commodities

The price of things to come

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 31, 2012

The drought that affected the Midwest corn crop over the summer is going to have a major impact on cattle feed costs and beef prices, predicts DeWayne Dove,...

Desserts

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 07, 2007

Butter, milk, cream and eggs are the ingredients that give many desserts their delicious flavor and richness. But these are the same commodities that have...

Restaurants Need to Improve Produce Options for Children

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 29, 2013

CORAL BEACH, FL (March 28, 2013 - The Packer)—More restaurant chains offer fruits and vegetables with children’s meals than they did in 2008, but the...

Favorite Foods Engages Bill Main to Advise its Customers

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 02, 2008

Inasmuch as double-digit increases in the price of wheat, corn and other food commodities have put additional pressure on restaurant operators already...

Food

The impact of rising commodity prices on franchise restaurants

By Kimberly Savilonis on Dec. 09, 2013

A major topic of conversation in the restaurant industry over the past 18 months has been the continued rise in commodity prices, especially for proteins. In 2012, beef prices rose 9.9 percent and chicken prices had a double-digit increase. These trends have continued in 2013, with the beef price pressure continuing a trend that started in 2010.