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NRA attendees contend with case of Obamacare-itis

 By Sam Smith on May 23, 2013

There were a lot of clues at the National Restaurant Association Show: The crowds waiting to get into the healthcare reform education sessions. The full schedule of the advisors at the NRA healthcare reform knowledge center faced every day.

Preparing for more cost increases

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 14, 2005

Up, up, and away. Beef prices. Cheese prices. Seafood, gas, insurance. Labor costs, as states from New York to Oregon—and many in between—prepare to hike minimum wage.

Financing

Apple-based booze

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 12, 2006

Apples are synonymous with autumn, complete with the scent of baking apple pies. And, increasingly, with the pleasing aromas of apple-based booze.

Financing

Drink trends pour in

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 07, 2007

Smart beverage buyers have to keep current, but a crystal ball wouldn’t hurt.

Financing

Poultry buying intelligence

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 03, 2009

Count on chicken and turkey to pack a lot of punch for your purchasing dollars.

Persian: Spiced and scented with tradition

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 01, 2010

Fresh, seasonal ingredients, fragrant herbs and spices and bright, simple flavors epitomize Persian cooking—the cuisine of Iran.

Seven U.S. Restaurant Trends For 2012 From Technomic

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 08, 2011

CHICAGO (November 8, 2011 - PR Newswire)—Just as the nation's economic forecast includes mixed signals, restaurants across the U.S. face a varied landscape...

Consumer Trends

Quenching summer thirst

Jun. 20, 2012

Year round, hot coffee is the most frequently purchased beverage in foodservice operations; 49% of consumers buy it regularly, according to a survey by American Express MarketBriefing. But as the weather gets hotter, the sale of cold beverages also heats up.

Seasonal produce: Celebrating citrus

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 31, 2012

January is a notoriously lean month for sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables—particularly in the chillier parts of the country. Many chefs turn to South...

Food

Skinny sipping

By Thomas Henry Strenk on May 23, 2013

Summer means a few drinks on the patio, but with an eye toward still fitting in the swimsuit. That’s why low-cal drinks are so popular now, popping up on menus like fresh flower blossoms.

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