The foodservice scene in the U.K. continues evolving in appealing ways, with some trends mirroring developments also seen in other parts of the world, while others are distinctly British. Looking forward, Technomic has identified five key trends expected to play major roles in the coming year: Customisation encourages experimentation. For customers, the lure of customisation […]
INNOVATIVE IDEAS: Expert teams work on confectionery development for the UK and worldwide
INNOVATIVE IDEAS: Expert teams work on confectionery development for the UK and worldwide. Nestlé continues to strengthen its global research and development network with the inauguration of its newly extended Product Technology Centre (PTC) for confectionery in the United Kingdom. The company’s investment in its PTC in the city of York will enable it to […]
Nestlé is teaching women and teenagers in Aboriginal communities in Australia the value of nutrition expertise and healthy eating education through a new initiative. The ‘Aboriginal Youth Development Programme’ is working with aboriginal girls aged 11-18 and their mothers across the country educating them on balanced diets, the benefits of exercise and culinary hygiene. As […]
Wingstop has landed in Southfield! The 530-unit, award-winning wing chain has opened its first restaurant in Michigan, located at 25110 Evergreen Road in Southfield. And soon, Detroit-area wing fans will have several new locations to get their fix. In addition to the new Southfield location, Wingstop has signed three development agreements that will result in […]
Purina continues to strengthen its pet food brands worldwide with an investment of about CHF 15 million (80 million Argentine pesos) in its factory in Santo Tomé, Argentina. The investment, which has increased production capacity by 50% and created 250 direct and indirect jobs, is the latest the company has made to expand its global […]
New products for 2013 include crunchy granola bars, guilt-free treats, delicious cookies and savory crackers
Nutri-Grain debuts Fruit Crunch granola bars made with whole grain and real fruit New @Special KUS snacks help you stay on your weight management track: Honey Barbecue cracker chips and 100-calorie Blondie Bites @Pringles re-launches Stix, debuts French Onion Dip crisps The Keebler Elves bring back peanut butter Pitter Patter Cookies, introduce fudge-dipped peanut butter […]
Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FRGI) recently announced it has sold its two company-owned Albuquerque locations to its local franchisee Mel Sloan. Sloan’s company also owns two other locations in Albuquerque. A Taco Cabana franchisee since 1994, Sloan said he’s committed to positioning all of his locations in the new […]
Michael J. Fox, Modern Family’s Julie Bowen and Ziggy Marley Ask Americans to Support Just Label It Coalition’s Call for Right to Know Emmy Award winners Michael J. Fox and Julie Bowen, and singer Ziggy Marley are featured in a new Just Label It video calling for the FDA to require labeling of genetically engineered […]
Premium chocolatier Lindt USA and the endearing Lindt Bear, a loveable premium chocolate figure, are mastering the joy of chocolate. Lindt is launching the Mastering the Joy of Chocolate instant win sweepstakes, providing consumers with the chance to win a variety of daily prizes. Adding to the magic and joy of the holidays, Lindt Bear […]
PepsiCo, Inc. today announced that Alan Hoffman has joined the company as senior vice president, global public policy and government affairs, effective Nov. 26. In this role, he will lead PepsiCo’s public policy and government affairs activities worldwide. Hoffman most recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States […]