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Supply chain kinks snag menu planning

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 05, 2022

Flexibility is the new mantra, as restaurants are forced to make last-minute switches when products don’t show up at the back door or prices go through the roof.

Food

A decade later, progress to stop the use of gestation crates remains slow

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 10, 2022

In 2012, McDonald’s and other restaurant companies committed to sourcing pork only from pigs raised in open housing by 2022. The deadline is here, but can they meet it?

Food

bd’s Mongolian Grill overhauls the menu with ingredient upgrades, curated items

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 09, 2022

The build-your-own bowl concept has expanded its focus through a brand and menu refresh.

Food

Exports of Mexican avocados resume to the U.S.

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 18, 2022

The USDA restarted its inspection program Friday after halting avocado imports from Mexico a week ago.

Operations

Supply chain execs share solutions for managing today’s challenges

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 21, 2021

Restaurants are developing new strategies to navigate product shortages, delays and distribution headaches.

Food

Going local may help untangle meat supply chain kinks

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 23, 2021

Sourcing beef and pork from smaller local producers will alleviate some supply chain headaches. And it’s not necessarily more expensive.

Operations

Restaurants unlikely to find relief under Biden's supply-chain remedies

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2021

The president's plan addresses only one problem afflicting the pipeline, and that's not enough, according to RB's Reality Check.

Leadership

Supply chain execs get more respect—and pay, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 06, 2021

A survey of procurement specialists also points to renewed respect for purchasing and distribution functions.

Operations

Despite supply issues, Wendy’s sales climb nearly to 2019 levels

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 09, 2020

The burger chain said same-store sales were down just 1.9% for May.

Operations

COVID-19 is forcing the supply chain to change course

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 26, 2020

As restaurants scale back or stop operations, the demand for supplies continues to rise in retail.

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