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ID NEWS: IFDA to host Capitol Hill visit for UniPro members

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA), Falls Church, VA, will host 85 members of the UniPro buying and marketing group during a...

Consumer Trends

Breakfast: Waking up to bold flavors and healthy fare

In its report “The Breakfast Club: An Update on Morning Meal Trends,” Datassential unveils the top five fastest-growing breakfast items as yogurt, frittatas, oatmeal, burritos, and huevos rancheros. These trends, according to the report, reflect widespread sub-trends impacting the industry, especially at QSRs and mid-scale establishments.

We asked our readers to comment on the anti-obesity lawsuit law that was adopted by the House of Representatives, news of which appeared in the "Wellness...

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 the advisors at the NRA healthcare reform knowledge center faced every day. And the looks of frustration and bewilderment on operators’ faces—after they learned more.

NEW YORK - A recent study concluded that foodservice operators and by association their distributors are still largely missing sales opportunities by...

FARE 2014 shed light on an issue in the foodservice industry: All channels are upping their game to win the battle for share of stomach. See how quick-service restaurants stack up against other grab-and-go segments in the eye of the consumer.

New York's $8 billion restaurant industry provides plentiful jobs--but also hazardous working conditions and few opportunities for advancement, according to an advocacy group.

Officials of Orange County had hoped to maintain a twice-a-year schedule by increasing the fees restaurants are charged for sanitation inspections. But the increase was rejected, prompting the Health Care Agency to aim for annual visits.

U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary Mike Johanns last week maintained that the nation's beef supply is "safe-plain and simple," despite the discovery of mad cow disease in an animal.

An improved grilled chicken could be promoted as artisanal and used across the menu, according to a report that was issued this morning.

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