Restaurant and Foodservice
Why big data is a big deal for supermarkets
Supermarkets have more competition than ever from convenience stores, dollar stores, big box discounters and a growing number of online retailers, but they’ve also...
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The ins and outs of running an outdoor dining operation
(Photo: NEWSCRED) Last winter’s blizzards and arctic blasts started becoming a distant memory the minute restaurants around the country set up the patio tables...
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Q-and-A: Former PepsiCo, Albertsons exec Subriana Pierce on diversity in the food and beverage industry
Former PepsiCo and Albertsons exec Subriana Pierce Diversity is critical to any business, but according to Subriana Pierce, who spent most of her career...
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Survey reveals foodservice operator sentiments on trends, growth
Picciola (Photo: L.E.K. Consulting) Great recessions…challenged consumers…slow job growth… polar vortex…all have slowed but not stopped a 30+ year march of U.S. consumers spending...
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Sneak peek: Sandwich report uncovers consumer wants, industry trends
(Photo: NEWSCRED/rez-art) What makes a truly great sandwich? It’s no small question — sandwiches are big business, both for restaurants — Subway, the largest...
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Consumer responses to retail and restaurant food technology
Perhaps the only modern-day phenomenon that’s more striking than people strolling down the street while using cell phones is the ubiquity of food. It’s...
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Surge pricing is the next wave of digital ordering
If you followed this summer’s public debate surrounding ride sharing, specifically the car service Uber, you might have heard the term “surge pricing.” The...
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How social media marketing is leveling the food field
(Photo: Bravura Foods) It’s no secret that social media marketing is fueling a new era in selling for companies of all sizes, and it’s...
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The 2nd annual RIZMYS finalists announced
The 2nd Annual RIZMYs Awards are quickly approaching! Again, the ceremony will be held at the at FSTEC NexGen conference, taking place in New...
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Q&A: Georgia-Pacific CEO Jim Hannan on sustainabilty and the difficulty of innovation
As a company based around renewable and recyclable resources, Georgia-Pacific has sustainability at its core. As president and chief executive officer of the leading ...
Restaurant and Foodservice
Recent restaurant revamps showcase industry trends, changes
(Photo: Flickr user Mike Mozart) When Denny’s recently unveiled their newest restaurant, set to open in Manhattan’s Financial District, the design was nearly unrecognizable....
Restaurant and Foodservice
How sustainable design is good for business and good for your brand
The shipping container facade of restaurant EL REY in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Flickr user Rich Renomeron) As consumers become more aware of where their...
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Menu labeling in pizzerias: Flip the fear
(Photo: Flickr user Dennis Wilkinson) The restaurant industry has a fair amount of uncertainty, but menu labeling and its requirements may be one of...
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CPG companies focus on sustainable food
(Photo: Janet Forgrieve) Somewhere between 300,000 and 400,000 people flooded the streets of Manhattan on Sunday for the People’s Climate March, the biggest and...
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Study shows latest breakfast trends
This post, sponsored by Kellogg’s, highlights groundbreaking research that examines A.M. consumer segment differences and eating behaviors, giving operators new profit opportunities and ideas....
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Q&A: National Restaurant Association CEO Dawn Sweeney on leadership in the restaurant industry
Dawn Sweeney (Photo: National Restaurant Association) For many people, the restaurant industry is a doorway into the working world — one in three adults...
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Tasting menus gain popularity among diners, chefs
(Photo:Marigold Kitchen) America’s foodies have educated themselves about different cuisines and exotic ingredients through travel, food TV shows, social sharing sites and even old-fashioned...
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Meeting consumer demands for food transparency
This post is sponsored by LINKFRESH. Consumers continue to ask where their food comes from and if it is sustainably produced. Companies have the...
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How CRM can turn customers into regulars
Good food and a pleasant atmosphere are a big part of bringing customers in the door, but building relationships with those customers is important...
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How to reach the increasingly important male shopper
(Photo: Flickr user Amy Jeffries) Tempting as it is to believe that women still handle most of the household food shopping, and that marketing...
Restaurant and Foodservice
Q&A: Relay Foods CEO Zach Buckner on leading an online startup in today’s food retail world
Zach Buckner, Relay Foods CEO (Photo: Relay Foods) As online shopping, and increasingly, online grocery shopping, has become ubiquitous in the lives of consumers...
