supply chain

N.J. adds to the uncertainty about where pork prices will land

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2023

The state has followed California and Massachusetts in setting new hog-raising standards, a move likely to put a crimp into pork supplies.

Technology

Instacart wants a piece of the restaurant supply chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 26, 2023

Some restaurants have been using the grocery delivery app to get goods in a pinch. It’s now catering to them directly with a new division called Instacart Business.

Food

Restaurants dodge another pork squeeze—for now

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 06, 2023

A federal court is expected to delay enforcement of a Massachusetts law that, together with a new California regulation, would have put an extreme crimp in the supplies of ribs, bacon and other pork supplies.

Food

Calif. restaurants get a 6-month reprieve on pork limits

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2023

A court has ruled that establishments can continue buying pork raised under prior standards, avoiding what some feared would be a severe shortage and a spike in prices.

Technology

Lab-grown chicken OK'd for sale in the U.S.

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 21, 2023

The three approved suppliers have celebrity chefs lined up to introduce cultured poultry to the American consumer.

Food

N.J. set to join states pushing for more humane animal farming

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2023

The state Senate approved a bill banning the use of gestation crates. The measure now moves to Gov. Murphy, who is expected to sign it into law.

Operations

US Foods agrees to acquire broadline distributor Renzi Foodservice

By Peter Romeo on May 19, 2023

The deal will add 2,300 accounts to US Foods' fold. Terms were not disclosed.

Leadership

5 bits of wisdom from an industry think tank

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 20, 2023

A panel of executives shared advice on hiring, loyalty, robots and more during a crowdsourced session at the Restaurant Leadership Conference. And they weren’t afraid to challenge popular opinion.

Technology