sustainability

McDonald's to try new kids' line-up

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 26, 2011

McDonald’s is remixing its Happy Meals to cut the calories by 20%.The big savings: The replacement of a small order of fries with a new “child-size”...

Sysco Introduces New Chef Ref Mobile Application

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 24, 2012

HOUSTON (January 24, 2012 - Globe Newswire)—Sysco Corporation has launched the Sysco Chef Ref mobile app to provide those who love to prepare food with a...

Maines Awarded Marine Stewardship Council Certification

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 20, 2012

CONKLIN, NY (July 20, 2012)—Maines Paper & Food Service has become the first distributor in its region to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)...

Financing

Partner with your supplier to fight fish fraud

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 27, 2013

Your seafood supplier can be your best friend when it comes to identifying seafood species and avoiding fraud.

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Golden Oldie trends edition

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2014

Sometimes the hottest emerging restaurant trends feel very much like ones the industry has known before. This week is a case in point.

Understanding flavor

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 14, 2006

It's one of the cornerstones of the restaurant business (along with employee problems and debt). Isn't it time you got to know it a little better?

Ideation: Poultry in Motion

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 07, 2007

Chefs flock to chicken, turkey and other birds for inventive, crowd-pleasing dishes.

Snapshot: Going underground

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2008

Certain chefs are setting up supper clubs of sorts, serving elaborate meals to a select group who appreciates community and fine cuisine. Word-of-mouth advertising and the mode of entry—the “club’s” email list—add to the exclusivity.

Desserts: Sweetening the pot

By Patricia Cobe on May 01, 2010

The dessert menu has typically been a surefire way to boost the check by hitting customers at their vulnerable sweet spots. But for many restaurant patrons,...

GFS Canada's Albion Fisheries Making Sustainable Strides

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 10, 2011

VANCOUVER (August 10, 2011)—Albion Fisheries Ltd., Western Canada's largest seafood distributor, recently told the Vancouver Sun they plan to remove...

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