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How a Chinese hog epidemic could raise restaurant costs next year

African Swine Fever has decimated the pork supply in China. That could raise U.S. protein prices next year.

Food

3 reasons reducing sugar is good for the restaurant business

Consumers’ eating habits are shifting, and sugar is one of the main targets.

Financing

Chains face a potential avocado shortage

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2019

Prices have spiked following President Trump’s threat to close the Mexican border, says RB’s The Bottom Line. That’s bad news for Chipotle and others.

Here's an offer you can't refuse

By Bill Main on May 03, 2001

Here are some important points about your next coupon or offer.

Food prices in the U.S. are rising

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 24, 2010

(February 23. 2010)—Grocery prices in January posted the largest one-month increasesince September 2008, government data showed, signaling an end to...

ID NEWS: DOD to hold RFID policy meeting December 2

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 24, 2003

WASHINGTON, DC - The Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Supply Chain Integration) will host an industry meeting on December 2, 2003, to review the...

Produce Pays At Foodservice

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 09, 2010

(September 3, 2010 - The Packer)—Tough times in the restaurant industry are challenge for produce marketers. While rising fresh fruit and vegetable prices...

Little big buyers

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 14, 2005

Some independent restaurants in Houston are about to unveil the future of group purchasing.

Financing

What to do about commodity prices?

By Dana Tanyeri on May 01, 2011

With many commodity prices hitting new highs and food costs overall expected to rise by 3 percent to 5 percent this year, many operators recently raised the white flag in their battle to hold the line on menu price increases.

President

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 13, 2006

"The President's agriculture budget provides important resources for farmers and ranchers, while doing our part to avoid passing on the deficit to our...

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