef Costs Expected to Drop Significantly

The trend of favorable costs for the commodities restaurants buy is expected to extend into 2017, with beef prices forecast to decline for a second year in a row and costs of many others to remain near current levels, according to the annual purchasing forecast by supply chain management firm SpenDifference. Beef, pork, and poultry […]

CrewSafe Releases New Product: Viper PRO

CrewSafe, division of Spellbound Development Group, Inc., introduced its new product, the Viper PRO. This is a multi-purpose cutting tool used to safely open bags, boxes, cut stretch wrap, packing tape and other materials and items. The Viper PRO tool’s main purpose is to minimize the medical and legal expenses associated with cross contamination and […]

New Products from Vollrath and Stoelting to be Featured at NAFEM Show

The Vollrath Company, LLC, is announcing its newest buffet line—Cubic Display System, and its most recent frozen treat innovation by Stoelting—Autovend, have been selected for the What’s Hot! What’s Cool! Product Gallery at The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) Show, held from February 9-11 in Orlando, Florida, at Orange County Convention Center. […]

Certifications Roll in for CleanCore Technologies’ Caddy

The certifications for the cleaning solution produced by CleanCore Technologies' Caddy cleaning system keep coming in. Not only is the aqueous ozone produced by the CleanCore Caddy certified by WoolSafe, because it is safe and effective when used to clean wool fibers, the solution has also been Green Seal certified, meaning it is safer to […]