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Wine time

For the first time in history, the U.S. surpassed France as the world’s largest wine-consuming nation, cheers the San Francisco-based Wine Institute. In 2010, shipments from domestic and foreign producers were up 2 percent, to nearly 330 million cases. That’s a record, with an estimated retail value of $30 billion.

Gills Onions Recalls Diced Red Onions

OXNARD, CA (May 21, 2012)—Gills Onions, LLC of Oxnard, CA is initiating a voluntary recall, 2,360 pounds, of diced red onions with lot code 51RDA1A2119 and...

RICHMOND, VA (April 22, 2013)—Vistar, a distributor of candy, snacks and beverages, has announced that its newest Merchant’s Mart store opening today in...

The decision by an overwhelming majority of the chain's franchise community is the latest sign of a festering relationship with the franchisor.

The ability to take an idea from one area and generalize it to another is a sign of intelligence. So let's see how smart you can be about holiday marketing.

A recent Restaurant Business survey of 140 casual, quick-service and fine-dining operators revealed that 72 percent use the Web for business purposes, ranging from taking online reservations and food orders to soliciting comments from their customers.

Great ideas we've seen from the restaurant industry.

It used to be that spring and summer menus had the monopoly on fresh fruits and vegetables—especially in restaurants north of the sunbelt.

Founded 25 years ago, Markon Cooperative set out to bring the voice of foodservice to the produce community. As the industry's first produce buying group,...

BOISE, ID (October 5, 2011)—Foodservice marketing group Golbon, headquartered in Boise, Ida., is pleased to announce the addition of three new distributors...

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