Restaurant and Foodservice
Chocolate dessert trends: Portions, presentation and flavor twists on classics
(Photo: Flickr user Stu Spivack) Tight economic times, trends toward healthier dining and new seasonal flavors may drive us to change our dessert habits...
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Digital technology plays a growing role in employee training
(Photo: Flickr user Alan Light) Digital technology in the food world isn’t just about putting tablets on tables and giving smartphone users new ordering...
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Foodable WebTV network releases Fast Casual Nation documentary trailer
With fast casual restaurants rapidly on the rise, the restaurant industry has forever changed. Even though fast casuals are emerging as the consumer favorite,...
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How to stay out of the download-and-delete graveyard
(Photo: Flickr user Jhaymesisviphotography) “Now, it’s loading the menu and pricing for this location.” My guide was walking me through a top QSR brand’s...
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Retailers get creative to communicate with shoppers through in-store signage
Signage is displayed in a Safeway store (Photo: NewsCred) In an increasingly digital age, in-store signage might not come to the top of retailers’...
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Pairing up: Bundling beverages with food to drive sales
Sarah Tabb, brand manager on the Coke brand team This post is sponsored by Coca-Cola. For today’s time-pressed consumers, convenience is king. In fact,...
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NRA teams with Feeding America on food banking safety guide
As the holiday season approaches, food banks will see a huge uptick in donations of canned goods and other foods. Generous donations at this...
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Q-and-A: AG Supermarket Holdings CEO Judy Spires on leading through teamwork and core values
Judy Spires (Photo: AG Supermarket Holdings) Judy Spires has an undeniable passion for food. Getting her start at a young age, initially for college...
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Q-and-A: NRA Conserve director talks restaurant sustainability
Restaurants with a sustainability plan have an advantage over the competition in several ways. Making an effort to protect the environment and prevent food...
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The benefits of a strong specialty beverage program
Thays Morgan, senior manager for strategy, planning and development for the full-service restaurant channel at Coca-Cola This post is sponsored by Coca-Cola. Specialty beverages...
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Report: CPG marketers still have work to do to reach working women
(Photo: Flickr user Liz) It is no surprise that women are behind a good deal of spending dollars. Women account for more than 70%...
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10 tips for successful digital ordering implementation
As restaurant brands deploy digital ordering, the stakes are high. Done well, digital ordering enables a brand to foster greater customer loyalty, grow sales...
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Q-and-A: Atkins Nutritionals President, CEO Joe Scalzo on the evolving health and wellness category
When it comes to healthy foods, knowledgeable consumers are now the norm. Food manufacturers are making efforts to communicate nutritional benefits and most recently,...
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3 reasons to add foodservice to a store, and how to make it a success
As consumer expectations continue to evolve, brick and mortar retailers are elevating experience. Clearly. They are not only fighting for your attention and your...
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Mobile payments: Considering the risks and the benefits for restaurants
(Photo: Flickr user Kiril Strax) Smartphone-toting consumers are always looking for ways to make their lives easier, and it seems like mobile payments could...
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Trend report: Americans are eating pizza, and a lot of it
(Photo: Flickr user Mark H. Anbinder) What are consumers consuming? Pizza — and a lot of it. Every week, two out of three Americans...
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Menu labeling 101: What operators should know about new FDA rules
The Food and Drug Administration has finally released the menu labeling rules and regulations that restaurants with 20 or more locations will be required...
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Infographics: The Food Waste Reduction Alliance releases analysis of food waste by industry
One in six Americans is food insecure, yet 40% of America’s edible food goes to waste every year. Those statistics paint the grim picture...
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Q&A: Bi-Lo Holdings CEO Randall Onstead on the importance of adaptability
Randall Onstead (Photo: Bi-Lo Holdings) The son of a grocery store owner, Randall Onstead, CEO of Bi-Lo Holdings, was raised in the business. Almost...
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A sneak peak at consumer dessert behavior, trends
From red velvet to pumpkin, croissant hybrids to savory sweets, desserts have showcased a huge number of changing trends over the past few years....
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Q&A: What can restaurants do to reduce food waste?
Abshire (Photo: National Restaurant Association) For restaurants looking to implement a sustainability plan, one of the best places to start is by reducing food...